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How to Care for Your Skin When You’re in a Hurry

   Skin Care  Sep 01, 2018  Comments Off on How to Care for Your Skin When You’re in a Hurry
How to Care for Your Skin When You’re in a Hurry

It’s a question I receive often: How do I care for my skin when I just can’t find the time for a multi-step regime? We lead busy lives and often our skincare is the last thing on our minds when we finally get to relax at the end of the day.

Luckily, there are only three steps that need to be taken each day to provide the proper care for your skin- cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection.

Let’s take a moment to go over these and explain how you can add them into your daily routine without hassle so you and your skin can benefit from proper care.

How to Care for Your Skin When You’re in a Hurry

Cleansing

The method and product you choose should always be tailored to your specific skin type. While cleansing wipes are popular, they sometimes leave a thin film on the surface of your skin, which can not only lead to breakouts but can potentially lessen the efficiency of creams or treatments that you use. Micellar water is growing in popularity as it allows fast and easy cleansing of the skin and makeup removal without the concern just mentioned. These cleansers are great for a fast and easy way to clean and refresh your skin; just wipe and go.

Moisturize

Every skin type benefits from moisturizing. Beyond the cosmetic benefits of anti-aging, proper moisture balance protects your skin’s natural barrier. When you’re in a hurry you might be tempted to skip this step if moisturizer makes your skin oily or applying makeup difficult. Luckily skin-care companies are changing formulas to provide fast-absorbing moisturizers that don’t leave an oily coating. Cosmetic companies now produce many face creams that combat oil production, as listed in this Allure article. If you are searching for a simpler approach, the oil in skincare revolution has lead to the creation of many dry-oil formulas that hydrate without the oily sheen.

Sunscreen

We know that limiting sun exposure is one of the easiest and most beneficial things we can do for our faces, but if traditional sunscreen makes your skin break out or just doesn’t work under makeup, it’s another vital part of your skincare routine you might skip. BB Creams often combine moisture, sunscreen and makeup. If you would like a little more coverage, many foundations and face powders contain sunscreen, so you can combine these two steps and save time without sacrificing coverage. Just like regular sunscreen, you do have to reapply after time. Always remember that not all sunscreen is created equal. If you choose this route, be sure to pick a product with broad-spectrum coverage.

By choosing a cleanser that’s easy to use and using products that do double-duty, you can properly care for your skin without stressing your schedule.

 

Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

   Skin Care  Aug 24, 2018  Comments Off on Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options
Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

When your skin takes on a patchy or red and brown spotty areas it is called skin Mottling. Over time these areas can become dark brown or even purple. Although it looks like it would be painful or discomforting, the affected areas are painless. It does cause mental pain as people deal with issues of self consciousness or embarrassment.

Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

What Causes Skin Mottling?

Mottled skin is when the blood vessels that are close to the surface of your skin become more visible. The lighter your skin the more noticeable it can become. Mottled skin can be a sign of medical conditions such as blood disorders or heart disease. It also could be nothing more than a sign of age or excessive exposure to the sun. So see a doctor. Once your health is in order then you can make a plan for treating the condition.

Treatment and Prevention

For many people, the affected areas can be treated with regular applications of topical lotions and creams. If you are a person with fair skin and at risk of mottled skin, it is recommended that you wear protective clothing in any situation where you might find yourself in temperature extremes of hot or cold.

Thankfully, most mottled skin conditions are reversible once the cause has been identified.

Anyone with mottled skin seeking some temporary relief can warm the affected areas. The heat will open the blood vessels providing short term relief.

Chemical peeling is another method of treatment that helps improve discolored skin. These exfoliation treatments remove damaged layers of skin allowing new skin to take the place of the old damaged skin.

In more extreme cases where topical treatments or peels do not clear it up, patients can seek other treatments such as laser therapy. Laser resurfacing is a chemical free treatment but can be combined with a chemical peel in some cases.

Lastly, photo-rejuvenation is a treatment that uses powerful light pulses to deeply penetrate the layers of the patient’s skin and improves its overall appearance.

Feel free to discuss mottled skin with your licensed esthetician for treatment options and skin care advice.

Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin

   Skin Care  Aug 16, 2018  Comments Off on Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin
Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin

As we get older, our skin loses its elasticity and gradually thins out. Some of the aging process is attributed to the presence of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are molecules produced by environmental exposure to smoke, tobacco, pollution and ultraviolet rays from the sun and the tanning beds.

Antioxidants are naturally occurring substances that can protect the skin against the effect of damaging free radicals in the cells in our bodies, and skin care products with antioxidants can help your skin appear more youthful and reduce the signs of aging. They also have a calming and toning effect on your skin.

5 Main Benefits of Antioxidants

  1. Anti-inflammatory

Skin care products with antioxidants are known for their calming effect. Alpha-lipoic acid found in many natural ingredients, such as green tea, increases circulation and cell metabolism, reducing inflammation. This results in a more even skin tone and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and acne.

  1. Skin-firming

Antioxidants help reverse and reduce the signs of aging. Coenzyme Q-10, or CoQ-10, is commonly used in skin-firming moisturizers and eye cream.

  1. Reduce appearance of wrinkles

Skin care products with antioxidants can help plump up the skin and promote a more youthful appearance. Vitamins C and E are the heroes of skin care industry, and some of the best eye care treatments are made with them because they are known to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

  1. Reduce the appearance of scars

Scar tissue has a more rigid structure than healthy skin. Many types of antioxidants, like those found in aloe, increase blood flow to the scar tissue and can help minimize the appearance of scars and promote the growth of new, healthy tissue.

  1. Repair sun damage

We all know that excessive exposure to sun is damaging to the skin’s appearance. Antioxidants stimulate blood flow to the skin and help it produce new skin cells. Use skin care products rich in antioxidants to treat sun damage.

Feel free to discuss any skin concerns and the potential benefits of antioxidants with your licensed esthetician.