During the cold winter months, the air is colder; so as a result it holds less moisture, as the humidity levels have decreased. Leaving our skin dry and sometimes flaky, so we've put together 5 helpful tips to have you looking you very best- soft, supple and smooth at all of the holiday parties and dinners this season!
Overtime, and as our skin ages, it slowly becomes prone to discolouration, unevenness and pigmentation. These consist of dark spots, and patches that slowly begin to appear on various areas of our face and bodies. The culprit is the sun whose UV rays can damage our skin causing our skin to react accordingly. The one and only most important thing to take away, is to wear sunscreen! It's easier to prevent than it is to correct.
The way you apply your skincare products matters! Ideally, applying from thinnest to thickest is most effective. In the morning it's best to layer your products that protect the skin from damage; such as environmental/sun damage, toxins and pollution.
It's important to remember that there are a lot of ingredients that your skincare products may contain that could potentially harm your skin further and exacerbate your skin’s condition. Products like salicylic acid, alpha or beta hydroxy acids and benzoyl peroxide are all ingredients that can help with acne breakouts, yet harmful to inflamed or irritated skin. Excessive exfoliation may also be the cause of irritated skin as well.
Our skin loses it's elasticity as we get older, as a result of our skin losing fat and producing less collagen beginning in our mid 20's. The first signs of wrinkles and lines develop as a result of repetitive expressions that we make.
