Depending on sun damage, heredity, and basic skin care, your skin's "age" falls into one of three treatment categories: Protect, Correct, or Revitalize. Use the quiz below to determine your skin's needs and get product recommendations specific to your needs.
1. Which statement best describes your wrinkles?
5 Points: I don't have wrinkles, but my skin is starting to lose a little radiance.
10 Points: My fine lines and wrinkles are more noticeable now than 2 years ago.
15 Points: I'm starting to develop medium to deep wrinkles.
2. When people guess how old I am they tend to:
5 Points: Think I'm younger than my years.
10 Points: Guess right on target.
15 Points: Presume I'm older than I actually am.
3. When I take the time to really look closely at my skin, I:
5 Points: Generally feel happy with what I see.
10 Points: Would like to look five years younger.
15 Points: Wish that I could look more than five years younger.
4. Which statement best describes the appearance of your skin?
5 Points: Dull, uneven tone
10 Points: Fine lines/age spots
15 Points: Thinning/loss of firmness
15 Points: Wrinkles/sagging
0 Points: None of the above.
5. What is your age range?
5 Points: 20-29 Years
10 Points: 30-39 Years
15 Points: 40-49 Years
15 Points: 50-59 Years
15 Points: 60+ Years
Your Score: 25-40 Points
PROTECT
You are in the "Protect" stage. Your skin is smooth, soft, and fresh. You may start to see early signs of dryness, age spots, fine lines, and loss of firmness. This is the time to protect your skin frm damage and prevent the appearance of early aging.
Recommended Products: Ginseng Mineral Toner, Daily Microfoliant, Active Moist, Skin Hydrating Masque, Total Eye Care, Papaya and Pumpkin Masque
Your Score: 41-60 Points
CORRECT
You are in the "Correct" stage. During this time, signs of aging are more apparent. Skin has increased dryness, age spot formation, and loss of firmness. Fine lines and wrinkles begin to form. Pores begin to enlarge. This is the time to treat and correct the appearance of early signs of aging.
Recommended Products: Skin Resurfacing Cleanser, Antioxidant Hydramist, Skin Smoothing Cream, MAP 15 regenerator, Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Your Score: Over 60 Points
REVITALIZE
You are in the "Revitalize" stage. Dry skin, enlarged pores, and age spots are common. Skin has lost significant density and firmness. SAgging and loss of contour are prevalent, particulary in the jaw area. This is the time to revitalize your skin through more intensive treatments.
Recommended Products: Super Rich Repair, Rapid Repsonse Line Filler, Refreshing Anti-Puff Eye Gel, Power Rich, Renewal Lip Complex, Super Firming Creme
* Recommended Products by Dermalogica and Nancy Dowe Signature Cosmeceuticals
From Melaleuca Book Spring 2010