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Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:49 pm  |
By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Posted on Wed, Feb 25, 2009, 5:07 pm PST
The Skin Guru
by Leslie Baumann, M.D. a Yahoo! Health Expert for Skin Conditions
I have treated and researched thousands of patients in my dermatology practice at the University of Miami since I opened the University of Miami Cosmetic Center in 1997. The most astonishing finding is that 80% of people incorrectly assess their skin type. Incorrectly identifying your skin type causes you to use the wrong skin care products.
Here are some examples:
One study from Korea showed that many people underestimate how oily their skin is. I have found that many people with oily skin think that they have dry skin, and they use unnecessary moisturizers that are making their skin oilier. This can lead to acne, large pores and blackheads. Those with oily skin should stick to serums rather than using moisturizing creams and lotions.
Acne is worsened by friction. Therefore those with acne should avoid facial scrubs and microdermabrasion. Facials should only be done by experienced aestheticians. Anti-aging creams, especially the expensive ones, often lead to adult acne due to the ingredients that they contain. If you have acne, look for products with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and azelaic acid. Avoid products with the natural ingredients coconut oil and avocado, and the chemical ingredients socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, and isopropyl myristate. (These can be found in hair conditioners so avoid hair products with these ingredients as well!)
Many of the patients that I have seen do not realize that they have early rosacea. Symptoms include facial flushing and pimples. Those that have rosacea should avoid glycolic acid, menthol, camphor and facial scrubs. Facials may worsen rosacea if the proper anti-inflammatory ingredients are not used.
Dry skin can lead to aging so it is crucial to diagnose it and treat it properly. Dry skin types should avoid foaming cleansers, prolonged exposure to hot water, and should moisturize with barrier repair ingredients such as ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol. Facial scrubs, toners, and microdermabrasion can worsen dry skin.
I cannot stress enough how crucial it is to know your skin type. The only validated way to determine your skin type is to see a dermatologist or take the questionnaire found in Chapter 3 of the book "The Skin Type Solution." In the future, aestheticians will be trained to type the skin as well. Please do not skip this important step -- it will save you hundreds of dollars and will give you the healthiest skin possible.
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/14873/save-money-know-your-skin-type/;_ylt=AivBqrPbHmgk9D2n4TbPFUZLvs8F |
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Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:14 pm |
| yeah thats why i shared it! U r welcome! wishing you all GREAT SKIN! |
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Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:01 pm |
| Grat insight! I have used quite a few of bad products before I went to a beautician with my very very oily skin. |
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Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:38 pm |
| The book is very interesting. Without it you would never know the variety in skin typing. |
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Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:27 pm |
| (I think) I have combination skin and usually I don't check the ingredients of a product very carefully because I have no idea about them. Your post is very helpful. |
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Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:31 pm |
| Thanks for posting! I'm actually one of those who always thought that I have oily/combination skin when in fact, I got dry skin!! |
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Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:01 am |
| The most essential thing on protecting our skin is to know our skin type. If anyone do not know about it, the skin care that she is using may not fit for her. |
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Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:34 pm |
| I have this book and have shared it with others. It has made a difference in how I approach my own skin. And I was happy to know I had an easy to care for skin type. I just don't buy the stuff I used to. |
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:02 am |
| Yes, thx for sharing the info with us! |
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:20 am |
I've read the book but it wasn't too helpful for me becuase I landed right smack in the middle between 4 skintypes.  It was an imformative read, but it's not like I have it memorized for when I go skin care shopping. Besides, it's always fun to test new stuff, regardless of what common sense tells me!  |
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:34 am |
I don't have the book - but I've read many articles on this, and one thing that's not actually mentioned anywhere is that your skin is NOT dead hence not constant. The same way your body changes as you age, same happens with skin.
What does it mean? It means skin can change - it can go from oily to dry; or it can become oily as a result of overcleaning, and hence overdrying it!!!
So don't look at your skin, and say "oh I have oily T zone!" OK you might have, but you also might have caused it and can get rid of it by using products that are right for your skin NOW.
This even means that your skin will react better to different products during winter and summer! |
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