5 Key Reasons You Have Dry Skin in the Winter
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My Mary Kay Testimonial
One of the highlights of our skincare class is my Mary Kay testimonial.
Like many of you, I had struggled with skincare issues for years.
Mixing various brands led to breakouts, irritation, and makeup disasters. However, a switch to an all-Mary Kay routine resolved these issues and resulted in a significant transformation in the skin’s health and appearance.
The power of a consistent, high-quality skincare routine cannot be overstated.
Understanding Winter Hydration: What You Need to Know
Our skin, the largest organ in our body, requires adequate water content to stay healthy, elastic, and youthful.
As the outer layer of the skin faces harsh weather conditions, it’s crucial to understand the causes of dryness and how to combat them effectively.
The 5 Key Reasons Behind Dry Winter Skin
- Harsh Products: Be cautious of cleansers and soaps with harsh chemicals that strip your skin’s natural oils. Look for ingredients like Resveratol, Vitamin B3, and Peptides for protection and hydration.
- Improper Skin Preparation: Optimal hydration starts with proper skin preparation. Choose exfoliation methods wisely, whether it’s chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or gentle brushes.
- Inconsistent/Ineffective Moisturizers: Quality moisturizers are essential, even for oily skin. Ingredients like Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and botanical extracts replenish moisture and provide a protective barrier.
- Normal Aging Processes: Aging naturally leads to drier skin. Combat this with targeted products like Mary Kay’s Volu-Firm Repair Lifting Serum and Retinol.
- Environmental Factors: Hot showers, cold winter air, excessive heat, and medications can contribute to skin dryness. Stay mindful of your environment and adjust your skincare routine accordingly.
Mary Kay Skincare Routines: A Consistent Path to Radiance
Are you on a consistent Mary Kay skincare routine?
Consistency is key to reaping the full benefits of these incredible products. Mixing with non-Mary Kay brands might compromise the effectiveness.
Mary Kay’s research-backed formulations, dermatologist testing, and the option for a full refund ensure you’re investing in quality products.
Consultant Expertise: Your Skincare Ally
Remember, your Mary Kay Independent Senior Beauty Consultant is not just a salesperson but a skincare ally. We have dedicated hours to studying and understanding these products to guide you toward the best decisions for your unique needs.
Reach out to them, build a personal relationship, and let them help you create a skincare routine that aligns with your skin type, concerns, budget, and lifestyle.
Spread the Love: Facial Appointments with Friends
Lastly, consider spreading the love by inviting 2 or 3 friends for a facial appointment with your consultant. It’s an opportunity to share the joy of skincare and perhaps discover new favorites together.
If you haven’t already, you can catch the full Winter Hydration Skincare Class video here.
Hydration isn’t complete without exfoliation. Check out this article
The 5 Benefits Of Exfoliation You Can See And Feel
Here’s to radiant, hydrated skin all winter long!
Mary Kay® Skin Analyzer App
Want a deeper insight into your skin? Your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant has an app for that!
Here is a great digital way to help you analyze your skin and select the best products for your specific needs!
This handy app acts like a digital skin care assistant and scans the skin to provide personalized Mary Kay® skin care recommendations.
Key Features:
- Uses facial skin recommendation technology to evaluate your skin and provide personalized Mary Kay product recommendations.
- Evaluates these skin characteristics:
Skin Type
Skin Texture
Wrinkles
Skin Tone
Undereye Appearance - Text or email the results to your Independent Beauty Consultant to create your customized skin care routine
How It Works:
Think of it like a virtual appointment.
1. You’ll tap the I’m a Customer button
2. Scan your face
3. Tap “Share Results” and email or text their results to me.
4. You can then set an appointment with me to discuss the results, and as your skin care expert, I’ll guide you through the Mary Kay® product recommendations.
Download the App
The Mary Kay® Skin Analyzer App is available to download for FREE for Apple® and Android tablets and smartphones in the following app stores:
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I’m a Mary Kay Advanced Product Consultant
With the distinct title of Advanced Product Consultant, this means that I earned Mary Kay’s Advanced Product Consultant designation by completing the educational programs offered by Mary Kay – specifically, the Color Confident, Skin Care Confident and Clinical Solutions programs. This designation shows my customers that I am serious about skin care, color cosmetics, and helping you look and feel your most beautiful.
This icon signifies that the Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant has advanced knowledge of skin care, color, and Clinical Solutions™ products.
Mary Kay Mirror Me™ App
Mary Kay Mirror Me™ is the new virtual makeover app that uses augmented reality to try color products on the face in real time, allowing the user to move naturally and view makeup in a lifelike setting.
Easily create makeup looks you love with the Mary Kay Mirror Me™ App, our real-time makeover app.
Use our twist on augmented reality to find your most fabulous face from the comfort of your couch or on the go by swiping through countless color combinations on your face, eyes and lips.
The Mary Kay Mirror Me™ App uses your phone’s camera or an uploaded photo to apply makeup trends and color products the same way they look in real life.
Key Features:
- Use the front-facing camera to follow your movement and the rear-facing camera on friends to accurately place makeup on eyes, lips and face.
- Instantly try on hundreds of Mary Kay® products, shades and specially curated makeup artist looks.
- Try on makeup looks before meeting with your Independent Beauty Consultant.
- Share looks that you design or full looks created by Global Beauty Ambassador Luis Casco with friends across social media platforms and email or save the looks to your device for inspiration.
- Shop as you play by adding the products you love to your bag straight from the app.
Beautiful, Confident You VIP Facebook Group
If you aren’t currently working with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, I invite you to join me in my VIP Facebook Group – Beautiful, Confident YOU!
Need a reason to join us in the VIP Facebook group? How about several!
- get mid-life anti-aging skin care tips
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- be the first to see new products
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I created this group for inspiring, empowering, and educating women like YOU to feel beautiful and confident using a skin care and cosmetic routine that fits your lifestyle and budget!
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