Tea Time: Best Tea For Your Skin

I have a slight obsession with tea. I can't get enough of it. Today I'm going to discuss the best tea for different skin types. Tea is a fabulous source of antioxidants to stop free radicals from damaging your skin. It's also a great way to stay hydrated because let's be honest...who can drink the daily amount of recommended water? So drink up. 

Spearmint Tea: Great for hormonal acne & oily skin types. Spearmint tea reduces androgen levels. 

Rooibos Tea: Great for acne prone skin & inflammation. Reduces acne & inflammation with its high levels of antioxidants and contains zinc. 

Green Tea: Good for all skin types. Balances insulin levels & hormones. High in antioxidants. 

Chamomile: Relaxes & destress, provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits. 

I love Yogi tea (found in organic section at Kroger). Being acne prone their Skin Detox tea really helps my skin out. 

I also love their Skin Health for normal skin types. The cinnamon flavor is perfect these fall days. 

Fall Skin Tips

Tomorrow is the first day of fall and I could not be happier. I love everything about fall. With new seasons comes new skincare changes. As the weather cools down, it is important to switch up our home care products as well as professional treatments. Here is a few tips to change in your skincare routine. 

Hydrating Toner: With humidity levels dropping, hydrating toners restore moisture to the skin. Skin Scripts Cucumber Hydration toner is full of hyaluronic acid & heavy water to ensure your skin is getting the hydration it needs. My clients love the way this smells. Plus it's only $20 & can be used as a makeup setting spray. Read more about this toner in my previous blog post here: 

http://skinstudiobymegan.blogspot.com/2015/07/do-i-really-need-toner.html?m=0

Change moisturizers: Not everyone needs to change moisturizers, but for my clients who tend to dry out in fall...it's time to make the switch. Try switching from your current moisturizer to one that's a little heavier. Example: if you currently use Skin Scripts cacteen moisturizer try switching to the ageless moisturizer. It's a little heavier & will give the skin the hydration it needs. 

Add in Hyaluronic Acid or a hydrating serum: Try Skin Scripts Ageless Hydrating Serum. This stuff is my favorite. It is 60% Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid binds moisture to the skin. This stuff is great to get rid of milia, plump the skin & even hydrate acne prone skin. Perfect for all skin types. This miracle product is only $30. Check out what one of my best friends said about this after using it once! 

Read more about this product in my previous post here: 

http://skinstudiobymegan.blogspot.com/2015/08/ageless-skin-hydrating-serum.html?m=0

Peel away pigmentation: Fall is the best time to start peeling away that summer skin damage. Try a chemical peel series to lighten pigmentation. 

Pumpkin everything: Not only is fall perfect for pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin candles & pumpkin seeds...pumpkin is also a fabulous skincare ingredient. Who would have thought. Try a pumpkin facial this fall. If you currently have a microdermabrasion or chemical peel package, add a pumpkin enzyme or mask to your treatment. The pumpkin enzyme is packed with Vitamins A & C. It will exfoliate and reduce oil while enjoying it's lovely scent. This 15% pumpkin enzyme dissolves dead skin while orange provides a beautiful glow to the skin. Contains 11% lactic acid. 

I hope everyone enjoys the first day of fall. If you are interested in switching up your skincare routine contact me for a free consultation. 

859.619.2155

skinstudiobymegan@gmail.com

Megan Johnson, Licensed Esthetician