If your skin is feeling a bit rough and scaly this winter and doesn’t have its normal radiant glow, it might be time to take another look at your skincare routine. From the dry cold air to stress to even your diet, there are a variety of reasons that can leave your complexion feeling dry and looking dull. At Cameo Salon, our team of PCA Skin Certified estheticians can address your skin care needs with a variety of salon facial treatments to help your skin become healthier, get enough nourishment, and feel smooth and younger-looking. When you’re not at the salon, it’s important to take care of your skin at home with a well-rounded skincare routine. Incorporating our line of PCA skincare into your daily skincare regimen can help your skin in between appointments.
Here are some other tips for softer, smoother hydrated skin at home.
Exfoliate regularly. The best thing you can do to get baby-smooth skin is to exfoliate. When you exfoliate, you slough off dead skin cells while clearing dirt, bacteria, and buildup from the surface of your skin and in your pores. It also removes oils and impurities, boosts circulation, increases cell turnover, and allows vital nutrients, serums, and moisturizers to penetrate your skin more effectively.
Keep hydrated & eat healthily. The secret to healthy skin isn’t just about the products we put on our skin, it’s also about what we put into our bodies. Our cells need water to properly function and the more you drink, the more it plumps up your cells, including your skin cells. Being properly hydrated also helps to flush toxins out of your body and will assist in your skin looking nourished, hydrated, and healthy.
Adding vitamins and nutrients to your daily diet will directly affect the condition of your skin. Be sure to get the right amount of Vitamins A, C, and E, healthy fats, protein, selenium, and zinc. If you have a deficiency in something, your body will take from your skin and hair to transfer those nutrients to vital organs – and your skin will suffer.
Use the right moisturizer. Moisturizing frequently is the key to keeping your complexion smooth and soft. Our estheticians at Cameo Salon can assess your skin to determine if it’s dry, oily, or a combination of both. Knowing your skin type will help you find the perfect type of moisturizer that is right for your skin needs.
Use sunscreen daily. Every day your skin is exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays, even in the winter or on an overcast day. Wearing sunscreen, a moisturizer with an SPF, or makeup with an SPF can help protect your skin from sun damage. When you have direct exposure to UV rays, it depletes your body of water and natural oils, leaving your skin feeling rough and dehydrated. Although it may take years to see the direct effects of sun damage which breaks down the collagen fibers and elastin in your skin, regular sunscreen use will help to curb premature aging and your skin will thank you for it in the future.
Get your Vitamin C. Even a small amount of sun damage is inevitable. But you can repair the skin’s barrier and prevent further damage with Vitamin C. When you use a skincare product rich in Vitamin C, it helps to fade sun spots, brighten skin pigmentation, and smooth your overall complexion by improving fine lines and wrinkles. Find the right skincare product with this valuable antioxidant in it to achieve healthy, glowing skin.
Sleep with a humidifier. Indoor heating and air conditioning can dry out your skin but you can add moisture into the air, and ultimately back to your skin, with a humidifier. When you add your moisturizer and nourishing serum at night, the humidifier helps to lock in those products while adding moisture back into the air for your skin to absorb.
Reach for the power. If you want some major anti-aging properties, you can integrate the power of retinol into your regimen. It works to stimulate collagen production to improve fine lines and wrinkles which over time, leads to younger-looking, softer-feeling skin.
Get enough sleep. Sleep works as a natural moisturizer by producing oils and other key nutrients to your skin while you’re sleeping, Your body also uses that time to repair itself. Not getting adequate sleep can cause premature aging to your skin.
Exercise & sweat is good. Adding regular exercise to your routine will help your skin. As you exercise enough to sweat, your blood volume is increased through the vessels in your face. This produces micronutrients and healing properties to your facial skin. It also helps to decrease inflammation, regulate hormones, and protect the skin against free-radical damage. Sweating is also a great way to expel debris and grime from the pores. Want healthy, hydrated skin? Make an appointment at Cameo Salon & Spa today and let our professional estheticians give you a spa facial targeted for the skincare that you want. You can find us at 1817 Collier Parkway in Lutz, FL, call us at (813) 948-7411, or book your appointment online with our convenient scheduling tool. Want fun, exciting rewards? It’s fast and easy to become a member of our Rewards Program and earn exclusive rewards! Join online today!