The Truth About Skincare

By Arkadia Skin Care

Taking care of your face:

If your skin feels currently dry, it’s probably extremely de-hydrated. This de-hydration is due to cold weather outside and the drying heat that warms our homes. In order to re-hydrate your skin for spring you should cleanse properly with a facial cleanser, (no, soap is not a cleanser), exfoliate and moisturize.

To maximize hydration, you can switch your night moisturizer for the morning as well. Please check with your skin care advisor first, some night moisturizers have ingredients that do not tolerate sun light.

Winter is also the best time to do a peal! The winter sun is not as harmful and less likely to have harmful effects after a peal. Skin experts advise to have a peal done twice a year. If you are under the age of 30 a peal is a great way to maximize the efficiency of your moisturizer. The cream would actually penetrate your skin instead of lying on top of the dead skin layers. If you are above the age of 30, a peal is the best and most effective treatment for premature aging. A peal keeps your skin healthy and promotes new skin growth by producing new layers of collagen and elastyn fibers. I like to recommend one before summer and one after the summer, however because it takes about six weeks to complete, February and March are the perfect months to start your sessions.

Drink water, water, water!

Taking care of your body:

A shower or a bath once a day in warm water, not hot, keeps skin hydrated. You never want to strip it of its natural oils. Using high-quality products is the best way to cleanse the skin of dirt and grime as well as preserving the natural oils.

Body scrubs aid in sloughing off dead cells and encouraging the growth of healthy, new skin Look for exfoliates that get the job done but are gentle enough for your skin. A good body lotion will contain botanicals and hydrating agents for the ultimate long-lasting hydration the body needs. It also can visibly firm and improve body contour.

Beautiful skin is up to you!

Arkadia’s Skincare Salon is located on Crystal St in East Stroudsburg, PA. You can Facebook her at Facebook /Arkadia Skincare

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