What influences skin type?

What influences skin type?

Internal influences:

- hormonal changes, due to pregnancy, cycle, menopause;
- skin disorders caused by rosacea, psoriasis;
- genetic predisposition;
- smoking as a cause of necrotic skin that cannot be corrected by skin products;
- medicines, such as birth control pills;
- diet; in this sense there is research showing that a diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can improve the appearance of the skin;

External influences:

- climate or season: cold, warm, wet, dry weather;
- care routine: over-hydration or excessive exfoliation, use of irritating or drying products, use of inappropriate products for your skin type can create new problems for the skin;
- unprotected or prolonged exposure to the sun is the main cause of wrinkles and skin discoloration;
- pollution generates an additional activity of free radicals that damage collagen and the genetic stability of the skin;

These complex and often simultaneous circumstances contribute to all of your skin's transformations and determine the type of skin you have.