You, Your Skin & Summer
/SUMMER SKIN AND ALMOST HELLO FALL?!
Hello Beautiful,
I hope your summer has been treating you well and you have had the chance to soak up the sun this year. In a world that feels upside down, I find myself navigating new waters. This summer has been a beautiful opportunity for growth and reconnection into what matters. For me, this summer has been spent with my family out at the cabin and travelling back into town for clients and I wouldn’t have it any other way. That is why I want to thank YOU for being here. I am truly GRATEFUL X1000.
I’m all about a RESET and REFRESH these days as the last few months have been quite the whirlwind- physically, emotionally and mentally. I really REALLY hope this finds you in a season of peace and if you are moving through a transition of any sort (aren’t we ALL?!) it is my wish that you have support and perspective to keep rising and growing- even when it feels foreign and uncertain. As challenging as the last few months have been on physical and mental wellness, it has also been challenging on SKIN and more then ever, I want you to know I’m here as a resource and safe landing space to support the many facets of you + your skin so I’ve put together the FALL REFRESH offering for you.
THE FALL REFRESH is a 60 minute treatment combining an arsenal of tools and nutrition to refresh skin with much needed anti-oxidants and hydration to your skin as you transition into the fall season. A 25 minute LED light treatment is also included alongside a meditation, yoga nidra or binaural beats to serve your nervous system while your skin receives a serious GLOW UP. LED light therapy is clinically proven to improve fine lines, wrinkles, increase product efficacy, reduce inflammation, calm breakouts and repair the skin barrier. Blue light therapy has also been used in Europe for many years to support mental wellness. It’s a mega WIN WIN and something I use for myself to support MIND, BODY + SKIN.
K - lets chat SUMMER SKIN
You know I love being outdoors and in the sun during the summer, but it can be challenging to remember to protect your skin! When you go outside on a warm day you can feel the heat on your skin from the suns UVB rays. This is what causes those tan lines and possible unwanted burns. This also means that these rays penetrate into the superficial, epidermis layers of the skin and lead to pigmentation. Not only that but the suns UVA rays cause pre-mature aging and actually penetrates much deeper into the layers of the skin. Which actually accelerates the breakdown of proteins and makes the skin look older than it should. And I’m sure we all want to keep that youthful glow right? That is why we must be protecting the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Especially during the summer.
So, what can you do to protect your skin this summer? Well, below I have put together some tips for how to protect your glowing summer skin as well as product recommendations to facilitate this process for you.
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#1 - A good cleanser is your bff!
I like a milk cleanser to effectively remove dirt particles and makeup residue without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Cream based cleansers nourish the skin’s barrier while also providing that deep clean sensation.
Product Recommendation: Dermaviduals Milk Cleanser – this cleansing milk with DMS removes dirt and makeup without affecting or irritating the skin. It is a cream-based cleanser to nourish the skins barriers while providing a deep clean. This cleanser is especially great for sensitive or acne prone skin.
Product Recommendation: Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion by Environ - this luxurious hydrating cleanser contains selective ingredients effective for cleansing, nourishing and hydrating the skin. It effectively removes makeup and daily impurities while still maintaining the skins natural pH balance. This products contains jojoba oil, olive oil derivatives, Panthenol and Hydrolysed oats - ingredients that fortify both the moisturizing and soothing effects of this lightly fragranced cleanser.
#2 - Toner!
Toner is often overlooked but our skin is actually naturally acidic and environmental factors can disrupt the natural pH levels of your skin. Cleansing can actually throw the pH balance of our skin off and toning restores the natural fatty acids and increases its ability to absorb moisturizers and serums for better hydration! So, the message here is...YES, toners are quite important.
Product Recommendation: Vita Peptide Toner by Environ – this concentrated toner provides a combination of peptides that are known to work together and help smooth the appearance of skin tone and elasticity. Lactic acid will also help to GENTLY exfoliate skin leaving skin ready to soak in all the goodness from your moisturizer. This leaves the skin looking healthier with a glowing, youthful radiance.
#3 - Moisturizing!
What moisturizer you use is very dependent on your personal skin. Dialing up your skins nutrition with a good moisturizer can maintain your healthy skin cells and protect it from irritation. Especially now that we have to wear masks, it is really important to keep your skins healthy nutrition with moisturizers rich in vitamins to nourish the skin.
Product Recommendation: Skin Essentia moisturizers by Environ - Environ AVST is a step-up system and contains titrated levels of vitamin A, C and antioxidants which combats free radicals, while repairing and rejuvenating the skin. This unique emulsion assists in rebalancing and moisturising the skin and can also help tackle pigmentation and broken capillaries.
Benefits of Environ AVST:
Assists in nourishing and conditioning the skin.
Gives the skin a healthy and radiant glow.
Assists in improving the appearance of fine lines, uneven skin tone and the appearance of sun-damaged skin.
You can contact Stacey to learn more about which level is best for you to start with.
#4 - Antioxidants, antioxidants, antioxidants!!
Vitamin C is the leader of antioxidants. We all know it helps with immunity, but our skin also needs an antioxidant rich, vitamin C boost too! Vitamin C has so many benefits and your skin will thank you. Vitamin C can; reduce pigmentation, brighten the skin, support UV damage, helps strengthen capillaries and provides an antioxidant boost to keep the skin functioning at its best. I love a vitamin C rich serum for the mornings, or it can be added to custom skincare.
Product Recommendation: Super Serum Advanced + by iS Clinical – this powerful vitamin C serum contains botanical antioxidants and brightens the skin to help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, improve the look of scars, evens skin tone and helps protect the skin from free radical damage. This serum is amazing for brightening and protecting the skin. I suggest to use this serum in the morning for an all-day antioxidant protection.
#5 - Sunscreen!
As mentioned before, the sun can play a big role in damaging the superficial and deep layers of the skin. That is why a good sunscreen is so important! The right SPF combined with good ingredients is the key to protecting your skin during these hot summer months. A mineral sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF will shield your skin against those UVA and UVB sun rays and a minimum of SPF 30 will provide more protection. Just remember to keep reapplying!
Product Recommendation: Non-Tinted and Tinted Mineral Sunscreen by TIZO2/3 – this physical, broad spectrum SPF and mineral sunscreen offers cosmetically elegant sun protection with a matte finish. It blends perfectly under makeup as a replacement for a primer and is gentle on all skin types. It is also free of chemical sunscreen fillers, dyes, fragrances, oils and preservatives!
Product Recommendation: Ultra Zinc Body & Face Sunscreen by Tizo – this mineral sunscreen is suitable for all skin types and tones but my TOP CHOICE for thirsty skin! This sheer and virtually invisible sunscreen smooths evens out dark skin spots with an elegant finish. It is also free of chemical sunscreen fillers, dyes, fragrances, oils and preservatives!
Thank you so much!
I look forward to seeing you soon.
KEEP RISING + GLOWING.
ALL LOVE ALL DAYS,
Stacey XO
