Skin Facts
Acne is common!
- Acne affects between 40 to 50 million Americans.
- Almost 85% of people have acne at some point in their lives.
- Acne can affect people even up into the age of 50
- Acne usually appears on the face, chest and back
- More than 40% of teens have acne or scars from acne
Skin cancer
- 1 in 5 Americans will have skin cancer in their lifetime
- Chemicals commonly used in mainstream skin care products like parabens and 1,4 dioxane have shown evidence of causing cancer.
SKIN TYPES
- Normal Skin- Appearance is not dry or oily. Very little skin breakouts.
- Dry Skin- Appearance looks pale to white and may be cracking. Age lines are well defined. Breakouts can be moderate.
- Oily Skin- Appearance of skin is shiny and feels slippery to touch. Breakouts can be often.
- Combination Skin- Oily and dry patches can be seen. Breakouts can be often.
GENETIC HISTORY
- Genes play a big role in the health of your skin
- Chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heat disease can cause skin changes.
- Eczema, psoriasis and acne are genetic