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Watch Lynn and Shelley at Acupuncture in the Park as they talk about and -Wash your face with a gentle cleanser twice a day. Avoid harsh soaps, such as bar soaps, and overwashing, as both can dry out your skin. -Moisurize your skin only as needed. It’s important to note that not everyone has dry skin and needs a daily moisturizer. Overmoisturizing can dull your skin and clog your pores, causing your skin to break out. It’s possible that you only need to moisturize certain parts of your face such as the area under your eyes. -Your skin will look its best if you exfoliate to remove the very outer layer of dead skin and debris from your face. There are a number of ways to exfoliate, and you only need to choose one. Among them are Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) or Beta Hydroxy Acids, which help loosen and slough dry and dead skin. Lynn or Shelley can explain more about products containing AHA’s or BHA’s. Cleansing products which contain granules also work to exfoliate, but can sometimes be too abrasive. Look for a product that is gentle enough that it won’t injure your skin as you wash. Scrubbing your face with a washcloth will also get the job done, but again, can be abrasive. In addition, a wet washcloth is the ideal environment for all kinds of bacteria, and therefore is not your best choice. Brushes used for exfoliation are too abrasive, and not recommended. -Always treat your skin gently. Use upward strokes when washing or applying products, and dab the delicate area around your eyes with your fingertips to avoid stretching or damaging the skin. Call now to set up a FREE 15 minute consultation: (952) 545-2250Acupuncture in the Park | 5821 Cedar Lake Road | St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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