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By LINDSAY LADEROUTE Josephine magazinc
nter is on its way. It's about time to puII out the hats, scarves and sweaters to protect your body from the co1d. But should you protect your skin? Of course! Winter can create some annoying skin problems, but they can be treated or even avoided with these tips from skin specialists. Prepare your skin for the cold the
right way. The cold and dryness ofwinter can cause your face some discomfort from the very beginning.
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"it rviil depiete moisture from the skin, in return your skin may become red and irritated, tight and itchy," says Nicole Shute, esthetician at The Spa At North Pointe in St. Joseph. Summer air is generally more humid. which leads to more oil in our skin, but'uvinter brings forth dryer conditions which iead to the dehydration of skin. "Water loss can cause skin to feel tight, become chapped or irritated and begin to show flne lines," says Meena Heartsong, a Clinique associate, makeup artist and licensed esthetician from Columbia, Mo.
Protecting your skin from dehydration is simple.
"Richer moisturizers and night creams can prevent dehydration and discomfort," Heartsong says. Keeping your skin hydrated with a moisturizer can help eliminate dryness, cracking, irritation and blackheads. "The best moisturizer for the winter
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months is the Hydro-dynamic Ultimate Moisturize cream by Murad. It locks in optimal moisture levels for eight hours," Shute says. She also suggests using an SPF 30
cream for maximum moisture and protection against damaging UVA/UVB rays. It is important to use a moisturizer with SPF, even in the winter months. "SPF 15 or higher is recommended even for basic exposure like walking in and out of buildings, being by windows, in the car, etc... Ifthere is natural light, there is UV aging your skin," Heartsong says. Besides using a moisturizer, you can create your own moisturizing mask at home to help hydrate skin. "You can make one from household ingredients like oatmeal, aloe, honey, plain yogurt and extra virgin olive oil. Just blend, apply to clean skin and leave on for 10 minutes," says Heartsong. Shute recommends a Hydrolyte facial
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to help replenish skin's moisture. If you wake up in the morning with a dry throat, eyes and skin, "using a humidifler in your home will help put back moisture in the air depleted from the having the heat on and wiII help your skin's moisture levels as well," Shute says.
Remembering to drink water throughout the day also will help keep skin
moisturized. Along with moisturizing, it is important to exfoliate skin in the winter too. "Enzyme masks, peels and cleansers are fantastic and gentle exfoliates," Heartsong says. OnIy exfoliate once or twice a week; more then that can cause more skin irritation or redness. Shute recommends a AHA/BHA cleanser. If your skin is red, sensitive or irritated, Shute says to, "come in the spa for a Redness Therapy facial to help hydrate, calm, reduce sensi-
tivity and tightness." Lips also can cause winter skin problems by becoming very chapped and cracked. To help protect them, Heartsong recommends using a heavy
Eating weII in the winter months can
SPF 15 or higher is
recommended even for basic exposure Iike walking in and out of buildings, being by windows, in the car, etc...
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there is natural light, there is UV aging your skin.
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MEENA HEARTSONG,
Clinique associate, makeup artist and licensed esthetician
nut butter or petroleum. Use a chapstick with SPF to help protect from the sun and wind. To keep your lips smooth, "exfoliate them with a sugar scrub at night followed by a lip balm," Shute says. Your lips, nose and area above the lip can take quite a hit with the use of Kleenex in the winter. To cut down on irritation, Heartsong says to "dab, don't wipe or rub as much as possible." She also recommends investing in the lotion-infused tissues.
also help keep your skin clear, bright and
moisturized. "Eat your water, which means eating fruits and veggies that have lots of stabilizing water in them to hydrate your cells in your body, keeping you hydrated and healthy," Shute says. Try not to cut out aII fats, since our brains are made from fat and we need it to run efflciently, Heartstrong says. Cutting out too much fat can also lead to dry skin. "Get healthy fats from nuts, eggs, and oils from olives, coconut, avocado and especially flax and flsh. These actually support your brain function and metabolism and will have your hair, skin and nails, glowing," Heartstrong says. As long as you take care of your skin by moisturizing, exfoliating, using SPF and drinking plenty of water, the winter
months will be easy to weather for your skin. By protecting your skin with these tips, you can help create healthier, more beautiful skin. Put your best face forward by protecting and maintaining your skin
this winter.
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yolrr skin Protect your body from winter exposure pholos.com
By LINDSAY LADEROUTE Josephine magazinc
nter is on its way. It's about time to puII out the hats, scarves and sweaters to protect your body from the co1d. But should you protect your skin? Of course! Winter can create some annoying skin problems, but they can be treated or even avoided with these tips from skin specialists. Prepare your skin for the cold the
right way. The cold and dryness ofwinter can cause your face some discomfort from the very beginning.
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December 2012
"it rviil depiete moisture from the skin, in return your skin may become red and irritated, tight and itchy," says Nicole Shute, esthetician at The Spa At North Pointe in St. Joseph. Summer air is generally more humid. which leads to more oil in our skin, but'uvinter brings forth dryer conditions which iead to the dehydration of skin. "Water loss can cause skin to feel tight, become chapped or irritated and begin to show flne lines," says Meena Heartsong, a Clinique associate, makeup artist and licensed esthetician from Columbia, Mo.
Protecting your skin from dehydration is simple.
"Richer moisturizers and night creams can prevent dehydration and discomfort," Heartsong says. Keeping your skin hydrated with a moisturizer can help eliminate dryness, cracking, irritation and blackheads. "The best moisturizer for the winter
I Josephinernagazine I
months is the Hydro-dynamic Ultimate Moisturize cream by Murad. It locks in optimal moisture levels for eight hours," Shute says. She also suggests using an SPF 30
cream for maximum moisture and protection against damaging UVA/UVB rays. It is important to use a moisturizer with SPF, even in the winter months. "SPF 15 or higher is recommended even for basic exposure like walking in and out of buildings, being by windows, in the car, etc... Ifthere is natural light, there is UV aging your skin," Heartsong says. Besides using a moisturizer, you can create your own moisturizing mask at home to help hydrate skin. "You can make one from household ingredients like oatmeal, aloe, honey, plain yogurt and extra virgin olive oil. Just blend, apply to clean skin and leave on for 10 minutes," says Heartsong. Shute recommends a Hydrolyte facial
n"*.p,"..now.com/osephine
to help replenish skin's moisture. If you wake up in the morning with a dry throat, eyes and skin, "using a humidifler in your home will help put back moisture in the air depleted from the having the heat on and wiII help your skin's moisture levels as well," Shute says.
Remembering to drink water throughout the day also will help keep skin
moisturized. Along with moisturizing, it is important to exfoliate skin in the winter too. "Enzyme masks, peels and cleansers are fantastic and gentle exfoliates," Heartsong says. OnIy exfoliate once or twice a week; more then that can cause more skin irritation or redness. Shute recommends a AHA/BHA cleanser. If your skin is red, sensitive or irritated, Shute says to, "come in the spa for a Redness Therapy facial to help hydrate, calm, reduce sensi-
tivity and tightness." Lips also can cause winter skin problems by becoming very chapped and cracked. To help protect them, Heartsong recommends using a heavy
Eating weII in the winter months can
SPF 15 or higher is
recommended even for basic exposure Iike walking in and out of buildings, being by windows, in the car, etc...
lf
there is natural light, there is UV aging your skin.
-
MEENA HEARTSONG,
Clinique associate, makeup artist and licensed esthetician
nut butter or petroleum. Use a chapstick with SPF to help protect from the sun and wind. To keep your lips smooth, "exfoliate them with a sugar scrub at night followed by a lip balm," Shute says. Your lips, nose and area above the lip can take quite a hit with the use of Kleenex in the winter. To cut down on irritation, Heartsong says to "dab, don't wipe or rub as much as possible." She also recommends investing in the lotion-infused tissues.
also help keep your skin clear, bright and
moisturized. "Eat your water, which means eating fruits and veggies that have lots of stabilizing water in them to hydrate your cells in your body, keeping you hydrated and healthy," Shute says. Try not to cut out aII fats, since our brains are made from fat and we need it to run efflciently, Heartstrong says. Cutting out too much fat can also lead to dry skin. "Get healthy fats from nuts, eggs, and oils from olives, coconut, avocado and especially flax and flsh. These actually support your brain function and metabolism and will have your hair, skin and nails, glowing," Heartstrong says. As long as you take care of your skin by moisturizing, exfoliating, using SPF and drinking plenty of water, the winter
months will be easy to weather for your skin. By protecting your skin with these tips, you can help create healthier, more beautiful skin. Put your best face forward by protecting and maintaining your skin
this winter.
on the go is quick & easy!
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lnstantly view this week's Clip&Click deals and redeem your coupons directly from your mobile device.
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Step 2
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