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FDW

N + W

Normal-Wrinkles

Hydration
Texture
Senstivity

*1 being needs improvement, 5 being excellent

Your Personalized Overview

Your skin profile is a combination of wrinkles and potential sagging skin. Below are some of the keys to your skin:

Dark Skin - with a darker skin tone, the good news is that true wrinkles and fine lines generally take longer to show up than your fair skin counterparts. However as your skin ages, it is also more common to develop sagging skin, such as pockets of fatty tissue under the eye especially after menopause.

Antioxidants and Sun Protection - protection from harmful UV rays are critical for your skin type to prevent wrinkles from getting worse. Always wear an SPF of 30 or above when you know you will be exposed to the sun.

Hydration - dry and dehydrated skin causes skin to look more dull and wrinkles become more prominent. Look for Hyaluronic Acid in skincare products, as it helps draw and retain moisture in your skin cells.

Toning and Lifting - with sagging skin, acupressure facial massage that tones and lifts the facial muscles can help improve the appearance of wrinkled skin. Although we can't fight aging (yet), regular maintenance can extend the look of your skin's youthfulness to its maximum potential.

Things That May Affect Your Skin

Genetics

80% of your skin is typically inherited. If people in your family generally have dryer skin, then chances are your natural levels of skin hydration is inherited. Although there's nothing you can do about genetics, keeping consistently hydrated with a lightweight moisturizer can prevent most dry skin problems.

Environment

Your environment may be a cause of your dry skin. Pollutants and dry air can suck the moisture out of your skin, which is why it's important to replenish lost moisture using a lightweight moisturizer, while also getting enough water intake everyday. A travel-sized moisturizer can be very handy and worth looking into if you tend to be in environments with dry air.

Eczema

Given that you have are prone to eczema/psoriasis, your dry skin may ba result of this underlying condition, if you also experience itching and redness. Soothing ingredients are key to controlling eczema, such as oatmeal and vitamin E, as well as destressing. Some inflammatory diseases such as eczema actually have a psychological component, and making a conscious effort to relax can provide relief for some people.

Medication

Certain medications, both topical and oral, can cause dry skin, as they lower the skin's moisture levels. Talk with your doctor if you are experiencing severe dryness from these medications, but if the dryness is mild, having a hydrating skincare routine with a good lightweight moisturizer will usually be more than sufficient to curb flaky, dry skin.

Sun Exposure

Vitamin D is without a doubt good for the skin, but your prolonged exposure to the sun, especially if you don't use SPF can speed up the aging process. Artificial tanning has the same effects, and some studies show there is as much as an 80% correlation between UV exposure and signs of aging. Try to tan sparingly, and always use at least an SPF 30 moisturizer.

Cigarettes

Smoking can dramatically speed up the aging process. The nicotine in cigarettes reduces the blood flow and oxygen to the skin, which results in premature sagging and aging of the skin.

Stress

Stress levels will affect how aged your skin looks. This is a physiological fact. Cortisol, the stress hormone, can break down collagen in the skin, which is the protein responsible for keeping a youthful bounce and elasticity. We recommend consistent exercise, meditation, and frequent facials to help relieve stress - you'll not only feel better, but look better as well.