Skin Revolution | Accelerated Skin Aging By The Sun - Sabine Theeuwes

Skin Revolution | Accelerated Skin Aging By The Sun – Sabine Theeuwes

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Accelerated Skin Aging By The Sun – Sabine Theeuwes

 

Delicious when the sun is out!

Is it a bit cloudy and gray and immediately everyone starts
grumbling about the weather. We stay inside more easily, take the car instead of the bicycle (imagine it will rain).

When the sun starts to shine again you suddenly see people everywhere, walking and cycling, talking and smiling. What is that with the sun? When the sun shines everything seems nicer, happier and cozier. When we are brown we look “good”.

Unfortunately the sun also has negative influences, sunburn can cause skin cancer. Sunlight also causes skin aging.

 

Did you know that 90% of age changes are caused by the sun?

 

Just put a rubber band in the sun for a few days, it doesn’t matter if you put it behind a window or something in the sun. Stretch it out after a few days, you will see that the rubber band is no longer elastic or even crumbles completely apart. Sunlight also damages the elastic fibers in the skin, in the long term the elasticity of the skin deteriorates and wrinkles are created. You naturally want to prevent this!

Regular smearing with a low factor is much better that single-time smearing with a high factor.

 

 

This is because the factor determines the number of times you can stay in the sun longer. If your skin starts to burn after 30 minutes without protection, it will take 20 times longer with a factor of 20. In this example, you will only start burning after 10 hours. But don’t be fooled, this is the theory.

In practice it is different and you have to relubricate every one to two hours. This is because the effect of the product diminishes quickly because it is rubbed off by drying or lying on a towel or beach chair, or simply because you rub your body and face briefly.

Most people also do not use enough sun cream for an entire body, you need about 35 ml to be well protected. You can compare this with 2 to 3 tablespoons.

Apply your sunscreen at least 30 minutes in advance. If you always forget this, choose a sun cream with a mineral filter. Don’t forget your lips and ears!

The skin needs extra care in the sun.

 

 

Because intense UV radiation has a skin-aging and skin-drying effect, it is important to hydrate them extra well with liposomes * and to take extra care of them with natural oils and vitamins. The sun protection products themselves therefore also contain these ingredients, and not the usual mineral oil (petroleum oil), preservatives and fragrances. These commonly used ingredients do not have a hydrating and caring effect and can dry out the skin or lead to an allergy.

 

 

Your body must also be protected in winter and in foggy weather

Even in winter or in cloudy / foggy weather your skin is exposed to the UV rays, so even then you need good protection. This protection does not necessarily have to be a sunscreen. If you use products that contain a lot of vitamin E, then your skin has created a natural buffer against the sun’s rays and you have a factor of 6, which is sufficient for the winter or for cloudy / foggy days.

Sabine.

 

 

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Sabine Theeuwes. Sabine and I met on and advanced training course at Dermaviduals HQ at the KOKO factory in Leichlingen, Germany. Sabine owns and operates Iduna Skin Clinic in Turnhout, Belgium. I soon learned that Sabine had had a slightly different training, coming
from the other side of the world and I was fascinated to hear her methods and experiences. So refreshing to hear a new take on things.
Sabine with various certificates for the treatment of acne, skin diagnostics, ingredient science and cosmetic knowledge for advanced users, has specialised in skin health and skin therapy since 2015. Her own personal frustration with eczema that marred her face was her driver. And she knows the far-reaching consequences a skin problem can have on ones self-image and confidence. I’ll look forward to seeing Sabine again, hopefully next year and say welcome and thank you from us all on the Skin Revolution!

Skin Revolution | Winter Skin Saving Tips – Meredith Hansen

Skin Revolution | Winter Skin Saving Tips – Meredith Hansen

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For many, winter brings the joy of skiing, snowshoeing and other outdoor activities and for others, it’s cozying up with a good book by the fire.

But the one thing that we all can agree on is that although winter activities are a highlight for many living in the Okanagan, it also takes a toll on your skin – feeling dry, dull and often (because of the dryness) quite irritated. If this sounds familiar to you, here are a few tips to help you get relief from the dryness of winter and get that healthy glow back.

 

 

Add Moisture to the Air

A great way to help with the lack of moisture in the air is to invest in a humidifier for your home, particularly for your bedroom. One of the primary culprits of Okanagan winters is that the ambient humidity is low, which is then compounded by switching on the furnace to stay toasty warm. We work hard to keep our bodies hydrated by consuming our eight glasses a day, but in this climate will rapidly suck water from your skin, making it difficult to drink enough water. Using a humidifier will slow down the moisture-loss process, and your skin will thank you for it.

 


Barrier Protection & Repair

Another tool to relieve dry itchiness and restore that dewy complexion is to add an oil-based barrier cream such as an OleoGel from Dermaviduals. By using a barrier cream over top of your regular night cream, or when your swishing down

the slopes your skin will be protected and soothed by supporting a healthy barrier function and slow down the loss of water from the surface. Using a barrier cream will keep the balance of oil and water tipped in your skin’s favour!

 

Winter Aging Rays

Sun protection is a crucial step that is often overlooked during the grey days of winter. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security of not needing an SPF. Did you know that even during the winter, and with cloud cover, UVA (“A” as in Aging) rays are still causing sun damage? While you don’t need the same level

of protection as you would in the summer, a daily SPF 15 will keep the premature ageing rays at bay.

Speaking of UV damage, I still hear clients feeling the need to use the tanning beds at this time of year to boost their mood. Although I understand the need, this is not at all safe for your skin. Instead, I highly recommend sitting in front of a SAD lamp instead.

 

 

Tropical Tips

If you like to get away from the cold of the Okanagan for a tropical vacation, be even more mindful of protecting your skin. As tempting as it is to hit the beach to warm up and get a tan, wear a wide-brimmed hat and liberally apply SPF 30.

 

“When you’re coming from a cold winter climate with light skin to the beautiful sunshine, you’re in prime position to burn.”

 

I think we all know how uncomfortable tight, tender and sore red skin feels.
 

If you’re doing all of these things and your skin is still feeling tight, dry and irritated, it may be time to have a professional skin therapist give you direction. An Advanced Skin Consultation will assess what’s happening to your skin on the surface as well below what the naked eye can see using technology like the skin scanner plus go over your current products to ensure you’re not inadvertently doing more damage than good. You’ll be given a highly targeted, custom home care and clinic treatment plan to take home, so you know your exact next steps for revealing healthy, youthful skin.
 

Although our warm Okanagan summers are what make us famous, winter can be just as much fun – especially when you’re comfortable in your skin!

 

With Smiles

Meredith

 

Let me introduce Meredith Hansen. A regular at the International Association of Applied Corneotherapy conferences I attend and skin studio owner all the way from British Columbia, Canada. Meredith ownes and operates Illuminate Skin Care and Esthetics. With a strong belief in self-care, Meredith’s goal for her clients is to help people love the skin they’re in with an emphasis on making corrective skin care a relaxing experience. “They can go together” says Hansen.
Meredith is always a welcome sight at the international conferences. She strives for education and expanding her knowledge. Asking intelligent questions so she can guide her tribe in the beautiful Okanagan region what is best for their skin. She’s a smart cookie and I’m so proud to have Meredith on board for this years Skin Revolution.
Thank you Meredith Hansen from your Skin Revolution comrades over in Wellington New Zealand xx

Helen Daly – skinfocus