Dry Climate Double Mask Facial For Utah

What do I mean by all that? In a dry climate like Utah, the skin badly needs a balance of two kinds of moisture: water based and oil based.

If our skin doesn't have enough water in it, or the water evaporates too quickly and isn't replaced, nothing works properly. Our dead skin cannot naturally shed because water is part of the natural chemical reaction that detaches the dead skin. The skin becomes rough, clogged, irritated and toughened. That tough skin struggles to absorb anything and so your serums and moisturizers do not sink in. In a humid climate, the skin receives water from the atmosphere and evaporation is much slower.

If our skin doesn't have enough oil, it can't trap the water. Because oil and water don't like to mix, a layer of oil on our skin's surface acts like a waterproof layer, slowing evaporation. Oil also plays a part in protecting our skin from harmful germs and pollutants that get stuck there before they can get into the skin. It also creates the ecosystem for our good bacteria to thrive. When the skin notices that too much water is evaporating, it will try to increase the trap by producing more oil, creating a strange feeling in the skin where you feel tight, dry and itchy while also feeling greasy.

When I do a facial longer than an hour, there is time for 2 different masks and that's perfect for our skin's needs in a dry climate. The first mask will be a water-based gel hydration mask, aiming to push water and water-binding ingredients deep into the skin. It will also contain healing plant extracts to calm irritation or redness. There might be fruits for vitamins, seaweed for minerals, aloe, beta glucans, customized for your skin type and goals. I may massage it in with soothing cold stones or let it soak while I massage your hands or feet.

The second mask will be formulated with plant oils or butters! Again it will have herbal extracts and vitamins but the key is to have essential fatty acids, oil soluble nutrients and to provide a layer of oil that seals in the water from the previous step. I love to massage this mask with my hands and maybe some warm stones. Currently, my favorite oil based mask is the Skinscript Golden Honey Nourishing Mask but I am also working on some organic options for those guests who prefer all natural ingredients.

"Jen, what if I only have an hour facial and need the dry climate help?" Great question! In the 60 minute Honey Glow facial, I use Skinscript Cucumber Hydration Toner and hyaluronic acid serum to add water to the skin, and then massage the honey mask on top to create a mini version of the same strategy. Book what you can, shorter self-care is better than no self-care!

"How can I continue the effects at home?" This is crucial since you spend every day in a dry environment and not getting facials. You need the Skinscript Cucumber Hydration toner (nothing compares) and a moisturizer that contains plant oils. Pretty simple! I usually have this toner in stock because it's my absolute favorite thing, and I can give you samples of a few moisturizers to try before we order one for you. I don't recommend an oil-free moisturizer because I find that they dry out after a few hours and I don't recommend beef tallow because the type of essential fatty acids it provides are not quite right and can cause an imbalance in your moisture.

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