Skin Basics

Hey there, thanks for checking out my page! I figured my first blog post should be based around the building blocks of skincare and learning more about your skin! Whether you are brand new to a routine or have a ten step protocol you follow every night, it is helpful to evaluate your skin so you can be sure that you’re using the best products for YOU. Skin also will change over time, a cleanser you used in college might not be what your 30-year-old self needs now. Embrace the changes because it is amazing how our skin evolves!

First thing first, it is great to be aware of your skin’s Fitzpatrick and the skin type. The Fitzpatrick scale measures your skin tone from light to dark and goes from a 1 to a 6. The color of your skin is determined by how much melanin is produced by your melanocytes (pigment producing cells). We all have the same number of melanocytes, but some produce more melanin than others! The lower the Fitzpatrick type, the more cautious you need to be about sun exposure and product sensitivity. The middle Fitzpatricks need to be aware that your skin will scar and pigment more easily than others. Higher Fitzpatricks should be aware that even though your skin might not react with redness or irritation, it is still important to protect is against the elements and the sun. 

The next bit of knowledge you should know about your skin is skin type. This one is a little more well known and can also change over time. The skin type categories include normal, oily, combination, dry, and sensitive. It is important to know your typical skin type to determine what ingredients will be most beneficial for you. Dry folks will have different concerns than oily folks and so on. 

Once you figure out these two measures of your skin type, take a note and write them down. Use your types as tools to sort through information, tips, and products to make sure it applies to your skin. These are the building blocks and foundation to start a great, personalized routine and enable you to take the very best care of your skin.

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-Reb