This document discusses skin types and conditions as well as proper skin care routines. It identifies four main skin types - normal, dry, oily, and combination - and their characteristics. It also outlines common skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis and notes their symptoms can vary in severity. Finally, it recommends a five-step daily skin care routine including cleansing, exfoliating, toning, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen to promote healthy skin.
This document discusses skin types and conditions as well as proper skin care routines. It identifies four main skin types - normal, dry, oily, and combination - and their characteristics. It also outlines common skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis and notes their symptoms can vary in severity. Finally, it recommends a five-step daily skin care routine including cleansing, exfoliating, toning, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen to promote healthy skin.
This document discusses skin types and conditions as well as proper skin care routines. It identifies four main skin types - normal, dry, oily, and combination - and their characteristics. It also outlines common skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis and notes their symptoms can vary in severity. Finally, it recommends a five-step daily skin care routine including cleansing, exfoliating, toning, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen to promote healthy skin.
Don’t Keep Touching Your Face Do Exfoliate Gently Don’t Take Hot Showers Do Eat Healthy Food Do Not Leave Without Sunscreen Protection Do Sleep Soundly For 7-8 Hours Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent, and may be painless or painful. Some have situational causes, while others may be genetic. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life-threatening. Acne- commonly located on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back Eczema- yellow or white scaly patches that flake off Psoriasis- Scaly, silvery, sharply defined skin patches that is commonly located on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back Vitiligo- loss of pigment in the skin due to autoimmune destruction of the cells that give skin its color Normal skin is well-balanced skin. Normal skin is less likely to suffer from skin conditions and appears clear, radiant, and healthy. Characteristics of normal skin types: • Free from skin blemishes • Pores are fine, hardly visible • Skin tone is even, clear, and smooth • Radiant complexion • Skin is neither too oily nor too dry • Good blood circulation • Hardy against the elements and irritants Dry skin may lack some of the natural moisturizing factors that help the skin retain water and may produces less sebum than other skin types. Characteristics of Dry Skin Type: • Skin feels tight and brittle, lacks elasticity • Skin texture feels rough • Complexion looks dull and blotchy • Scaling, flaking, and itchiness may occur • Prone to redness, irritation and infection • Barely visible pores • Chapping and prone to cracking • Enhances fine lines and wrinkles Oily skin type is caused by overactive sebaceous glands, producing too much sebum. Characteristics of Oily Skin • Pores seem enlarged and are visible • Skin looks thicker and paler • Prone to various forms of acne, especially in the T- Zone (forehead, nose and chin) • Skin appears shiny or greasy • Oily skin looks plumper and less aged Combination skin is the most common skin type and is characterized by a mix of oily skin and dry skin in different areas of the face. Usually, people with combination skin types will have oily skin in their T Zone. This means they have an over production of sebum around the forehead, nose, and chin Characteristics of Combination Skin Types: • Oily skin centered around the chin, nose, and forehead • Especially prone to acne on the chin, nose, and forehead • Mouth, eyes, and cheeks may have dry or normal skin • Enlarged pores around chin, nose and forehead Proper Skin Care Routine 1. Cleansing 2. Exfoliate 3. Toners (Hydrating the skin) 4. Moisturizing 5. Sunscreen (SPF30) Facial massage helps promote healthy skin while relaxing your facial muscles. It has a relaxing and rejuvenating effect, helping you look and feel better. Benefits of Facial Massage Anti-aging and wrinkles As long as it’s not an infectious case or during an acute stage of sinusitis, you can use massage to relieve sinus pressure, discomfort, and congestion. Sinus massage may also help promote the drainage of mucus, alleviate headaches, and boost circulation. Stimulating the skin through massage may help promote blood circulation and reduce the appearance of acne. Glowing skin Using a facial massage roller has a positive effect on skin blood flow, which may help improve the appearance of skin. Facial massages can help relieve tension while enhancing relaxation and skin health.