Matthew Bridges M.D. FACS

Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Determining Your Skin Type

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Let’s discuss some factors when determining your skin type! Did you know that many people mis-diagnose their skin types and are using the incorrect products? Come see us and let’s determine your skin type to begin your partnership in skincare! We offer complimentary consultations with our Master Esthetician, Franki.

Factors Determining Your Skin Type:

  • Genetics
  • Climate conditions
  • Hormone Fluctuations
  • Lifestyle

Oily Skin:

Visible, enlarged pores, skin looks greasy & shiny, frequent acne breakouts; like pimples and blackheads, etc.

Active acne should start with a medical-grade skincare regimen prescribed by a professional, combined with series of chemical peels, hydrafacials or BBL/Nano/Micro-laser peels to get it under control first. Suggested skincare recommendations: ZO exfoliating cleanser, oil control pads, dual action scrub, instant pore refiner, wrinkle & texture, daily power defense, renewal cream and growth factor serum.

Combination Skin:

T-zone oily, cheeks, other areas dry or normal; mild skin sensitivity and blackheads around the nose at times.

Medical grade products mixed w/a few chemical peels, hydrafacials and BBL/Nano/Micro-laser peels are some recommendations to balance out the skin. Suggested skincare recommendations; ZO gentle cleanser, complexion renewal pads, exfoliating polish, instant pore refiner, retinol skin brightener, daily power defense, renewal cream and growth factor serum.

Dry Skin:

Skin looks flaky, dry, dull and stretched, skin pores aren’t visible, prone to age lines and sensitivity.

Medical grade products mixed w/hydrafacials, microneedling, dermaplaning or a ZO stimulator chemical peel are some recommended treatment options. Suggested skincare recommendations; ZO hydrating cleanser, calming toner, exfoliating polish, 10% Vitamin C, Illuminating AOX Serum, retinol, daily power defense, hydrating cream/recovery cream and growth factor serum.

Normal Skin:

Smooth, clear; no blemishes or excess oily and dry parts; skin pores normal.

Medical grade products mixed w/hydrafacials, microneedling or a chemical peel are some recommended treatment options. Suggested skincare recommendations; ZO gentle cleanser, calming toner, exfoliating polish, brightalive skin brightener, Illuminating AOX Serum,retinol, daily power defense, renewal cream and growth factor serum.

Sensitive Skin:

Prone to skin allergies causing redness, irritation, and rashes due to genetics and external factors.

Medical grade products mixed w/hydrafacials, dermaplaning, microneedling w/PRP or a ZO Stimulator peel are some recommended treatment options. Suggested skincare recommendations; ZO gentle cleanser, calming toner, Illuminating AOX Serum, daily power defense, rozatrol, and growth factor serum.

** Skincare for all skin types, can be balanced out w/medical grade products mixed w/a combination of procedures. In order for your medicinal products to penetrate and do the correction, the basics must be done first to rid the skin of dirt and oil. The right exfoliation is important to assist w/cellular turnover.

**Other suggestions: change your pillow case often, use oil-free and non-comedogenic make-up, clean makeup brushes weekly.

* All information subject to change. Images may contain models. Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary.