skin types

Question 1

lipid dry secretions

Answer 1

the production of sebum is significantly reduced. Minimal oil with a matt appearance

Question 2

What is sebum

Answer 2

Sebum is produced by sebaceous glands and plays a crucial role in moisturising and protecting the skin

Question 3

Lipid dry colour

Answer 3

Dull and blotchy appearance. Pigmentation and diffused redness

Question 4

Lipid dry texture

Answer 4

Surface may be rough and flaky. Signs of premature ageing. Often open or closed comedomes around the nose wind

Question 5

Oily secretions

Answer 5

Excessive sebum, sebaceous filaments

Question 6

Oily colour

Answer 6

Swallow, tired with a sheen particularly noticeable in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin)

Question 7

Oily texture

Answer 7

Scary may be evident, and be slightly thickened with open pores. Open and closed compdomes, may have pustules

Question 8

Permanent diffused redness colour

Answer 8

Permanent high colour or blotchy with flushing through neck and décolleté. Nose, chin and cheeks are the first to be infected

Question 9

Permanent diffused redness texture

Answer 9

Fine texture may mark and scar easily. Ages quickly and can be congested and blemished

Question 10

Permanent diffused redness secretion

Answer 10

Often minimal, but may be oily. Could have an impaired acid mantle and easily aggressed