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Difference in skin colour is due to the amount of melanin pigment in the skin. However, a good pink facial colour in fair-skinned people is a sign of a healthy circulation and general good health, as the colour of the skin also depends on the quality and quantity of blood moving through the capillaries. Erythema or redness of the skin can be due to many factors; for instance, the client could have rushed to make their appointment, they may be a little embarrassed, or there could be some allergic reaction (as in hives where the skin is often red and irritating). Any undue redness of the skin should be therefore investigated further. Pale skin may indicate a reduced blood flow, or excess time spent indoors, or just that person is enervated by their problems. A grey appearance may indicate illness or total exhaustion; it could even be caused by a lack of oxygen due to respiratory problems. A greying colour can also occur after a sudden shock.

Dry skin or moistureless prematurely aged skin may be indicative of a hormonal imbalance or that the diet is lacking in some nutrients. Any acne, pustules, pimples and spots is nature’s way of discarding toxins through the skin. They indicate that the endocrine system may be out of balance, and diet, hygiene and lifestyle may need to be addressed. If the problem is acne, the sebaceous glands may have become blocked, or it could also be due to an allergic reaction to other substances.