Skin Profile

MLW

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 age spots. Below are some of the keys to your skin:

Lighter Pigmented Skin - with your skin type, wrinkles can sometimes come with age spots or discoloration, known as hyperpigmentation. You can combat both with an antioxidant infused moisturizer.

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.

Retin A a double edged sword - many of our clients concerned about wrinkles are prescribed Retin-A by dermatologists. Although it sometimes works for revealing newer, younger looking skin, it can sometimes make skin look dryer and irritated.

Things That May Affect Your 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.

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.