Courtesy of BlackDoctor.orgWinter weather can be tough on skin. Cold temperatures and dry indoor heating combine to strip the skin of moisture, leaving it dry and flaky. A few simple tricks can keep your skin glowing.
Moisturize: Use moisturizer After bathing, pat dry, then replenish with a body moisturizer. Oils can also be added to bath water, which will penetrate and nourish the skin.
Astringents: Apply astringents and toners sparingly. Always use alcohol-free toners.
Sunscreen: DON'T forget the sunscreen. Most people are in-and-out during the day, and casual sun exposure adds up. Many products are a combination of sunscreen and a moisturizer; Find one that works well for you.
Environmental Issues: Humidifying the environment can help replenish moisture. Sleep with a humidifier in your bedroom at night.
Bathing: Shorten baths or showers. Frequent long showers or baths do not add moisture but take away protection.
Stimulate and Exfoliate: Rubbing the skin's surface daily with a scrub brush or washcloth stimulates the skin and removes dead cells.
Exfoliating Your Lips: If your lips are dry out and flaky, try rubbing a little jojoba oil on them and rubbing gently with a woven mesh cleansing cloth to remove the dead skin cells. Then, cover with a lip balm to hold the moisture in.
These products are great to use during the cold, dry winter months and will help your skin retain that summer glow we all love so much.
SKIN CARE WONDERS:
Organic Cold-Pressed Sesame Seed Oil
Softens and protects skin, natural source of vitamin B, a skin-nourishing plant oil. Plus, it is a natural UV protector.
RODAN & FIELDS REVERSE LINE:
Micro-Dermabrasion Paste
This soothing combination of salt and sugar to promote maximum gentle exfoliation removes dull, dry skin. Packed with vitamins and botanicals, such as Vitamin C, E, and hydroquinone, all ingredients work to help fade brown spots and reduce fine lines, improving skin tone and texture. Skin instantly feels soft and smooth.
Leaves skin glowing with the first use. (This should only be performed one to three times a week). $35 - Try the REVERSE regimen that consist of a cleanser, toner, skin lightening lotion and protector with bearberrry extract, kojic acid and salicylic acid to lighten brown spots, repair and refresh the skin. $135 www.radanandfields.com
IMAN:
Night Cream
A powerful antioxidant cream that delivers intense hydration to soften and tone the skin, bringing about a new and radiant appearance. $15 www.iman.com
JASON:
Total Block SPF26
UVA & UVB Protection, Anti-Aging, Anti-Oxidant and Water Resistant.
Powerful anti-oxidants and natural ingredients to protect, nourish and reduce premature aging of the skin. $10 www.jasonnatural.com
KIN SPOT:
KINARA
Where Tracy Ross, Halle Berry and Tyra Banks go to get that great flawless look.
Kinara is devoted to clinical skin treatments with a relaxing touch. Each appointment is customized to suit your particular skin care. These services consist of facials, hydrotherapy baths, body scrubs, body wraps, massages and they have a full line of treatment packages as well as skin care products.
Kinara Skincare Clinic and Spa
656 North Robertson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069 (800) 370-8268 www.kinaraspa.com
Patricia Carol Brooks is a publisher, writer and author with an expertise in holistic beauty.
For more information on holistic health and beauty, please visit her website at www.aromatherapythymes.com.
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By Patricia Carol Brooks, BlackDoctor.org Skin & Beauty Editor
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