Summer Skin Care – WOMEN
Summer is here and bronze skin is IN! Less makeup and more NATURAL looks are allowed in the summer. With this heat in Dallas I want the least amount of crap on my skin but, I still want to look flawless. Washing my face just isn’t enough anymore and since I have hit my 30s I have to put more effort into taking care of my skin inside and out.
Fact: The skin is your largest organ
Here are a few tips to keep your skin glowing and fresh
1. Always WASH you makeup off at night and apply a nighttime moisture and eye cream – this can be something you buy at Walgreens, Sephora or Nieman’s it doesn’t matter. Make sure the wash is formulated for your skin type (dry, oily, combo). If you have oily skin you can also try a oil-free moisture.
2. Use SUNSCREEN daily. We all need sunscreen I don’t care what your color or skin tone. It protects our skin from damaging UV rays which can cause premature aging. Try SPF 15 light weight moisture for day, to protect your delicate skin.
3. EXFOLIATE at least 2x a week. A light exfoliation will help remove excess dirt and buildup. It will also start the regeneration process of new skin cells. We need new skin cells to keep our skin plump and supple. This process slows as we age and that is why exfoliation is so important.
4. Find a good ESTHETICIAN, facials, microdermabrasion and light chemical peels are a MUST. A professional treatment can penetrate the epidermis (top layer) to the dermis (deeper layer, sebaceous glands are there) and attack acne, oil, wrinkles and scares. A treatment plan should be established and followed.
5. LASTLY keep it light during the day – bronzer, blush, mascara and gloss. Simple and effortless.
Your skin says a lot about what’s going on in the inside. Drink plenty of water, pay attention to the food you are eating. Limit the fast and processed foods, add in more fruits and vegetables. Go to the gym, take a walk SWEAT! It’s a great way to get rid of toxins in your body and open your pores.
EAT, PRAY, LOVE – Allow your light to shine inside out!
Darlene – Licensed Aesthetician
