Where the heck did summer go?

Because I would really like to know.

It's getting cooler. For sure.

What happens to the skin during season changes?

During cooler months, the skin doesn't shed as quickly. This can make your skin dryer and duller.

Temperature and humidity changes can change the hydration level of your skin.

Now would be the time to consider using a retinol product of you are not already.

Add on microdermabrasion to the facials you are receiving.

Start using a heavier moisturizer at night.

Consider adding a facial oil if you have never tried one. {I make a really nice one. Text me, if you want me to make you one.}

Book an appointment, to ease transitions from Summer to Autumn.

Moisture Vs Hydration

MOISTURE VS HYDRATION

Everyone wants hydrated and moisturized skin.

But, what is the difference?

A lot of us think those words are interchangeable. They’re not. They mean two different things.

Water helps skin stay healthy, smooth and radiant. Drinking water is still the best way to hydrate the skin.

Hydration is also achieved by absorbing the water in your environment.

If your skin is dehydrated, it lacks water and must be hydrated.

If you have dry skin, it means it is lacking OIL and means it must be moisturized. (A facial can determine which one or possibly both that you may have.)

You may want to use a moisturizer and a lovely facial oil like the Blossom facial oil i just created.

Using a hydrator for the skin like hyaluronic acid, my favorite, or a product with aloe & honey are ingredients that pull moisture from the environment into the skin. These are called humectants.

Facial oils help to seal in other ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, when applied on top of serums and moisturizers. 

Facial oils are not humectants… not mega face moisturizers, instead they seal the skin, forming a protective layer.

REMEMBER: Moisturizers help with hydration levels in the skin and Facial Oils help keep that moisture in.

A facial oil can be tremendously helpful for people living in dry climates such as Colorado.

As always.

Live in Beauty,

Sasha

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