Skin Profile - Nefaire

24DA

O + A

Oily-Acne

Hydration
Texture
Senstivity

*1 being needs improvement, 5 being excellent

Your Personalized Overview

Your skin profile is a combination of acne, potential discoloration, and darker pigmentation. Below are some of the keys to your skin:

Dark Skin - more likely to find yourself with a dark mark, or what's referred to as Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) after acne heals. Your skin is also prone to a specific type of bump-like scarring, called Keloid scarring.

More Oily Than Most - your darker skin naturally produces more oil than fairer skin people. This means you'll tend to look younger as you age, but it also means you have larger pores that are more prone to be clogged, resulting in blemishes. Controlling oil is often key for your blemishes.

Exfoliation - proper exfoliation can be largely beneficial to your skin type. We generally don't recommend mechanical exfoliation; instead, opt for products with ingredients such as Lactic Acid or Azelaic Acid.

Lightening - traditional dark mark lightening products such as Hydroquinone can actually bleach darker skin tones, so we recommend opting for more natural-based lighteners, such as products containing Vitamin C

Things That May Affect Your Skin

Diet

Studies are finally showing what has been common sense for decades: your diet can affect your acne. Given your heavy consumption of processed foods, your blemishes may be caused by a spiked insulin response in your body, which causes inflammation. Try to eat a more balanced diet with low-glycemic foods like vegetables and fruits, and also try cutting out dairy products from your diet. In many of our clients, this can produce dramatic results when coupled with a good skincare regimen.

Blemishes

If you have acne blemishes, you might notice red marks when they heal. This is known as PIH, or Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. Treating the existing acne is essential, as well as wearing sunscreen to avoid dark marks from getting worse. A consistent exfoliating skincare routine can also help cellular turnover, which can help marks fade faster.

Ethnicity

Your ethnicity makes you more prone to discoloration in the skin, given your skin tone. Be diligent about your skincare routine, and always make sure to wear SPF when you'll be exposed to the sun. If you are of African decent, be careful about using lightening products, as they may actually make discoloration worse.