As an Ayurvedic based company, we know that Skin Care is not a One-Size-Fits-All..an idea that seems largely missing in most Western Skin systems. This means that certain skin concerns are far more responsive to specific classes of formulas/ ingredients. Here at Puraveda Organics we highly suggest for those of you who are not certain of their ‘Dosha’ (Skin type) to take our Dosha Quiz for your individual personalized skin care recommendations. It should be noted that it’s equally important to understand that you may require some product tweaking as seasons transition or traveling to a different climatic zone.
For instance, in dry, arid conditions, your skin is prone to dehydration and will require more moisture replenishment than usual. On the other hand, in cold, wet weather, you may find that your skin becomes more sensitive and irritated than usual.
For your best skin throughout the year, here are some of the best seasonal skin care routine tips you need to follow:
1. Skincare Regimen for Dry, Cold Climates (Dry to Normal Skin Type)
When your skin is continuously exposed to cold dry climate, you may find your skin becoming dehydrated (dry), eventually even prone to cracking and redness. In Ayurveda, this happens predominantly in ‘Vata Dosha’ and this is how to address it:
- Remove makeup and impurities with our Daily Foaming Cleanser. The cleanser gently exfoliates and removes impurities from deep inside the pores, leaving skin damp.
- Spritz Daily Hydrator/Toner to replenish the lost moisture and leave a bit damp.
- Apply BioScience Peptide Complex topical Botox Serum to the face, neck and decolletage. This Award-Winning formula is a powerhouse of clinically proven botanical Skin Actives in meaningful concentrations. These include Argireline & Matrixyl Peptides in a perfect 10:15 ratio, as well as Gotu Kola (as effective as Retinoids without the irritation) Hyaluronic Acid (which retains moisture up to 1000X times it’s weight, keeping skin and hydrated and supple, as well as a host of other powerhouse natural ingredients. This guaranteed formula is effective at reducing up to 60% of wrinkles and fine lines, with results showing up in as little as 30 days.
For the fragile eye area, additionally apply Aloe Eye Serum for the day and Eyeline Prevention Oil for the night to prevent crow’s feet and fine lines.
- Add our PVO Collagen Boost Serum or Rejuv Serum after BioScience application is a must for dry, cold climates for those with a Vata complexion. While Collagen Boost Serum is ideal for mature, wrinkled, and/or sun-damaged skin, our Rejuv Serum is for younger skin and is absorbed into the deep layers of the dermal tissues to repair and nourish damaged, dry skin.
2. Skin Care Regimen for Cold, Humid Climates (Normal to Sensitive Skin types)
Cold, humid environments (think oceanside in the winter) can be difficult to manage. If you don’t use the correct ingredients and formulas, you are prone to increased sensitivity. This issue is exacerbated by genetic skin conditions like Rosacea and Psoriasis.
- Clean your face with SBR Cleanser to gently remove deep-seated impurities.
- Spritz SBR Hydrator/Toner Mist to immediately calm redness and drench skin in natural hydration. You may also use Bioscience Peptide Complex after this step as outlined above.
- Application of our PVO SBR Serum is the last, (and most important) step of this regimen. With proven calming and healing ingredients, this serum almost magically treats the underlying cause of redness and irritation and restores balance to dermal tissues, which helps prevent premature aging of the skin.
- Calm your skin and keep pores clear with SBR Papaya & Honey Facial Mask. It gently pulls debris from pores and amplifies the efficiency of advanced skin care treatments. Use 1-2X times a week.
Please note that you should follow these regimen 2X times (Morning and Before bed) every day for the best results. Always use a our SunProtect SPF30+ mineral-based sunscreen whenever you are outside in the daytime. UV rays penetrate through cloud cover too!
3. Skin Care Regimen for Hot, Humid Climate (Oily Skin with Enlarged Pores)
If you live in (or travel to) a tropical country, you likely experience hot, humid weather most of the year. As a result, your skin may experience acne flares, blackheads, (enlarged, clogged pores with oil, dirt, and debris).
- Keep your face clean and pH balanced with our PVO Pore Perfect Cleanser. Use it at least 2X times a day, or whenever your skin feels extra oily.
- Use Pore Perfect Hydrator/Toner immediately to cool the skin and reduce oil production, toning the skin naturally.
- Applying any PVO serum of choice.
- Make sure your skin to use our SunProtect SPF30+ when exposed to the outdoors.
- Mask and exfoliate with our Normal Papaya & Honey Exfoliating Mask & Scrub 2-3X times a week.
4. Skin Regimen for Hot, Dry Climates (Combination to Oily Skin types)
Hot, dry weather conditions remove moisture from the skin. Exposure to this type climate often leads to more damaging UV exposure as well as blackheads due to sweating. For these conditions, in addition to the skin care regimen listed above (#3), you need to double-up skin nourishment and hydration with BioScience Peptide Complex & Rejuv Serum or Collagen Boost Serum. Drench your skin with Pore Perfect Hydrator/Toner whenever your skin feels dry or looks lackluster.
