 
Choosing skin care products based on skin conditions can be very helpful, but remember that you are never stuck in one skin type or condition indefinitely. It is very common for the skin to change with age, weather, travel, dietary and hormonal fluctuations, even stress levels. Use these descriptions as a guide, but feel free to pick items from multiple categories and as always, contact us with any questions. We can even personalize a home skin care care regimen for you based on your skin's needs, just as she would in the treatment room!
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Normal Skin - the
envy of all other skin types, normal skin will sometimes feel a bit
oily or dry, depending on the weather conditions or stress levels, and
may suffer an occasional breakout, but for the most part it feels
balanced and soft. (more)
Oily Skin - the skin will produce oil, or sebum, when it feels as though there is not enough moisture to protect the skin from dehydration or dryness. (more)
Dry Skin - your
skin needs moisture to stay healthy and protected. Your skin has it’s
own oils and hyaluronic acid but will often fall prey to dehydration of
the body. (more)
Combination Skin
- combination skin is characterized by dryness on the cheeks and
jawline, with oiliness on the forehead, nose and chin. This is usually
due to mismatched products and over-cleansing as the skin is
overcompensating and floundering. (more)
Sensitive Skin / Rosacea - sensitive
skin is characterized by redness and irritation, along with
vulnerability to extreme temperatures and synthetic ingredients.
Rosacea is the clinical skin condition caused by excessive inflammation
of the skin along with bacterial infection. (more)
Fine Lines / Wrinkles - fine
lines and wrinkles are the manifestation of the breakdown in collagen
and elastin, made worse by thinning skin; caused by a reduction in
antioxidant and nutrient levels. (more)
Hyperpigmentation - hyperpigmentation
refers to uneven skin tone, or color usually seen in patches
sporadically or even masking the face. The skin produces melanin, a
brown-ish pigmented protein, in an attempt to protect itself from
trauma. (more)
Facial Scarring - traumatic
incidents like acne breakouts, chicken pox, abrasions and surgeries can
sometimes leave lasting damage in skin cell DNA, resulting in visible
scars. Scars can affect the texture and tone of the skin, making it
uneven and discolored. (more)
Acne - acne is at its root an internal condition that manifests itself in the skin. Many times acne flare ups are connected to dietary deficiencies and hormonal imbalances. Acneic skin suffers from a combination of inflammation and cellular damage along with excessive oiliness and breakouts (clogged pores and pimples). (more)
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