MODES OF MOISTURIZING
oftentimes, a cream with a higher oil
content is necessary to restore the
skin's barrier and allow stressed skin to
maintain its moisture content.
Zone: Light layers of hydrating serums
that infuse actives are the best approach
for medicated, hormonal and even
oncology clients. Otherwise, clients are
likely to pile on cream that just sits on the
surface and doesn't help what's going on
underneath.
CLIENT PROFILE Karen, a 52-year-old Chicagoan,
had never experienced serious skin problems until
two months ago, when her doctors put her on
cholesterol-lowering medication. Unfortunately, her
usual moisturizers are now no longer cutting it.
Campbell: Karen's skin conditions may
include flushing, erythema multiforme
and/or toxic epidermal necrolysis. These
conditions can cause redness as well as
rashes/blisters. Professional treatments
should not use steam or heat, which
could aggravate the redness. Homecare
products should be hydration-infused
as well as anti-inflammatory and
antibacterial.
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Asquith: Karen will need to add a
hydrating concentrate to her homecare
regimen, to be used morning and
evening, prior to cream application. Her
cream should also be re-evaluated—
Allison: Karen's skin changes may
be more of an issue of her age and
Chicago's climate. She would benefit
from the support of a renewing
retinaldehyde serum along with a
potent complex with high humectant
properties, such as hyaluronic acid.
Layering light cream over her serums
will give her a moistened, dewy feel.
Katie O'Reilly is DAYSPA's managing editor.
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Fitzpatrick: Using a new medication of
any kind can put a client's system and
skin tone in distress, so monitoring one's
condition with a doctor is extremely
important. Common side effects of
cholesterol meds include dehydration
and sensitivity to the sun, so Karen needs
to drink lots of water and use a good
sunscreen. She should moisturize her
body with shea butter, and for the face,
seek ingredients like peptides, sodium
hyaluronate, vitamins C and E, green tea
extract, jojoba oil and aloe vera.
Zangl: Karen might also try an eye
serum containing different-sized
hyaluronic acid molecules to replenish
the eye moisture barrier. Unlike the
skin on the rest of the face, the eye
area does not contain oil glands that
can keep this skin moist.