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Skin Types & Conditions

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It determines the basics, such as whether you’re better off with a gel cleanser or a creamy one, what kind of serum you will need to target your concerns - all starts with your skin type & conditions.

 

Skin Types - What you are born with

 

Skin Conditions - Can be short or long-term

What Is currently happening to your skin base on the environment, medication that you might be taking, lifestyle & more.

 

The main conditions that estheticians see & treat on a regular business:

  • Acne

  • Rosacea

  • Hyperpigmentation

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Fitzpatrick Scale​​​

Fitzpatrick Scale (Type I to VI) determines how your skin responds to UV Exposure.​

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  • ​​Type I- Light, Pale White Skin- Skin burns easily, never tans.

  • Type II- White, Fair Skin- Skin usually burns in the sun and has difficulty tanning.

  • Type III- Medium White to Olive- Skin sometimes burns, will gradually tan.

  • Type IV- Olive, Medium Brown Skin- Skin tans easily and burns rarely.

  • Type V- Brown to Dark Brown Skin- Skin always tans without burning.

  • Type VI- Very Dark Brown to Black Skin- Skin never burns tans very quickly.

​​​It helps estheticians and skin professionals understand:

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  • Sensitivity to sun

  • Risk of hyperpigmentation

  • How the skin may react to treatments

  • What ingredients or modalities are the safest​ specially chemical peels and lasers​

It’s a foundational tool for customizing skincare and treatment plans.

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