Harsh Winter?

Run your fingers over your face, lips, arms or back… it’s not uncommon to find a dry patch of skin somewhere. There are a few things you can do to help keep your skin supple and glowing year round, despite the Santa Ana winds and moisture depleting elements of winter. The most common winter complaint is dry, chapped lips. Frustrating and unsightly, chapped lips can quickly turn from an annoyance to a cracking burning pain. Instead of a wax-based lip balm or lipstick, you should reach for something with a shea butter base for healing, such as SeneGence’s “Lipsense”. Shea butter has been known for many years as a healing agent to the skin and works very well in lip and skin moisturizers.Its no surprise the key to glowing supple winter skin is keeping it exfoliated and moisturized, the important part is knowing the best way to do that. You can find cleansers and lotions with botanicals, antioxidants, cellular renewal and SPF ingredients, which are important for your skin, especially in the winter months. Quality skin care products, such as SeneDerm three-in-one cleanser and Climate Control moisturizer should be a part of your everyday routine. You can also supplement your at-home routine with a winter trip to the spa for more specialized treatments to combat winter skin, such as a moisturizing facial and glycolic peel.The glycolic peel produces gradual exfoliation of the epidermis and removes superficial expression lines while inducing the production of new collagen. Due to its excellent capability to penetrate skin, glycolic acid is used to improve the skin’s appearance and texture. It may reduce wrinkles, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and improve many other skin conditions. Once applied, glycolic acid reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis, weakening the binding properties of the lipids that hold the dead skin cells together. This allows the outer skin to “dissolve” revealing the underlying, fresh new skin.No matter what skin type — dry, oily, acne-prone or combination — make sure you find the best products that work with your skin; you should never skip the moisturizer just because you have acne. It’s important to change your routine as the weather and elements change around you. With the right treatments, your skin can stay healthy year round. You owe it to yourself to take care of the skin you are in!To make an appointment for a skin consultation or purchase a spa gift package for the holidays, please call Edna’s Style & Beauty Salon and Spa at 661-259-5531 or 661-755-6081. You may also visit www.ednassalonandspa.com