Sun Safe Skin
Skin
Over the last few decades the problems that can arise from skin
sun damage have become increasingly well known. Not only
wrinkles and premature aging such as
age spots but more seriously skin cancer.
You should protect your skin all year round
from ultraviolet radiation
(UV) damage but even more so during the summer months when
we have more hours of sunshine and the intensity of the sun
increases.
It is recommended that you use a daily
moisturiser with sun protection
factor (SPF) to protect your skin from these damaging rays
and help you to prevent premature aging and skin
melanomas.
To keep your skin in great condition this
summer we recommend that you follow these professional tips:
1. Exfoliate skin in the
evening
Exfoliation will buff away the old skin cells
on the surface and reveal glowing skin underneath, but this can
reduce the skins defence barrier. Avoid exfoliating in the
morning when the skin is about to battle with the elements it faces
during the day. Exfoliating in the evening is the best time,
followed by a hydrating moisturiser for the greatest
benefits. Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant is gentle enough
for regular use buffing away the dulling debris and making skin
smoother and brighter.
2. Hydrate the
skin
The sun dehydrates the skin and can continue
to do so several hours after moving out the sun. Use a
moisturiser to hydrate the skin in the morning and evening.
Dermalogica offer a range of moisturisers for all skin concerns,
from skin with excess oil production to dry and prematurely
ageing. All of them work to rehydrate your skin and help to
protect your skin’s natural defences. You should also
increase your water intake when the weather is warm to keep your
skin and the rest of your body rehydrated.
3. Protect your skin from the
sun
Wearing a moisturiser every day with an SPF is
essential to protect your skin and reduce the effects of premature
ageing and sun damage. Dermalogica’s daylight defence
range protects against UVA and UVB rays and targets skin concerns
improving the appearance and health of your skin. They can be
used in conjunction with or as your day time moisturiser.
Don’t forget to protect the delicate skin around the eye area
too. Dermalogica’s Total Eye Care contains light diffusers to
reduce the appearance of dark circles and smooth fine lines as well
as containing SPF15.
To find out more, pop into the salon for a
free speed mapping of your skin and to have products prescribed
specifically for your skin’s needs. Travel kits for all skin
types are available at the salon for both the face and body, ideal
for holidays in their travel size packaging or an introductory kit
for those new to Dermalogica.
Hair
Hair needs all year round protection,
particularly in the summer due to the harmful UVB and UVA
rays. We all tend to use more heated styling equipment
now, which can have a detrimental effect on the hair
structure. In order to maintain the condition of the hair we
would recommend you use products prescribed to your hairs
needs.
At Brooks we offer a free consultation
service, advising on products that would be tailored to your hair
type, condition and styling requirements.
To keep your hair in great condition this
summer follow these professional tips-
1. Condition your
hair
Before you apply your conditioner towel dry
your hair to allow the conditioner to penetrate more effectively
and occasionally treat yourself to a deep conditioning treatment at
the salon to add lasting condition and shine. Goldwell’s After- Sun
60 Second Treatment is ideal for home use for intensive
conditioning to regenerate the hair from the effects of the
sun.
2. Maintain your hair
colour
Shampoos and conditioners for coloured hair
will help maintain your colour’s richness, particularly at summer
when the sun and chlorine on holiday can affect your colour.
Goldwell offer a range of colour enhancing products and their
Leave-in Protect Spray from the Sun Reflects range protects from
the sun, sea and pool water as well as providing intensive
moisture.
A free consultation at Brooks Hair and Beauty
will provide you with the advice you need to ensure your hair stays
looking in great condition and your style at its best.