Even in relatively moderate Southern California, cooler temperatures and drier air means trouble for your skin. Extra steps need to be taken to prevent skin damage from the harsh Fall and Winter seasons.
We talked to our expert curators last week and did some additional research to come up with the five things you should be doing to have your skin looking and feeling its best between now and the warmer (and more humid) Spring and Summer months.
1. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize
The single most important thing you can do to do prevent “dermacide”? Moisturize! And, do it more than once a day. Men – you should be paying attention to this one.
You can use cheap lotions available at any supermarket for protection, but for really deep moisturizing actions we recommend using scientifically-based solutions from companies like Murad, Dermalogica, and MD Skincare. Our favorite product this week is French skin care company Caudalie’s Moisturizing Concentrate. It’s built for the driest of skin and helps restore moisture.
2. Exfoliate once a week
Exfoliating helps remove dead skin and unwanted dryness, and is a good habit to add to your winter arsenal. Do it once a week. You don’t need to scrub yourself raw – our experts recommend using a gentle exfoliator like dr. brandt microdermabrasion exfoliating face cream.
3. Give your lips some love
We’ve all noticed how much drier our lips have become over the past few weeks. While widely available petroleum-based lip balms like Chapstick may be enough for our rugged male readers (although we think they’d be happier with Jack Black), for the ladies…we recommend something a little better.
Sara Happ offers two great lip-smoothing products: The Lip Scrub and The Lip Slip. Apply a small amount of the Lip Scrub on your lips, rub it around, smooth it off, and apply the Lip Sip for a sheer, no-color, moisturizing treatment. Infused with sweet almond, jojoba & macadamia nut oils, the Lip Slip will heal and protect through the winter months.
4. Gently cleanse your skin
The last thing you want to do during this time of the year is strip your skin of its natural protections by using abrasive and toxic cleansers. Instead, use a cleanser like md skincare All In One Facial Cleanser with Toner. It’s packed with chamomile and Vitamin E to really soothe skin.
5. When in doubt, consult an expert
While you’ll probably see visible results by following the regimen suggested above, you may require a little extra TLC to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. If you’re local, call one of our stores and schedule a free in-store skin consultation. If we’re not able to help you solve your dry skin or other skin-related challenges, we’ll recommend that you see a dermatologist.
If you have any questions about the products listed or would like to learn more about resolving your dry skin issues, please email me at michele@beautycollection.com. We’d be happy to chat with you.
We consulted these sources to help with this article:
http://www.healthtrition.com/18/cold-weather-skin-care-tips/
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i love LOVE sarah happ! have you tried the lip slip?