Part Three!
This week we are taking a look at the burning issue of skin sensitivity with Dermalogica's brand new UltraCalming line. Today we will be focusing on your personal Bio-Sensitivity Score.
The quiz below has been developed by Dermalogica to help you see how you sit within the world of sensitivity. Take a moment to fill out the scores and then tot up your total at the end.
What is your BioSensitivity Score?
Certain foods make my skin flare-up
0 – Never 1- Sometimes 2- Frequently 3 - Always
My Stress level is:
0- Low 2 – Moderate 3 – High
When I am stressed, my face/neck/chest react with redness
0 – Never 1- Sometimes 2- Frequently 3 - Always
My skin itches/burns in response to fragrance, certain fabrics etc
0 – Never 1- Sometimes 2- Frequently 3 - Always
I have dry patches on my skin that are tight and itchy
0 – Never 1- Sometimes 2- Frequently 3 - Always
I live in a metroplitan/ densley popluated area
0 – No 1- Yes
I have seen a skin care professional for microdermabrasion, retinol, peels or Isotrtinoin
0- Never 1- Within the past 6 months 2 – in the past month
Your score!
1-6 7+
The quiz covers all the major elements that are common to creating skin sensitivity. Inflammation can be genetic and here in Northern Europe we are much more susceptible to being genetically inflamed! However if you are from nearer the equator you are less likely to have the genes to make you hyper alert, but you may have other factors in your life that are causing you problems. What we all have in common though is the outside environment which can become a daily onslaught to the skin.
If your skin Bio-Sensitivity was between 1 and 6, then you will be aware of some sensitivity that is causing you discomfort. Although your skin care routine may be working perfectly well, a couple of products from the UltraCalming line may well help you. For example, simply using UltraCalming Mist after you have cleansed and then the UltraCalming Serum Concentrate before your normal moisturiser and sunscreen may the answer.
If you scored over 7, (mine was 15!), then you may want to look at making UltraCalming your primary remedy for your sensitive needs. As UltraCalming not only calms the skin but also builds the skins tolerance, you may find that you only need to use the whole range for a while and then reassess your needs, keeping a couple of key Ultracalming products in your armoury for daily use and for when you flare up.
Always purchase your products after a full Face Map has been completed at Cornerstone Therapies as the advise will be different for every skin.
Tomorrow is the last blog of the week when we will be in the treatment room and looking at how UltraCalming can be incorporated into your Skin Care Treatment with me at Cornerstone Therapies.
All information has been provided through the UltraCalming Professional Training Guide from Dermalogica.
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