Hyperpigmentation

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Hyperpigmentation
Problem: Hyperpigmentation A person’s natural complexion is determined by the melanin present in their body and is referred to as pigmentation. When there is a change in the appearance of the skin, whether from an increase or a decrease in the amount of pigmentation present, it is apparent that something is causing the body distress. Hyperpigmentation is the overproduction of melanin which results in the appearance…
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Oily skin

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Oily skin
Problem: Oily skin Genetics, hormones, stress, environmental factors, overuse or incorrect use of skin care products, medications, and skin irritation can all cause the overproduction of sebum resulting in oily skin. Characterized by an overabundance of sebum production, pores tend to contain more oil and are larger in size. An oily skin type can be present if an individual displays large, visible pores over a…
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Lackluster skin

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Problem: Lackluster skin Many diverse factors experienced throughout a client’s life can result in lackluster, dull skin. The word lackluster can be defined as lacking in brilliance, radiance, sheen, or vitality: mediocre... dull. When applying this term to skin it refers to the actual texture of the skin. As skin cells flatten, they lose hydration resulting in the surface’s inability to reflect light which causes…
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Eczema

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Problem: Eczema Eczema is a group of chronic skin conditions caused by the inflammation of the skin. In eczema cases, the skin is inflamed and experiences painful itching, in addition to dry or moist lesions being present. Skin affected by eczema generally manifests itself as rough, inflamed patches; blisters that itch and sometimes bleed are also present. Eczema can appear on any part of the…
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Dehydration

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Problem: Dehydration Dehydration is a very common skin condition characterized by the lack of moisture in the stratum corneum. The quantity of water transmitted from the inside (dermal reserve) to the outside layers (epidermal) of the skin, is dependent on the level of internal hydration. Dehydration is a lack of water, not oil, meaning that sebaceous oil activity can still be normal or even overactive…
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