A MEDICAL AESTHETICIANS GUIDE TO SKIN CONDITIONS
Skin conditions are transient compared to skin types. Skin conditions aren't permanent most times, various intrinsic, and extrinsic factors can cause a variety of conditions. For example one can experience dehydration as a result of a trans-Atlantic flight or upon completion of antibiotic pills. For that reason, skin conditions are more responsive to treatments. The table below shares a simple guide to what a skin condition looks like, causes, and key ingredients that can help you with them.
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Skin Condition
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Characteristics
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Causes
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Objectives
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Key Ingredients
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Hypersensitive
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·Difficult to treat
·History of allergies
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·Improper products, drugs,
diet ·It’s also hereditary
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Strengthen
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·Green Tea
·Raspberry
·Calendula
· Arnica
·Chamomile
·Lavender
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Blotchy
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·Redness, hot to touch
·Can be thin or thick skin
·Thin is more sensitive
·Prone to broken capillaries
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·Excessive
circulation caused by various factors: - Sun exposure. - Acne rosacea. - High blood pressure. - Hot drinks. - Spicy foods. - Strong emotions (blushing, get angry and red quickly) - Allergies. |
Decongest.
Strengthen.
(Thin skin must be treated delicately, while thick skin can be treated normally).
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·Horse chestnut
·Dan Gui
·Linden
·Neroli
·Squalane
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Broken Capillaries
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·Also known as
Telangiectasis
·Associated with
blotchiness ·Fine thread-like red lines on surface of skin
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·Constant dilation of capillary walls,
thus weakening its elasticity. |
Decongest.
Strengthen.
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·Lavender
·Echinacea
·Cucumber
·Wheat Germ
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Back Acne
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Pimples, cysts, scars (keloids - raised,
irregularly-shaped scars) |
·Improper cleansing
·Perspiration
·Enlarged pores
-Excessive oil production. |
Deep cleanse
Regenerate Clear breakouts Remove bacteria Reduce Oils |
·Aloe Vera
·Camphor
·Horsetail
·Lemon
·AHA'S
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Open Pores
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·Enlarged pores are found around forehead, nose, chin, cheeks.
·Common on oily skin and can also be found on dry skins that used to be oily.
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Excessive secretion of sebum in hair follicles causing the walls of the follicle to enlarge.
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Deep cleanse
Tighten pores
Remove bacteria
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·Colloidal Sulfur
·Lemon
·AHA'S
·Witchazel
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Acneic
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4 GRADES:
Grades 1 & 2 – mild face/neck Grades 3 & 4 - severe spreads to the chest and back. Common Acne Problems:
· Acne Vulgaris: -adolescent acne from hormonal imbalance.
· Acne Cosmetica: - from excessive make-up.
· Acne Rosacea: -adults over 35 (butterfly shape on nose/cheeks) skin is red, sore.
-More common in women and worse in
men (Rhinophyma) |
·Excess secretion of oils
·Improper use of products
·Hormonal changes
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·Deep cleanse
·Regenerate
·Scar treatment
·Clear Breakouts
·Scar treatment
· Remove bacteria and reduce Oils
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·Salicylic Acid
·Chamomile
·Calendula
·Tea Tree
·Horse Chestnut
· Palmitate (Vit A)
·Camphor
·Lemon
·Menthol
·Sage
·Witch Hazel
·Bromelin
·Glycolic Acid
·Lactic Acid
·Papain
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Dull/Devitalized
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·Dull, sallow, yellow complexion.
·Usually thick skin.
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·Improper
cleansing.
·Lack of
exfoliation. ·Poor circulation.
·Improper diet.
· Aging
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·Regenerate
·Deep cleanse
· Brighten
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·Vitamins A, C, E
· Hyaluronic Acid
·Borage Seed
·Jojoba Seed Oil
·Shea Butter
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Fines Lines and
Loose Skin |
·Lines between eyebrows, forehead, and labial lobe
·Crow's feet around eyes
·Lines on neck
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·Worry or stress
·Lack of sleep
·Excessive facial
expressions e.g. laughing, frowning ·Age and weight gain/loss
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·Regenerate
·Firming/Tightening
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·Collagen
·Elastin
·DNA
·Calendula
·Ginseng
·Allantoin
·Hyaluronic Acid
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Dehydrated Skin
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·Fine lines, flakiness, and tightness.
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·Lacking moisture
·Improper products
·Illness
·Climatic conditions
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·Moisturize
·Regenerate
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·Hyaluronic Acid
·Green Tea
·Licorice
·Canadian
. Willow Herb
·Shea Butter
·Evening
·Primrose Oil
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Pigmentation
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·Colour appears on the skin darker or lighter than one's normal complexion
·Hyperpigmentation
· Hypopigmentation
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·Sun Exposure
·Age
·Photosensitizing
·Medication
·Treatments
·Hormonal changes
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·Reduce appearance
of pigment ·Protection
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·Lactic Acid
·Glycine Soya
·Seed
·Fennel Root
·Camellia
·White Tea
·Hyaluronic Acid
· Salicylic Acid
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