Let’s admit it, our skin is not easy please. In summertime, it suffers from UV radiation and is unhappy with hot temperatures, in wintertime it is easily damaged by freezing air, cold winds and reduced humidity. It needs some kind of “umbrella” sheltering it from external factors year round, yet the protection must be weather-appropriate.
Changing your cosmetics with the changing seasons
Now that we have left autumn far behind and the winter spell is upon us in its full swing, you no doubt have done the usual seasonal wardrobe swap, yet the same should apply to your bathroom department, as your skin’s needs fundamentally differ depending on the time of the year.
In wintertime, owing to the harsh winds and below-zero temperatures, the skin may become increasingly dry and irritated, if not downright sore, and tender to touch. Ill-matched cosmetics may only aggravate the problem, in which case restoring the skin to a healthy condition and appearance is a tricky task. Don’t fret too much, however, as you can rely on needle mesotherapy and acid peels as effective remedies in such circumstances. Make sure, however, that salon-based therapy is followed by professional skincare at home to enhance the effect, and aid proper skin revival.
Wintertime skincare should above all address protection and regeneration issues. It is important to replenish the skin’s adequate natural protective barrier, especially after dermoaesthetic treatments. To do that, choose products that are at the same time hypoallergic and potent due to the high concentration of active ingredients. They will speed up regeneration, soothe any irritation, while also protecting your skin against adverse weather conditions. To meet all such challenges, Arkana designed a specialist dermocosmetic Post Treat Therapy MD line.
Thorough regeneration of sensitive and irritated skin
Post Treat Therapy products are professional cosmetics created not only as follow-up for dermocosmetic treatments, but also for professional home-based care of skin that is sensitive, irritable and highly vulnerable to external factors. They are perfect for use in the winter weather we are currently experiencing. The active substances they are based on range from avocado and sunflower oil, aloe, arnica, shea butter and canola to Antileukine 6. Arkana especially recommends them as continuation of dermocosmetic salon-based treatments and to protect skin in winter. One of the line’s highlights is Post Treat Barrier Cream, containing a special polymer that forms a “breathing” protective film on the skin. It is very versatile, being suitable for the face, hands, and other body areas alike, and excellent for atopic skin.
Your skin will be more than happy to receive an increased vitamin intake at this time of year. Pick a product rich in vitamin A, C and E. 10% C Elixir is loaded with vitamin C in its most active form in 10% concentration. It is a potent anti-oxidant, ready to go to war with free radicals on your skin’s behalf. Also, it brightens the skin, seals the capillaries, and has a serious rejuvenating potential. Apart from vitamin C, it contains vitamins A and E, as well as acerola extract, similar to vitamin C in its anti-oxidizing properties and helpful in replenishing the hydrolipid barrier.
The Post Treat line extends to include other products of similar effect, e.g. the specialist, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory Post Treat Gel, or Post Treat Ointment with its remarkable 99% active-substance content. They are all you skin’s weapons against the cold temperatures, frost and wind.
