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Skin Care for a Fresh Fall Look

   Skin Care  Nov 08, 2021  Comments Off on Skin Care for a Fresh Fall Look
Skin Care for a Fresh Fall Look

As summer turns to fall, there are definite signals marking the transition.

As temperatures cool down and warmer clothes come out of storage, your skin care routine needs to transition, too.

With a bit of extra care, it’s easy to breeze through the season with beautiful skin.

Sunscreen

Just because temperatures dip doesn’t mean UV sun rays are any less damaging to your skin. The most effective beauty treatment is to use sunscreen every day.

Before foundation, apply a coat of sunscreen, sunscreen-infused day cream or tinted sunscreen. This ensures you get the protection you need for great-looking skin.

Rich, Gentle Creams

Switching to richer creams or serums at night re-hydrates your skin to prevent the chafing, redness and dryness that tends to show up in fall.

Avoid using alcohol-based astringents or toners that strip too much oil from the skin. Switch to a gentle, vitamin-rich toner to clean, tone and combat the effects of wind and indoor heat on your skin.

Hydration

Along with sunscreen, the best defense to fight back against dry indoor environments and cool outdoor winds is to keep your skin hydrated. Hydrated skin not only looks fresh and healthy, but also keeps those fine lines and wrinkles at bay.

Hyaluronic Acid: Using a night-time cream with hyaluronic acid seals tons of moisture into your skin. It makes skin plumper and super soft on the face, neck, chest and hands.

Retinol: If you use retinol for a smoother, line-free complexion, switch to a gentle cream which soaks into the skin without stripping natural oils. A gentle retinol cream will still work on those fine lines without over-drying or damaging skin.

Hydrating Serum: It only takes a little serum to provide skin with a deep moisturizing experience at night when cell turnover is at its peak.

Gel-based Creams: Gel formulas use natural ingredients that penetrate deeply into skin, supplying deep hydration without clogging pores or causing breakouts.

Vitamin-rich Moisturizers: Choose organic moisturizers containing vitamins B-3, E and C for brightening.

Peels: Start autumn out right with a professional chemical peel for a fresh seasonal look. Fall is a perfect time to clear away what’s left of a faded tan, remove damaged surface skin layers and promote faster, healthy cell turnover.

Consult with your local Petaluma, CA esthetician  to get just the right peel for your skin type.

The key to looking fresh and fabulous throughout the entire fall season is to adjust your skin care routine now.

For great advice on jumpstarting the season with a peel or organic skin care solutions to bring out the best in your skin, visit Laura Skin Care in downtown Petaluma for a consultation with our skin care experts.

What You Need to Know About Retinol

   Skin Care  Oct 19, 2021  Comments Off on What You Need to Know About Retinol
What You Need to Know About Retinol

As more and more people become aware of the importance of skin care in Petaluma, one item you’ll often find included in their routine is retinol. While popular, not many fully understand what it does. This post will explore more about this intriguing skin care item and how it benefits your skin.

What’s Retinol?

This serum is part of the vitamin A family. While it’s used to help boost the body’s intake of this vitamin, it has lately been one of the most critical aspects of a skin care routine. By applying it to your skin (particularly your face) its components will seep into it encouraging your skin to produce more collagen.

Is it Safe?

Retinol is generally safe but it can cause sensitivity on some people’s skin. Because of this, it’s important to use small amounts at first to ensure there’s no reaction.

Because this serum removes part of the outer skin layer, it can make your skin more sensitive to environmental aspects, especially sunlight. To prevent these from harming your skin, it’s vital to apply moisturizer and sunscreen after use.

3 Benefits of Retinol

It Reduces Wrinkles: Perhaps one of the best perks of retinol is that it can eliminate and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It does so by invigorating the areas with fresh blood cells which in return help produce collagen.

It Lightens Dark Spots: Retinol improves skin cell turnover which amps up your body’s production of melanin. By doing so, it keeps your skin tone even and reduces dark blotches.

It Cleans Your Pores: You’ll also find that this serum removes dead skin cells and extra oil from your pores to prevent acne and inflammation. Thanks to this, you’ll notice that it can prevent the formation of discolored pores.

How to Use It

The first step is to wash your face. This will help the serum fully get into your skin. After doing so, take a towel and gently tap it dry. Then, put a small portion of retinol on your index finger and massage it into your face. Give the retinol a few minutes to fully soak into your skin and then apply a moisturizer and sunscreen.

Retinol is a useful tool to add to your skin care collection. If you’d like to learn more about it or would like other skin care procedures done, give Laura Skin Care a call in downtown Petaluma. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and provide you with skin care treatments that will keep your skin healthy and happy.

The Importance of Hand Creams

   Skin Care  Oct 10, 2021  Comments Off on The Importance of Hand Creams
The Importance of Hand Creams

As the weather starts to cool down around Sonoma County, it’s important to keep your skin protected from chilly wind gusts which can dry it. This is especially so with your hands which are often left exposed. Below you’ll learn more about why hand creams are vital and what to look for in one.

Why Does the Air Dry My Skin?

When the wind blows, it brushes against your skin. As the gusts hit it, the lack of moisture in them can irritate your skin causing it to dry out.

You might also notice that during cooler months your hands tend to dry out more after washing them. This is because the soap might scrape heavily against them and the water can remove moisture. If you don’t fully dry your hands after washing, you’ll also notice that they’ll crack because when they come into contact with the crisp air.

Why Hands Creams are Important

Hands creams are critical in the fall and winter because they keep your skin moisturized. They contain soothing oils and lactic acid which hydrate your skin and create a protective barrier over them.

What to Look for in a Hand Cream

Shea Butter: This ingredient is one of the most important. Shea butter contains numerous fatty acids that not only hydrate your skin but protect it from environmental elements. It’s also anti-inflammatory which means it can soothe chapped areas.

Glycolic Acid: This is an alpha-hydroxy acid and works to remove dead skin cells and encourage the lower skin layer to quickly replace them. By doing so, it increases collagen and keeps your skin smooth.

Peptides: Peptides are amino acids that aid your body in producing collagen and elastin. This keeps your skin firm and prevents inflammation, especially if your hands are already suffering from dry patches.

Honey: While not all hand creams will contain it, honey is still a good ingredient to look for. Honey is antibacterial which means it can destroy bacteria that cause dry skin. It forms a protective moisturizing layer over your skin which keeps it hydrated while shielding it from dry air. It will also provide your skin with countless antioxidants.

Hand creams are a great way to safeguard your skin from harsh weather. If you’re interested in learning more ways about how to protect your skin this season, stop by Laura Skin Care in downtown Petaluma, CA. We’ll be happy to give you some skin care tips or provide you with a soothing facial or peel to keep your skin happy.