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FOUR SEASONS

Sometimes it seems like the seasons are spinning by faster and faster. One day we are basking in the summer sun, the next day we are getting ready for autumn and winter to arrive. For your skin, the bad news is that seasonal changes can lead to significant problems. In summer, exposure to the sun often causes pigmentation imbalances or other annoying changes in the skin’s appearance. Even worse, however, is the accelerated natural aging process, the traces of which can be viewed in the mirror. Particularly in the neck and décolleté area, your skin tissue may show signs of moisture loss that frequently extend beyond summer – such as the formation of long vertical lines. Sunshine, salt water and other summertime factors leave visible traces on your skin and make it more susceptible to irritation. Then, when the colder time of year arrives, dilated capillaries become more visible, the pores appear bigger and the skin in general loses its vitality.

But that’s not the worst of it, as your skin’s ability to retain moisture also gradually decreases up to the age of 45. Skin density and resilience decline, and the unfavorable weather and environmental influences – such as cool winds, colder moist air and heated indoor spaces – increasingly dehydrate the skin.

When your skin is depleted of moisture, lines and wrinkles begin to appear more readily around the eyes (“crow’s feet”) and mouth (“laugh lines”), while shadows under the eyes may also become more prominent. These are all visible alarm signals that your skin is aging!

Approaching the age of 45, your skin is also more susceptible to losing collagen and elastin. Instead of being firm and elastic, your skin may now appear dull, sagging and tired – especially during the autumn and winter months. This is why it is so important to use a skin care system that is tailored to your individual needs, as the right products will help you combat the signs of aging and lend your skin a more youthfully radiant appearance!

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After summer, the cool days of autumn and cold days of winter are soon upon us. Cooler weather and the dryness of heated indoor spaces become a fact of life, yet they are also a menace to your skin. Indeed, during a change of season, the fluctuations between warm and cold weather are particularly stressful for the skin, and a glance in the mirror is enough to reveal the frequently not so pleasant changes. Typically, the summertime sun has left its damaging marks in the form of redness and irritation, and these problems soon become compounded – not only by the new seasonal stress factors but, in this age group, also by hormonal changes brought on by menopause. As a result, your skin is likely to be under duress and visibly weakened.

Under these conditions, the skin typically loses its radiance and metabolic processes become sluggish. In addition, the skin’s natural barrier function declines, since the skin’s own protective system can’t keep up.

The results are often unpleasant: Fine lines and wrinkles become visibly deeper, facial contours begin to change and new wrinkles appear more frequently.

The skin may also feel tighter and appear dry, due to a reduced ability to hold precious moisture. The resulting decline in elasticity frequently leads to the formation of deep lines. Indeed, wrinkles are usually the most troubling problem, and the only way to effectively combat them is with a holistic skin care regimen – to mean from the outside AND inside. Fortunately, there are a number of products available to meet your specific skin care needs!

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As you get older, seasonal changes leave more and more visible traces on your skin. When the weather turns cool or cold, it is therefore important to counteract the potentially damaging seasonal factors. For skin above the age of 55, only specialized cosmetics that deliver precisely what your skin needs can help restore a youthful, summertime radiance. In particular, your skin needs extra-pampering active ingredients and powerful moisturizers that are able to penetrate deep into the skin.

At this age, it becomes even more difficult for the skin to retain moisture and the cells typically become dehydrated. In turn, this causes the skin to become increasingly saggy, while fine lines begin to transform into visible wrinkles.

Age spots, too, are now more frequent or have grown in size, leaving the complexion unbalanced.

The contours of the face may also lose their allure, as certain areas begin to visibly droop. Enlarged pores and rough, dry patches of skin are further problems that this age group typically has to deal with. Unfortunately, the slowdown in cell renewal and significantly reduced ability of the skin to regenerate itself only compound the problems.

Key areas like the neck, décolleté and eye zone also display more pronounced wrinkles, another sign that your skin’s elasticity is not what it used to be. In addition, your skin is likely to feel and appear dryer and thinner. What’s more, particularly in autumn and winter, pollution and other environmental factors place an added strain on your skin. If you do not take action with a specialized skin care regimen now, the aging process will likely irreversibly impact your beauty!

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