Taking care of the skin in autumn
Everything starts
during the summer, when the skin is exposed to the sun. But an excessive loss
of water is also caused by wind, salt and chlorine. In order to give the skin
back its healthy and youthful appearance we need to give it more care,
especially during the colder months. In
autumn the skin needs more care as it has lost a lot of water, vitamins and
nutrients during the summer.
We must take special care of the skin on our face, as it needs deep moisturizing and healing.
Hydration is the key for an ideal skin and the first need of a dehydrated
skin.
The three worst
consequences of excessive exposure to the sun
The merciless sun can cause
hyperpigmentation (dark spots) or depigmentation (lighter spots), affect the
skin’s ageing and form wrinkles.
1. Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is the formation of dark spots on the skin, which have
irregular form and colouring. They appear as a result of excessive melanin
production. Melanin is a pigment which gives the skin and hair their colour.
The formation of melanin is a defence mechanism of the body, which tries to
protect the skin. If we are excessively exposed to the sun and the damaging UV
rays, the body produces more and more melanin, which ends up forming darker
spots on our skin. These spots are not a hazard to our health but they can
affect self-esteem and confidence. There are different types of
hyperpigmentation: liver spots (lentigo solaris), melasma, chloasma, dark
spots, age spots (lentigo senilis), spots caused by acne (post inflammatory
hypermelanosis) and freckles (ephelides). The most common form is melasma, which
is mostly found on the cheekbones and forehead, and can be caused by hormonal
changes. It can manifest itself after the age of 25 and 90% of the affected are
women.
2. Depigmentation
An uneven pigmentation of the skin. The most common form is vitiligo, usually
seen as white dots on the skin. In this case the skin doesn’t have enough
melanin and it loses its colour or pigment. When the spots are smaller,
self-tanning creams can be used to cover them: the active ingredients in this
kind of creams bond with keratin’s amino acids in the upper layers of the skin
(keratynocites), causing the skin to become orange or brown a few hours after
the cream’s application.
3. Wrinkles
Wrinkles are primarily caused by muscle movements and excessive sun exposure.
Thus facial wrinkles are the most common, since the face is the most exposed to
the sun. Excessive sunbathing caused loses of estrogen and fat. You can fight
wrinkles with antioxidants, which reduce free radicals and inflammations. An
alternative solution is also facial yoga, which smoothens wrinkles or at least
provides firmness.
Everyone, especially
the gentler sex, strives to maintain a healthy skin. A healthy skin is a skin
with natural freshness, good epidermis structure, smooth surface without scars,
unified and lighter complexion, very little signs of hyperpigmentation and
depigmentation.
What can we do for
our skin to maintain its youthful appearance?
- constant protection from UV rays.
- healthy diet and sufficient intake of
liquids.
- use of right cosmetic products, for
example: cream for removing pigmentation spots.
- regular visits to cosmetics professionals.
Protecting the skin
from UV rays
The best protection from the sun is avoiding sun exposure between
10:00 and 16:00, when the UV (ultraviolet) radiation is the strongest. If we
are in the sun during those hours, a protective sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher
must be applied. The cream should be applied half hour before going in the sun
and reapplied every two to three hours. We should wear protective clothing,
shirts with long sleeves and pants, sunglasses and hat.
A healthy diet and
sufficient liquids
Besides drinking enough non-sugary drinks through the day,
the food we eat has to contain plenty antioxidants, vitamin C and calcium, as
they renew and rejuvenate the skin. Some great options for a quick help: red or
brown seaweed extract, olive oil, aloe vera, Indian gooseberry,
kiwi, rice extract, white mulberry, tea tree, liquorice, anise, bearberry,...
Professional care and
a correct use of cosmetic products
By stimulating the synthesis of collagen
and hyaluronic acid, we provide the skin with moisture and reduce visible
wrinkles. The skin becomes firmer and its aging is slowed down.
Facial treatment:
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The treatment is an exfoliation of the
skin with the aid of AHA and BHA acids. This advanced treatment provides the
skin with an intensive peeling, which melts the intercellular connections to
eliminate dead skin cells and thus intensifies the renewal process of the upper
layer of the skin (epidermis). The treatment stimulates the regeneration of
skin cells and eases the signs of hyperpigmentation (dark spots and freckles).
The products used during the treatment stimulate the synthesis of collagen and
hyaluronic acid, which provide the skin with moisture, firm the skin’s
structure and make wrinkles less visible.
After the summer this treatment is indispensable. In order to have the best effect, experts in the field of cosmetic care, recommend to have from 6 to 10 treatments with fruit acids during autumn and winter. One treatment lasts approximately 30 minutes.
What about the body?
Taking care of the skin of the body: the Japanese ritual Hanakasumi is the
right choice when you want to give the best to your body and spirit. It is a
special and ancient relaxing ritual inspired by Japanese tradition. For the
best effect, firstly a peeling is done to remove dead skin cells. So the
treatment starts with a warm peeling with rice powder and is removed with special
gloves, leaving the skin soft. It is followed by a foot massage with
reflexology, which reinvigorates the vital energy. The ritual is continued with
a relaxing body massage: an aromatic shea butter with the aroma of cherry
blossom and lotus is used. After the treatment the skin is nourished, hydrated,
supple and velvety.
For other rituals that help keep a youthful appearance – check here.
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