All teenagers will have a problem with their skin during adolescence. It can be anything from acute acne to sensitivity and dryness.
Getting your skin under control at a young age will be much more beneficial for you as an adult. The earlier you can get into a good skin care routine the more likely you will continue to care for your skin as soon as you get older. Our bodies are constantly changing no matter what your age is, however, puberty as a teenager has a massive impact on your skin.
To succeed in getting the best routine for your skin you need to learn to understand your skin type. You can achieve this is any good beauty salon or here are a few tips to help you explore and learn about your own skin.
Oily skin will have large pores with a shiny look to the skin. Paleness, spots and blackheads will cover the face or in just one specific area. Even your chest and back can be affected, this is due to your sebum production working overtime. One of the biggest tips is to not squeeze your spots as the bacteria will spread causing more spots which in turn will become inflamed and, in some cases, even leave scars.
Normal skin doesn’t mean you don’t have to look after your skin, it’s very beneficial for your skin to get into a regular routine early. Normal skin will be matte and rarely shiny unless you are exercising or in hot temperatures for example. You may experience the odd spot but that is not an indication that your skin type has changed, as skin types never change, however, a skin condition can. Keep reading to find out why.
Normal and oily skin together is very common and usually consists of an oily T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin) and around the T-zone will usually smooth but can become dry at times. This is why we help to educate people to ensure they are using the correct products for both oily and normal skin.
Sensitive skin is tender, fine pored and delicate. Sensitive skin means is it usually sensitive to environmental influences and stress. Stress is a big factor in teenagers into young adolescents due to school, exams and taking their next big steps into the big wide world and becoming an independent adult. Sensitive skin is likely to have redness, tightness and can even flake as your barrier function is impaired. Your skin can also be touch/heat sensitive whereas heat and touch can cause the redness.
As mentioned earlier, the difference between skin type and skin condition is…
Your skin type is determined by your genes (it’s the skin you were born with). Skin conditions are the cause of internal and external factors, these are things your skin is exposed to in everyday life i.e. diet, routine, environment. Internal factors include hormones, stress, and the natural ageing process. This means you can help your skin condition by dealing with the root of the cause.
In our salon, we offer a FREE face mapping service to everyone if you are unsure about your skin type/condition.
Feel Great in your own skin!!