Why is our skin so dry in the winter?

The main reason is a heated home, which removes moisture from the air.  This dry environment causes water to evaporate from our skin causing it to feel tight, chapped and itchy.

Easy tips to help your dry skin:

• Use a moisturizer every day.  The best time to apply moisturizer is right after showering or bathing to damp skin so that it traps in the water.  Oil-free moisturizers are usually best for the face because you do not want clogged pores that can lead to breakouts.  Use heavier moisturizers on your arms and legs, as they tend to be drier.

• Choose mild, moisturizing soaps instead of deodorant soaps.  Harsh soaps strip your skin’s natural oils.

• Those long, hot showers feel especially good in this winter weather but the longer you soak; the more oils escape from your skin.  Taking shorter cooler showers will prevent dry skin.

• An ultrasonic humidifier is a great way to add water vapor back into your skin.  Ultrasonic humidifiers use high-frequency sound instead of heat to vaporize water. The cool mist helps rehydrate your skin.

• Wearing sunscreen is still important even on cloudy days.  Ultraviolet light can penetrate clouds and cause wrinkles, skin damage and skin cancer.

• Drink more water.  We do not feel as thirsty in this weather but drinking water is always important.

Fall is the perfect time to brighten your complexion.  Have soft, beautiful glowing skin now.  Treat yourself  to a fabulous facial and take advantage of our FREE skin consultation by our team of highly skilled skin care professionals.  Tell us what your skin care concerns are and let us help you find a solution.  You will love being pampered by Sally and Dorey our caring aestheticians.

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There is an easy solution for this and that is regular exfoliation.  There are several ways to accomplish this from in home routines to spa facials, microdermabrasion and chemical peels or a combination of these remedies.

A simple home routine that almost anyone can use is adding an exfoliating scrub to your regular cleansing once or twice a week.  I recommend using Renew Warming Exfoliating Scrub twice a week after cleansing with your usual facial wash. Remember not to scrub too hard as this can damage delicate new cells.  Let the product do the work for you.

The addition of a vitamin C serum does wonders for your skin.  Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that “lightens, brightens and tightens your skin.  Luminous C Toning Pads offer an easy way to gently cleanse and tone your skin.  Studies have shown that after only 60 days you can experience a 30% increase in collagen and a 50% decrease in lines and wrinkles.  Take the 60 day challenge by trying my Luminous C Serum 15% or 20%.

Your skin is unique so for the best results ask an expert.  Take advantage of this FREE personal private skincare consultation and get that youthful glow back!

Let the summer and the most effective acne products work together to get control of your pimples.  Acne, like many medical problems is easier to manage if you use preventative measures rather than trying to treat when the condition when is out of control.  Prevention and early treatment also prevent acne scarring.

So make a plan and stick to it.  Here are some useful suggestions.

Skin Care Routine:

• Start with the best Acne Wash for your skin and use it twice a day. How to Choose the Right Acne Wash

• Use an acne fighting toner containing Salicylic Acid and /or Glycolic Acid.  Salicylic Acid kills bacteria and treats inflammation and Glycolic Acid removes pore clogging dead skin cells.  Everyone loves my Therapeutic Acne Pads.  You can carry them with you anywhere.

• Treat pimples by killing the germs that cause them with Benzoyl Peroxide.  My Therapeutic Acne Gel is a great choice.

• Use an oil free sunblock everyday, rain or shine!  Elite Protective Sunblock goes on nicely and will not cause acne breakouts.

I have designed 3 different acne kits to suit various needs. Dry Acne Kit ,  Oily Acne Kit and a special Teen Acne Kit .  My acne kits are the most effective acne treatment that you can get without a prescription.  You can use the kit alone or with your prescriptions.

More Acne Fighting Tips:

• Treat yourself to an acne or deep cleansing facial with extractions.

• Use an exfoliating scrub 1-2 times a week. My Renew Warming Exfoliating Scrub is very effective.

• Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and stay away from high carb,  greasy  or junk food.

• Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and minimize your alcohol and caffeine intake