Fall and your Complexion A slight tingling sensation, dryness, and flaking—most people have no problem determining when fall has arrived, because they can feel it on their skin. As the weather changes from warm and balmy to cool and crisp, skin irritation is often tangible, particularly if it’s already recovering from sun damage. For mature skin, this can mean spots, tightness, lines, and itching. If your fall complexion is slack and sallow, the first step to counter it is a collagen boost. You can do this by subtly altering your diet. Make fish a regular part of your meal plan, and eat up those beauty-boosting fatty acids. Don’t forget your antioxidants, which come in a variety of tasty forms including whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. The next step is to revaluate your moisturizing strategy. The skin has different needs in winter when it’s cool and dry compared to the summer when it’s secreting sweat and oil. It’s important to find a moisturizer that will hydrate, nourish, and restore your elasticity. A skin care specialist will help you find a formula that provides optimal hydration for your skin. If your skin is dull and rough, using an at-home exfoliation treatment once or twice a week can smooth out your complexion. Exfoliants work by removing the dead skin cells that result in dull looking skin, uneven skin tone, and rough surface texture. Advanced formulations, like those from SkinCeuticals, can address a range of skin concerns, including visible signs of discoloration and premature aging. Remember to adopt a year-round sunscreen strategy, because skin-depleting UVA and UVB rays are present every day, regardless of the temperature. Daily sunscreen provides effective protection from photoaging. Opt for products that provide a high level of broad spectrum sun protection with chemical-free UV filters. At the Kitsilano Medical Aesthetic Clinic, one of Dr. Kamani’s specialties is customizing skin care regiments for patients with...
Goodbye Summer… Now that the summer has come to an end we often forget that even though the sun is not brightly shining upon our face & body we still need to remember to protect our skin from all those daily free radicals and pollutants that are found in our harmful environment. Vitamins C & E are thought to protect the body against the destructive effects of free radicals. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and help to prevent cell & tissue damage that could lead to cellular damage and disease. Vitamin C – Is the most abundant water-soluble antioxidant in the body and acts primarily in cellular fluid. It helps in combatting free-radical formation caused by pollution and cigarette smoke, it also helps return Vitamin E to its active form. Vitamin E – Is the most abundant fat-soluble antioxidant in the body. It is a primary defender against oxidation & primary defender against lipid peroxidation (creation of unstable molecules containing more oxygen than usual). Vitamin C&E Ferulic Serum At Dr Roz Kamani’s Kitsilano Skincare Clinic we carry the Vitamin C&E Ferulic Serum by Skinceuticals. It is a daytime antioxidant that delivers advanced environmental protection while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Key Antioxidant Ingredients Key Ingredient #1 -15% L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Key Ingredient #2 – 1% Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Key Ingredient #3 – 0.5% Ferulic Acid (plant-based antioxidant) Visit us today and try out this revolutionary antioxidant combination and also have a one-on-one comprehensive consultation about the health of your skin with Vancouvers best esthetic doctor Dr Roz Kamani. She will be able to give you more knowledge and guide you through a safe and proper skin regime. Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive promotions and updates: Subscribe to the Roz Kamani’s Medical...
