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This Week Topic -  Winter Skin Care

 

Skin Care Hot Tips

Winter Skin Syndrome - its a great time to rejuvenate and share with friends those extra special tips for taking better care of your skin until spring time arrives.

1. Make sure you have a cool air humidifier on your heating unit. The lack of moisture in the air dries out the skin.

2. Limit the amount of time you spend in the shower. Keep the water as cool as is comfortable for you. Hot water and lots of scrubbing irritates and dries your skin out.

3. Keep your lips moist and protected with a good moisturizing skin care product.

4. For all you active sports enthusiasts - The sunlight and can cause a major sunburn. Always wear a sunscreen or sun block. Cold air , like hot air, can remove the protective oils from the skin and lead to dry irritated keratin build-up.

 

Frequently Ask Questions :
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Question 1

I have oily skin and I use "Oil free" products but I'm still oily . Why ?

Never rely on the term " Oil free" Many ingredients that aren't oils can still colg pores , causing breakout and oily , greasy skin .

 

 

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Question 2

Is it Okay to use bar soap on my face ?

No. The ingrediants that keep these sopas in bar form can clog pores contributing to breakouts,. Proper cleansing sets the stages for everything else that will take palce on your skin.  We recommend a pH balanced liquid cleanser.  

 

 

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Question 3

Is it necessary to use an exfolient at the age of 25 or below ?  My skin is still pretty nice .

" Prevention " is the answer . Even at the age of 25, using an exfolient is a good idea. Helping  dead skin to slough off can make room for plumper , healthier skin cells to come to the surface . This helps in keeping and preserving that youthful , fresher look. 

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Question 4

I have dry patches on my face . What causes this ?

There are a number of reasons why skin can develop dry paths . Makeup left on overnight , using the incorrect skin care products for your skin and allergic reactions are several reasons . If the patches are chronic or itchy you may have a type of topical dermatitis that requires treatment by a physician.

 

 

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Question 5

What is hyperpigmentation ?

Hyperpigmentation is change in skin color . Brown patches of skin occur as a result of sun damage , birth control pills , pregnancy or estrogen replacement therapy . Regardless of the sources , the issue is the same .

 

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Question 6

I have acombination skin . Do I require 2 different cleansers , 2 different moisturizers , ect ?

 

No . Combination skin does not require special products , but it does require treating each area differently . For instance you would moisturize the dry areas twice daily and only daily on oilier areas .

 

 

 

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