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Got a WISH for your skin? Licensed esthetician Kelly Wolcott delivers Wildly Intense Skin Health!
Your skin type and your skin condition are not the same thing.
Your skin type is your baseline. It tends to stay relatively consistent.
Your skin condition is what your skin is doing right now.
That can look like:
Oily skin that is dehydrated.
Dry skin that becomes temporarily reactive.
Eudermic skin with pigmentation.
Combination skin with a compromised barrier.
And any skin type can experience changes related to aging, hormones, stress, travel, weather, or your skincare routine.
A temporary change does not necessarily mean your skin type changed.
It may simply mean your skin needs something different right now.
Instead of only asking:
What is my skin type?
Try asking:
What is my skin doing today?
That is where better skincare decisions begin.
What condition best describes your skin right now?
Have you ever wondered how much of what we call “aging” is actually photoaging?
Photoaging is the visible change that develops from cumulative UV exposure over time. It can show up as wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, rougher texture, visible vessels, and changes in elasticity.
One tool we can use to describe those changes is the Glogau Photoaging Scale.
It looks at four stages, from early changes with little to no wrinkling, through lines that appear with movement, wrinkles visible at rest, and eventually more advanced visible sun damage.
Why does that matter?
Because it can help us build a more thoughtful plan of action.
Instead of treating every sign of aging the same way, we can look at what is actually showing up in your skin and decide whether the focus should be on maintaining, correcting pigmentation, supporting collagen, improving texture, increasing hydration, or combining approaches.
And remember, photoaging is only one piece of the picture.
Genetics, hormones, lifestyle, chronological aging, and environmental exposure all matter too.
The goal is to better understand what your skin is telling us so we can make smarter treatment decisions.
Has your skin been keeping receipts from all those sunny days?
You may have heard skin described as Fitzpatrick I, II, III, IV, V, or VI.
It is an older classification system created to describe how skin responds to UV exposure, especially whether it tends to burn or tan.
That distinction matters.
Two people with similar skin tones can have very different histories with sun exposure, inflammation, pigmentation, and treatment response.
Today, we can be more specific by talking about things like skin tone, pigment phenotype, and melanin rich skin while still considering UV response and pigment history.
And for treatment planning, that matters because melanin rich skin can be more prone to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after irritation or inflammation.
So when I assess your skin, I am not looking at one number and calling it a day.
I am looking at:.
Your skin tone.
Your burn and tan history.
Your tendency toward pigmentation.
How your skin responds to inflammation.
Your treatment history.
Because skin classification should help us make safer, smarter decisions.
It should not put you in a box.
FITZPATRICK ≠ SKIN COLOR
Has anyone ever told you your Fitzpatrick type before?
Messages like these makes my day.
Not because it is a “review,” but because it means someone is noticing a change in her skin and feeling good about the choices she is making.
Sometimes that is glowing skin.
Or feeling more confident in a routine.
Orfinally understanding what your skin needs instead of guessing.
This is the part of this work I love most.
Results matter, but so does helping you feel informed, supported, and confident in your skin.
If you have been thinking about making a change in your skincare, this is your reminder that small, consistent choices really do add up.
Part 3 of our travel skincare series: eye cream or sheet mask?
If you are headed on a long haul flight, not every skincare step needs to happen at 35,000 feet.
Eye cream? That one can make sense in flight, especially if the eye area tends to feel dry or look puffy when you travel.
If you use an ATA applicator, this is a nice time to bring it along too. It gives you a cleaner way to apply product and adds a little gentle massage when travel puffiness shows up.
Sheet mask?
I would save that one for the hotel.
Once you land, cleanse if needed, use your sheet mask for a short hydration boost, then follow with moisturizer to help hold that hydration in.
Think of it this way:
In flight = maintain.
On the ground = recover.
And remember, your sheet mask does not need a boarding pass.
Want the full travel routine in one place? Download our Travel Skincare Guide for a simple pack, protect, and recover checklist you can use on your next trip. NO email required, link in bio.
Which one are you more likely to pack, eye cream or a sheet mask?
Part 2 travel skincare series: long haul flights.
Cabin air can be incredibly dry, and your skin usually notices before you do.
The goal in flight is to help your skin stay comfortable, hydrated, and supported.
A few simple things can make a difference:
Keep your preflight routine gentle.
Use moisturizer and lip care as needed.
If you like a facial mist, remember that mist alone is not enough. Follow it with something that helps hold that hydration in.
And yes, your ATA Cosmetics applicator can come along too. It is useful for cleaner product application and a little gentle massage.
If you are near a window during daylight, sunscreen still matters.
In flight = maintenance.
On the ground = recovery.
Your seat does not need to become a treatment room. Your skin just needs a little support at 35,000 feet.
What complains first when you fly: your lips, your cheeks, or everything at once?
This travel skincare series was viewer requested, and honestly, I get it.
Travel is fun. Packing your entire bathroom into a carry on? Less fun.
Over the next three videos, we’re keeping travel skincare simple, practical, and focused on what your skin actually needs.
There’s no need to turn your seat into a treatment room.
Let’s help your skin stay comfortable, supported, and a little less confused while you travel.
Your bathroom doesn’t need a boarding pass.
What’s your favorite must pack product?
A little more about the person behind WISH Esthetics.
I’m Ty’s grandmother, a nature lover, reader, traveller, esthetician, and someone who values being genuine in both life and work.
Skincare is a big part of what I do, but it is not all of who I am.
I believe the best connections happen when we get to know the person behind the profession too.
So hi, it’s Kelly. 👋
What’s one word you’d use to describe yourself?
Hello, Saturday. 🍎
A little glimpse outside the treatment room.
Sometimes the best reset is fresh air, a change of scenery, and doing something that has absolutely nothing to do with skincare, schedules, or a to do list.
Back to regularly scheduled skin talk soon. For now, I’m taking the scenic route.
What are you doing with your Saturday?
A facial should do more than feel good in the moment.
The protocol should be built around what your skin needs.
That is where customized treatment comes in.
Every facial at WISH Esthetics is built around your current skin, your goals, and what makes sense for you . No cookie cutter routine. No doing, just for the sake of doing.
It’s thoughtful, intentional skincare with a little time to exhale built in.
Healthy skin doesn’t just happen in my treatment room, but sometimes the treatment room is exactly where we figure out what your skin needs.
Ready for your skin’s turn? Book your spot today.
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