E.J. Sulc, formerly of Denver, has lived
in the North Platte area for four years. She is a licensed
para-medical esthetician
and received her medical assistant certification-administrative
assistant knowledge at Denver Technical College and owned and operated
Denver Acne Clinic for four years. She owns and operates Visage
Skin Clinic and Day Spa in North Platte.
Skin Care for
the busy traveler Don't Hibernate- Exfoliate by
E.J. Sulc
Don't be surprised if you find
your skin is still recovering from those intense summer rays and their damaging
effects well into the fall and winter months.
Hot summer sun, humidity and changes in temperature from harsh indoor air-conditioning
and heating can leave the skin with more dulling debris than you can imagine.
These environmental conditions, along with stress and hormones, may also
contribute to teenage and adult acne.
We exfoliate for many different reasons - to slough off dead skin cells,
to help remedy breakouts and treat acne prone skin, to allow for better
penetration of treatment products and moisture and, of course, to have healthy,
glowing skin!
You should always remember that exfoliation treatments are definitely not
"one size fits all." They must be customized to meet your individual
and ever-changing skin needs. For example, regular skin exfoliation using
something as gentle as rice bran or corn meal may be more suitable for your
skin than exfoliating with abrasive almonds.
After a thorough cleansing, you should further protect your skin and seal
in the benefits of your moisturizer with products that contain shea butter,
oat extract and Vitamin E. All of these will help provide relief for chapping,
inflammation or dryness.
Although men and women's skin is similar in structure, men tend to have
more hair and increased oil production. Men can certainly benefit from a
professionally recommended skin care regimen, not only to remedy shaving
problems, but also to combat other problems frequently associated with men's
skin. After all, there's nothing manly about not taking care of your skin!
When it comes to shaving, our advice is to shave with the direction of hair
growth and use an emollient that will soften the beard and protect the skin.
Organic silicones help buffer the razor and prevent nicks and essential
oils will smooth and condition the skin.
Shaving in the shower is ideal because your pores soften with steam and
your skin and beard will be at their softest. Investing in a fogless mirror
is also a good idea.
Don't forget, shaving is considered exfoliation, so always hydrate your
skin with a lightweight moisturizer afterward.
You should also remember that recently exfoliated skin needs some tender
loving care. Always make sure to wear sunscreen during the day and a moisturizer
suited to your skin at night to help protect the skin's natural defense
barrier.
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