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22 MUSCLE & FITNESS JUNE 2016

AS THE WEATHER STARTS

to cool and the idea of getting out

of bed at 6am for a run is far less

attractive than staying warm under

the covers, the training you do may

alter. And as your workout routine

changes, so you need to change what

you do to take care of your skin as the

temperature outside turns nippy.

During the summer months the air

is warm and humidity levels are high,

but this dramatically change once

the cold snap hits. The air is drier and

your skin is drier. To keep your skin

looking healthy and hydrated in colder

weather, make these simple changes:

CHANGE YOUR CLEANSER

Summer workouts often lead to

breakouts caused by a combination

of sweat, dirt and bacteria building

up on your face. Using a foaming

cleanser and scrub-based formula

to whisk away oils and dirt can help

prevent problems. But winter skin

requires a more gentle approach –

as much as you want clean skin, you

don’twanttoremovemuch-needed

oils and moisture which maintain

hydration. Choosing a less aggressive

option like a creme cleanser will allow

you to cleanse without removing

lipid barrier oils that allow your skin

to maintain a healthy pH balance in

winter. Cleansing without stripping

oils allows your skin to remain soft.

In fact, removing those oils can

signal your skin to produce more

to compensate, actually increasing

chances of a breakout. Try Sukin

Cream Cleanser. (sukinorganics.com).

INTRODUCE FACE OILS

Moisturisers are not always enough

to keep skin happy in cold weather.

The idea of an oil being applied to

parched skin seems the perfect

solution but for some with acne-

prone or oily skin, oils may seem

like a no-go. But the right oils are

actually very good for all skin types

and should be used in winter to

hydrate skin sufering from the

cold. Of course, some oils are just

downright bad for skin, but the

right combination of essential and

calming oils can really boost skin

nourishment. Applying a moisturiser

after cleansing and then a small

amount of face oil on top can give

skin the boost it needs. Coconut oil

in small quantities can be fantastic

but if you’re looking for something

really efective try People For

Plants Face Oil which will soothe,

hydrate and replenish all skin types

(peopleforplants.com.au).

LEARN THE TRIGGERS

THAT IRRITATE SKIN

A lot of people in winter months

sufer from rosacea. It’s a condition

where the blood vessels in the

face are enlarged, giving the face

a reddened flush and at times a

dry and flaky surface. Rosacea is

a common problem for both men

and women, but can be managed

efectively with the right treatment.

The condition can be managed by

understanding the triggers that

can cause a flare-up. Too much

alcohol, extreme temperatures

in cold weather, indoor heating

and lack of moisture in the air are

some the big ofender. My best tip

is to nourish and repair your skin

with the right antioxidants and a

good skincare serum. Niacinamide

is a great antioxidant

to combat and

strengthen – look for

it in skincare serums

like Olay Regenerist

(chemistware

house.com).

How to make sure your skin survives

the colder months.BY INGRID SEABURN

INGRID SEABURN is a celebrity health and

beauty expert formerly based in LA. She’s also

a media contributor and ambassador for

Renu28 (aseaglobal.com.au). Follow her on

Instagram @ IngridSeaburn and on Facebook

@ IngridSeaburnSkincareExclusive

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