health&beauty Is your skin losing its summer glow? Is it looking a little dry or having a complete breakout? Sounds like you’ve got the Winter Blues!
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With the dramatic changes of season, our skin can create its own dramas to reflect climatic change! If you have noticed changes to the skin you live in, then read on to findout how you can combat the effect of ‘winter skin’. A good skin care routine is essential to maintain healthy skin on your face and body. And it can be broken down into a couple of easy steps which anyone can follow. The first step is cleansing and toning. This should be done both morning and night to remove impurities and dirt from the skin, further tightening pores to prevent them from becoming clogged. Following the all important steps of cleansing and toning should be a good moisturiser. If possible use separate moisturisers for Day and Night as they work in different ways on the skin. Another important treatment is a once or twice weekly application of an oil, lotion or mask which is usually applied after cleansing the skin. Treatments can vary as some require you to leave them on for up to 12 hours while others might be as simple as a 5 minute mask. These treatments tend to be concentrated and therefore a bit stronger, so you should always consult your Pharmacist or Pharmacy Assistant before using them, especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies. This is a basic skin routine and can easily be expanded to incorporate different products such as eye creams, lip and contour areas. Cowes Pharmacy has professionally trained Pharmacy Assistants who can help tailor a skin care routine to suit your needs, so your winter skin can be restored to its former vibrant, glowing summer complexion! C
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Cowes Pharmacy 24 Thompson Ave Cowes Vic 3922 Tel. 03 5952 2061 Fax. 03 5952 2499 cowes@waterfront.net.au
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