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6 Beauty Tips For Dry Skin

   Skin Care  Jan 30, 2017  Comments Off on 6 Beauty Tips For Dry Skin
6 Beauty Tips For Dry Skin

Do you have dry skin? It needs a lot of care because it is easily irritated, and can peel, crack, flake, itch and bleed – especially in the winter months. It is important to use the proper skin care to avoid dry skin. Here are six beauty tips to help:

1) Dry air, dry skin

Indoor air that’s dry can contribute to dry, cracking skin. Use an indoor humidifier to regulate the moisture in the air. You can also purchase a small gauge, known as a hygrometer, to ensure that humidity level is ideal for your skin. A level of 40 to 60 percent is the best range for your home.

2) Focus on bath habits that support skin moisture

Avoid using hot water and limit your shower to less than 10 minutes. Always use moisturizer after you shower, and use it within a couple of minutes – it is ideal for your pores to absorb the moisture.

3) Keep it natural

Discontinue using harsh soaps – use mild cleansers or even baby soaps. Consider natural skin care products like shea butter, coconut oil or other herbal oils. Shea butter contains Vitamins A and E that can help to improve skin conditions such as dry skin. Coconut oil is naturally antibacterial and antifungal, and it’s a great moisturizer.

4) A nutty idea

Almonds make a great facial mask to restore dry skin. Soak five almonds in water for several hours, remove the skin, mash, and mix with one tablespoon of milk and one tablespoon of organic, unsalted butter. Apply the paste and let it dry completely. Once it is dry, rinse off the paste. You’ll be amazed at how refreshed and moisturized your skill will feel!

5) Make your skin as sweet as you

You can use sugar to exfoliate dry skin. Just mix four teaspoons of organic sugar with warm milk, and apply to your skin. Once it is dry, clean it off with a warm washcloth.

6) Honey, your skin looks great

Use honey as a moisturizer. Place a small amount on a cotton ball and dab it on dry skin. Let the honey moisturize for seven minutes and clean. Your skin will be more moisturized and feel softer.

Do you need help with dry skin? Let us assist and teach you a care regimen that works for your skin. Schedule an appointment today.

Skin Care Products for Winter

   Skin Care  Jan 19, 2017  Comments Off on Skin Care Products for Winter
Skin Care Products for Winter

Winter weather can be brutal for the skin. With whipping winds, dry air, and plunging temperatures, winter challenges even the best thought-out skin care routine. Chapped and dry skin are particular issues that you may cope with during this season, and you should consider swapping your regular routine for one that particularly nourishes and protects your face.

Hydrate and Protect

Drastic differences between the frigid outdoors and well-heated offices or homes wreak havoc on your delicate facial skin, so you need to proactively combat the elements. Find facial creams that protect you from the elements by nourishing with shea, beeswax and other healthy natural elements that give your skin the hydration it needs. Using the right combination of facial wash, toners, and moisturizers will protect against cracked and chapped skin. This will leave you feeling fresher and much more comfortable in your own skin as the temperatures plummet.

Get Your Glow On

The effects of cold weather on your skin can make your skin appear dull and dusky, rather than bright and lively. In combination with the shortened days and less-than-favorable conditions for outdoor activities, your natural glow is diminished by lessened exposure to sunshine. Use bronzers and tinted moisturizer to give your skin a healthy look, and don’t neglect to use skin products with sun protection. Even though the rays may not give you an active tan, they can still cause negative effects from extended exposure.

Mind Your Hands

Your hands receive the brunt of winter’s drying attacks so they need need special attention during your beauty routines. Use thicker hand creams that are formulated to protect against winter exposure and cover your hands with gloves at night, if your dry skin becomes severe.

Also take care to avoid using an excessive amount of alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is notorious for causing dry skin. Instead, wash your hands with warm water and antibacterial soap to avoid the germy dangers of cold and flu season, and apply a liberal amount of hand cream after each wash to moisturize and protect.

Taking some extra time to protect your skin from the winter elements will keep you feeling healthy and clear all winter long. Whether you’re rocking the slopes or navigating the concrete jungle, proper protection and moisturization is a must.

Also, feel free to ask your skin care professional about any personal recommendations for your skin and lifestyle.

Should You Get Facials More Frequently in Winter?

   Facial  Jan 06, 2017  Comments Off on Should You Get Facials More Frequently in Winter?
Should You Get Facials More Frequently in Winter?

Whether you love or hate the cold weather of winter, there’s no doubt that it causes problems for your skin. Everything about this season serves to dry the moisture from your skin, leaving it cracked and scaly. You see, the air outside tends to be dryer than normal, and harsh winds strip your face and hands (the most exposed parts of your body) of essential oils that soften and moisturize your skin. Taking hot showers and turning up the heat in your home has the same effect, but it’s also difficult to avoid these things because it’s the only way that you can combat the cold. To tackle these issues, many people turn to treatments such as facials – but it’s important to know what kind of facial to get, as well as how often to get it done.

Winter Facials

Getting a facial more frequently in winter can be a good idea, especially if you are experiencing issues with dry and cracked skin due to the cold weather – however, you should never have facials more frequently than every two to three weeks, or you can actually end up damaging your skin. Most people get facials about once a season, but you can escalate this to 3-4 times during the winter. Furthermore, it is important that you get the kinds of facials that will actually help you with the specific needs of the season – for example, ones that tone and moisturize your skin, as well as strip away dead skin cells, dust, and pollution.

Some of these winter-optimal facials include a seaweed facial, which has numerous essential vitamins and minerals that help to rejuvenate dull skin. Furthermore, toxins that can accumulate in your pores during the winter months can be removed this way. Another option is an aromatherapy facial, which tackles dryness, itching, and irritation, using essential oils to soothe your skin and keep it smooth and supple. A hydrating facial furthers this process, but it especially targets the kind of dryness that leads to wrinkles around your facial features.

As you do the rest of the year, you should always complement any facial treatments with a good at-home moisturizer, adequate hydration, and a diet rich in vitamin C, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. Furthermore, in winter you should take steps to protect your skin from cold temperatures and harsh winds, such as by wearing gloves and scarves.