| DERMATOLOGY | PEER-REVIEW B EAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE
beholder. The human face is composed of a complex intermingling of tissues arranged in layers. Measurable facial asymmetry exists in normal individuals, and, on most occasions, these
discrepancies are overlooked and often perceived as attractive. Several factors can contribute to this illusion of a perfect image and it is important to appreciate the role of flawless skin in masking the underlying deformities of the face. Delicate skin with even tone and texture can distract the observer from the minor faults beneath the skin. The importance of skin care and the role of
cosmeceuticals in anti-ageing treatments have been well acknowledged. Skin care has become an essential part of the daily routine and is recognised as an effective tool against the ageing process. As perceived in the past, anti- ageing treatments are no longer restricted to the Baby- boomers. The younger generation are becoming aware of the importance of routine skin care in maintaining a youthful appearance and to decelerate the ageing process. Novel additions to this group are men, who express an enthusiastic interest in grooming and anti- ageing treatments. The skin care and cosmetics business is a multibillion-
dollar industry that thrives on the unending expectations and needs of the customers. A wide range of skin care products, with a multitude of claims and promises, currently occupy the supermarket and pharmacy shelves. The customers often pick and choose products according to their ability and judgement. It is a trial-and-error process and on most occasions it is not a successful venture. Even though skin care is one of the important components of the facial rejuvenation process, the clinicians are often not involved in enlightening the clients to choose the suitable product. Conventionally, skin care products
have been made for four basic skin types, classified as normal, dry, oily and sensitive. Specific formulations are produced for problematic skin conditions, such as acne.
SHERINE S RAVEENDRAN, FRCS (EDIN), EBOPRAS, MSC (UK), MS (SL), MBBS (SL), Director, Toronto Medical Aesthetics, 411 Manhattan Dri e,rive Markham ON L3P 7P4, Canada
ca al email:
drsheriner@yahoo.com
ada om
The customers
often pick and choose products according to their ability and judgement. It is a trial-and-error process and on most occasions it is not a successful venture.
Skin types and classification Many researchers classified the skin based on different variables. The classifications were mostly based on genetic disposition, reaction to sun exposure and cosmetic interventions, and the tanning properties of the skin. The historical classification of the human race is based on the three major continents. Accordingly, three races were identified, which are the Caucasian race from Europe, the Mongoloid race from Asia, and the Negroid race from Africa. This basic classification was further extended into five groups, which included the following races: Caucasoid, Negroid, Mongoloid, Australoid, and Capoid. The new genetico-racial skin classification
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KEYWORDS
Cosmeceuticals, seasonal skin care, skin type, ethnic variation
kin tion
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