Layer Up - It's Skincare Season!
Whether you love colder weather or you aren’t very fond of it, we can all agree that the unpredictable change in climate keeps us on our toes all year round. There’s a good chance that you’ve already pulled out your scarves, sweaters, earmuffs, coats and even the long underwear in preparation for colder days. The more prepared and proactive we are, the warmer and dryer we stay. At Skin MPLS, we think about our skin in the same way. We always recommend being proactive and layering your skincare products as well. This is more than just a beauty statement; it’s a way of life for anyone who wants to keep their skin in tip-top shape.
You’ve probably heard us say it before: “Apply your serums thinnest to thickest.” It’s a tried-and-true method for maximizing the effectiveness of your products. Well, the same philosophy holds true for layering your other skin products as well. Once you learn to layer your entire skin routine properly, you’ll wonder why you weren’t doing it all along!
Here are some simple (but significant) tips on how to layer your skincare!
Under eyes: If you’re aiming to ward off crow’s feet before they appear, layering eye products is your first line of defense. We recommend applying a hydrating eye serum first followed by a heavier, nourishing eye serum over the top. With this combo, you can stop “smizing” like Tyra Banks and start grin bigger without the fear of crow’s feet.
Our perfect eye combination is Image’s Vital C Hydrating Eye Gel under Le Mieux Eye & Lip Cream. You can pick them up during your next appointment or order online! So simple.Moisturizers: The moisture in your skin is made up of three key elements: water, lipids and ceramides. So when it comes to moisturizers, you should cover all of your bases. First apply your water based hydrators, then your oils and finally top those with your heavier, occlusive moisturizers. This is the key to moisturized skin throughout our dryer seasons.
We use these three moisturizers in this order: Vivant’s Totaloe Calming and Hydrating Gel, Le Mieux’s Derma Relief Serum, and Le Mieux’s Bio Cell Rejuvenating Cream.
For our acne prone clients: A common mistake is turning to oils and night creams to fix your dry skin. These are our ONLY approved acne moisturizers. Layer them and we promise you will make it through the winter!
AM: Layer Vivant’s Totaloe Gel, Vivant’s Allantoin or Solaris’s The Rosehip Oil under your Vivant Day Treatment Lotion
PM: Layer Le Mieux Lavender Hydrating Mask or Image Ormedic Balancing Gel Mask under your Allantoin.Lips: One of the top things we hear from our clients this year is how dry their lips get with the temperature changes! Not getting any relief with your traditional Chapstick? Well, here’s one of our best-kept secrets! First, apply an oil based lip product and then generously coat your lips with an occlusive petroleum based lip salve. You will be fully shocked at what this duo does for your pout when you wake up in the morning on the right side of the bed.
Layer these lippies for the perfect pout no matter what the season: Le Mieux’s Eye & Lip Cream smothered with Smith’s Rosebud Lip Salve.
To celebrate the season change, we are giving you a complimentary Smith’s Rosebud Lip Salve with every purchase of Le Le Mieux’s Eye & Lip Cream! We want you to have hydrated lips all season long. To order, give us a call, email, text or order online and use the promo code “LAYERLIP” at checkout. You just need to add the Eye & Lip cream to your cart and once you add the promo code, the Lip Salve will automatically be added to your order. This offer will be good through the end of November, so stock up and enjoy!