A skin archetype is a descriptive reference for a recurring tendency in how skin responds over time.
It is not a diagnosis.
It is not an identity.
It is not a permanent state.
What archetypes describe
Skin archetypes describe behavioural patterns.
They reflect how skin tends to respond under certain conditions, across different periods and contexts.
They explain experience, not outcomes.
What archetypes are not
Skin archetypes are not labels people are assigned.
They do not name conditions.
They do not predict progression.
They do not suggest action.
How archetypes function
Archetypes provide shared language.
They allow patterns to be recognised without requiring interpretation, resolution, or response.
Recognition does not require action.