What Determines Your Skin Texture?

Skin Texture on the Face refers to the Physical surface of your skin.

Your skin texture is determined by a combination of Genetics, Natural Aging, Hydration levels, and External Environmental factors such as Sun
Exposure. These factors interact to dictate the size of your pores, the buildup of dead skin cells and the presence of underlying structural
proteins; Collagen and Elastin.

Five Primary Types of Skin are Oily, Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive.

Key Factors; Genetics: Heredity sets your baseline. It dictates your skin type, pore size and natural turnover rate, making you more or less prone
to bumpiness and roughness.

Aging As you age your body produces less collagen and elastin causing skin laxity and fine lines. Additionally, natural cell turnover slows down
leading to an accumulation of dead surface cells that make skin feel rough.

Sun Exposure and Environmental Damage Excess UV Radiation degrades collagen and elastin leading to leathery, rough texture over time. Pollution and
other toxins also damage the skin’s surface and weakens it’s natural barrier.

Hydration and Oil Production The balance and natural oils (sebum) keeps the skin supple. Dehydrated or dry skin can become flaky and tight, while an
overproduction of sebum can result in enlarged, Clogged and textured pores.

Understanding your skin type It is important to understand your skin type in order to use the correct skincare formulas that will address your skin
concerns while promoting a hydrated, healthy-looking complexion.

A daily skincare routine can help your skin look and feel it’s best, but different skin types have unique needs:

• Bumpy/Congested: Caused by clogged pores, dead skin cells build up or conditions like keratosis pilaris, resulting in tiny, closed comedones
  (whiteheads ) or bumps under the skin.
• Rough/Uneven: Usually a result of sun damage, Dehydration or an accumulation of dead skin cells that create a course feel.
• Enlarged Pores: Frequently linked to oily types and excess Sebum production, making pores look larger and more visible.
• Flaky/Scaly: Driven by a comprised skin barrier or dryness, leading to peeling, red or itchy patches.
• Acneic: Characterized by active breakouts, inflammation and potential textural issues left behind by acne scars (indentations or raised bumps)
• Wrinkled/Mature: Includes fine lines, creases and loose skin caused by aging, Collagen loss and UV exposure.
• Smooth/Normal Skin: The ideal, well-balanced texture that is soft, supple and free of dryness, oiliness or blemishes.

We are not all gifted with this skin type, but with recognizing your skin’s texture, you can address the issues by Consistently taking the steps to
improve the quality and look, using the correct products and seeking get professional guidance that you will receive at Kikiskin&bodyspa.

Our licensed, professional estheticians will analyze your skin and suggest the Treatments and at-home skincare products that will bring new light to
your skin, no matter the texture.

Consistency is key to reaching your goals.

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