January 3rd, 2010

Winter is in full swing now accompanying it are harsh conditions that reek havoc on your skin and hair.  Without proper care these circumstances  can have a negative impact on fragile skin.  Two of the most common winter problems are dandruff or dry scalp , and dry flaky skin.  With some preventative measures and products geared towards these conditions you can make a long winter a little more enjoyable.

Dandruff

Dandruff  if it is not chronic is often brought on by extreme heat or cold.  The extreme temperature causes your scalp to shed at an abnormal right.  This causes flaking , itching, and can be unsightly.  This condition can be treated and prevented with a few easy steps.  First if you are prone to dandruff use a dandruff shampoo and conditioner at least at twice at week.   Also having hair conditioning treatments can restore moisture to your scalp.  We recommend the following products that are available in our salon

• Aveda Scalp Benefits balancing shampoo  - this shampoo and conditioner duo is specially formulated to promote the health of your scalp in hair through deep cleansing creating the ideal foundation for ideal hair
• Aveda Scalp Benefits balancing conditioner
• Aveda Scalp Remedy dandruff solution - this product is a treatment that relieves itching and can alleviate flaking by up to 41% in the first week

Dry Skin

Just like dandruff seasonal dry skin can be caused by exposure to the temperature and even the heat in your own home.  The best treatment and preventive measure for dry skin is applying a layer of moisturizer after showering and to affected areas several times a day.  For this we recommend the ultra hydrating

• Avedas Hand relief - this product soothes dry chapped skin

Additional Dry Scalp/Skin tips

• Use  a mild temperature water while showering
• Rinse hair throughly
• Massage scalp while shampooing
• Make sure to drink water throughout the day this keeps your skin hydrated
• Dry skin can be caused by a lack of vitamin A & B , supplementing these can be helpful.