Posts Tagged ‘Dry Skin’

Decleor’s New “NutriDivine” for Dry Skin

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Dry skin suffers from an imbalance that can be felt…tightness, itchiness, lack of radience and roughness are all symptoms of skin lacking in natural lipids and struggling with water loss.  But there is hope!

Decleor’s new line of face care, called NutriDivine, is an intensely nourishing cream works to heal and soothe tight, dry skin while actively encouraging the skin’s own lipid production.  A combination of the key ingredients Baobab Gel, Cotton Lipids, and Chestnut Extract make up a nourishing cocktail that encourages elasticity, the regeneration of skin cells and improvement to the skin barrier while supplying the skin with a high content of vitamins A, D, E, and F along with essential fatty acids.  Honey leaf extract moisturizes and extracts of Wild Pansy and Glasswort help to stimulate skin to increase the moisture production from within.

Here in Vermont we are excited to be able to offer this amazing product at just the time of year when skin feels it’s most depleted.  Is your skin feeling lifeless?  Stop in today to learn more about NutriDivine!

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A Winter Special…Renew in the New Year!

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Although the winter in Vermont is beautiful, the cold air and drying indoor heat is not kind to our skin.  Deep winter is an important time to take steps to heal and protect our skin for the coming months.  In the spirit of feeling refreshed and renewed in the New Year, I would like to encourage you all to do something good for yourself.  And of course here at SANO, we want to help you do something good for your skin and your soul.

Decleor’s AromaExpert facials are designed to target specific skin concerns and can help nourish, detox, soothe and refresh.  What a nice way to start a new decade!

Your skin may feel dull and dehydrated from cozying up by a warm fire.  Decleor’s Expert Hydra Force mask uses apple pectin to soften and soothe itchy skin and orange powder as a source of vitamin C to add radiance.  Perhaps your skin is feeling congested after many late nights and celebrations with family and friends.  The Mate and Pure Expert mask uses tea tree to put an end to inflammation and breakouts, willow extract (which contains salicylic acid) to refine skin’s texture and white lotus flower to to purify by balancing bacterial flora.  Or maybe being out on the mountain has left your skin red and overly sensitised.  The Harmonie Extreme Expert mask calls on essential oils of chamomile, marjoram, lavender, neroli and rose to soothe and calm while kudzu extract works to block the mechanisms that trigger sensitivity reactions.

For the month of January come in and enjoy a free Expert Mask upgrade to any 1 hour facial, or take advantage of the free mask with an hour and half service and pay only $115 (a $20 savings!).  The Expert Masks offer highly targeted and effective ingredients to address any skin concern. If you are not sure which mask or nourishing facial treatment is right for you don’t worry!  A skin consultation is included in each facial service.  Don’t forget we also offer free 10 minute skin consultations and are always happy to discuss personal skin questions in the store, on the phone or via e-mail.

Even in the cold and dry winter, your skin can look and feel it’s best!  Call to discuss any questions you may have, and set up an appointment to renew and relax.  Start your new year by doing something great for yourself.

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Reader Question

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

I was recently asked another great question, and this is one I get often.

Q: What is the best way to deal with dry skin that still has break outs?

A: This is a confusing and frustrating situation for people, and one that is very common.  Part of the problem starts with the misunderstanding of the word “dry” and how it relates to your skin.  Dry skin is skin that produces little (or no) oil.  People with truly dry skin do not struggle with consistent break outs as there is no oil to cause clogging.

What I suspect the question above is actually referring to is dehydrated skin which is often found in conjunction with skin that is oily or prone to breaking out - some as a result of the types of products people choose to use to combat this problem.

From the time we are young we are taught that oil is something to be washed away from our skin.  That tight feeling left after using a foaming cleanser and hot water is thought to equal clean.  While you may be rid of the oil, the effect tends to be just the opposite of what people expect.  As I have mentioned before, the oil in and on your skin plays a really important part in keeping it healthy.  Oil and sweat mix on your skin to create a barrier called the acid mantle.  This barrier holds moisture in your skin while also creating a slightly acidic environment that protects your skin from outside invaders such as bacteria.

In my experience, people who are prone to breaking out tend to use products geared towards ridding their skin of oil, such as harsh cleansers and light moisturizers (if any).  This causes a chain reaction in your skin.  By washing away the oil on your skin, your skin is triggered to make more oil.  At the same time, though, the barrier you skin creates to hold moisture in your skin is compromised and water is able to evaporate leaving skin dehydrated and tight.  The excess oil that is being produced has no where to go and clogging can occur.  It can be compounded by the flakiness of dehydrated skin further clogging pores.  Additionally, the acidic enviroment on the skin is disrupted which leaves skin open to infection which can lead to even more breakouts or worsen existing ones….

What I suggest actually sounds very counter intuitive.  Add a little bit of oil into your skincare routine.  This has two major benefits.  First, by adding a little oil to your skin you can calm down you skin’s own oil production.  Secondly, the oil helps to create a barrier against the environment and also holds moisture into the skin.  Also, always use a moisturizer.  Be careful to not use a cleanser that is too drying.  Unless you have very oily skin, I recommend a cream cleanser with no foaming action.

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What is My Skin Type?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

With the overwhelming number of skincare products available today choosing the correct products can be a daunting task.  The first step to finding effective products is understanding your skin-type.  Each skin-type has unique issues and concerns that should be addressed by the product you use on a daily basis.

Skin can be characterised in the following three ways:

Normal Skin is skin that is balanced.  It produces enough oil to create an effective hydro-lipid barrier but does not appear shiny.  It is firm, supple and elastic.  The pores are not highly visible and the texture is smooth.  Good circulation leads to healthy, bright complexion.

Dry Skin is skin that does not produce enough oil.  It can seem dull and often feels tight.  Lack of oil on the skin can lead to tightness, flakeyness and premature aging.  Pores tend to be nearly invisible, but skin lacks firmness and elasticity.

Oily Skin is skin that produces too much oil and can take two forms.  In the first case, too much oil is secreted onto the skin leaving it looking slick and greasy.  In the second case excess oil creates hard plugs clogging pores and causing breakouts.  Pores on oily skin tend to be larger and the texture of the skin can be rough.

Additionally, there are sub-categories of skin-types that can further effect each of the categories above:

Sensitive Skin is skin that is thin in texture and often has blood vessels close to the surface.  As a result it is easily effected by the environment externally and internally and tends to blotchiness, redness, heat and irritation.  Skin that is sensitive and dry tends to become dryer under stress, where as skin that is sensitive and oily tends to produce more oil and clog when under stress.

Dehydrated Skin is skin that is lacking in water.  It is often flaky and itchy.  Oily dehydrated skin is often created by the use of harsh products compromising the hydro-lipid barrier which allows water to evaporate from the surface of the skin.  Oily dehydrated skin tends to breakout as a result of pores being clogged by the flaky skin and an over-production of oil caused when oil is washed away from the skin.  Dehydrated dry skin is common among those that struggle with dry skin as it is the oil your skin produces that holds water in.  Many of the same issues that plague people with dry skin are amplified by the addition of dehydration.

Understanding these classifications will help you pick the most effective products for your skin which will lead to the best results.  Remember, SANO offers free 10 minute skin consultations in which we can help you figure out what will work best for your skin.  We are always happy to answer any questions you might have about how to best treat your skin or any products you are using.

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