HOW TO KEEP YOUR COOL AS THE TEMPERATURES RISE
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There’s no escaping the summer heat, since we all have step outside eventually, right? It feels like a jungle out there, and it’s a fact that increased temperatures can have an impact on your skin. Dermatologist Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson of Modern Dermatology of Connecticut in Westport shares the affects heat can have, and how to protect your skin this summer.
When we feel the sensation of heat on our skin, infrared-A (IRA) energy is to blame. “The sun emits many wavelengths of light, and while UVA and UVB rays are the most talked about, they only account for roughly 5 percent of what reaches us from the sun. IRA is invisible, but it accounts for approximately 50 per
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CLEAN OUT YOUR MAKEUP BAG!
You wouldn’t think of eating food past the expiration date, yet many women apply the same makeup for years. It’s unsanitary and bad for your delicate skin. “Cosmetics are made with organic materials so it’s important to clean out your makeup bag and cabinet regularly,†says Cindy Joseph, a former makeup artist and CEO of the cosmetics company BOOM! By Cindy Joseph. “Once the preservatives are past their potency, bacteria can grow creating possible infection – and natural makeup turns rancid even quicker. As a rule of thumb, if it smells funny or looks strange, toss it. Cleanliness plays a big part in your health which contributes to your beauty.
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner (yikes!), seasonal skin care solutions are top of mind. Caudalie’s Vinosource Quenching Sorbet-Crème fits the bill.
While I often struggle with oily skin in the summer months, as the weather gets colder, the sensitive skin on my face typically dries out and doesn’t respond well to moisturizers.
Recently, I’ve been using Caudalie’s Vinosource Quenching Sorbet-Crème with my usual skincare regimen. Marketed for use on dehydrated and sensitive skin, I find the Sorbet-Crème keeps my face soft without making it greasy; I try not to use too much, and a dime-sized amount of the product in the palm of my hand is
