EXUVIANCE
Q&A WITH KATARINA MESÁN
AS THE SEASONS CHANGE, HOW CAN I UPDATE MY SKIN CARE ROUTINE?
Make sure to include enough hydration, for example by adding a hydrating serum or a mask. And maybe it is a good time to update your night time moisturizer, to a more rich and hydrating formula. Don’t forget to exfoliate, in order to get rid of the dry skin and help the hydrating igredients penetrate and work their magic.
SHOULD I USE SPF ALL YEAR ROUND?
Yes! According to all experts SPF is a crucial step in maintaining a good skin health and prevent signs of aging, all year round.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OIL AND HYDRATION IN SKIN CARE?
Oils consist of very large molecules that sit on the skin and adds protection but gives no deeper effects – while hydrating ingredients are interacting with the skin cells in a different way and help bind the important moisture in the skin. All skin needs hydration, and oil can be added as a complement for some skin types as additional protection.
HOW SHOULD YOU GO ABOUT EXFOLIATION?
Exfoliation is important for all skin types, and should be done sensibly. Mild exfoliation can be incorprated daily with your basic skin care regimen containing for example AHA or PHA. The we recommend an extra separate exfoliation 1-2 times per week with a more high strength formula. Once a month, get a professional exfoliating professional peel at a salon for the full benefits. Remember that chemical exfoliation is not just about removing dead skin cells, but to stimulate the renewal of the entire skin.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AHA, PHA AND BHA?
AHA is a perfect acid for normal combination skin, or as a weekly peel at home, or as a salon peel. PHA is a great choice for dry or sensitiv skin as it hydrates intesely and improves the skin barrier, it exfoliates much more mildly and does not cause any sun sensitivity. BHA is oil-soluble and is suitable for a more oily acne pronce skin type as an add on ingredient.
ARE ACIDS SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN?
Yes absolutely. PHAs were developed for specifically dry and sensitive skin so they are great. Also AHAs can be used as long as it is the right concentratin and interval, which needs to be customized for each skin type.
BENEFITS OF RETINOL AND HOW TO COMBINE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN?
Retinol is a great boost for the skin cells, as it accelerates cell turnover, improves the collagen production and overall gives a better skin texture and tone. Sensitive skin can benefit from retinol as long as it is the right formula, concentration and use. Each skin is unique, and so should the approach with active ingredients be.
IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A SEPARATE DAY AND NIGHT CREAM?
Yes! Day creams hav SPF and protects the skin from daily environmental damage. The night creams focus on reparir and can often feature more active ingredients to help renew the skin.
WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO START FOCUSING ON ANTI-AGING?
Aging is a process that starts earlier than most people think. Most people want to prevent aging, so it is wise to start with active ingredients and preventing signs of aging at a good time, and not to wait until the signs of aging are already there. Anti-aging is essentially about cell renewal, protecting and hydrating the skin, boosting the collagen production and enhance the quality of the elastin – and this is something that all skin benefits from.
HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR SPECIFIC SKIN TYPE AND DOES IT CHANGE OVER TIME?
You can understand your overall skin type from the major classic categories: normal, combination, dry, sensitive or oily. However all skin is unique so the very best is to have a consultation with an expert to truly understand your skin and then work from there. The skin can also change over time, over the seasons, from hormonal changes and age, so what has worked might not work over time.
THE MOST COMMON SKIN CARE MYTH?
That drinking water will hydrate the skin. Hydration is actually best added topically on the skin.
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