Welcome to the June Edition of the Skin Sage Newsletter.

SUMMER SKIN CARE

Ah, the pleasures of summer. But the beach, chlorine swimming pools, lots of sun, and air-conditioning can all take a toll on your skin, leading to dryness and flakiness and uneven skintone. Not to mention skin damage if you don't wear a good sunscreen. Pamper your skin this summer and you stand a good chance of avoiding future problems. Here are some tips to keep your skin in tip-top condition this summer:

Exfoliate away dead skin cells to reveal smoother, fresh skin. Try a glycolic acid (AHA) product for your face. Glycolic acid, derived from sugar cane, is a natural skin exfoliator. It works by gently sloughing off the dry, rough outer layer of skin over time, revealing softer, healthier looking skin underneath. We like GreatSkin.com for glycolic acid/AHA products. They offer a large selection of AHA/glycolic acid products including several with a 15% or more concentration of glycolic acid. They have an excellent selection of top anti aging products. Best of all, they have quality products at lower prices than other labels.

Sunscreens are a must to protect against excessive exposure to UVA and UVB rays, which can lead to skin cancer and premature aging. There is a new sunscreen that offers much stronger protection against UVA rays, which are the most dangerous. The ingredient is called Mexoryl SX and it's found in La Roche Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 3.4oz Read more about Mexoryl SX and the best sunscreens.

Use a sunless tanner for a safer "tan."
Get a sun kissed glow without the sun--no streaks and no icky fake orange color! Read our sunless tanner reviews and our recommended products.

Peels are a very effective way to reverse premature aging. DERMAdoctor Physical Chemistry is helpful for reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration due to sun damage or post-acne hyperpigmentation It makes skin look smoother and more refined and minimizes the look of large pores.

OTHER SKIN CARE NEWS

Beauty.com now carries the Dr.Hauschka Skin Care line. The company was started in 1967 by chemist Rudolf Hauschka, who wanted to create plant-based healing remedies. The majority of the ingredients in Dr. Hauschka products are Biodynamically and organically grown and harvested, and not a single ingredient comes from an organization involved in animal testing. They use Eco-conscious packaging and natural botanical preservatives, which help keep products fresh without the use of chemical additives. Buy Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products at Beauty.com. They also carry philosophy, DuWop, and NARS, as well as hard-to-find trend setters like Juice Beauty and Frederic Fekkai.

Well that's it for this issue.

Valerie Goettsch
www.skin-sage.com
Growing younger, inside and out