Do you see an increase in breakouts when the seasons change? Amanda Lindsay, skin therapist with Dermalogica, says this reaction is very typical. “All of a sudden the weather changes, it’s warmer, less wind, the heating at home and at work is still on, and you may still be on the same routine you’ve been following all winter – so there are many factors to consider,” says Lindsay. “This extra humidity can increase oil production which in turn can cause breakouts. It can also decrease your hydration levels which will get your oil glands working overtime to compensate – again causing more congestion (breakouts) on the skin.”
To help prevent this from happening, Lindsay recommends switching from a cream cleanser to a gel cleanser, and using a lighter moisturizer. “Best advice is to make an appointment[1] with your Skin Therapist to get a Face Map to reassess your daily routine,” she says.
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Rather than feeling overwhelmed when walking into a Sephora, I am decidedly zen. The beauty biz is my happy place. Whatever product or treatment promises dewy, glowing skin—retinoids, acids, oils, hydrating cloth masks—I want to know more. (Good thing I’m on the beauty team.) What stands out to me? If it’s Beyoncé-backed, I’m in. Punny or tongue-in-cheek product names (OPI wins at this game: their Bastille My Heart nail polish is a personal favourite) don’t hurt, either. But nothing makes me happier than discovering a life-changing product so I can share it with ELLE readers in print and online.
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