Cold air & dry skin: how to adjust your routine

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FEELING THE SEASON CHANGE IN YOUR SKIN?

Hi beauties,

Cold air outside and dry heat inside can leave your skin feeling tight, thirsty, and more sensitive—even to products you usually love.

Here’s why: lower humidity takes moisture from your skin, making its protective barrier less effective at retaining hydration. As this barrier becomes compromised, your skin can feel raw and sensitive. When your skin's natural defenses are struggling, active ingredients may lead to increased stinging, burning, or redness. The shift to cold, dry air in autumn irritates the skin, a condition further exacerbated by indoor heating that lacks humidity, leaving you warm but surrounded by dry air.

That doesn’t mean your entire routine needs replacing. It’s time to adjust how you use it. Here are my cold-weather tips for three Face It Skin formulas with active ingredients.

LUXE EYE GELLY TREAT

Actives: Vitamin C and glycolic acid

When your eye area needs a little more comfort:

• Use it every other night or every third night. • Mix it with Hydra Bomb Eye Cream for added moisture. • On the nights in between, use Hydra Bomb Eye Cream on its own. • If your skin is irritated, pause the Gelly Treat and focus on moisture until it feels comfortable again.

LUXE POTION

Actives: MSM, often called the “beauty mineral” + vitamin C

MSM is an organosulfur compound used in skincare, but this formula can still feel active for some skin types. Vitamin C can irritate because it is acidic. During cold, dry weather do this:

• Use 4-5 sprays of Luxe Hydra Boost Toner first before you apply Luxe Potion. • Use it less often if your skin feels more sensitive. Try it once per day or once every other day. • Layer or mix with Hydra Bomb Eye & Face Cream or Hydra Drench Mask for added moisture. • Give it a break when your skin feels irritated. More isn’t always better when your barrier needs support.

What is an organsulfur compound? Because organsulfur compounds naturally alter cellular permeability (to drive cellular transport, metabolism, and nutrient delivery), they make an excellent vehicle for active ingredients. However, applied to a seasonally compromised skin barrier—they create an open channel that amplifies the irritation potential of active cosmetic ingredients.

Pro product tip!

Luxe Hydra Drench Mask

Drench your skin in hydration. The Hydra Drench Mask works as a regular treatment, an overnight mask, or a night cream. It even pairs perfectly when worn over retinol at night. With organic enzymes and Gotu Kola, it firms and smooths stressed skin while protecting it from the environment.

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LUXE REFRESHING RETINOL CREAM

Actives: vitamin C and retinol

These ingredients have a purpose in your routine, but winter skin may need a slower pace and a little more cushion:

• Mix in three drops of Luxe Serum to the retinol cream for a more cushioned feel. It also dilutes the retinol. • Spray Hydra Boost Toner on first and then after your retinol. • Space out your retinol nights according to how your skin feels. Try every other night or every 2-3 nights. • Mix with Hydra Bomb Eye & Face Cream for a richer, more luxurious night cream. • Follow with Hydra Drench Mask and leave it on overnight when you need extra moisture or wear Hydra Drench Mask as your night cream! • If your skin becomes irritated, put retinol aside and focus on moisture until it feels comfortable again. Sometimes a few weeks off is exactly the adjustment your routine needs.

Many of our products are designed to be multi-functional, allowing them to be mixed or layered together seamlessly. You already have the essential tools in your Face It Skin arsenal; as the seasons change, you may simply need to adapt how you use them. Using a humidifier at home can also help combat the effects of dry air.

If you need assistance getting your skin back on track, let us help you. Our Luxe Facial is designed to do exactly that!

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Remember: mixing in above mentioned products helps to customize your product for what your skin is feeling right now. Listen to the signals your skin is giving you. Skin is very individual. Need help making those adjustments? Reply to this email or book a free consultation with Emily or me. We’re happy to help.