There are 5 different types of skin types that we categorize as oily, normal, sensitive, combination, and dry. Below are characteristics to help you identify what skin type you have and the right treatment plans. Oily How to tell: Usually very “shiny” in the t-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and tends to be blemish and breakout prone. Treatment: When your skin is producing a lot of sebum, you want to use products that help balance but are not overly drying. Oils are your friend so long as they are non-comedogenic such as grape seed oil and castor oil; the alternative is...
What is a skin barrier? It is the outermost layer of your skin that defends your body against a constant onslaught of environmental threats such as pollutants, smog, dirt, chemicals, and other irritants, while simultaneously protecting your body’s critical water balance. When your skin barrier is compromised you will see that in your complexion with uneven skin tone, overproduction of sebum, breakouts, irritation, dryness, among others. But good news...there are several ways you can manage keeping your skin hydrated, balanced, and healthy. We weaken the barrier through an ecosystem of factors- diet, toxin exposure, pollution, water intake, sleep deprivation, etc. ...
