Page 5 - IECT Corrective Menu 2022
P. 5
DERMATITIS OILY OR DRY SKIN
The Problem: Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis. The Problem: Both oily and dry skin are the direct result
It is the body’s defensive response to infection, injury, allergies, of sebaceous gland activity. Overactive sebaceous glands
and a host of other processes, even the reaction to the create oily skin, recognized by its shiny, thick appearance.
components of cosmetics. It is characterized by redness, Pores are enlarged and sometimes blocked and the skin is
swelling, pain, or itching. Rosacea, erythema and edema more prone to pimples and blemishes. Underactive sebaceous
glands result in dry skin, appearing tight and dull in
are several skin disorders associated with inflammation of color. While the pores are almost invisible, dry skin tends
the skin. to wrinkle easily and is often filled with tiny superficial lines.
The sebaceous gland activity is a hereditary condition, and
The Solution: Left untreated, dermatitis will weaken both can be affected by the aging process.
the blood vessels and supportive tissues of the skin. The art
of the treatment is to delicately rehydrate the skin and restore The Solution: Oily skin is a challenge since there is a fine
the skin’s equilibrium, a protocol of skin balancing exclusive balance between removing enough sebum (oil) to get rid of
to us. You will notice a visible reduction in both the facial “shine” while not inducing skin dehydration nor
diffused and localized redness including the appearance damaging the intercellular lipids. Dry skin responds well to
of capillaries and signs related to couperose skin. moisturizers, but the product must be properly balanced to
increase skin water content and decrease itching, stinging,
or burning. We recommend a maintenance program and
Treatment: products that specifically address your type of skin, even
those patients who share both oily and dry areas. Under
Dermis Stimulation this program, skin will appear smoother and healthier.
Increases cellular activity including collagen, fibroblast, and
elastin production. Treatments:
Anti-Inflammatory Facial Maintenance Treatments
Relieves erythema, edema, and irritation.
Great for post-op patients.
Lymphatic Drainage
Manual stimulation to reduce the body’s toxicity.
