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Skin Care Products for Winter

Laura Pagliaroni Skin Care Jan 19, 2017 Comments Off

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?

Laura Pagliaroni Facial Jan 06, 2017 Comments Off

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.

Guide to Eyelash Extensions and Contacts

Laura Pagliaroni Eyelash Extensions Dec 28, 2016 Comments Off

Eyelash extensions are a popular way to add dimension to your eyes and simplify your beauty routine at the same time. False lashes have plenty of loyal fans, thanks to the bang for the buck that they deliver, but there are a few factors to consider before you determine that they’re the best addition to your beauty ritual. Contact lens wearers, especially, should consider the following factors before making the leap:

Are You a Good Candidate?

Many women happily wear extensions and contacts with no problems. After the initial application, contact lenses can be worn, but take care to place lenses gingerly, to avoid disturbing lashes and potentially getting one in between your lens and eye.

If you’re prone to eye infections or have otherwise sensitive eyes, mixing contacts and lash extensions may not be a good fit for you. Instead, wear glasses after application or forego the extensions if wearing glasses is a no-go.

Application Pointers

If you decide to go ahead with eyelash extensions, make sure to take your contacts out when you go for your appointment. Doing so will protect your eyes from getting application materials, like glue, from getting trapped in your eyes. Bring glasses with you as backup after you appointment to give your new lashes time to set.

General Safety

It is usually a good idea to consult your ophthalmologist before you set a date for getting eyelash extensions. He or she may be able to give you specific directions for safe and comfortable application, as well as tips for keeping your eyes safe while accommodating extensions when putting contacts in and taking them out afterward.

Your ophthalmologist may warn you against mixing extensions and contact lenses or your contact lenses may carry a warning to avoid wearing with false lashes. In this case, unless you want to make the switch to glasses, you should most likely avoid eyelash extensions altogether.

Even if you need to avoid long-lasting lash extensions, you can still enjoy the occasional lift from temporary lashes to wear for a special event. You can also enhance your eye definition by using a thickening mascara and flattering shadow application.

Another option for creating a look with unforgettable eyes is the colored contact lens. Choose a variety that adds a subtle layer of color, shadow, or any other dramatic definition for a new spin on your classic look.

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