It's no secret that winter supplies, a double whammy on your skin!
Not only does the artificial indoor heat make the skin extremely dry, add to that frigid temperatures outside and this becomes a recipe for dry itchy skin.
Using a humidifier not only helps your skin retain moisture levels, but it can also have a positive effect on your entire body's overall hydration. If you're naturally prone to dry skin, you will benefit greatly from using a humidifier.
Another way your skin can benefit us by booking a consultation with a skin specialist! Book a consult to learn about the many services we offer to make your skin look it's best!
As the frigid temperatures continue, so does its effect on your skin!
Winter Skin Care tipi #4 is all about hydration.
Here are 6 actions you should take to keep your skin properly hydrated and looking/feeling its best during the harsh winter months:
1️⃣ Use a quality moisturizing lotion: Unsure what to use? Book a consult and we can review what options are best for your skin type.
2️⃣ Avoid harsh air: Cold, dry air can sap more than 25% of your skin's ability to retain moisture! Limit your skin's exposure to the elements and if you do have to go out cover exposed skin with warm, soft clothing.
3️⃣ Avoid long, hot showers: Prolonged exposure to hot water can strip natural moisturizers. Shorter shower times under lukewarm water temps are best.
4️⃣ Humidify! Dial up your humidity level from your HVAC system or use a standalone humidifier if your system doesn't have a humidifier connected.
5️⃣ Drink up…wisely! Tea, coffee, and hot cocoa might be nice on a cold day but caffeine can dehydrate the body even more. Choose decaf and limit the number of cups! Drink plenty of water and other fluids like electrolytes.
6️⃣ Book a consult with Skin Wellness! We can review other skin care treatments that aid in rejuvenating your skin!
Hitting double-digit frigid this week (and likely for the next few months! 😩)
It's a known fact that winter is harsh on the skin, often causing dryness. If you are among those who already has dry skin, the cold seasons often make your dry skin look and feel worse. The good news is that microneedling can help treat dry skin better than lotions and creams. Why?
Microneedling penetrates the outer layer of skin with multiple small needles. This 'micro' injury to the skin causes the body's natural reaction of increasing the productionm of collagen and elastin, thus rejuvenating the skin cells. These new skin cells replace the older, drier ones leaving your skin fresh and bright!
Book a consultation to learn more or book an appointment for a treatment! You'll be glad you did!
Just because the days are short doesn't mean UV rays have disappeared. UVA rays make up 95% of the UV rays that reach earth and guess what?…they don't go South for the winter!
Besides screening out harmful UV radiation, applying quality SPF in winter also has useful skin care properties. A product we carry and believe in is elta MD. Formulated with zinc oxide, a mineral that protects against the widest range of UVA and UVB rays, elta MD products are designed to feel weightless on your skin.
Aside from that they are sensitivity-fee, parables-free, and fragrance-free!
Stop by for a skin care consultation and pick up some elta MD for you and your loved ones so you can look your best and protect your skin this winter!
As beautiful as winter can be, it creates harsh conditions for one's skin.
We will share some skin wellness tips over the coming weeks to help you prevent damage and maintain healthy, beautiful skin regardless of what each season brings!
Tip #1: rejuvenate
How? At Skin Wellness we recommend IPL photo facial treatments. Why is winter an ideal time for IPL therapy? People considering IPL therapy should stay out of the sun for a minimum of 2 weeks prior to treatment and any useful IPL treatments can take between 4 to 6 weeks. Limiting one's time in the sun makes winter an ideal season to prepare for, receive, and recover from IPL therapy.
Learn more about how IPL photo facial treatments are done and the benefits to your skin! Contact us and book a consultation today!
