The Summer brings many of us hot days and fun nights, music
festivals, vacations, and camping trips… and also sweat, dirt, bacteria, and
sun damage. All of these factors can
cause our skin to become oily and clogged; you may have noticed more blackheads
and hyperpigmentation (discoloration of the skin from break outs or UV
exposure). For any season change I recommend
two things: a deep cleansing and exfoliating treatment, and changing up your
home care products.
Scheduling a facial with your favorite skin care specialist
is the best way to bring your skin back into balance. Even if you cannot schedule monthly facials,
quarterly treatments can give you a real jump start for your new home care
routine. Your esthetician will cleanse
and treat your skin more thoroughly than you probably can at home. They will perform pore extractions, and can
recommend the best products for your skin type.
Short on time or money? Most
establishments offer 30 min facials for under $75 - usually they eliminate the
fluff (massage, steam, etc.) and get right to business on your skin. Professional exfoliating treatments like
microdermabrasion and chemical peels can complement and enhance the results of
your facial treatment.
Alternatively, you can give yourself a fabulous facial at
home. You’ll need a deep pore cleanser,
toner, exfoliant, masque, a nourishing treatment product, moisturizer, hot
towels or home facial steamer, extractor tool or blackhead strips. Use warm, not hot, water with all of your home
treatments to avoid exacerbating dry skin issues.
In the same way we change our wardrobe, we should be changing
up our skin care products. Central heating,
cold air and winds make our skin dry, flaky, tight, and chapped. Choosing a cream cleanser and richer moisturizer
will help prevent these problems. Use a hydrating toner or treatment product before applying your
moisturizer to balance and nourish the skin, and aid in absorption of products. In fact, you can sneak in extra hydration by
spritzing your face with it throughout the day.
When enjoying outdoor activities try an extra layer of moisturizer,
apply SPF or wear a hat, and don’t forget your lip balm.
Try the Akima Botanicals FACE SERUM No. 1 - An oil based serum with botanical extracts and essential oils. It's a wonderful all purpose serum created to hydrate the skin, reduce redness, plump up fine lines, and provide anti-oxidant protection. It will leave your skin feeling silky and nourished, not greasy or oily.
Available in my shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/182544880/face-serum-no-1-hydrating-all-natural
In future articles I will get into more detail about
professional treatments, DIY facials, and all different types of products and
their uses. Follow here on my blog, or
on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @AkimaBotanicals.
Stay tuned & stay toned!
~*Akima*~
