Change of Season Skincare
As the season’s change, so should your skincare! We recommended all clients book in for a skin health review each season to adjust your prescription and treatment plan based on environmental and lifestyle factors.
In today’s blog, we will take you through some of our most common recommendations to maintain skin health during the cooler months.
Boost the hydration
As the weather cools down, the amount of moisture in the air decreases. Couple this with hot showers, artificial layers and lots of layers and you have yourself a recipe for dehydrated, irritated skin!
One of the easiest ways to combat winter skin dehydration is to add a hydrating serum into your current regime. This will help to replace the moisture that leaves the skin via transepidermal water loss.
We love:
Hydr8™ B5
Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5 Serum | 30ml
- Powerful hydrating facial serum with incredible skin after-feel
- Helps to re-establish the skin’s natural hydro-balance for an improved skin texture, suppleness and luminosity
Instant long-lasting skin hydration
This lightweight and easily-absorbed hydrating gel-serum delivers skin-softening Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and super moisture-enhancing Hyaluronic Acid to produce rapid and significant improvements in the general condition and feel of the skin. Exhibits excellent water-retaining properties to quench your skin and provides excellent skin hydration. Can be used day and/or night (or whenever you want a hydration boost) to soften and smooth the skin or for optimal renewal and protection of the skin.
This lightweight and easily-absorbed hydrating gel-serum delivers skin-softening Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and super moisture-enhancing Hyaluronic Acid to produce rapid and significant improvements in the general condition and feel of the skin.
DMK Betagen
Known as DMK’s ‘emergency crème’, Betagen is a unique formulation designed to revise skins demonstrating sensitivity, environmental stress, sun damage, premature ageing and signs of trauma.
Containing the powerful beta-glucan, it works to trigger the regeneration of damaged cells, collagen and help enhance the immune response to fight free radicals. Betagen is also formulated with rich nourishing ingredients that work to soothe and lock in moisture.
How to Apply:
After cleansing and using DMK serums, oils and spray, apply a pea sized amount of Betagen, spray with Herb & Mineral Mist and work into the skin. DMK Soleil products should be applied over crème.
Size:
30ml.
Key Ingredients:
Beta-Glucan
Pumpkin Oil
Safflower Oil
Known as DMK’s ‘emergency crème’, Betagen is a unique formulation designed to revise skin demonstrating sensitivity, environmental stress, sun damage, premature ageing and signs of trauma. Containing the powerful beta-glucan, it works to trigger the regeneration of damaged cells, collagen and help enhance the immune response to fight free radicals. Betagen is also formulated with rich nourishing ingredients that work to soothe and lock in moisture.
Nourish your skin barrier
All of these factors can also leave your skin’s barrier feeling a little impaired. Incorporating oils, lipids and other nourishing ingredients can help to create an armour against environmental factors and keep your skin strong and healthy.
By adding in a richer moisturiser as the last step of your regime, you can also help to prevent transepidermal water loss and lock in all the nourishing goodness from your skincare regime. If you like to keep things light during the day, choosing a heavier night cream can be a great way to give your skin a little extra love overnight.
We love:
Hydra-Vital Factor K
COSMECEUTICAL SOLUTION BY MESOESTETIC®
Ultra-moisturising cream especially indicated for restoring smoothness and elasticity to dry skin types. Its exclusive formulation maintains the hydration of the stratum corneum and replenishes the hydrolipidic film. It ensures protection of the skin against external aggressions, neutralising the free radicals responsible for premature ageing.
Ingredients
Moisturising complex
Amniotic fluid: Biological moisturiser with easy transcutaneous diffusion.
Silicone oil: It forms a protective film that prevents transepidermal evaporation.
Indications
Its use is essential following the mesoéclat, cosmelan, mesopeel, dermamelan treatments or any other treatment that entails temporary dehydration of the skin. Ideal as a daily care product for dry skin types or as a moisturising complement to a specific treatment.
Instructions
Morning and night. Apply morning and night following cleansing and toning of the bust area, neck and face using a gentle massage until completely absorbed. In the morning, complement the treatment by applying moisturising sun protection. As an intensive post-treatment rehydration phase, apply up to 3 times a day. As maintenance for dry skin, application twice a day is recommended; 3 times a day in very dry climates.
Ultra-moisturising cream especially indicated for restoring smoothness and elasticity to dry skin types. Its exclusive formulation maintains the hydration of the stratum corneum and replenishes the hydrolipidic film. It ensures protection of the skin against external aggressions, neutralising the free radicals responsible for premature ageing.
Osmosis Remedy
Reinforce the natural moisture content and enhance the skin’s density to visibly improve fine lines and create a deeply hydrated, softer, and smoother complexion.
How To Use: On a clean face, apply a thin layer for 5-15 minutes then gently remove or leave on as a sleeping mask.
Professional Tip: Apply a thick layer as a sleep mask then massage in the excess product in the morning for intensive hydration and repair.
Suitable for: Aging, Sensitive, Irritated, Dry skins
Ingredients: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Squalane, Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Corn Starch Modified, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Prunus Serotina Bark Extract, Prunus Cerasus Extract, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Behenyl Behenate, Tribehenin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance/Parfum.
30mL
Reinforce the natural moisture content and enhance the skin’s density to visibly improve fine lines and create a deeply hydrated, softer, and smoother complexion. Use as a mask by applying a thin layer for 5-15 minutes then gently remove or leave on as a sleeping mask for intense repair and hydration.
Include a weekly treatment
As the weather cools down, often we swap evenings out and about for a cosy night in. We love adding a weekly treatment into our skincare regime to amplify results and give the skin a little boost in between clinical treatments.
We love:
DMK Hydrating Masque
Formulated to help prevent premature ageing and to hydrate dry skin, Hydrating Masque helping to increase the skin's vital free water levels. It provides supreme hydration through revision of the interstitial liquid (the liquid between the tissue) in the epidermis. This is great for skin prone to irritation and sensitivity, which research has shown to be common symptoms of transeipdermal water loss. As the skin's water levels improve Hydrating Masque also encourages the growth of firmer and more youthful looking skin.
How to Apply:
Apply and leave to dry for 20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly, finish with home prescriptive regime.
Available Size:
60ml.
Therapist’s Tips:
Before a big event, sleep with Hydrating Masque on for beautiful plump skin the next day that makeup just glides over. This is an excellent masque for brides to do the night before their wedding.
Key Ingredients:
Panthenol
Hyaluronic Acid
Allantoinl
Azulene
Formulated to help prevent premature ageing and to hydrate dry skin, Hydrating Masque helps to increase the skin's vital free water levels. It provides supreme hydration which is great for skin prone to irritation and sensitivity and encourages the appearance of firmer and more youthful looking skin.
DMK Micro Peel
A fresh glowing appearance is only a Micro Peel away! This gentle, non-irritating exfoliant formulation works to remove dead cell material and debris quickly and easily. Recommended for most skin types, Micro Peel helps to revise dull, coarse or wrinkled skin and will refresh and re-texturise the skin. Transform your skin from dull to beautifully glowing!
How to Apply:
Apply a thin layer onto cleansed skin, leave for five to ten minutes before removing with warm towels. Can follow with Acu Masque or Hydrating Masque (optional) before finishing with the appropriate DMK serums, oils, mists and nourishing crèmes.
Size:
180ml.
Key Ingredients:
Citric Acid
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Your skin still needs exfoliating in winter but choosing a gentle option can be beneficial for skin that is sensitised. Micro Peel is a gentle, non-irritating exfoliant formulation works to remove dead cell material and debris quickly and easily. Recommended for most skin types, Micro Peel helps to revise and refresh dull, coarse or wrinkled skin. Simply apply to the skin then follow with the hydrating treatment of your choice.
Boost water levels from the inside
It wouldn’t be a St. Skin blog without some internal loving! The cooler months are when your skin needs a little helping hand the most!
Make sure you are still drinking 2L of water each day to hydrate your skin from within. If you are looking for a warmer alternative, try sipping on herbal tea (bonus points for an antioxidant-rich variety like green tea!).
EFA ULTRA
DMK EFA Ultra is St. Skin’s go-to internal skin support supplement, delivering the full group of essential fatty acids — 3, 6, 7 and 9 — to nourish the skin from within.
Winter is when you will notice the benefits of your EFA Ultra the most too. This combination of EFAs 3, 6, 7 and 9 work to soothe and nourish the body, increase water levels in the skin and improve its structural integrity and barrier function. If you’re someone who experiences ‘strawberry skin’ on your body due to dehydration, you should notice that EFAs will reduce these symptoms too.
Did you know all St. Skin clients are able to book a complimentary Skin Health Review? It is designed so we can touch base and debrief with you on your current skin routine. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have, review your journey and ensure you feel confident in your current treatment plan. The change of season is the perfect time to book yours. Contact our team to find out more and book a time to chat.