It's important to take certain steps and look for certain ingredients in products this time of year to keep your skin looking its best, keep it healthy and help avoid damage. Angelika Deyna, a regional esthetician trainer for LifeSpa shares her top tips. LifeSpa is located inside Life Time Fitness destinations across Illinois.
1. Preventing and treating dry/cracked lips
a. Use a soothing nourishing lip treatment on a regular basis, especially when being exposed to the elements
b. Ingredients to look for:
i. Vitamin E - Conditions and help relive chapped, cracked skin.
ii. Lanolin - Protects from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
iii. Beta Hydroxy Acid - Gently exfoliates to smooth and revitalize.
iv. Petroleum - Skin conditioning treatment.
Product Example: Murad Soothing Skin
2. Preventing peeling skin around eyes?
a. Be careful not to get creams or lotions in your eyes that can irritate them
b. Use protective wear when necessary to prevent any eye injuries or extreme irritation
c. Ingredients to look for:
i. Shea butter – Relieves dehydrated skin
ii. Sodium PCA – Binds moisture to skin, highly water absorbent
iii. Glycerin - Soften and soothes the skin, prevents dryness
Product Example: Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture for Eyes
3. Preventing peeling skin on the cheeks v a. Look for products that hold and lock in moisture
b. The key is to find products that will repair the skin barrier and help protect you from the elements in the future
c. Ingredients to look for:
i. Primrose Oil – Rich in essential oils for many anti-aging problems, helps preserve healthy skin
ii. Omega 6 Oil – Keeps skin smooth and soft, repairs damaged skinc ells, also necessary for our health
iii. Hyaluronic Acid – Locks in moisture and nourishes the layers of skin
iv. Goji Berries – Protects against irritated skin
v. Peppermint Leaf Extract – reduces stinging and sensitivity
Products: Murad Perfecting Serum
Murad Hydro-Dynamic Moisturizer
Vivier Hydragel Advanced
Murad Soothing gel cleanser
4. Preventing cracked and dry ears
a. Wear protective gear like hats, headbands or earmuffs when exercising outside
b. Ingredients to look for:
i. Chamomile extract
ii. Which Hazel Extract
Visuals/Products: Finpil
Murad Soothing Lip and Skin
5. How to rejuvenate damaged skin/indulge and treat the skin
a. Look for products that are rich in antioxidants and create a solid foundation for the skin
b. Ingredients to look for:
i. Shea Butter – Relieves dehydrated skin
ii. Trace Minerals – Infuse the skin
iii. Golden Seaweed – Restores skin resilience
Treatments/Products: Murad Age Diffusing Firming Mask
