Dry skin: dry skin typically is more absorbent to products due to the lack of superficial sebum on the skin that creates a barrier, therefore; processing times may vary with this skin type. A dry/dehydrated skin may require less processing time to develop the desired stain results. Also note that with dry skin, the skin cells shed at an uneven rate, so patches of dry skin may impede the absorption of the dye into the upper layers of the stratum corneum leaving ‘patches’ of skin staining intensity.
Oily skin: this skin type creates a protective barrier on the skin and may impede the absorption of Helyx Hybrid Dye into the upper layers of the stratum corneum therefore; this skin type may need a longer processing time for the desired stain results. Please note, a thorough pre-treatment cleanse is required to remove the oily film on the surface of the skin. We suggest cleansing the skin with Elleebana Make Up Remover.