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1
Q

Name 4 main skin types

A

Normal, dry, combination & oily

2
Q
Who am I?
small - med pore size
good moisture content
even skin texture
colour looks healthy
firm to the touch
free from blemishes
A

Normal skin

3
Q
Who am I?
small tight pores
poor moisture content
feels rough and thin, flaky
often has areas of sensitivity
Premature ageing around eyes, mouth & neck
Uneven pigmentation
Milia often present
A

Dry skin

4
Q

Who am I?
Enlarged pores in the T zone
High moisture content in oily areas, poor in dry areas
mixture of rough and smooth
blemishes, breakouts and areas of sensitivity

A

Combination

5
Q
Who am I?
Enlarged pores 
skin is coarse and thick
skin is a sallow colour
excess sebum production
Prone to shininess
Comedones, pustules, papules and sebaceous cysts
A

Oily skin

6
Q

Name 3 skin conditions

A

Dehydrated, sensitive, mature

7
Q
Who am I?
skin can show high colour
broken capillaries on cheek area
feels warm to touch
superficial flaking
tightness
A

Sensitive

8
Q
Who am I?
Has an orange peel effect
lacks moisture
fine superficial line
broken capillaries
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Dehydrated