Skin Types & Conditions
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:
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Acne
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Rosacea
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Hyperpigmentation
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.
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Type II- White, Fair Skin- Skin usually burns in the sun and has difficulty tanning.
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Type III- Medium White to Olive- Skin sometimes burns, will gradually tan.
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Type IV- Olive, Medium Brown Skin- Skin tans easily and burns rarely.
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Type V- Brown to Dark Brown Skin- Skin always tans without burning.
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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
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Risk of hyperpigmentation
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How the skin may react to treatments
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What ingredients or modalities are the safest specially chemical peels and lasers
It’s a foundational tool for customizing skincare and treatment plans.