Skin Profile - Nefaire

MLE

N + E

Normal-Elasticity

Hydration
Texture
Senstivity

*1 being needs improvement, 5 being excellent

Your Personalized Overview

Your skin profile is a combination of elasticity and potential age spots. Below are some of the keys to your skin:

Lighter Pigmented Skin - with your skin type, sometimes a reduction in skin elasticity comes with the formation of age spots. Regular exfoliation, and an SPF moisturizer can help slow this process.

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

Bright Skin - brighter skin is skin that looks more youthful and elastic. Look for ingredients that contain natural brighteners, such as Licorice Root Extract or vitamin C.

Things That May Affect Your Skin

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.

Sun Exposure

Your sun exposure habits may be making dark marks worse. Vitamin D is without a doubt good for the skin, but prolonged exposure without SPF can make discoloration worse, and prolong the process of fading. Always use sunscreen when going out, and try to abstain from tanning beds as well if you have discoloration.

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.

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.

Genetics

80% of skin youthfulness and elasticity can typically be traced to genetics. If people in your family generally do not maintain youthful skin as they age, chances are your loss of elasticity can be attributed to genetics. Fortunately, the 20% that can be controlled can have a significant impact on how youthful your skin looks. These things include being diligent about applying moisturizer, using

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.