Clear skies and warmer temperatures are on their way! Before you start exposing that beautiful skin, here are Oakridge Centre Senior Marketing Director and fashion trend follower Bonney Rempel’s top three tips and perfect product selections to put your best face forward for spring. (Don’t forget to enter to win a $10,000 Oakridge Centre gift card. Find out how at the end of this article!) —Vita Daily
tip 1: get spring cosmetic cleaning! Go through your drawers and cupboards and throw out your old makeup/skin-care products. Products DO have a shelf life and lose their effectiveness over time. Start the season out right with a new cosmetic bag, a fresh foundation, hydrating serum, bronzer, mascara and a new moisturizer (make sure it has an SPF)! Begin to move your moisturizers from heavy creams to lighter creams or lotions. Even the oiliest skins need to moisturize. Ask for an oil-free product, they can be amazing!
product picks: In the moisture category, try L’Occitane’s Light Comforting Cream ($34)—a gentle moisturizer enriched with 5 per cent organic shea butter for normal/dry and sensitive skin (for dry to very dry skin types, try the brand’s 25 per cent shea butter with a melting texture, $39). Got problem skin? From Saje Natural Wellness, the ZAP Anti-Acne Collection is a Vancouver-based favourite for adult acne-prone skin types. We recommend the Zap daily lotion ($15): perfectly balanced by simple ingredients like geraniums, tea tree oil and lavender! For improved results, combine with Saje’s Skin Toner ($13). As for your lashes, Bobbi Brown’s Smokey Eye mascara ($37 at Murale) is a top seller that delivers instant volume.
tip 2: exfoliation of course! First, let’s get a thorough exfoliation. A buildup of dry skin will stop your products from absorbing so rid yourself of all that winter dry skin. You can do this treatment at home or make an invigorating “head to toe” spa appointment and leave polished. Many treatments are available for all skin types. If you exfoliate at home, you can begin to increase your regime to twice a week—unless you notice a redness or sensitivity, then go back to once a week. As the heat rises so will the oil levels of your skin. Start switching over to products that contain more hydrating elements.
product picks: From La Maison Valmont, the Valmont Face Scrub ($105) is a super-fine granule exfoliant that contains tiny particles of diatoms and microscopic algae to help activate surface circulation without irritation.
tip 3: skin protection can be the REAL cover up! Ideally, you should wear sunscreen year-round, however most of us tend to decrease or stop using it in the winter. For day-to-day activity, foundation that contains SPF is not enough anymore. Dermatologists are recommending a daily application of a minimum SPF 30 starting first thing in the morning. This even applies to days in the car or days with cloudy skies. Another fun way to protect your skin is to purchase a fashionable sun hat! Try and get in the habit of wearing one outside. Look for something broad-rimmed, which can protect both face and scalp. If you like to exercise outside, look for a UV-protected clothing line.
product picks: La Maison Valmont’s Just in Time Perfection high-performance complexion enhancer with SPF 50 and anti-aging properties ($230) is delicate yet voluptuous. Pair it with a wide-brimmed Wallaroo sun hat from Swimco—perfectly packable, SPF 50 protection and in stock all year round (available in assorted colours, $68).
Win! A $10,000 Oakridge Centre Gift Card!
This giveaway, which is being run by Oakridge Centre, will see one lucky entrant win a $10,000 gift card! For contest rules and entry, simply visit oakridgecentre.com.
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