We have every type of skin that is very specific rather difficult to define as it evolves over time depending on age, hormones, but also on external factors such as climate, temperature, heat, pollution The lifestyle … But to choose a cosmetic active to very specific, we must still define the physiology of our skin. Is it rather dry, oily, mixed, sensitive?
Dry skin: Skin usually thin and beautiful, without pores, it is a source of tightness and discomfort. The reasons for dry skin are many. The stratum corneum lack of water, the hydro lipid film on the surface is too thin and no longer protects the skin, oil runs out …
Oily skin: Its grain is thicker, the pores are dilated and the general appearance of the skin is dull, oily and shiny. This skin type is conducive to buttons and black spots and excess sebum causes permanent long-term thickening of the stratum corneum. This skin can be both fat and lack of water, ie be dehydrated.
The combination skin Dryer where sebaceous glands are rare (forehead, cheekbones and jaw), she becomes fat in the mid line of the face (forehead, nose and chin). It is difficult to choose their cosmetics.
Sensitive skin: 20% of women have a real problem for sensitive skin and 40% experiencing frequent twinges and discomfort. Dry, oily or mixed skins can all be sensitive. This results in unwanted redness, sensations of tingling and burning.