Cute for a doggie but “unflattering” on us girlies! So, when our phones started lighting up like a Chinese New Year's Day parade with SOS calls from our customers around the country, I went into high gear, and came up with some bona fide beauty solutions. Lamenting that the “cold snap” (or slap!) had taken a toll on their skin, prematurely aging them into the next decade, I personally put together youth -inducing skincare regimens that would reverse the nasty little ravages that winter had bestowed on them. You too, can contact me with your personal skin “sob” stories. I’ll be armed and ready to address your needs – from post-party puffy eyes to dreadful dry skin. In the meantime, here are some rockin’ remedies that will have you saying bye-bye to “bow wow” skin!
Remember your skincare routine should change “like the weather”. In a colder climate, skin is dryer and more sensitive, and dead skin tends to build-up, giving cause for the “I look ten years older” panic when looking in the mirror! I call my quick solution M E R L O; no, that doesn’t stand for drinking large amounts of red wine. It’s the following five-step solution:
M-ASK: A super quick fix for dull, dry skin, applying a mask can help revive even the most sallow skin. While you are having your coffee (oops! herbal tea) in the morning, slather on Anne Semonin’s Sea Gel Mask, it hydrates, soothes and tones the skin. Even five minutes of masking is better than going to work looking like a worn-out rock star!
E-XFOLIATE: Sloughing off dead cells is the key to boost, balance, and brighten the skin. Forget mind-blowing, microderm machines; simply use Karin Herzog’s Mild Scrub daily, it will also make those large pores appear smaller.
R-ESCUE: The skin (all over the body) needs extra help in this climate. Internal heating systems as well as the lack of humidity can leave skin irritated and literally so dry it “cracks”. (Have you looked at your heels lately?) My very own Air Repair Rescue Balm is a soothing, chemical-free all-purpose salve that can be used ANYWHERE skin is dry. For all you holistic fans, it is completely preservative-free as well! Another skin-saving remedy is our Air Repair Skin Vitality Mineral Mist. This can be sprayed on the face anytime to re-hydrate, even over makeup.
L-AYER: In this weather, one layer is never enough! Start by putting a nourishing oil or treatment serum on a clean face, follow with a moisturizer, then sunscreen. My suggestion for a “triple treat” for day- Skinceutical's C E Ferulic, followed by Karin Herzog's Vita – A – Kombi 1 and finishing with Skinceuticals SPF 30 OR SPF 45. For night, replace the C E Ferulic with the Anne Semonin Olgio Anne Serum with the Karin Herzog Vita –A Kombi 1 over it. Obviously, forgo the sunscreen.
O-XYGENATE: Increasing oxygen levels in the body and skin instantly energizes your whole being. For your “inside”, try some deep yoga breathing or quick aerobic activity. For the “outside”, a generous layer of Karin Herzog Vita –A – Kombi 1 Cream is your best bet. Use it day and night just as you would a moisturizer.
7 comments:
My hands are as dry as reptile skin. What do you recommend that I use?
Hi Mishka,
Your best bet for extremely dry hands and skin in general is the AIR REPAIR RESCUE BALM. It's the best $18.00 you'll ever spend on a skincare product! Not only will it help soften the skin, but the shea butter will act as a "humectant" to help from further moisture loss. It seems a bit thick at first, but keep working it in and after a few minutes, all you will be left with is soft skin. Makes an excellent lip balm too!
I love Karin Herzog mild scrub... I don't take much time for facials but this is perfect. And I love the fine grain. It makes my skin feel NEW, and not dried out. What should I add next to my beauty regime?
Hi Jacqueline,
I'm with you. I love the Herzog Scrub and so do my clients. It's one of my best sellers. Regarding you question, if you want to stick with the Karin Herzog brand, I would suggest adding one of their Vita- A- Kombi oxygen creams. Vita Kombi 1 is for normal to dry skin and Kombi 2 is for combo/oily skin. Their Eye Cream also ROCKS! For masks, I would look at the Anne Semonin brand that is on my site (visagestudio.com) You can also find out more about any of these products mentioned there as well. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more info. Always glad to help.
What about those bags under the eyes? When I wake up in the morning, I look as if I could pack a change of clothers in there! And face lotion only makes it worse. Why so baggy in the morning? And what can I do to lighten the load?
Hi Jason,
When you sleep, fluid has a tendency to build up as you are in a horizontal position for several hours. Unfortunately, the eyes take the hit. Other factors such as too much salt and alcohol the night before, etc. can make it worse. Also, some people are just prone to this more than others because of hereditary reasons. You're right about most creams, as they can make things worse. Your best bet is to use a de-puffing gel such as my AIR REPAIR Chinese Tea Eye Gel. Green tea has a de-puffing effect plus it is really good for the skin in general. I would also suggest putting it in the fridge as the cold will help take down the swelling as well. When you apply it, close your eyes and gently apply the gel on the lid and under the eyes. Then very lightly, do some gentle stippling movements, tapping on the eyes from one side to the other until the gel is absorbed. This will definitely take down that "luggage look".
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