“ASK CHARLIE” Summer Skincare Hello Gorgeous! I learned something the other day about skincare. Did you know we should change our skincare routine when the season changes, you know, like we do with our clothes when the season changes? I learned that from Marina, our esthetician and skincare expert at Garbo North. According to Marina, one obvious change we should make is to stop using a clay mask, which is good in the winter, but not so good in the summer. In the hot months we should use a hydrating mask. Marina said it’s because the heat draws the water content out of our skin, and we need to be sure to replace it. She also said if we don’t replace the hydration, it could cause fine wrinkles to appear and who wants those? Since the summer temps have already bolted into Austin, I asked her to give me her top five tips to share with you for summer skincare. Here’s what she recommends: 1. Drink water. It helps us stay hydrated. Staying hydrated helps us stay healthy and when we’re healthy we look pretty good. 2. Apply sunscreen to protect yourself from damaging UV rays. Sunscreen has been known to lower the risk of skin cancer. 3. Pay attention to the active ingredients in your skincare products. The actives we should be concerned about are Retinol “ASK CHARLIE” Charlie Power (vitamin A), and Glycolic Acid at 10% or higher. These actives can cause sensitivity if used with sunscreen protection. Different climates call for different skincare serums. 4. Wear a hat to keep the direct sunlight off your face when exposed to sun for long periods of time. 5. Book a Summer Recovery Facial with Marina. Marina is the best esthetician in Austin. She’s offering a new service called the Summer Recovery Facial where she tailors a summer skincare plan to meet your specific needs because no skin is the same. This is something super special because when you get the Summer Recovery Facial, Marina will include complimentary products for your continual summer skincare. Don’t wait! Book your Summer Recovery Facial today and get your summer glow on! If you have questions, you want me to answer, email me at askcharlie@garboasalon.com. Until the next time, “Be good to your skin...so it doesn’t get... ruff, ruff!”
