Skin behaves differently from season to season, and as a result, skin care routines should adjust with the weather.
1. Skin tends to become more oily in the summer. In most climates, humidity climbs during the hot season. As humidity rises, so does moisture content in the skin. As a result, skin becomes less dry and requires lighter moisturizers. Look for hyaluronic acid based products for lightweight hydration.
2. Use a mask. Masks help to absorb excess oil and clean pores. Frequent use of these products will help keep skin looking more clear and a little less shiny.
3. Carry an oil absorber with you for late afternoon touch-ups. Skin-Logic's Liquid Oil Absorber can be applied over makeup any time you need to mop up a little shine.
4. Cleansers and toners may also need a little boosting. Something with salicylic acid will help control blackheads as well as keep skin smooth and soft. Check out the Cellex-C Betaplex Gentle Foaming Cleanser or the Skin-Logic Salicylic Face & Body Wash.
5. Vitamin A products can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. During the summer months, it would be smart to switch to a Vitamin C based product. You will still get the anti-wrinkle benefits, but vitamin C will help protect against UV rays as well.
6. Acne patients may want to find alternatives to Accutane, Retin-A, and Benzoyl Peroxide if they plan on spending time in the sun. All three acne treatments make skin more sensitive to the sun, making skin more vulnerable to sunburn. Switch to an AHA or Salicylic Acid routine for the summer. Alpha hydroxy acids do not increase the skin's burning potential nearly as much as the aforementioned products. Products to try are Glytone Overnight Facial Fluid 1, NuCelle Mandelic Serum 10%, or the C2S Skin Balancing Serum (which combines Vitamin C and Salicylic Acid). Always wear a sunblock, even on cloudy days.
Source : skincarerx.com/news11.html
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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