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MODES OF MOISTURIZING Murchison: She needs a gentle, chemical-free exfoliant to rid her skin of asphyxiating dead cells. Allison: Ask Matilda about her nutrition, as this is a major component of breastfeeding clients' dry skin. She needs to drink tons of water, consume colorful vegetables and fruits, and take nutritional supplements. But since esthetic professionals don't have much control over clients' nutrition, I would also recommend a topical cocktail of a few hydrating and nourishing serums—concentrated hyaluronic, omega-6 and potent antioxidants, for example. Linker: She should increase her intake of DHA and omega-3 food sources, and apply organic flax oil to her lips and skin. But Matilda should, of course, check with her doctor beforehand! CLIENT PROFILE: Matilda, 33, gave birth to her first child one month ago. Her skin fared fine during her pregnancy, but now that she's breastfeeding a newborn, her lips are cracking and her skin and scalp are flaking. Campbell: In the spa, she'll need gentle, soothing hydration treatments—no heavy enzymes or peels. At home, prescribe tons of water, scalp-nourishing serums, and rich emollients for the lips and skin that hydrate while protecting the barrier to slow moisture loss. 72 DAYSPA | FEBRUARY 2013 Zone: Be sure to send her home with high-vitamin moisturizer to nourish her skin. And a peptide and retinoid concentrate will help to facilitate epidermal turnover and repair. Asquith: Matilda needs to increase both the hydration and oil content of her skin. I would recommend a regimen that includes facial and lip exfoliation, a hydrating concentrate, cream for very dry skin, lip treatment and a deep hydrating mask, applied every other day until she's done breastfeeding. Nutritional supplements can lend much-needed nourishment to parched skin. ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM Morris: Hormone fluctuation is contributing to Matilda's flaking skin. I would recommend a very mild hydrating cream that combines ingredients like breakout-preventing propolis and soothing aloe. Avoid salicylic or other acids, and stick with products formulated for sensitive skin. Zangl: While she's nursing, a supplement is a better option than increasing her fish intake. Matilda should also look into lip treatments containing collagen-boosting peptides. This will help her lips retain moisture.