After Summer Skin Care

The summer season is coming to an end, but hot weather continues to linger. High temperatures can bring unpleasant skin conditions. Here are the most known troublesome skin issues.

Bacteria
One of the main complaints I receive is acne. This specific bacteria is Propionibacterium acne. 

Bacteria thrives in warm, moist, dark conditions, which can be a breeding ground for people who spend a lot of time in workout attire from outdoor or indoor activity or who’s occupation is working outdoors.  These are ideal conditions for bacteria causing acne on the face and body.   

It is important to change your workout clothes as soon as possible and try your best to cleanse skin within 30 minutes after working out. Try to use a synthetic free cleanser specifically formulated for post workout activity which thoroughly washes off sweat and kills bacteria with an extra boost for your skin to feel refreshed such as the Stellar Performance Post Workout Cleanser. If you are acne prone and warm weather causes additional flair-ups use a non-irritating, Botanical Acne Cleanser.  

Keep your pores clear. Avoid oil-based sunscreens and make-up, which can lead to clogged pores. Be sure to exfoliate your skin with a 2 In 1 Organic Exfoliating Cleanser with Rosehip seeds that will dislodge debris in pores and won’t abrade delicate skin tissue. Never exfoliate if your skin is sun burned.

A Painful Sunburn
A natural solution to soothe the burn is a cool milk soak. Mix chilled whole milk with some cool water. Soak a washcloth in it and apply on skin for 10 minutes. Re-apply as needed. Why whole milk? The fat in the milk has natural anti-inflammatory properties. 

Heat Rash
Calm the rash (little pink bumps commonly on chest, neck, back or abdomen), with cornstarch powder after a cool-water soak.

Dry, Dehydrated Skin
Your pores open to expel sweat, which is a natural process to cool the body. With extra water loss, you need to up your water intake. You should drink half your body weight in ounces to be sure you are drinking an adequate amount. 

Moisturize! People tend to slack off this essential step in warmer weather because their skin feels sticky from humidity and sunscreen. Big mistake! Your skin needs just as much moisturizer as it does in the cold, dry months from sun exposure. For dry, mature, dehydrated skin use a light-weight, but effective moisturizer enriched with Lipids, Silk Amino Acids, Fatty Acids which includes vitamins and minerals from blue green marine algae to keep your skin barrier strong and healthy. Use a moisturizer with these key ingredients such as the Seide Glanz Face & Eye Moisturizer. Acne prone skin also needs adequate topical moisture. Use a moisturizer developed for acne prone/oily skin like the Tough Competition Daily Moisturizer and helps to cure acne. Both will leave your skin adequately moisturized, without the weighed-down or sticky feel. 

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