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Choose Skincare Products That Make a Difference By Carol L Fouad –
Skincare Specialist at REJUVENATE Sanctuary inWestwood, NJ! We are fortunate to have many choices when
it comes to creating an at- home skincare regime, correct? Well, as an Esthetician, what I hear repeatedly is that there are too many choices – and it’s all too confusing! Allow me to simplify the process of picking and choosing what will work best for you. First, decide if your skin is oily, dry or combination – this is skin “type”; then decide what “conditions” you would like to neu- tralize – acne, redness/ sensitivity, dehydration, lack of elasticity, hyper-pigmentation (brown spots), or dullness. Many people report that their skin is dry when they really mean it’s dehydrated – there is a difference! “Dry”means that the seba- ceous glands don’t produce enough sebum (oil) – pores are barely visible. “Dehydrated” refers to skin that is lacking moisture (water). A complex- ion may be oily and dehydrated simultaneously and often “dry skin” products are chosen –which typically will create breakouts and other lesions consistent with a congested skin. So what do we look for in a product that will respect our skin type, but counteract the undesirable conditions mentioned above? It is helpful to know some basic ingredients and how they affect your skin. I think by now we are aware that parabens
(preservatives) and petrolatum (an emollient that is sourced from the crude oil that makes gasoline) are not good for our
skin....especially when applied daily. It’s best to find creams that use veg- etable based oils like coconut, avocado, jojoba, etc. But, as we know, skincare has become much more sophisticated and a good line will contain ingredients that improve circulation as needed; deeply hydrate; and address all of the other con- cerns that we may have – even though they most likely are related to internal dysfunction. The holistic approach means taking the “whole per- son” into account - from the inside out (digestion, hormones, respiration, etc.) but also treating the skin directly to have the greatest impact. I always say that having Facials is impor-
ity to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, so one could see why it would be used for a dehy- drated skin condition (which I would estimate includes 95% of all peo- ple). The trick to using it successfully is to apply the product containing this active ingredient on skin that is moist – except, of course, if it is in itself a mist. If a serum, mask or cream containing HAis applied to a skin that has not been previously moistened, it will pull moisture from the dermis (the deeper live tissue) towards the surface, thus creating deep dehydration. But that can be com- pletely avoided if it’s used properly. It’s great for daily use in the morning, but also at night if you feel particularly dehydrated. Since it does gather moisture, do not apply to the eye area before bed- time to avoid developing any potential “eye bags”, but use it liberally elsewhere. Remember to also hydrate your body by
drinking plenty of pure (alkaline) water. How much is right for you? Half of your total body weight = the amount of ounces you should drink daily (but increase if you perspire more than an average amount). I hope this info helps you to better under-
stand a few things: Skin type refers to oily, dry or combination and skin condition could be dehy- drated, sensitive, acneic, devitalized, etc. Avoid parabens and petrolatum; use a “humectant” if your skin is dehydrated and drink plenty of fresh, alkaline water. If your skin condition is sensitive or problematic, I ask you to consider combining your skincare routine with an anti-stress modality to address the underlying cause. My October Special: Organic Chocolate
tant, but what you’re using on a daily basis (at home) affects your skin the most – stands to rea- son. There is a plethora of beneficial ingredients to choose from, but today I would like to high- light one of the most beneficial – Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This ingredient is considered to be a
“humectant” meaning that it draws moisture to itself. It is generally found in hydrating mists, serums, masks and moisturizers. It has the capac-
Anti-Oxidant Facial (with Hyaluronic Acid) + 30 Minutes of Foot Reflex-Aromatherapy. This com- bination is the perfect duo that directly addresses the needs of your skin (all skin types except those with a cacao allergy) and de-stresses your entire body via the feet! Upon evaluation, I can suggest ingredients/products for home use that would improve the look and feel of your complexion. Regularly $185 – Monthly Special is $139.
Contact Carol on 714.421.8489 for your appoint- ment. REJUVENATE Sanctuary, 174 Westwood Ave, 2nd Floor,Westwood, NJ.
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