About You: Dehydrated/devitalised skin
Characteristics
- One of the most common skin conditions the result of skin lacking water
- Skin looks dry, dull, scaly and flaky
- When gently pulled the skin crinkles similar to tissue paper in appearance
- Can vary from superficial to deep dehydration, which needs to be addressed internally
- Parched appearance
- Fine lines with rough texture to touch
- Appears to have an additional thin layer especially on the nose and forehead
Causes
- Excessive perspiration
- Insufficient sebum production to prevent moisture evaporation
- Insufficient moisture in the cellular system and intercellular channels
- Overuse of soaps, detergents or alkaline products
- Lack of protection against or overexposure to harsh weather conditions
- An environment or atmospheric conditions that are dry, sunny or windy
- Recent illness, general poor health
- Smoking / medications
- Use of humectants and inappropriate skin products
Home Nurturing Ritual
Cleanse day & night: |
cleansing lotion |
Tone day & night: |
floral hydrating mist |
Daily Moisturiser: |
antioxidant facial serum allow a few minutes to absorb followed by nourishing facial crème |
| Eye Treatment day & night: |
rejuvenating eye balm |
Night Treatment: |
antioxidant facial oil allow a few minutes to absorb, followed by nourishing facial crème |
Exfoliate: |
Twice weekly with gentle facial exfoliant |
Mask: |
1-2 a week with pink clay vitamin masque |