| Chicago winters can be really devastating for the skin. Low temperature come with low humidity that sparks rosacea, eczema and dermatitis. Wearing masks oftentimes causes perioral rashes. Lack of proper care can exacerbate those skin conditions. Here are few tips to keep your skin healthier this winter: 1. Use Cold or Lukewarm Water We are not on the mission to strip all the protective natural oils that from our epidermis. That will leave our epidermis more vulnerable to harsh winter conditions. Change your foaming cleansers to rich, milky formulations (Biologique Recherche has 3 amazing creamy cleansers, very appropriate for winter)Use non stripping, non alkaline body cleansers (TriXéra Nutrition Nutri-Fluid Cleansing Gel by Avene) 2. Exfoliate Wisely Reduce physical exfoliating that often cause micro-tears, instead stick to Retinoids. Alpharet by skinbetter is our go to exfoliant/wrinkle reducer/everything antiaging. If your skin is drier and more sensitive try P50 Lotions by Biologique Recherche not for nothing called “facials in a bottle” 3. Use Oil Based Moisturizer (Not Water Based) Change your moisturizer to a richer, more emollient formulation, avoid water based during the day, since it can cause broken capillaries when exposed to freezing temps. This time of a year oils are your friends. Mix few drops with a moisturizer or apply as a sealing layer on the very top. Try Sérum T.E.W.L by Biologique Recherche, Facial Recovery Oil by Eminence, or our Fleur organic, cold pressed oil that doubles as hair and body nourishment If working at home use hydrating sprays during the day. 4. Mask Often There is no better time to use nourishing mask than winter. Protect your skin acid mantle. Biologique Recherche has variety of masks that can appropriately calm red irritated skin (Masque Biosensible) nourish dry (Masque Visolatin, Creme Masque Vernix) and normalize younger, prone to breakouts complexion without stripping (Masque VIPO2, Masque Vivant, can be mixed together).Masks can be mixed with hydrating serums for even greater effect. 5. Drink plenty of water, and consume nutrient dense meals, avoiding sugar and alcohol as much as possible. |
