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5 Common Skin-Care Mistakes

   Skin Care  Jun 07, 2018  Comments Off on 5 Common Skin-Care Mistakes
5 Common Skin-Care Mistakes

Taking good care of your skin can be a daunting task. And it’s not one people talk about that often, most of us don’t even think about taking care of our skin until we are well into adulthood.

The good news is, it’s never too late to start on the path to a great skin-care routine. But first, you’ll want to avoid some common mistakes that you may be making.

Below are five common skin-care mistakes that can be detrimental to your skin looking its best.

Getting Too Much Sun

Having a sun-kissed glow is a look we often strive for, but that look comes with a heavy price.

Sun exposure is a major cause of aging. Not protecting your skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen is a common mistake many people make, but it’s not one to take lightly.

Always wear sunscreen when you are outside and reapply regularly. This is getting easier to do since many high-quality skin-care product lines have moisturizers and foundations with an SPF built right into the product. No longer are the days of using a greasy, messy sunscreen!

If you want that sun-kissed look, then explore options such as airbrush tanning, or a good quality sunless tanner.

Using the Wrong Products

Everyone’s skin is unique. It’s important to know your skin’s needs and create a home care regime that is designed to fit those needs.

Choosing products on your own can be overwhelming. There are so many product lines on the market today, that it can be confusing to know what will work best for your skin type.

If you’re not sure of your skin type or if you need to treat any skin conditions, it’s best to see a professional esthetician who can help you determine which products will suit your skin the best. An esthetician can also help you create a home care protocol that will leave your skin feeling and looking its best.

Overcomplicating Your Skin-Care Routine

 When working with your esthetician to create a home routine, make sure you are realistic about what you are willing to do.

Buying a bunch of products that will require multiple steps every morning and evening may not suit your lifestyle. If that is the case, acknowledge that going in and work with your esthetician to create a protocol that will be simple and easy for you to stick to.

Taking great care of your skin doesn’t have to be complicated. Having a good cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen may be all you need to keep your skin looking beautiful!

 Neglecting Your Diet

Using quality skin-care products is a good start, but if you’re not watching what you put inside your body, then all the skin-care products in the world may not help.

Diet has an enormous effect on the health of your skin. Drinking plenty of water and eating healthy foods will help give your skin vital nutrients to look and feel its best.

Not taking care of yourself

Feeling stressed? Your skin will show it.

A healthy diet is one way to take care of yourself, but managing stress is also an important factor in taking care of your skin. Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your entire body, including the look of your skin.

Take care of yourself through stress-reducing activities such as exercise, relaxing activities, pampering yourself and making changes in your life that will help reduce your stress.

Ready to start on your path to great skin? Book a relaxing facial today!

Sumptuous Silk: The Luxury Your Skin and Hair Needs

   Skin Care  May 14, 2018  Comments Off on Sumptuous Silk: The Luxury Your Skin and Hair Needs
Sumptuous Silk: The Luxury Your Skin and Hair Needs

Silk is synonymous with luxury, but silk also offers protection, especially for our skin. Just like a silk cocoon protects the silkworm as it develops, so to can silk offer protective benefits for your skin.

Read below to find out how silk can help you every day.

Sumptuous Silk: The Luxury Your Skin and Hair Needs

Moisture

Silk fibers are more tightly woven than cotton, so if you are wearing silk gloves or pajamas at night, they’ll do a better job of holding moisture in. People who sleep on silk pillowcases and sheets awake to better hydrated skin.

Comfort During Hot Flashes

Silk pajamas are great, particularly if you have hot flashes, which are very uncomfortable. The majority (75 to 85%) of women have hot flashes during menopause, and sleeping in comfortable silk PJs or silk sheets can really help you feel cooler.

Soothing Skin Conditions

Europe has a special silk fabric called Dermasilk. The fabric is sericin-free, meaning it doesn’t have the protein sericin that is produced by the silkworm. People with eczema and other skin issues have found sericin to be irritating, so Dermasilk offers a great alternative because antimicrobial agents are added. This sericin-free silk can actually be better for skin conditions than cotton.

Prevents Allergies

People with skin allergies find silk to be wonderful, because we are very rarely allergic to silk. The natural fabric has no chemicals or other substances other than sericin that might be irritating, so it is a great hypoallergenic choice if you’re an allergy sufferer.

Sleeping

If you’ve searched for a good night’s sleep in vain, you’re not alone. The National Institutes of Health Center for Sleep Disorders reports that 40 percent of Americans have sleep problems. The NIH says that bedding is partially to blame. If you have silk sheets, you’ll be cooler and more comfortable. Plastic surgeons also say that sleeping on silk sheets prevents sleep wrinkles from forming on your face while you sleep. Furthermore, sleeping on a silk pillowcase is better for your hair. The silk retains moisture better, so your hair will stay moisturized and soft. The hair slides easier as you turn, meaning less damage and split ends. Hair salons actually recommend wrapping a silk scarf around your head while you sleep. Your hair will be less oily and will retain more moisture.

So what are you waiting for? Go get silk products today. These days you have lots of choices—scarves, pillowcases, pajamas and more!

How Hormones Affect Your Skin

   Skin Care  Apr 20, 2018  Comments Off on How Hormones Affect Your Skin
How Hormones Affect Your Skin

Hormones definitely play a role in aging, particularly when it comes to signs of aging in your skin. A woman’s endocrine system produces and regulates female hormones. As women age and go through menopause, these hormones definitely decline—sometimes drastically.

Factors like pollution and UV radiation are external factors that age your skin, but changes in hormones age your skin from the inside. Scientists are just now discovering all the ways that hormone decline ages your skin. Here’s what they’ve discovered.

How Hormones Help Your Skin

Estrogen

Estrogens are actually a group of incredibly important female hormones. Estrogens help the body make cholesterol, which helps the skin stay thick and wrinkle free. Estrogens also increase levels of important substances like hyaluronic acid which keeps skin moist and helps skin’s structure, too. When estrogen levels drop, skin can become thin and wrinkles start to appear. Skin moisture is affected too, and skin starts to become dry. It is amazing how dry your skin can be after menopause. Most importantly, estrogens stimulate collagen production, so when they drop, skin loses collagen and becomes saggy. Estrogens do the same things for your hair, so without them, your hair may be dull and brittle.

Thyroid Hormones

Many women experience thyroid issues caused by an underproduction or overproduction of thyroid hormones. These hormones affect body temperature and metabolism. With too much hormone, your skin can often be flushed and sweaty. With too little hormone, skin can become very dry and can even thicken. Thyroid hormones also affect your hair, leading to thinner hair or even hair loss.

Testosterone

Contrary to popular belief, testosterone is not just a male hormone. Females have it too, and an increase in testosterone can mean skin aging and even female pattern baldness. In fact, increased testosterone is the most common cause of hair loss in women. It’s not so much that you’re producing more testosterone, it is just that your estrogen drops and the ratio becomes imbalanced. Many women experience oilier skin or even acne because of the testosterone prevalence.

Many women have turned to topical treatments that replace hormones. This is a very new area of skin care and much more research is needed, but the treatments are showing promise where hormones are the single cause of skin changes. Patients are seeing improved moisture and elasticity. Preliminary data is showing that these treatments are not effective in reversing aging caused by external factors like sun damage. Talk to your skin care specialist to see if this new treatment is right for you.