Skin Problems and Solution~ Scars

Scarred Skin

Scars can appear for many reasons, burns, cuts, bites.

Treat it at the salon

• Procedure such as a laser treatment or topical bleaching gels can be very effective. Different problems have different solutions, so do your monework and meet the specialist for a full consultation.

Treat at home

• Scars need to be protected from sun and dryness. Use a broad-spectrum high SPF (30+) - Aloe Gator SPF 40+ Gel offers eight hours protection. Use a gentle cleanser and keep skin well moiturized
• There are several companies, such as Dermablend, Covermark and Coverblend, which sell concealers and foundations that provide excellent coverage for scars nd birthmarks.
• To apply, pat the foundation gently onto the affected area and wait for it to be absorbed, before blending at the edges, set with powder to prevent any smudges.

Quick Secret

Try not to bcome too self-concious. Your face is more than a scar and confidence is the key to beauty



Skin Problems and Solutions~ Open Pores

Open Pores

Pores can become enlarged through the build-up of grime, excess oil production or simply through ageing. Whatever the cause, they are a magnet for grease and dirt and will ruin your complexion

Treat at the salon

• A series of glycolic peels dissolves the top layers of the skin, which rduces the pore size and clears any trapped dirt shrinking pores

Treat at home

• Deep-cleansing masks can draw out impurities and excess oil.

A splash of cold water or spritz of flower-water toner after cleasing closes pores before applying moisturizer

Apply a product that minimizes the appearance of open pores, such as Elave Age Delay Night Treatment or Clinique's ore Minimizer Instant Perfector gel

Skin Problems and Solutions~ Milia

Milia

These are tiny balls of cells that become trapped under the skin and look like little white beads. Eventually they will go by themselves, but there are ways to getting rid of them

Treat it at the salon

• The Priori Advanced AHA Peel contains lactic acid, which dislodges dead skin cells from the surface of the skin that cover milia, squeezing out the contents and leaving skin smoother

Treat it at home

• Try using a aself-heatng exfoliating mini-peel treatment
• Regular exfoliating and  good cleansing regime should keep milia away

Skin Problems and Solutions~ Red Cheeks

Red Cheeks

Skin isn't meant to be one flat colour, but sometimes you may want to tone down the redness or spider veins. Broken capillaries can occour for a number of reasons, including UV damage, exposure to extreme weather or even hormonal changes and alcohol.

Treat it at the salon

• Vasculight treatment for thread veins and rosacea is amazing. A laser targets and releases energy in th ered pigment of the blood cells, which causes thread veins to close without puncturing them. The body then absorbs the closed vessels over four to eight weeks. Between two and six treatments may be necessary

Treat at home

• Use a high-factor sun protection cream (at least SPF 30) everyday
• If skin is well moiturized, you can use a heavier foundation that gives better coverage for red cheeks
• Use a yellow-toned concealer and pat it on top of foundation on areas of redness or thread veins, then seal with fine powder
• Use a light highlighter on top of the cheekbones and a dusting of bronzer or beige blush to contour. This will make redness recede
• Steer clear of bright, candy colours for eyes or lips, as these will bring out the redness in the cheeks. Muted colours will give  a more balanced effect.

Quick secret

Red skin on cheeks is often dry, so use a rich moiturizer, such as Dr Hauschka's Rose Cream, to make sure there's no roughness. Clinique also has an anti-redness range. Some skin specialists claim that natural extracts such as Vitamin K, centella and horse chestnut help to strengthen capillares and hennce reduce broken thread veins.