Types of skin
The study of the characteristics of the skin in cosmetics is essential, because of each evaluation the appropriate cosmetic is determined for its use.
The appropriate classification for the use of a cosmetic should be based on the type of skin, the activity to be developed and the level of exposure to light. cosmetics carries a personal assessment of who will use it, as well as the relevant council for proper use and specific protection. Moisturize well from within our skin, and that receives the appropriate elements for the correct functioning, are the basis for this organ to work peak.
The use of moisturizing creams, lotions, bath salts, tonics, foams, and in short, all the wide variety of products in cosmetic terms, is very good from a topical point of view (as long as they are used clear, suitable products), helps to maintain The fresh, hydrated, luminous, and youthful appearance, but remember that the internal contribution of water, vitamins, trace elements, and a balanced diet, is the internal compensation that keeps the work of cosmetics, without it, the effect of it is very fleeting.
The current cosmetology, in full congruence with the dermatology, has defined four kinds of skin that frame well the characteristics of each one: normal skin, dry skin, oily skin and mixed skins.
Dermatologists define a sensitive type, such as the 5th variety of skin, within that category can exist the so-called atopic skin or sensitive skin as such.
Normal skin: It is the skin of texture and thickness suitable, fresh, luminous, well nourished, its fine pores, and maintains a suitable PH so that the normal flora can exert its work of defense as immune barrier, respond to the changes of temperature and humidity, maintaining the internal hydration balance, suitable contribution of nutrients and vitamins.
Dry Skin: It is a scaly skin, of dilated pores, with tendency to wrinkles especially in folds and in facie, desquamation, erythema, without shine, dry appearance or Xerótico. It is more pronounced in exposed places, but it manifests itself in all its extent.
It may be of a genetic nature but it is also associated with prolonged exposure to the cold, the sun, hormonal changes, and as a tendency for ingestion of drugs that cause dryness of the skin and mucous.
It may be of a genetic nature but it is also associated with prolonged exposure to the cold, the sun, hormonal changes, and as a tendency for ingestion of drugs that cause dryness of the skin and mucous.
It can be a manifestation of some dermatological process such as psoriasis, dermatitis or eczema.
Oily skin: Thick skin with dilated pores, acne tendency, with comedones, can be seborrheic or dehydrated, in the areas of hair follicle is where most manifests this trend, but its fatty appearance is general.
Mixed skin: There are aspects of both types of skins, the area of the facial center is generally of greasy aspect, the external side with a dry tendency on the face, generally, the folds are more fatty, and the exposed areas tend to be dry in appearance.
Sensitive skin: The subjective symptom of sensitive skin is given by a feeling of dryness, tightness, itching, burning, which is manifested by some disease (dermatitis is the most common), irritating cosmetics, also can be seen in atopic, but is a state that depends on the Exposure to sunlight, ethnicity, age, genetics, hydration and adequate protection, as well as, due to the application of cosmetics without the proper classification.
All this can be aggravated by the air conditioning, the temperature changes, the cold, the heat, the sun, and even the diet that we have by habit. Usually decreases with adulthood, is more typical in adolescents and young people.
The appropriate classification for the use of a cosmetic should be based on the type of skin, the activity to be developed and the level of exposure to light. cosmetics carries a personal assessment of who will use it, as well as the relevant council for proper use and specific protection. Moisturize well from within our skin, and that receives the appropriate elements for the correct functioning, are the basis for this organ to work peak.
The use of moisturizing creams, lotions, bath salts, tonics, foams, and in short, all the wide variety of products in cosmetic terms, is very good from a topical point of view (as long as they are used clear, suitable products), helps to maintain The fresh, hydrated, luminous, and youthful appearance, but remember that the internal contribution of water, vitamins, trace elements, and a balanced diet, is the internal compensation that keeps the work of cosmetics, without it, the effect of it is very fleeting.
To first make an adequate assessment of the type of skin we have, the conditions in which we spend most of our time, and the level of exposure to light, are key factors for a correct use of the proper cosmetics to our skin.