This Winter Save Your Skin with Hyaluronic Acid
By Dr. Linda Miles, D.O.M.
Dr. Linda Miles D.O. M., Formulator for derma e® is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and holistic practitioner who has developed innovative natural personal care products for over 30 years.
Harsh winter weather and indoor heating can wreak havoc on your complexion. Skin can feel dry, tight and irritable, while looking dull and lifeless. In fact, you are probably asking yourself, what happened to my radiant, youthful glow? To survive this skin-challenging season, save skin with the unmatched hydrating properties of Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that binds to water to lubricate tissue, keeping it healthy and hydrated. As we age, our bodies stop producing this vital element. Therefore, not only are we dealing with winter’s drying elements, skin is getting drier with age. Dry skin accentuates fine lines and wrinkles and contributes to a rough, dull complexion. Known for delivering rich, superior moisture as well as antiaging benefits, Hyaluronic Acid has become a must-have in skin care products. When applied topically, HA (nicknamed, “the moisture magnet”) has the amazing ability to attract and bind water molecules to skin. This action helps visibly plump to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps keep skin hydrated, thereby improving skin tone and texture encouraging incredibly soft, smooth, healthy skin.
Winter Skin Care Routine
During winter, because the hours of sunshine are less, skin oil production slows which can leave skin vulnerable. Using harsh soaps or cleansers (especially those containing drying alcohols or those that are not pH balanced) can strip away the natural oils leaving skin defenseless against the cold, drying air. A natural, deeply moisturizing cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid will help wash away dirt, oil and impurities without drying, aging after-effects. Skin will feel clean, soft and smooth, not dry or tight. Follow with a hydrating toner or mist to leave skin feeling healthy and refreshed.
Next, thoroughly moisturize to quench thirsty skin. Using a moisturizer that does not sufficiently hydrate the surface of the skin will cause dryness to continue. To ensure you find products that replenish the moisture lost in the drying winter elements, look for rich treatment serums and crèmes fortified with Hyaluronic Acid as well as lusciously hydrating oils. In the morning and evening, apply a treatment serum to clean skin. Formulated to wear under a moisturizer, a hydrating Hyaluronic Acid serum provides an extra layer of nourishment that plumps skin full of moisture and nutrients. Follow with a deeply moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid day and night crème that can deliver long-lasting, much needed hydration while helping to plump and diminish the visible signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. Skin will feel softer and smoother while looking more radiant and youthful. Lastly, target extremely dry, dull areas with a boost of intensive healthy moisture by applying Vitamin E oil. Adding one or two drops to your moisturizer, or layering it over your crème will help lock in essential hydration for healthy tone, renewed texture and exceptional suppleness.
This winter, save your skin with the unparalleled moisturizing capabilities of nature’s moisture magnet. Get a beautiful, radiant, youthful winter glow with Hyaluronic Acid. VM
