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SKIN ESSENTIALS
GIVE YOUR SKIN SOME TLC THIS SUMMER
By LISA MONTAG
Our skin takes a lot of heat! So let’s give our skin a little extra T.L.C. this summer. After all, our skin is the largest organ in our body and our first barrier to the world around us. Skin also helps us regulate our body temperature and prevent dehydration.
Here are my best T.L.C. tips for your skin: Drink and eat healthy — Drink more water and less sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic bevvies. Water promotes good health, flushes the system and hydrates our bodies overall. A healthy diet with lean protein, whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies is also important for good health. Vitamin C plays a key role in collagen production. Collagen, a protein in our body, helps give structure, elasticity and a healthy glow to our skin. Eat fresh fruits such as citrus fruits, berries, mangos, pineapple and kiwi. So bring on the smoothies! Cleanse — Wash your face morning and night with a good cleanser. If you only wash your face once-a-day, do so at night so you are not sleeping with makeup, dirt and oil in your pores. Moisturize — Apply a moisturizer and eye cream before bed. Skip toners because they tend to contain alcohol which is drying to the skin Wear sunscreen every day — Sunscreen is the least expensive and most effective product for anti-aging on the market. Sunscreen should be applied every day on your face, neck and décolletage. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s formulated for the face. Always choose a 30 SPF or above. Sunscreen in your makeup or moisturizer does not offer the same protection. Apply your sunscreen before you apply your makeup. Don’t forget about your lips! Lips need TLC and SPF too. Find your go-to products — With so many sunscreen and skin care products on the shelves, how do you choose? Chances are you have a drawer at-home filled with products you don’t love or use. They may even be expired. At Skin Essentials, we offer a full line of medical grade skin care products and cosmetics including iS Clinicals, Glo Minerals, and Revision Skincare. My staff and I know our product lines and can recommend the best products for your skin type and needs. We also offer samples of our products. While you will not receive the full benefits from a sample, you will know if you like the product. Once you find the products you love and use, pitch the old and expired and simplify your life! Go incognito — Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to shade your face and neck when out in the sun. The bigger the sunglasses, the better to protect the tender skin around your eyes. Happy summer skin care! ■
