Help! My skin is extremely dry, what can I do?
There are many factors that contribute to dry skin. Dry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. If your skin has a parched look due to its inability to retain moisture, you are definitely dealing with dry skin. Extremely dry skin usually feels “tight” and uncomfortable after cleansing unless some type of moisturizer is applied. If your skin is also chapping and cracking, you are dealing with dehydrated skin.
Causes of extremely dry skin are:
· The oil glands do not supply enough lubrication to the skin; as a result, the skin becomes dehydrated.
· Dry skin could be due to a genetic condition, poor diet and deficiency of Vitamin A and B.
· Environmental factors such as exposure to sun, wind, cold chemicals, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps.
I advise you take a few steps to get your dry skin hydrated, smooth and supple. Form a barrier: moisturizers are designed to reduce water loss from the Epidermis (the outermost layer of skin). Do not take hot baths with harsh soaps: Hot water causes dryness and harsh soaps can strip the natural moisture in your skin. It’s essential that you use a moisturizer daily (morning and night). A moisturizer performs several important functions; it replaces lost water and water – binding ingredients. Be sure to use a moisturizer in the morning with a SPF of 15 or higher and use a very rich cream for nighttime.
Product Recommendation: Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF30 by Dermalogica is a one-of-a-kind moisturizer. It achieves hydration for skin while protecting against both anti-aging properties and sun exposure with SPF. This moisturizer will reinforce skins natural moisture barrier as well as creating a perfect finish to skin.
Super Rich Repair by Dermalogica will instantly replenish chronically dry dehydrated and prematurely-aging skin with intense, super-concentrated moisturizing cream. Lock in skins moisture in the evening while sleeping.
Drinking lots of water helps too, lots of water. Water increases your body’s natural moisture level by staying hydrated through the day.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Adult Breakouts
I am in my early thirties, why do I still have acne breakouts and what can I do?
There are several cases to your break outs, stress, bad cosmetics or skin care products, hormones and birth control pills. Stress causes your oil glands to overcompensate. Bad cosmetics or skin care products may lead to bacteria-laden pores. Hormones cause the sebaceous glands to overact and birth control pills with androgen in them can cause breakouts.
To keep breakouts under control look for products that are oil-free, and make-up that is noncomeginc free of lanolin and mineral oil. Be sure to double cleanse your face before going to bed to properly remove make-up. Look for a Cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide (to reduce bacteria) or salicylic acid (to unclog and exfoliate pores). I recommend Jan Marini Skin research Bioglycolic Cleanser. Follow with an exfoliate that contains a salicylic acid treatment which will clean out your pores and remove excess debris.
I do recommend you treat your skin to some help with a good facial. Your skin will benefit from the cleansing, exfoliating, extractions and products used in the professional treatment room.
Look for products that contain Sulfur, zinc, and camphor for effective results.
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There are several cases to your break outs, stress, bad cosmetics or skin care products, hormones and birth control pills. Stress causes your oil glands to overcompensate. Bad cosmetics or skin care products may lead to bacteria-laden pores. Hormones cause the sebaceous glands to overact and birth control pills with androgen in them can cause breakouts.
To keep breakouts under control look for products that are oil-free, and make-up that is noncomeginc free of lanolin and mineral oil. Be sure to double cleanse your face before going to bed to properly remove make-up. Look for a Cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide (to reduce bacteria) or salicylic acid (to unclog and exfoliate pores). I recommend Jan Marini Skin research Bioglycolic Cleanser. Follow with an exfoliate that contains a salicylic acid treatment which will clean out your pores and remove excess debris.
I do recommend you treat your skin to some help with a good facial. Your skin will benefit from the cleansing, exfoliating, extractions and products used in the professional treatment room.
Look for products that contain Sulfur, zinc, and camphor for effective results.
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Dark Spots on my Face.
How can I get rid of the dark spots on my face?
The dark spots on your face (hyper pigmentation) occur when certain places of the skin are darker then surrounding areas. Age spots, freckles, sun spots, acne scars, and other forms of discoloration can all be classified as hyperpigmentation. Many things can cause hyperpigmentation, such as sun exposure, hormonal issues, medication, acne, and aging.
Thankfully, there are many things you can do to fade areas of hyperpigmentation. Most treatments promote an overall smoother texture and more even skin tone. When my clients are consistent in their skin treatment regime they experience pleasing results. The steps I advise my clients to take depend on the severity of their hypergimentation condition. These steps include exfoliating the skin daily, treatment serums or creams that promote lightening of the skin, physical treatment such as Microdermabrasion, chemical treatment such as acid peels, and of course sun block. Some clients may need 1-2 steps and others may need all 5 steps.
In order to see pleasing results at home, exfoliate your skin on a daily basis with a light scrub after cleansing your face. Apply serums or creams that contain hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid 1-2 times a day.. Hydroxy acids encourage skin cell regeneration, thereby helping to lighten areas of hyperpigmentation. Products containing Vitamin A also aid with cell turnover resulting in fresher looking skin. Or use lightening creams or serums that contain hydroquinone or kojic acid. Products containing these ingredients will fade the areas of hyperpigmentation until they blend with surrounding skin. In a professional setting I perform numerous treatments on my clients to help reduce their hyperpigmentation and even out their skin tone. I have gotten the best results from chemical peels and Microdremabrasion. The chemical peels I use will superficially burn away the top layers of your skin, revealing lighter skin below. With repeated peels, your skin will be more even-toned and your hyperpigmentation less noticeable. Microdermabrasion buffs away the top layers of your skin via a small devise that replicates a sandblaster. Once your skin heals, it looks more even in tone. When using a super-charge combo of Microdermabrasion and a chemical peel the results are even, clear, and smooth skin within one treatment. At The Brow and Skin Studio this super-charged combo is referred to as The OC Glow Treatment and is an essential for our clients.
Then make sure to apply sunscreen on every day before leaving your home. As you undergo treatment for hyper pigmentation, your skin will become sensitive to the sun. If exposed to the sun, the areas of hyperpigmentation may simply darken again. Always wear sunscreen when you are outside that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
So, remember to exfoliate, treat, and protect at home. And don’t forget your weekly or monthly chemical peel or microdermabrasion (depending on severity of the condition) in a professional setting. I recommend Age Limit by Ultra-Dermacine (contains Glycolic Acid) a must have for anyone wanting even, fresh looking skin. At The Brow and Skin Studio with Apothecary I recommend any PCA Jessner or TCA Peel’s and of course a SPF 30 or higher.
The dark spots on your face (hyper pigmentation) occur when certain places of the skin are darker then surrounding areas. Age spots, freckles, sun spots, acne scars, and other forms of discoloration can all be classified as hyperpigmentation. Many things can cause hyperpigmentation, such as sun exposure, hormonal issues, medication, acne, and aging.
Thankfully, there are many things you can do to fade areas of hyperpigmentation. Most treatments promote an overall smoother texture and more even skin tone. When my clients are consistent in their skin treatment regime they experience pleasing results. The steps I advise my clients to take depend on the severity of their hypergimentation condition. These steps include exfoliating the skin daily, treatment serums or creams that promote lightening of the skin, physical treatment such as Microdermabrasion, chemical treatment such as acid peels, and of course sun block. Some clients may need 1-2 steps and others may need all 5 steps.
In order to see pleasing results at home, exfoliate your skin on a daily basis with a light scrub after cleansing your face. Apply serums or creams that contain hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid 1-2 times a day.. Hydroxy acids encourage skin cell regeneration, thereby helping to lighten areas of hyperpigmentation. Products containing Vitamin A also aid with cell turnover resulting in fresher looking skin. Or use lightening creams or serums that contain hydroquinone or kojic acid. Products containing these ingredients will fade the areas of hyperpigmentation until they blend with surrounding skin. In a professional setting I perform numerous treatments on my clients to help reduce their hyperpigmentation and even out their skin tone. I have gotten the best results from chemical peels and Microdremabrasion. The chemical peels I use will superficially burn away the top layers of your skin, revealing lighter skin below. With repeated peels, your skin will be more even-toned and your hyperpigmentation less noticeable. Microdermabrasion buffs away the top layers of your skin via a small devise that replicates a sandblaster. Once your skin heals, it looks more even in tone. When using a super-charge combo of Microdermabrasion and a chemical peel the results are even, clear, and smooth skin within one treatment. At The Brow and Skin Studio this super-charged combo is referred to as The OC Glow Treatment and is an essential for our clients.
Then make sure to apply sunscreen on every day before leaving your home. As you undergo treatment for hyper pigmentation, your skin will become sensitive to the sun. If exposed to the sun, the areas of hyperpigmentation may simply darken again. Always wear sunscreen when you are outside that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
So, remember to exfoliate, treat, and protect at home. And don’t forget your weekly or monthly chemical peel or microdermabrasion (depending on severity of the condition) in a professional setting. I recommend Age Limit by Ultra-Dermacine (contains Glycolic Acid) a must have for anyone wanting even, fresh looking skin. At The Brow and Skin Studio with Apothecary I recommend any PCA Jessner or TCA Peel’s and of course a SPF 30 or higher.
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