Combination skin is the most common skin type among our customer base, many of whom were born between 1997 and 2012 and are known as Generation Z. This age group has been characterized as having little brand loyalty and trust, but it is important for hairdressers to address the needs of this customer, listen to your feedback and ask what we can do for you.
Generation Z makes up 40% of all U.S. consumers and accounts for $143 billion in purchasing power. Thanks to Instagram, TikTok, and Zoom, this generation is spending more time looking at their own faces than ever before, according to CNN. This has led to interest in daily routines and services that can help and prevent signs of aging or “pre-puberty.” These range from at-home skincare programs to medi-spa ‘adjustment’ services such as ‘baby botox’.
According to “Prejuvenation: The Global New Anti-Aging Trend,” published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, “Generation Z, the first digital generation, relies heavily on social media and the internet for skin care and aging advice; shares and disseminates information about cosmetic dermatology. As a result, prejudice has become a trending topic across all media platforms.”
But all this information overload can lead to misinformation. Without proper advice and consultation from a skin care expert, the dryness, dehydration, and other problems that Gen Z are experiencing may be related to product misuse rather than aging. This is especially true if you have oily or combination skin due to excessive use of improperly formulated products. Skin type.
Loyalty and trust are built from a young age and you can create a customer base that stays with you through every step of their skin care needs.
combination skin treatment
Combination skin is the most common skin type and the most commonly abused skin at home, but can be overlooked on treatment menus. Combination skin can affect people of all ages, from teenage Gen Z to mature skin. It is characterized by oiliness on the forehead, nose, and chin (an area of the face known as the “T-zone”) and drier areas around the face, such as the cheeks. This condition is caused by excessive sebaceous gland activity in the T-zone, which causes excess sebum to be produced, leading to the formation of blackheads and pustules. At the same time, the sebaceous glands in the surrounding areas of the face become less active, causing dry and flaky skin and even damage to the skin barrier.
This is a skin type that is greatly affected by the environment. In summer, the skin becomes oily due to heat and humidity, and in winter, it becomes dry due to wind and low humidity. These skin types may also experience dehydration due to the use of inappropriate products. One study found that participants with combination skin types were 1.63 times more likely to have sensitive skin than those with normal skin.
The biggest disservice a client can do when treating combination skin at home is using overly drying products that will dry out the moisture in the outer cheek area while addressing the oily T-zone. This destroys the skin's acid mantle and causes an imbalance in skin pH. Your skin should have an acidity level within the 4.5 to 5.5 range, so it is essential to use products that help maintain your skin's acid balance.
Problems unique to combination skin, such as having oily skin, dry skin, and dehydrated skin at the same time, as well as moisture barrier and pH breakdown, have been difficult to treat in the past. That's why I created new protocols, treatments and products to help create the perfect balance for your skin. T-Zone Balance Classic Facialprotocols approved by CIDESCO International, and T-zone balance hydrating serum containing hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.
Released in December 2023, Loser Resurrection DayThese treatments and products contain ingredients such as seaweed, including Laminaria Digitata, which contains 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 42 trace elements and minerals, and phlorotannins to deeply hydrate and balance the skin's surface. It helps provide your skin with the key elements it needs. . Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is known for its many skin benefits, including reducing oiliness, fine lines, and wrinkles, and improving overall skin texture, firmness, and elasticity.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural moisturizing polysaccharide widely found in the skin and is known to retain water up to 1,000 times its weight. Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid and is the most common form of hyaluronic acid, which helps increase moisture in the skin. Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid has a lower molecular weight than sodium hyaluronate, allowing it to penetrate deeper into the skin surface. Using different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid in a formulation can work synergistically to perform complex skin care functions to enhance skin moisturization.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a stable form of Vitamin C that provides powerful antioxidants, and Hypericum Perforatum Extract (St. John's Wort) is a botanical that helps maintain balance while soothing the appearance of the skin.
Repêchage T-Zone Balance Classic Facial contains these and other balancing ingredients. based on Classic Facial Draft, this treatment is available as a single dose treatment to provide a complete facial treatment. The CIDESCO-approved protocol includes steaming, cleansing and toning using pH-balancing products. Perform a gentle effleurage massage using a moisturizing cream with a non-oil formula. This exfoliating Honey Almond Scrub is made with pure honey, oatmeal, and almond flour to help purify and deep cleanse your skin. Appropriate extractions should be performed depending on the type of impaction present, such as blackheads, acne, or pustules. A full tutorial on proper extraction methods can be found on my training website. www.LydiaSarfati.com.
Customizing your mask treatment is especially important for combination skin. The deep cleansing and oil-absorbing Repecharge® Balancing Hydrating Mask with zinc and kaolin is applied to the T-zone, while dry, dehydrated areas of the face are masked with Repecharge® Hydro-Moisture Mask, a hydrating formula containing seaweed. do. And Azulene.
Serums are an overlooked step in both professional treatments and at-home treatments, but they are an essential part of the protocol, providing concentrated skin care ingredients in a lightweight form. Repecharge® T-Zone Balance Hydrating Serum for Combination Skin contains seaweed, niacinamide, vitamin C and two forms of hyaluronic acid to effectively moisturize dry areas while maintaining skin balance. You can further enhance the effect by using serum. Repêchage® LED Radio Frequency and EMS Skin Tightening Machine A variety of lighting choices are available to address the different needs of combination skin. For example, using blue light can help reduce oiliness in the T-zone, while red light can be used on the drier outer cheek area. The treatment is finished with Repêchage® T-Zone Balance Moisture Complex, which contains ingredients such as St. John's wort, chamomile and niacinamide to restore skin's pH and balance. Lastly, please recommend a home starter kit like the new product. Repêchage® T-Zone Balance Starter Collection for Normal to Combination Skin This will help clients maintain their skin between treatments.
Combination skin can be treated effectively using appropriate protocols and prescribed products. Learning how to properly treat these skin concerns through appropriate professional treatments and product recommendations that can be used at home is a huge opportunity to serve the largest segment of the population, including Generation Z, the future of the skin care business.