Desert Rose
Slurrrp... ahhh!
Living in the desert poses a whole host of new beauty and skincare dilemmas because of the harsh, arid climate–so very different from the oppressive humidity of Shreveport, LA. I asked Dallas-based skincare expert Renee Rouleau for her expert advice on how to adapt to the dryness:
For oily or combo skin, Renee recommends adding water, not oil. “One thing many people do is lather on heavy, oil-based moisturizers to compensate,” but what they really need is a hydrating product like Skin Drink (normal skin, pictured) or White Tea Soothing Complex (sensitive skin) serums underneath an oil-free moisturizer. “Serums have a smaller molecular structure and therefore can hydrate deep into the skin when used under a moisturizer. The good thing is, serums are oil-free but high in water content and give your skin that extra drink of water.”
For those of us who already have dry skin, Renee says, go ahead and use oil-based moisturizers. “When your skin is already dry and you live in a dryer climate, the battle is two-fold. The best way to combat dryness is with oil-based moisturizers.” As with oily/combo skin, Renee recommends using serums, like her Intensive Firming Serum, applied beneath a moisturize-rich, cream-based product like her Pure Radiance Mask with 14 luxurious oils.
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