Seasonal Skincare

Fall is here and so is the need to switch up our skincare! 

We have pick up a couple of quick and easy tips, and want to make everyone's seasonal transition a bit easier this year!

-Use a humidifier. A humidifier in your home or apartment will keep the ambient humidity a bit higher which will help the feeling of dryness on the skin.

-Swith to lukewarm water when cleansing the skin. Hot water strips the skin of essential oils and over dryness may occur as a result.

-Consider going fragrance free. Fragrance and dye free skincare products will be less irritation than other products.

- Don't forget the SPF! Sun protection is essential 365 days a year, not just in the summer!

Rebecca

Overnight Aging

 

The first signs of aging appeared overnight. "Right around the time of my birthday, if I recall correctly. First, I saw faint little lines coming from both of my eyes. I figured I had just slept funny on the pillow, and it would be gone by lunchtime. At lunchtime, I rechecked and the lines were still there. I panicked. Clearly, I am too young for crow's feet! Over the next few weeks, I started to notice more fine lines and that my skin was just looking over all dull. Then, a brown spot. Right on the side of my cheek! That's why I called and came right in. Please help!"

 

 

I often hear these exact statements from our patients. The phenomenon of overnight aging is not limited to women either. Men suddenly may notice aging prior to class reunions or other major events.

 

How best can we correct these problems?

 

-Exfoliating Moisturizer, especially with glycolic acid can gently exfoliate skin dullness, mild tone issues and soften the beginnings of fine lines. We recommend several products, including Vivite's Vore system to our patients.

-Retinol Eye Cream, Vitamin A (retinol) helps to plump and thicken skin. For around the eyes, use specially formulated eye creams, like La Roche Posay's Redermic Eyes or Topix Retinol Eye cream. Retinol is not well tolerated in every skin type, so be sure to check in with your skin care professional before changing up your regimen.

-Sunscreen, aging starts with unprotected sun exposure. UVA rays are especially damaging. Protecting your investments in your skin by using sunscreen is essential! Broad spectrum, physical block applied every 1-2 hours while in  the sun are the best anti aging tool of all! We recommend Topix Glycoix Elite Zinc Sunscreen with 30 spf, Intellishade 45 spf and many other sunscreens from various lines.

 

All products can be found on www.skincarekorner.com!

 

-Rebecca

 

 



My Go to Sunscreen- Rebecca

I have found my favorite sunscreen!  Revision's Intellishade original is a tinted moisturizer with SPF45.  I have tried so many different sunscreens and most of them were too thick and white or got in my eyes and burned like crazy.  The advanced formula is great for even sensitive skin types.  I like that I get my complete tinted coverage as well as SPF45 broad-spectrum protection and moisturizing peptides.  Breakthrough peptides reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by directing the skin cells to produce more collagen.  The tinted coverage matches every skin tone, every time.  I like the original formula because it gives me a dewy finish, but it comes in a Matte formula too.  Most oily skin types like the matte finish because it helps conceal the shine.  I sample the product in both formulas to everyone, because you are only going to wear a sunscreen if you like it.  It is something that’s on your face all day (hopefully), so you must like the texture, the smell and how it feels once it is on your skin.  With the Intellishade, when I apply it in the morning it stays put.  I love it and I know you will love it too.

-Rebecca