Now that we are entering the middle/end of summer we need to take a closer look at the skin care products that we are using. Are you still using the same facial products that you were using over the winter months? If so, you need to keep in mind that just as the winter weather makes us pay special attention to our skin, summer with its sun and heat can have its own negative effects on your skin and scalp. Now, reminding you all to wear your sunscreen is only a small part of what you can do for a smooth complexion and healthy glow.
People with dry and sensitive skin may notice that the sun causes even more dryness and irritation. If this is the case staying on the same products that you were on in the winter months may still work for you. For some however, you may need to change the water you are rinsing with from plain tap water to rinsing with bottled spring water and adding some herbal infusions of chamomile and sage that can be purchased at any health food store. After rinsing your skin with the spring water, mix an infusion of two drops chamomile and one drop of sage to one cup of the spring water, soak a washcloth in the herbal infusion and apply the washcloth directly to your skin for three to five minutes, do not rinse off, apply moisturizer as usual.
For those of you that get a little oilier during the summer months the above herbal infusion will also work for you. However, in many cases you may need to add a balancing toner in addition to an oil free moisturizer to your regime. Save the heavier moisturizer for the Fall and Winter months.
Additionally, your hair care products should become lighter, steer away from oily, waxy products like heavy conditioners, palm aids and hairsprays. Your scalp could use a break too!
Most of all whatever your skin type or whatever time of year it is, always bring your sunscreens and moisturizers down on your neck and chest areas.
For more information on this or any other skin care topic call Dermal Solutions for a Free and Private Consultation. Carol Donnelly is a Licensed Esthetician and her practice Dermal Solutions is located at 28073 Smyth Drive in Valencia.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 661-295-0027.