Reactive Skin
By having a firm understanding of allergic reactions we can work with active formulations and ingredients that initiate changes in the skin. There is a distinction between an allergic reaction and the activation of skin function.
A true allergic reation must have:
- Heat
- Redness
- Swelling
- Itching
- Raised Bumps
Redness alone is not an allergic reaction. When the blood supply to the skin increases redness may occur. It may be a sign of improved skin function. Redness and heat do not necessarily imply an allergic reaction.
By having a consultation we can assertain if you are having a 'true' allergic reaction to an ingredient or not.
Reactivity
Reactivity is the effect of imbalance in internal processes. The skin needs to return to Homeostasis - the ability to regulate physiologically to ensure stability in responsee to fluctuations in the outside environment. Simply calming the reactivity will not restore the skin's optimal function.
|
