At this time of year, all skin types experience surface
dehydration leading to a lack-luster complexion. Are you suffering with skin
that feels tight, dry, even itchy? Do your pores look enlarged and congested?
Are you looking for rejuvenation?
With Spring upon us, here are some tips to heal
stressed skin and enter the new season with fresh, glowing skin.
STEP 1
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When washing your face, water should be tepid and not too hot.
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Wash with a gentle cleansing milk or cleansing balm, not a foaming cleanser. Your
face should feel clean and NOT tight.
STEP 2
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Exfoliation is a MUST! Sweep away dead, lack-luster skin cells
and decongest clogged pores with regular exfoliation. I recommend two times a
week with a gentle product. Avoid sharp particle exfoliants.
• Fruit acids are great exfoliators. Alpha
hydroxy cleansers are also wonderful for exfoliation and for their anti-aging
properties.
STEP 3
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After months of cold, windy weather and indoor heating, your
skin needs hydration in a big way. I love serums containing super hydrating
hyaluronic acid and organic facial oils to plump up skin cells.
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Use your serums/facial oils day and night under a moisturizer.
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Choose your moisturizer according to your skin type. Avoid
mineral oil based creams. Organic and natural skin care is preferred.
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Normal to dry skin can benefit from ingredients such as shea
butter, peptides, olive and jojoba oils. Hyaluronic and anti-oxidants such as
green tea and alpha lipoic acid help with environmental stresses on the skin.
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Even oily skin needs light hydration to keep skin cells healthy
and to avoid clogged pores. For oily skin types look for oil-free products.
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For all skin types, choose a moisturizer that feels comforting and absorbs into the
skin easily.
STEP 4
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To avoid hyperpigmentation, brown spots, premature aging, not to
mention skin cancer, always use sunblock with a 30 SPF or higher. Sunblock
isn't an option and you should be wearing one rain or shine.
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If it is not dark out, ultra-violet rays are present and your
skin should be protected.
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Use a broad spectrum sunblock with UVA and UVB protection and I prefer a sunblock that contains zinc and titanium also known as physical sunblocks.
To
insure a glowing complexion this is a great time of year for Microdermabrasion
Rejuvenating Facials and Ultrasonic Cleansing of the skin. Check out my website
for more details on these treatments.
