What Aesthetic Treatments are Best for My Skin Tone?
Skin comes in a wide spectrum of shades, but the color isn’t the only difference. Different shades of skin require different treatments to keep it looking its best. Many of our clients ask: What aesthetic services are best for my skin type and color? So, we’re here to answer that FAQ.
Today, we’re sharing skin tips and recommending treatments, like facials, that work brilliantly for any shade and tone. We understand that human skin can range greatly, but one blog post can’t cover them all. So, we’ve broken it down into three categories: darker, medium, and lighter. We highly recommend seeking the consultation of a professional to determine what’s truly best for YOU and your skin.
Without further ado, let’s dive in!
Facial Treatments for Darker Skin
Deeper, darker skin is so beautiful and has many advantages thanks to Melanin, the pigment that causes skin color. Skin that is rich and abundant in melanin actually has extra protection from UV light.
That’s because melanin actually absorbs UV light before it’s able to damage the DNA of skin cells. But that isn’t all. Melanin also is a “reactive oxygen species scavenger,” meaning it demonstrates antioxidant activity naturally within the skin. Regardless of these great, built-in benefits, darker skin tends to develop a few common problems.
Common Skin Concerns for Darker Skin Tones
While those with deeper skin may enjoy the fact that #BlackDontCrack, darker skin tones come with a few drawbacks too. Here are some of the most common skin concerns and facts:
✨ PIH (Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) meaning dark marks or spots
✨ Melasma, or darkened patches on the skin
✨ Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), aka bad razor burn
✨ Excess oil production resulting in routine acne breakouts
Recommended Treatments
Have no fear! There are plenty of revolutionary aesthetic treatments that are designed to treat these common skin concerns, among many others.
We recommend a routine HydraFacial. It’s safe for all skin types but especially great for deeper skin because HydraFacials hydrate, clean, and revitalize the skin on a deeper level thanks to the specialized HydraFacial machine we have here at Lush RX. The vacuum-like device cleans deeper than manual extractions, plus offers anti-aging benefits. A HydraFacial will help reduce breakouts, and even out skin tone.
Aesthetic Services For Medium Skin
Medium skin tones include those people with glowing, warm complexions. They often have olive or honey-like undertones and don’t often burn (too bad) in the sun. Many people fall in this range, and many of them suffer from these normal skin concerns.
Common Skin Concerns for Medium Skin Tones
Many of our patients with medium skin coloring share the same few concerns, like:
✨ Uneven skin tone or hyperpigmentation
✨ Oily complexions that can cause clogged pores and acne
✨ Fine lines and wrinkles
Best Treatments for Medium Skin
When your skin is living in the middle, you can likely benefit from most aesthetic treatments. Most of our patients are most concerned with aging skin, so we recommend a Chemical Peel. This anti-aging treatment is extremely effective, but it can be extra harsh for those with sensitive skin. Also, if you have darker hair but your skin is on the lighter side, you could be a great candidate for Laser Hair Removal.
Facial Services For Lighter Skin
If you’re rockin’ a Snow White-esque complexion, you have light, fair skin. You likely burn easily in the sun and may have lighter features like blue eyes or blonde hair. Those with lighter skin are prone to more redness, burning, freckling and, unfortunately, skin cancer. (So make SPF your BFF, okay?)
Common Skin Concerns for Fair Skin Tones
For many of our patients with lighter skin, they deal with skin concerns like:
✨ Sun damage and thus concerns like:
✨ fine lines and wrinkles
✨ freckling, age spots, and pigmentation issues
✨ Sensitive skin
✨ Redness, flaking and skin dryness
Best Treatments for Light Skin
Many of our lighter-skinned patients can benefit from a HIFU 4D Skin Tightening treatment. This is a great treatment for regular anti-aging maintenance for the face. It can help with wrinkle reduction, tightening sagging skin on the neck and décolletage, lifting the cheeks, eyebrows, and eyelids, and even enhancing the jawline. In short, it’s an ideal solution for smoothing skin - for all skin types.
Another popular treatment that those with sensitive skin may enjoy is Laser Hair Removal. Lighter skin with darker (brunette) hair is the perfect combination as the laser targets dark hair follicles. It tends to work more efficiently on lighter skin since the laser can differentiate more hairs. Laser hair removal is optimal for those with sensitive skin who deal with unsightly razor bumps or redness from shaving.
Get the best Houston aesthetic treatments for your skin tone
Lush RX and our professional team are trained with the knowledge and skills to treat all skin types. Our curated list of aesthetic services is bound to have something that can improve your complexion and solve any skin concern.
Book a consultation and we’ll help you discover what your unique skin tone can benefit most from!