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WHAT ARE SKIN STAGES?
At Tiger Lillies, we don’t believe in skin types. A type can feel permanent, rigid, and stuck — something that’ll never change.
We’ve dedicated our lives to studying the skin, and we believe skin is constantly changing.
That’s why we choose to use the term ‘skin stages’: it’s less restrictive and less permanent, and we want you to feel empowered to be able to change the stage your skin is in.
SKIN STAGE 1: TOO ALKALINE
The skin lacks moisture due to unbalanced pH levels, which can be caused by aggressive cleansers and acids, pollution, ageing, over-exfoliation and alcohol.
The signs:
• Skin feeling tight and rough
• It can be red and flaky
• Eyes appear puffy
What you need:
SKIN STAGE 2: UNBALANCED SEBUM
When sebum production is unbalanced, your sebum glands become overactive and flood the face with oil, usually in the T-zone. This can occur when using the wrong skincare, not getting enough sleep, or experiencing high stress levels.
The signs:
• You have oily and dry spots
• Larger pores on the forehead, nose, and chin
• Skin is typically oily in summer and dry in winter
• You experience mild breakouts and dryness at the same time
What you need:
SKIN STAGE 3: SIGNS OF AGEING
This skin stage can be caused by a general lack of care for the skin, resulting in the first signs of ageing, sun damage, and lack of moisture.
The signs:
• Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Uneven skin tone
• Skin is less toned
• Dark spots and blemishes
What you need:
Skin Stage 4: Accelerated Ageing
Many factors might play a part here, like ageing, lack of sleep, lifestyle choices, and no skincare routine. The skin may appear quite damaged and unbalanced.
The signs:
• Eye bags
• Deeper lines and wrinkles
• Crow’s feet
• Lack of moisture
What you need:
Skin Stage 5: Too Acidic
The skin's natural pH is far too acidic, often caused by hormones, diet, lifestyle choices, aggressive cleansers, use of too many products, alcohol, and sugar.
The signs:
• Acne/outbreaks
• Inflammatory skin conditions
• Reactive skin and redness
• Overproduction of skin sebum
What you need: