THING CLIENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR SKIN Excerpts by Terri Wojak from Skin Inc. December 2013

As an esthetician I would have to say I also hear some of

I  Want a Treatment to Remove My Wrinkles
The causes of wrinkles are varied.  Age, genetics and environmental factors affecting the skin can cause wrinkles.  Wrinkles don’t appear on the skin overnight; neither is removing them a quick process. There are many claims by companies and skin care professionals claiming to have a miracle product or service that will dissipate all signs of aging skin, including wrinkles. At best, injectables, laser treatments and cosmetic surgery are proven methods to help reduce the visible signs of aging.  No money for those treatments? Look for a skincare system that can help slow the aging process of your skin.
My Skin is too Oily for Moisturizer
Using a moisturizer is important for maintaining healthy skin, regardless of the amount of oil produced.  If you have oily skin, you may tend to think that drying it out is the best option for controlling breakouts.  However, drying out the skin often results in even more sebum production.  This excess sebum, along with a dry epidermis, accumulates within the follicles, resulting in more breakouts.  Look for an oil-free hydrator that is non-comedogenic.
I Don’t Use Sunscreen Because I Don’t Lay Out in the Sun
Everyone knows the damaging effects of the sun.  However, most do not understand that sunscreen must be worn on a consistent basis.  Sun damage is cumulative and occurs at any time.  Whether it is hot, cold, cloud or rainy outside, the sun’s damaging rays are always present. Take a look at the left side of your face if you drive your car a fair amount of time.  Look for a sunscreen that is SPF15 to SPF 30 Broad Spectrum formula.  Anything over a SPF30 does not give you much more sun protection but a lot more chemicals.
I Have Sensitive Skin, So I Only Use All-Natural Products
Many people think they have sensitive skin because they may have had adverse reactions to treatments or products that were not right for their skin.  There are many that claim to be gentle, especially skin care products that include all-natural ingredients labeled ones. But allergic reactions are caused by natural elements like peanuts, seeds, coconut, mushrooms, flowers and citrus fruit.  Look to your skincare professional for help for the right product for your skin condition.
I Want to Close My Pores
I love hearing this statement.  If I had a dollar for every person who asked me this question, I could be retired living on the coast of Hawaii.  Pores help to protect the skin by secreting sebum to moisturize and excrete waste through sudoriferous glands.  If your pores were closed, your skin would not have the ability to function normally. Using steam has been said to open pores, when in reality steam or hot towels help to soften hardened sebum and surrounding skin, making extractions easier to perform.  As we age, we lose elastin and collagen and our skin starts to sag, making our pores appear larger.  Ask  your esthetician about exfoliating treatments and skin-tightening procedures that can help reduce the appearance of your large pores.
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