The winter chill has arrived and dry skin is forming everywhere – especially the hands! Do you suffer from dry skin on the fingers and the tops of the hands? How about cracked skin on the knuckles? Frequent washing and hand sanitizers along with no humidity in the air contributes to these issues. Using a heavier hand cream after each washing and cuticle oil at least twice a day is a great help in avoiding this breakdown of the skin. Also remembering to use warm water as opposed to hot. Hot water only exacerbates the problem by causing more irritation by drying out the skin. Exfoliation is not recommended as the barrier is already compromised and it requires healing ingredients to allow the skin to repair itself. Apricot and avocado oils, shea and cocoa butters, urea, silicones, etc., all provide a protective barrier to the skin when used regularly.
Sunscreen is also your best friend year-round to protect from the damaging rays of the sun which will in turn dry out the skin and increase your chance of skin cancer. Another great way to have your skin looking and feeling better is to indulge in regular professional spa treatments like manicures and spa manicures using creamy, hydrating masks, paraffin treatments and gentle heat therapy to lock in that moisture. This keeps your skin in its optimum shape and you can be alerted of any potential issues that are seen at your visit. Professional and over the counter products are recommended for home use so you can get the best benefit from these treatments.
Our professional treatments are personalized to your skin type, its current condition and what will benefit you now and into the future. To learn more, visit this link and when you schedule your appointment, be sure to mention you read this blog post and the date it was posted and you will receive a complementary upgrade valued up to $20.00 added to your service.