1. Analyze your skin
When the season gets
colder, you will notice
changes in your skin as
well. Oily skin may become
more normal, or those
normal skin types might feel
their skin is suddenly drying
out. If you aren't sure
whether your skin needs a
new regime, consult a skin
care specialist at a local day
spa who can analyze your
skin on the spot or talk to a
consultant at a cosmetics
counter.
Reassess your body
cleanser. If you notice your
skin is dry and flaky, try a
creamy body wash or
gentle, soap-free product
that is hydrating as well.
2. Exfoliate
Exfoliation is key in the
dryer months and has so
many benefits! Exfoliating
once or twice a week
effectively sloughs off dead
skin cells to reveal the
newer, smoother skin,
lightens dark spots, allows
your other beauty products
penetrate more effectively,
and helps retain moisture.
For your face, use
exfoliating product that
combines physical beads (to
manually remove dead skin
cells) and digestive enzymes
like papain, derived from
papaya, that digest and
breakdown dead skin cells.
This allows for less friction,
thus a gentler exfoliation.
You may also look for
products that contain
solutions such as AHA
(alpha hydroxy acid such as
glycolic and lactic acids) or
BHA (beta hydroxy acid,
also known as salicylic acid)
products: AHAs are
preferred for sun-damaged
and dry skin because they
have the added benefit of
improving moisture content.
BHA is preferred for oily,
acne-prone skin and for
treating blackheads and
white bumps. Its oil-soluble
qualities allow it to deeply
penetrate the oil in the
pores and exfoliate
accumulated skin cells
inside the oil glands that can
clog pores.
For your hands, I find oily
based scrubs are perfect for
fall and winter because you
are getting the exfoliating
benefits with the extra
bonus of hydrating oils. For
your body, look for scrubs
that contain "polishing"
ingredients, such as
oatmeal, ground almonds,
sugar and sea salt Another
tip to remove dry skin this
fall is to use an exfoliating
loofah or glove while
bathing.
3. Moisturize and hydrate
I can't stress this enough; if
you want to keep dry skin at
bay, you must hydrate your
skin on a daily basis. The
best time to apply your
lotion to your body is right
after you've dried off after
bathing. Seal in the water
that's already being
absorbed into your skin.
Look for products
containing goat milk and
naturally occurring
humectants such as
Hyaluronic Acid (HA). Don't
forget to drink plenty of
water to hydrate your skin
and offset the lack of
humidity in the air. Use
humidifiers throughout the
house or at least in the
bedroom.
Your hands are in and out
of water and exposed to
harsh weather so you need
to moisturize them
frequently. That's why it's so
important to have hand
cream with you at all times
and remember to wear
gloves outdoors in the
winter. Your face is the most
exposed part of your body
and demands extra attention
in dryer, colder months. You
many need to over-treat
your skin with thicker
creams instead of lotions to
will provide stronger barriers
against the harsh
environment and apply a
night repair cream. Consult a
skin care specialist to find
the products that will work
best for you.
4. Protect your lips
Start moisturizing your lips
early to prevent cracked &
chapped lips this winter. I
suggest using a non-
petroleum based lip balm as
it has been found that
petroleum-based products
can have a drying effect on
your lips.
5. Sunscreen
Just because you may not
be lying on the beach
doesn't mean you can
forget the sunscreen for the
next 6 months. The sun's
harmful rays continue to
penetrate all year round,
making sunscreen a daily
essential. Using a full
spectrum SPF 30 year round
is a must!
No comments:
Post a Comment