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By Jennifer Blyth As the last days of summer are upon us, it’s time to think about preparing our skin for winter. With wet, windy, cold weather, people may start to notice their skin reacting to environmental stress such as dryness, wind chaffing, dehydration, dullness in skin tone, decreased circulation and colour, says Jennifer Spencer, spa director at the Sante Spa at Bear Mountain Resort. Take preventive measures by using a rich moisturizer to protect skin from the elements, especially when spending extended periods outdoors, Spencer says. For example, “use a heavier moisturizer when out for a hike in the wind than you would wear on a day at the office.” As we age, neither the skin’s elastin and collagen nor the skin cells reproduce as quickly as
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when we were younger, so the repair, glow and the skin’s youthful elasticity decreases. “Women tend to need more nourishing creams as they age, with products and treatments that encourage collagen production and exfoliation,” Spencer says. As with most areas of wellness, it’s important to “consider both internal and external factors,” Spencer adds. Drinking plenty of water will help relieve dehydration in the skin, for example, and supplements with oils, such as flax seed oil, can aid the hair, skin and nails. In addition, “avoid smoking and excessive consumption of caffeine as it will dehydrate and dull the skin.” Conversely, regular exercise – particularly cardio – will give the skin a vital glow with increased circulation to the skin. Moving beyond prevention, today’s spas offer
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