Well goodness Autumn (or is it Winter) is well and truly here now isn't it, as I am starting to write this it is rather gloomy and raining...
 
But I am excited, KM from Moore FM has been using my Inside Tan from Celazome and she just loves it! She says that she has a lovely natural colour, her legs don’t itch like when she has used other products, it is an excellent moisturiser as well and because Inside Tan regenerates itself she only needs to apply it every 3 – 4 days. I have been using it for ages and love it but it is always great to hear from others how much they like my products. I actually have a voice clip from KM so if anyone wants to hear just let me know! (Editors note: I also use this product and love it - Kate)

But I digress; I should be talking about dehydrated skin...

The main cause of dry skin is lack of oil; with dehydrated skin the main cause is the lack of water in the cellular system and intercellular channels. Along with combination skin, this is one of the most common skin conditions.

Dehydration may be the result of a number of different explanations. Lack of oil, i.e. dry skin may promote skin dehydration because there is insufficient oil to retain moisture. Excessive perspiration is another possible cause, as are stress, caffeine, too little water intake, smoking, lack of sleep, frequent air travel and an assortment of other antagonists. When oily or acne skin becomes dehydrated the condition can be difficult to treat. The surface cells harden up and block oil secretion. In turn this traps oil and in the case of acne, bacteria, underneath the corneum layer.

This skin type is particularly sensitive to atmospheric conditions, such as too much sun, wind, excessive heat, and dry arid climates.

Dry and dehydrated skin can exhibit many of the same signs: fine lines, flakiness, excessive dryness, as well as loss of skin tone, broken capillaries and ashen complexion.

And while that all sounds terrible for those of us with dehydrated skin, I can help you! Just drop me an email and we can talk in more detail. Lisa@loveyourskin.co.nz

Now before I forget I do have to let you all know that the 5% discount for first time purchasers will be ending at midnight on 31^st May 2009…This is of course not a problem for all of you that have purchased already but you need to hurry if you want to take advantage of this extra discount. Of course all of my other great loyalty club discounts stay!

So till next time

Lisa

Quote of the week

"The President of today is just the postage stamp of tomorrow"

- Gracie Allen, show stealer