Common skincare mistakes your making in the wintertime
Most people don’t realize this one important thing about our skin in different seasons.
Our skin changes from season to season, often getting much oilier and greasier during the summertime and more irritated and dry during the winter. No surprise there, the climate, wind, humidity, dryness and temperature all affect our skin.
What that means for you is that as the weather changes, so should your skincare routine to meet the needs of your skin during the season.
Here are common mistakes you could be making, that are depleting your skin cells, causing redness, dryness, windburn, and flaky skin during the winter time and how to avoid and instead keep your skin balanced and healthy!
Over exfoliating
Many clients I work with often have a compromised skin barrier, which means they have compromised external skin protection from the external environment. When this happens I often ask about their skin routine and what i tend to hear is that they are using a physical exfoliant plus all these products that have active ingredients. Here’s the thing!, Our skin does not need to be scrubbed on every single day in fact this is how you will make your skin inflamed, agitated, red, warm and swollen. This is especially true in the winter time because as soon as sensitive skin comes into contact with wind and brisk air, you can be sure that irritation will increase. The correct amount you should be exfoliating is 1-2x per week. No more than that and following up with a moisturizer. My favorite exfoliants are the gentle clean zyme cleanser that is gentle enough to be used every day and the skinzyme exfoliating mask that can be used 1-2x per week!
Description:
Proteolytic enzymes derived from green unripened papaya (papain) gently resurfaces to reveal healthy, smooth and polished skin. Jan Marini's Clean Zyme face cleanser is a supplemental home care exfoliation product that has the ability to selectively remove dead skin cells without harming sensitive or irritated tissues. Use this exfoliating face cleanser anytime for an immediate polished look.
Great when used as part of a comprehensive skincare regimen.
Skin Types:
Dry
Normal/Combo
Oily
Description:
Proteolytic enzymes gently resurface to reveal healthy, smooth, and polished skin. Jan Marini's Skin Zyme Mask is a supplemental home care exfoliation product that has the ability to remove dead skin cells without harming sensitive or irritated tissues. Use this papaya enzyme exfoliator anytime for an immediate polished look. This skin zyme face mask is great when used as part of a comprehensive skincare regimen.
Skin Types:
Dry
Normal/Combo
Oily
2. using soap to wash your skin
I cannot express how many times clients will tell me they are using a basic body soap on their face. This is something you should never do whether in the summertime or winter time but especially in the winter because soaps pull out needed oils from the skin. Each of the billions of skin cells on your skin are protected by a phospholipid(oil) layer to protect it and keep skin supple and smooth. When you use soap on your face you are taking that oil out of your skin cells and that’s why your skin will feel tight and dry after using a soap on it. Use a professional cleanser instead. Our Age intervention cleanser is perfect and gentle for the winter season. It will cleanse the skin and keep moisture inside
Description:
Age Intervention Gentle Cleanser is a mild, non-foaming, non-irritating formula ideal for sensitive skin. This gentle cleanser for sensitive skin is great as a post-procedure cleanser and for frequent washing or cleansing around eyes or other delicate areas.
Skin Types:
Dry
Normal/Combo
Oily
*3. Under hydrating and nourishing*
During this time its important to hydrate and nourish your skin, as your skin will need it the most when its not producing as much hormones involved in skin repair and health that are produced from the sun. Also, wind is the skins enemy as it steals water from our skin, causing that dryness and irritation we experience and in some cases windburn. Hydrating and giving the skin essential peptides, vitamins is crucial for balanced skin in the winter time. Also following up with a moisturizer is key to sealing in that hydration so you don’t loose it to the environment. Here are my top picks when it comes to vitamins, peptides, hydrators, and moisturizers to use during the winter season.
Description:
C-ESTA Face Serum is a powerful antioxidant cocktail, featuring a lipid-soluble form of Vitamin C, DMAE, and hyaluronic acid to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and uneven skin texture while simultaneously protecting the skin from free radicals caused by UV exposure and environmental stressors. In a split-face Vitamin C study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology comparing C-ESTA to a leading vitamin C, Jan Marini's C-ESTA Face Serum was shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while providing superior benefits to the leading traditional Vitamin C. C-ESTA Face Serum was also significantly preferred by study subjects over the leading traditional vitamin C. C-ESTA's lipid-soluble form of vitamin C enables this potent antioxidant to substantially assist the skin without the need for harsh acidity levels required by traditional forms of Vitamin C - meaning superior benefit with less irritation. DMAE enhances Vitamin C's face oil benefits by helping to further reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles giving facial contours a tighter, firmer, more "lifted" look. C-ESTA Face Serum is the preferred Vitamin C and antioxidant solution for younger, healthier-looking skin. Great for all skin types.
Skin Types:
Dry
Normal/Combo
Oily
CLINICAL RESULTS
Statistically superior improvement in skin texture with C-ESTA® Face Serum
83% of subjects preferred the feel/application of C-ESTA® Face Serum
86% of subjects preferred the smell of C-ESTA® Face Serum
Description:
Topical interferon alpha 2 is combined with targeted phytoestrogen isoflavones soy and red clover, CoEnzyme Q10, plankton extract, and more to specifically target changes in the appearance of the skin resulting from hormonal changes and cumulative sun exposure. Age Intervention Face Cream delivers intense hydration while helping to reduce the visible signs of aging skin.
Skin Types:
Dry
Normal/Combo
Description:
This patented formulation combines advanced growth factors, peptides and antioxidants to hydrate skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve the appearance of texture and overall skin tone. Jan Marini Regeneration Booster is a patented growth factor and peptide solution shown to significantly improve the appearance of aging skin. Maximum results are delivered through a combination of advanced ingredients including cycloastragenol, multiple beneficial growth factors and peptides, coenzyme Q10, antioxidants and advanced hydrators. A 3-month independent physician study using exclusively Regeneration Booster (published in the Journal of Drugs & Dermatology) showed significant improvement in the appearance of wrinkles, texture, pore size, elasticity, skin clarity/uniformity, hydration, and overall satisfaction. Regeneration Booster brightens skin and reduces the appearance of under eye circles, crepey skin and fine lines and wrinkles.
Amplify your results with this peptide face moisturizer for immediately smoother, more polished skin with reduced appearance of pores, fine lines & wrinkles.
Independent Study Results:
A 3-month independent physician study using exclusively Jan Marini Regeneration Booster, a gentle cleanser and sunscreen on 20 subjects ages 35-75. Conducted by Robert Weiss, MD, FAAD, FACPh, Board Certified Dermatologist, Past-President of American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, President-Elect of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Study results noted statistically significant improvement in the appearance of wrinkles, texture, pore size, elasticity, skin clarity/uniformity, hydration, and overall satisfaction with:
100% of subjects noted improvement in at least 3 or more of the above stated categories
94% of subjects noted superior satisfaction in overall skin quality
100% of subjects noted improvement from baseline
100% of subjects noted positive user experience
Zero reported sensitivity, acclimation or irritation
Skin Types:
Dry
Normal/Combo
Oily
Hyla3D®’s patented combination of 5 advanced Hyaluronic (HA) supporting technologies provides lasting HA to the skin in lightweight cream – perfect for nearly all skin types. In addition, Hyla3D® Face Cream helps enhance barrier function and immediately starts helping to reduce water loss and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Perfect for anyone seeking an advanced hyaluronic acid to decrease the visible signs of aging while helping to enhance and support the skin’s natural barrier function and ability to retain moisture.
PRO TIPS
Always follow up with a moisturizer
Always wear an SPF no matter what season
If your prone to wind burn or skin damage created by the environment use occlusive moisturizers over your skin (example: unscented petroleum jelly)
Priscilla Hanna Registered Nurse, Licensed Esthetician
“your provider in aesthetics excellence”
