The cold winter weather is here. It won’t be long before low humidity, cool temperatures, wind, and indoor heat take its toll and cause the skin to become dry, chapped, and flaky, which will cause the skin to look pale and dull, accentuating lines and wrinkles. It may feel rough and itch. Certain skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea may worsen.
There are many things you can do to lessen the wrath of winter weather on your skin.
* Drink plenty of water
* Consume caffeine and alcohol in moderation
* Eat a diet rich in Essential Fatty Acids
o EFA’s are found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, olives, avocados, cold pressed oils, and cold- water fish such as wild salmon.
* A vaporizer or humidifier in the bedroom
o This helps to reestablish the moisture levels in the respiratory tract and eyes as well as the epidermal layers of the skin.
* Baths and showers should be warm, not hot and of short duration.
o When taking a bath, bath oils can be added to bath water to help further moisturize the body.
o Body oils, lotions and creams should be applied directly to the skin immediately after the bath or shower.
* Have regular professional skincare treatments.
o Gently removing the dead surface layer (with a Vibraderm treatment) increases product penetration and improves the skins ability to better absorb topically applied products.
o Oxygen therapy treatments are incredibly moisturizing and soothing after a professional exfoliation.
o LED light as well as micro-current treatments gently encourage cell turn over, stimulate collagen synthesis, as well as aid in product penetration.
o Medications, specialty products may be indicated.
o Treatments such as broadband light (IPL) will help eliminate exacerbations of Rosacea, broken blood vessels and brown discolorations.
Don’t be fooled by the colder weather, the sun is still a danger to all exposed skin. It is especially important to remember during times of play and enjoyment of wintertime sports the sun’s light intensifies as it reflects off snow. Add low humidity, wind and high altitudes and you can get a whopping sun/wind burn. Cover as much exposed skin as possible and don’t forget to use sun block!
Flying somewhere this winter?
Before the flight, cleanse the skin and use a mild scrub followed by an appropriate moisturizer.
During the flight, spritz the face with mineral water frequently, drink 8 ounces of water for every hour in flight, and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages, as they are very dehydrating. Moisturizing eye drops help to prevent dry, scratchy eyes and using a lip ointment will help to avoid dry, cracked lips.
Your aesthetician is an expert in helping you choose appropriate treatments in the treatment room and will assist you in choosing the appropriate after treatment home care. Products containing growth factors, DNA repair enzymes, retinaldehyde, alpha hydroxy acids, ferulic acid, urea, hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, C, and E will assist you and support healthy winter skin.
HEALTHY SKIN IS BEAUTIFUL!
