Would you like to know your skin type so you can undergo laser hair removal or simply take the best possible care of it? Our experts offer you an initial skin diagnosis to find out your skin type !
Diagnosis – Normal skin
Think you have normal skin? Follow our steps to find your skin type:
1. Tactile examination : skin neither thin nor thick; smooth and plump to the touch,
2. Visual examination : even, luminous complexion; pores rather regular and tight; low tendency to minor annoyances.
3. Feeling / sensation : comfort and suppleness,
4. Sources of stress : all types of stress related to environment and lifestyle.
Diagnosis – Oily skin
Think you have oily skin ? Follow our steps to find out your skin type:
1. Tactile examination : thick skin; oily, sticky and firm to the touch,
2. Visual examination : shiny, dull complexion; pores >> rather visible and dilated; small annoyances, blackheads, pimples, imperfections,
3. Feeling / sensation : no particular sensitivity,
4. Sources of stress : rich diet, pollution, stress, use of unsuitable cosmetics (too rich or stripping, frequent exfoliation, etc.) * T-zone or median: chin, nose, forehead
Diagnosis – Dry skin
Think you have dry skin ? True dry skin is very rare, so make sure your skin has most of the characteristics below :
1. Visual examination : fair complexion with a dulling tendency, potential redness; rather tight, invisible pores; low tendency to minor annoyances, but this can happen. If your skin is dry but +/- oily on the T-zone, you have combination skin.
2. Tactile examination : fine to very fine skin, rough and rough, potential patches, scaling, eczema and urticaria, contact allergies.
3. Feeling : discomfort, tightness all over the face, itching, lack of suppleness,
4. Sources of stress : extreme temperatures and climates, air conditioning and heating, seasonal changes, hot water, scouring foaming products.
Diagnosis – Combination skin
Think you have combination skin? Follow our steps to find out your skin type:
1. Visual examination : shiny, dull complexion on the T* zone, matte elsewhere; pores rather dilated on the T* zone and rather tight on the rest of the face; small annoyances, blackheads, pimples on the median zone,
2. Tactile examination : thick on the T-zone and thin elsewhere; to the touch, oily on the T-zone and with a rough, dry tendency on the cheeks & cheekbones,
3. Feeling : possible discomfort and localized tightness (cheeks/cheekbones),
4. Sources of stress : see oily and dry skin.
Diagnosis – Sensitive skin
Do you think you have sensitive skin ? Skin that reddens easily at different temperatures does not fall into this sensitivity category. Follow our steps to find out your skin type :
1. Tactile examination : skin is often dry and rough,
2. Visual examination : permanent and localized redness (cheeks, nose), blotches, peeling, dull complexion; pores +/- tight, depending on skin type,
3. Feeling / sensation : discomfort, overheating, tightness, sensitivity to all types of external aggression,
4. Sources of stress : all types of external and internal aggression (dry skin type).
Diagnosis – Dehydrated skin
Think you have dehydrated skin ? Follow our steps to find your skin type :
1. Tactile examination : localized areas of dryness, more or less rough skin,
2. Visual examination : presence of fine lines at the corners of the eyes, often the case with dry skin, dull complexion; pores +/- tight, depending on skin type,
3. Feeling : sensation of discomfort, temporary and localized tightness, possibility of small pimples,
4. Sources of stress : climatic stress: sun, extreme temperatures and climates.
Diagnosis – Very dehydrated, tired and stressed skin
Do you think you have very dehydrated, tired or stressed skin ? Follow our steps to find your skin type :
1. Tactile examination/feeling : devitalized, particularly dehydrated and potentially dry skin,
2. Visual examination : fine lines at the corners of the eyes, signs of fatigue +/- present (dark circles, puffiness), possible redness, grayish complexion, slackening of tissues; pores generally visible, depending on skin type,
3. Feeling : discomfort & tightness, lack of tone, suppleness and comfort,
4. Sources of stress : all types of aggression and contact. Recurring psychological stress, sun, extreme temperatures and climates, pollution, tobacco, alcohol…
Diagnosis – Mature skin
Think you have mature skin ? Follow our steps to find your skin type :
1. Tactile examination/feeling : rather fine, dry, rough skin
2. Visual examination : presence of wrinkles and fine lines, possible redness (cheeks and nose) and pigmentation spots, sagging oval and facial features,
3. Feeling : dryness and tightness, lack of elasticity and comfort, possible pimples,
4. Sources of stress : all types of environmental and lifestyle stress + hormonal decline.
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Hélène