Your Vital Five

Oily/ Acneic:
Prone to breakouts including blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes. All over oiliness. Visible and larger pores.

Balanced:
Approximately 75% of people have a balanced skin type. Smooth, even texture. Slightly dry cheeks and forehead. Slightly oily ‘T-zone’. May have some blackheads. Average pore size.

Balanced with hyperpigmentation:
Smooth, even texture but not color. Slightly dry cheeks and forehead with sun or age spots appearing as discoloration. Slightly oily ‘T-zone’. May have some blackheads. Average pore size.

Combination with some blemishes:
Slightly dry or oily cheeks and forehead. Slightly dry or oily ‘T-zone’. Has some blackheads. Mostly average pore size with areas of enlarged pores.

Sensitive Skin:
Hyper-responsive to external conditions or stimulation. Easily irritated. Easily flushed. May be prone to itching, rash breakouts and small acne bumps.

Sensitive with blemishes:
Hyper-responsive to external conditions or stimulation. Easily irritated. Easily flushed. May be prone to itching, rash breakouts and full acne breakouts.

Rosacea:
Chronic dermatitis of the face, especially of the nose and cheeks, characterized by a red or rosy coloration, caused by dilation of capillaries, and the appearance of acne-like pimples. Also called acne rosacea.

Hormone/Stress Reactive:
Prone to breakouts before and during monthly cycle or hormonal changes; including blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes. All over oiliness. Visible and larger pores. Highly sensitive to lifestyle (lack of sleep, poor diet, stress) and hormonal factors.

Dry or Dehydrated with hyperpigmentation:
Very little oil production; dry all over, lacking moisture. Dull complexion. Tight or flaky skin. Fine lines with age or sunspots and discolorations throughout the complexion.

Mature and Aging:
Skin shows wrinkles, dark spots and discoloration. Skin feels thinner and drier and is not as firm as it once was. Produces little oil. Broken Capillaries appear on nose and/or cheeks.