The Tribune

By SARAH BEEK

Take our quiz to assess the severity of your skin flare-ups and redness. Simply add up your totals and match them to the key below. Certain foods make my skin flare up.

0 Never

1 Sometimes

2 Frequently

3 Always

My stress level is:

1 Low

2 Moderate

3 High

When I am stressed, my face/neck/chest react with redness.

0 Never

1 Sometimes

2 Frequently

3 Always

My skin itches/burns in response to fragrances, certain fabrics, etc.

0 Never

1 Sometimes

2 Frequently

3 Always

I have dry patches on my skin that are tight and itchy.

0 Never

1 Sometimes

2 Frequently

3 Always

I live in a metropolitan/densely-populated area.

0 No

2 Yes

I have seen a skin care professional for microdermabrasion, retinol, peels or Isotretinoin.

0 Never

1 Within the past 6 months

2 Within the past month

What your score reveals:

1- 6 Your sensitivity is noticeable enough to cause you discomfort, but can be managed with extra attention from targeted UltraCalming products designed to supplement your current regimen.

7+ Your BioSensitivity score is high, and UltraCalming should be your primary regimen for serious relief of sensitised skin and flare-ups.

• This information was taken from www.dermalogicacaribbean.com. Sarah Beek is a professional skin therapist at the Dermalogica Skin Centre in the Old Fort Town Centre.

For more information or to make an appointment call 377-SKIN (7546), e-mail appointments@dermalogicaskincentre.com, or visit www.dermalogicaskincentre.com.