Tuesday, March, 13, 2007
The temperatures are cooler and you may have packed away the bikini for another year, but now is the perfect time to reassess, refresh and revive your skin care regime.
Summers gone, but don't be too quick to put away the SPF. In a recent study by Clinique, results showed only 33 percent of Australian women use a sunscreen in all seasons. You may think the change in season is the perfect time to put away the SPF, but even in the cooler and cloudier months you are still at risk from sun damage.
UV radiation cannot be seen or felt and is not related to temperature. In winter, you need to be particularly careful when involved in any water or snow activities, as water and snow reflects large amounts of ultraviolet light.
Protect your skin from harmful UV rays, premature wrinkles and sun damage in the cooler months by making sun protection a routine part of your life. Start by using an SPF moisturiser as part of your daily skin care routine.
This autumn, keep your skin hydrated. You might be feeling the effects from exposure to the summer sun so re-energise your skin with a moisture boost to counter the effects of summer days in the sun.
Use an extra hydrating and protective moisturiser, to keep skin hydrated and protected from the elements. For a greater moisture boost, use a hydrating mask twice a week.
If you find your skin feeling a little flaky and dry after cleansing, you may need a cleanser that contains more moisturising properties. Choose a cleanser that helps maintain the skin's natural moisture level.
Keep away from exfoliators that dehydrate your skin. Choose a gentle exfoliator that removes dead skin cells without stripping away valuable oils and healthy skin cells. To help soften the fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and to reap the rewards of eye creams only exfoliate around the eyes gently.
Cooler months don't mean you also need to lose that summer glow. Keep that sun kissed look by applying a light bronzing powder and look natural by applying the bronzing powder to areas of your face normally hit by the sun.
