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Understanding Skin & how to take care about it. base level of slides for beauty trainers, product trainers.
It will help trainers to give simple understanding about skin conditions.

1. Skin Care Purbangshu Chatterjee

2. The Skin The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, Helps regulate body temperature, Permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold.

3. Skin has three layers The epidermis , the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. The dermis , beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue. The skin’s color is created by special cells called melanocytes , which produce the pigment melanin. Melanocytes are located in the epidermis.

4. Skin types and conditions Normal Skin Normal skin ‘ Normal’ is a term widely used to refer to well-balanced skin. The scientific term for healthy skin is eudermic . The T-zone (forehead, chin and nose) may be a bit oily, but overall sebum and moisture is balanced and the skin is neither too oily nor too dry.

5. How to identify normal skin Normal skin has: fine pores good blood circulation a velvety, soft and smooth texture a fresh, rosy colour uniform transparency no blemishes  and is not prone to sensitivity. As a person with normal skin ages, their skin can become dryer. Read more in  age induced dryness .

6. Skin Type: Dry Skin Dry Skin ‘Dry’ is used to describe a skin type that produces less sebum than normal skin. As a result of the lack of sebum,  Dry skin  lacks the lipids that it needs to retain moisture and build a protective shield against external influences.

7. Dry Skin Dry skin  (Xerosis ) exists in varying degrees of severity and in different forms that are not always clearly distinguishable. Significantly more women suffer from dry skin than men and  all skin gets dryer as it ages . Problems related to dry skin are a common complaint and account for 40% of visits to dermatologists. 

8. The causes of dry skin Skin moisture depends on supply of water in the deeper skin layers and on perspiration. Skin is constantly loosing water via: Perspiration: active water loss from the glands caused by heat, stress and activity. Trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL): the natural, passive way in which skin diffuses about half a litre of water a day from the deeper skin layers. Dry skin is caused by a lack of: Natural moisturising factors (NMFs)  - especially urea, amino acids and lactic acid – that help to bind in water. Epidermal lipids such as ceramides , fatty acids and cholesterol which are needed for a healthy skin barrier function .   As a result, the skin’s barrier function can become compromised.

9. How to identify different degrees of dry skin Dry skin Mildly dry skin can feel tight, brittle and rough and look dull. Skin elasticity is also low. Very dry skin If the dryness is not treated, skin may develop : mild scaling or flakiness in patches  a rough and blotchy appearance   possible itchiness , It is also more sensitive to irritation, redness and the risk of infection. Find out more in  dry skin . Extremely dry skin Certain areas of the body – particularly hands, feet, elbows and knees – are prone to: Roughness ,chapping with a tendency to form rhagades (cracks) Calluses ,scaling , frequent itchiness, Extremely dry skin is most commonly found on the elderly or on severely dehydrated hands. Read more in  rough and cracked body skin .

10. Oily Skin Oily skin ‘ Oily’ is used to describe a skin type with heightened sebum production.  This  over production is known as seborrhea .

11. The causes of oily skin A number of issues trigger the over production of sebum: genetics hormonal changes and imbalances medication stress comedogenic cosmetics (make-up products that cause irritation)

12. Combination Skin Combination skin Combination skin is, as the name suggests, skin that consists of a mix of skin types . Combination skin is characterised by: an oily T-zone (forehead, chin and nose)  enlarged pores in this area perhaps with some impurities normal to dry cheeks

13. Skin Care

14. CTM : Skin

15. Cleansing – Toning - Moisturizing CTM (Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing)  routine is the normal step of skin care according to your Skin Type. It is important How To Identify Your Skin Type First. CTM has three steps. which you should use in your everyday life. Lets know about CTM in detail .

16. Step 1: Cleansing for skin cleaning It is important to clean your skin, in order to remove the dirt. Cleansing used for skin cleaning. Cleansing ensures your pores are not clogged. Don't use soap. It isn’t advisable, as soap tends to dry your skin and can be quiet irritated and itching. Choose the Best Beauty Cosmetic Brands For makeup Cleansing .

17. Step 2: Toning for skin shining A toner restores your skins  ph  (Percentage of hydrogen) after cleansing Moisturizers your skin to some extent. Toning used for skin shining. Advise not to use alcohol-based toners . If you have normal skin, you can use a mild toner or rose water will work good. If you have combination skin, you need to be careful because using the wrong ones will make your skin dry and overstate the dry patches. Well if your skin is oily, you can use tea tree toner .

18. Step 3: Moisturizing for skin glow This is the most important step. Using the right moisturizer not just keeps your skin moisturized but it will also help in deal with your skin concerns, pimple scars and dryness or anti ageing.  Moisturizing for skin glow.

19. Benefits Of CTM (Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing) 1. It removes makeup, dirt, impurities and pollution from your skin 2. It conditions your skin and tightens open skin pores 3. It helps to maintain healthy skin pH 4. It maintain your skin’s moisture and nourishment

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21. Skin Day & Night Care