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by Lindsay Kornwich
Esthetician, The Briars Spa
Tips for your skin:
With winter on its way, your skin is going to go
through some changes. Heaters and harsh winter
winds are going to shrink the pores on your skin
causing it to be dry, flaky and more sensitive.
To prevent this you need to balance the PH
level (Production of Hydrogen) of the skin. Two
ways of doing this are:
- Internally: drinking 6-8 glasses of water a
day and keeping away from pop, coffee, and
alcohol.
- Externally: topically hydrating the skin with
masks, creams and serums.
If you are a normal to combination skin type, a
good way to change your skin care routine for
winter would be to change your regular day cream
for a thicker, more nourishing one and using a
hydrating face mask once a week.
If you are
already a dry skin type, try adding a night
cream or mix in a hydrating serum into your day
cream or mask for an extra boost. Also, remember
that when your skin is dry it builds up on the
epidermis (top layer of the skin) causing it to
flake, peel, and appear dull. Exfoliating once a
week will remove dead skin cells, leaving the
skin softer and brighter while allowing your
creams, masks and serums to penetrate the skin
easily.
Tips for the body:
Not only is the skin on your face going to feel
the affects of winter but so will the skin on
your body. Salt rubs are a great way to relax,
while exfoliating dead skin cells and hydrating
the skin.
To make your own at home mix together:
1 cup fine sea salt
1Tbsp aloe vera gel
1Tbsp light oil (canola, apricot kenel, almond) Once mixed, soak in a warm tub. Rub small
amounts all over your body in a circular motion,
and then just shower and towel off. Always apply
a moisturizer after the shower or bath to
hydrate the skin, this will help alleviate the
itchy dry patches that can occur on the skin.
The Briars Spa has body wraps specifically
designed to exfoliate the skin and re-hydrate.
These wraps can offer a lot of comfort during
the long cold months. |
