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Winter Skincare Essentials

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Winter Skincare Essentials

Baby It’s Cold Outside!

 
We all know the winter can be harsh on our skin, which is what makes winter skincare so important.
 
Dehydration is the major concern when humidity drops, as it does, during the cold weather months. There’s a dramatic increase in TEWL (trans epidermal water loss), as the dry air pulls moisture from your face, acne breakouts, and dry, sensitive skin may occur. Fluctuation in temperature creates poor circulation and provides fewer nutrients to the skin. Blood vessels expand and contract which wear down the walls of the vessels, leading to redness and the appearance of telangitasias (small red veins) on the face.
 
The colder weather can dehydrate your skin, leaving it dry and dull looking. Selecting the correct facial cream and serums is extremely important in winter skincare maintenance, and a healthy glowing appearance.
 
Cold air can strip our skin of its natural oils, and adding an extra protection layer is a must. Without this, our skin can get super dry and itchy.
 
Not moisturizing can worsen the appearance of wrinkles. When your skin is dehydrated, lines are even more likely to show. It is important to use ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help to plump your skin.
 
Here are some of my winter skincare essential products, and how to take extra care of our delicate skin.
 
Winter Skincare Essentials
 
Hyaluronic Acid Serum – a 100% Hyaluronic Serum formulation of a pure, high molecular weight concentration. This is not an acid that is use to peel the skin. Hyaluronic is a type of humectant that acts as a sponge, by drawing moisture into the skin to restore optimal suppleness. It is very important in dry climates to layer an emollient over, so your skin’s moisture is not loss into the air.
 
Dry Skin Relief – A pure and natural oil moisturizer combining Squalene (olive oil) with Vitamin E for superior hydration. Dry Skin Relief nourishes the skin and provides the ultimate in moisturization and protection from the harsh environmental elements.
 
This serum helps in preventing dryness and smooth skin by filling the spaces between the skin flakes with droplets of oil, reducing roughness, cracking and irritation by temporarily replacing the first line of skin barrier defense “the acid mantle”. Which by the way is oil not water, so do not be afraid of using good quality oil on your skin. I suffer from breakouts my entire life and this does not break me out. My favorite product!
 
Repair Balm – An occlusive moisture binding product that protects, calms, and aids in healing damaged,extremely dry or inflamed skins. Ingredients contain anti –oxidants, Vitamin A & E to protect the integrity of the skin.
 
This thicker topical balm is formulated to place a physical barrier between the skin and the outside environment. A barrier cream slows the natural evaporation of moisture from the skin and reduces irritation. Typical applied after your cream to lock moisture into the skin but also excellent for winter sport activities.
 
As we begin to show signs of aging, it is partly due to the loss of hyaluronic acid,genetics and vitamin deficiencies. So it is particularly important to visit your skincare professional and receive clinical facial treatments to hydrate, revitalize and restore the glow to your skin. An excellent treatment to receive is a vitamin infused hydrating facial using ultrasonic technology that delivers the correct nutrients deep into the skin, where it is needed.
 
Moisturizing keeps your skin smooth and supple and leaves it with a fresh winter glow.

 

Winter Skincare Essentials

Winter Skincare

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Winter Skincare

Winter Skincare

Winter is here, and for many, this means dry, flaky, red, irritated skin. Do you think that simply layering on an extra coat of heavier moisturizer will do the trick? Think again. Here are the  most common mistakes that people make, and my expert solutions to keep your skin looking its best during the driest season of the year.
 
Over moisturizing with the wrong moisturizer
When the skin is dry and flaky on your face, applying an extra thick coat of moisturizer will surely take care of this, right? Wrong. Your skin is like a sponge, so applying an extra layer of moisturizer may be wasteful, since the can only absorb so much. In addition, for blemish-prone skin types, too much moisturizer may cause congestion, bumps, and breakouts. The solution is to use the right moisturizer with the most effective hydrating ingredients that actually repair the lipid barrier and prevent trans-epidermal water loss.
 
Some of my favorite moisturizing products for winter skincare are: Dry Relief Oil, Repair Balm and Restorative Moisturizer. Unlike other types of moisturizing ingredients used in skincare formulations, these ingredients will actually correct the lack of oil and lack of hydration deep within your skin and repair your skin’s lipid moisture barrier to make your skin moist, supple and smooth. And don’t forget to increase your exfoliation. After all, trying to moisturize cells that are already expired won’t get you very far.
 
Not adjusting your skin care routine.
Our skin, like our bodies, is constantly changing. Add in a severe drop in the weather temperature and this will definitely affect your skin. You must make certain that you are using the right products to adapt to your skin’s changing needs. This might include switching from using an AHA face wash to a gentler cream cleansing lotion. You also can start using a serum underneath your moisturizer to give your skin a boost of much needed hydration. If your skin doesn’t feel good, then your routine simply isn’t working and it is time to change it up.
 
 Not sealing in moisture fast.
Did you know that you have a 60 second window after cleansing your skin to seal in moisture while your skin is damp to prevent severe dehydration? Because the air is so dry in the winter, it looks for water wherever it can get it – this means taking it from your skin at its most vulnerable time after cleansing. When you wash your face, your skin is damp with water afterwards and since water acts like a magnet, it will attract water from the deep layers of the skin, and evaporate into the dry air. The result is even tighter, drier skin. After cleansing, when your skin is still damp, immediately apply moisturizer so your skin can stay moist and hydrated.
 
Humidifier for Your Skin.
Loss of moisture is a big concern with winter skincare. As we mentioned, dry winter air draws moisture from wherever it can, through a process called osmosis, and often times it will be from your skin. Using a humidifier helps counteract the drying air so moisture is less likely to evaporate from your skin. Be sure to modify your nighttime skin care routine since the air is driest at night when the temperatures drop.
 
An added benefit of using a humidifier is prevention of spreading the flu.
We’ve all known that a humidifier can ease coughs and congestion, but a recent study showed that a virus is 32% less likely to survive when relative humidity is between 40% and 60%. A home in the winter can drop to a 15% humidity level, but a humidifier can boost this up significantly. An add bonus is using essential oils to also kill viruses and bacteria. Stay healthy this winter!

 

Winter Skincare