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Do you need help for dry skin? It’s that time of year again – dry skin time. When the air gets cold and dry, the wind whips at your face and you take shelter in a furnace-warmed house, unless you naturally have oily skin, you are liable to experience dry skin. Keep your skin supple and moist by understanding dry skin and following some of the steps listed in this article.
The technical term for abnormally dry skin is xerosis. It is a very common skin condition and tends to get worse as we age. It is often a temporary condition caused by irritation, use of harsh products or as is common in Illinois – the winter weather. Dry skin is usually not a serious problem, and often can be remedied by the correct usage of skin care products and avoidance of irritants. It can be associated with other diseases and should be discussed with your physician if it is long-term and doesn’t respond to a change of products and habits.
Dry skin can appear flaky, rough, and sometimes scaly. It can often times look irritated, red and inflamed. Fine lines and wrinkles will look more pronounced. Dry skin will feel tight, sometimes with itchiness and mild stinging. Severely dry skin can crack and peel, sometimes with bleeding, with this severity being more typical on the hands and feet.
If you need help for dry skin and finding the right treatments or products, schedule an appointment with your Esthetician so your skin can be evaluated.
The holidays are approaching and you want your skin to sparkle and shine. Unfortunately, the holidays come at the time of year when our skin looks the dullest because of the colder weather, dry heat from the furnace and lack of sunshine. There are also the holiday parties where we overindulge and that keep us up later than… Continue Reading
A good basic skin care program consists of the correct cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. This month’s article will focus on what can be added to a basic skin care program to enhance the results you are looking for. Whether you are concerned with aging, acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation or other skin issues, there are products that… Continue Reading
A good skin care routine is the most important step in ensuring healthy, beautiful skin. There are so many people and companies giving advice on what is necessary to maintain good skin that it is difficult to separate fact from marketing hype. The three most important home care products for a basic good skin care routine… Continue Reading
Glycation is the new buzzword in skin care. Ageless skin isn’t just about products you use on your face or treatments you get in the spa. It’s also about what you put in your body. We’ve known for years how bad sugar is for our teeth and waistline, but did you know that it’s one… Continue Reading
Eye creams are on sale during the month of May. Buy any product and receive any eye cream or gel for half price. Do your eyes need some help? We carry several different eye creams and gels from Eminence and PCA Skin that can help with fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. We have the… Continue Reading
It is that time of year! The grass is greening up, flowers are blooming, and summer/fall weddings are fast approaching! Starting now with your skincare can bring beautiful, glowing skin for that special day or event. Every bride, and all her bridal party, wants to look beautiful on the most important day of her… Continue Reading
Hyperpigmentation – What Is It? Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition where there are patches of skin on the face or body that are darker than the normal skin color. It is sometimes called sun spots, age spots or liver spots. What Causes Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is caused by an excess of melanin in the skin. While UV… Continue Reading
Menopause is a challenging time for women in many ways. This article will focus on how menopause changes the makeup of the skin and menopausal skin care. During menopause hormone levels change. Estrogen is lowered and testosterone is unmasked. These hormonal changes can wreak havoc on the skin. Hormonal changes can result in: Loss of… Continue Reading
An aging neck and chest (also referred to as decollete) will give away a woman’s age much sooner than her face. The decollete will show signs of aging much sooner than the face and the rest of the body because the skin in thinner, it is more exposed to the elements and the neck is constantly moving. … Continue Reading