As summer winds down, it is time to think about preparing your skin for cooler, dryer temperatures.
During the summer months, the skin’s epidermis thickens due to heavy SPF use, sweat, and sun damage. This all gets trapped in the skin and when seasons change all of that buildup starts to surface, which is why it is normal to have breakouts. Whatever sun damage has been done should be rectified and treated with skincare products and treatments.
Say goodbye to lightweight, oil-free moisturizer. Instead, use a moisturizer that will increase the hydration level, along with using Vitamin C and Retinol.
Understanding Skin Type and Condition
Hydration indicates the skin’s water content, while moisture indicates the skin’s oil content. Skin that lacks oil is traditionally considered “dry,” which is a skin “type.” Skin that lacks water is dehydrated, which is a skin “condition.” Skin can be both dry and dehydrated, or both oily and dehydrated. By using appropriate moisturizers and serums, these skin types and/or conditions will be addressed by boosting both hydration and moisture into your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C
Some key ingredients included in your products should be hyaluronic acid. Also, vitamin C is crucial to use in colder temperatures. Vitamin C is the gold standard in “ANTI-AGING”. It helps boost the skin’s defenses, keeping it healthy. A strong skin barrier means that your skin will maintain proper moisture and hydration levels while functioning at its maximum potential offering radiant, youthful skin.
Vitamin C should be followed by a moisturizer.
Retinol
Retinol is another powerful ingredient that encourages rapid cell turnover, triggering the production of healthy skin. Retinol is the perfect ingredient to use when targeting challenging concerns such as lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and acne. Retinol should be applied to the skin in the P.M. only, followed by a moisturizer.
Eye Cream
Drier air can cause concerns around the eyes to be more pronounced. The decrease in moisture will make the appearance of fine lines more noticeable and dark circles seem worse. Eye Cream is essential to use A.M. AND P.M. all year long.
Salon Services
Leave your summer skin behind and visit Kiki Skin & Body Spa for a series of HydraFacials. This resurfacing treatment, which is painless and quick, includes four steps: Cleansing, Exfoliating, Extracting (cleaning out the pores), and Hydrating. All with serums that are infused into the skin. HydraFacials work instantly, and clients notice enhanced firmness, improved texture, and brightness, all while eliminating blackheads.
It’s the perfect time to contact Kiki Skin & Body Spa to book an appointment and learn more about transitioning your skin from summer to fall, with esthetician recommendations for skincare products and insight into other beneficial treatments.
