Of a sensitive nature

Of a sensitive nature

DISCLAIMER: 

Images and information portrayed in this post will be of a sensitive nature, talking about craniofacial syndromes, conditions and other facial differences. Please DO NOT read this if you are uncomfortable with the nature of this topic. Of no means is this meant to harm or offend anyone. This is purely for research purposes to gain knowledge and understanding, and to fully comprehend the realistic affects  certain conditions and incidents can have on the skin as well as facial features. 

It wasn't the easiest research to conduct as the images can be quite upsetting, however it does make me more determined to put an important message across and succeed in the camouflage make-up industry. Often people are born with facial differences and it is not something that is preventible, it by no means means that these individuals are strange or ugly. Facial differences do not define an individual so it angered me when an online definition explained a deformity to be ugly! 

I separated and narrowed down my research into skin and facial structure looking at a varied range of syndromes, conditions and incidents that can alter the appearance as well as texture.

• Acne for example can affect the skin in several ways, it can show up as whiteheads being a pimple under the skin, blackheads a black pimple on the surface of the skin, pustules being red pimples, and cysts. It is clear that acne changes the texture and colour of the skin as well as causing possible scarring.
  

• Port Wine Stain also known as a birthmark, this ruby red or purple skin discolouration is caused by swollen blood vessels. 
  

• Burns affect the skin severely and often leaves the individual scarred, however burns can effect more then just the skin tissue depending if it is a first, second or third degree burns affecting the texture and surface of the skin.
  

• Cleft lip is one of the most common physical birth defects and is characterized by a vertical split in the upper lip. Cleft lip can be on one side only (unilateral) or on both sides (bilateral).

• Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis or muscle weakness. Bell's Palsy can vary depending on the individual, it can affect the mouth and eyelid.
  

• Moebius Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder effecting the cranial nerves creating a mask-like expression as those with the condition are unable to frown, smile or blink.
  
  
  
  These are only a small number of syndromes and conditions I researched, it has been a crucial part of my development 

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