Fitness & Beauty: 7 Simple Skincare Tips

May 23rd, 2013 • BY Erinn Morgan

Skin care can be tricky for active women. We spend an impressive amount of time outdoors, where the elements can take a toll on delicate skin.

Wanting to know more about simple, healthy skincare protocols—plus how to easily transition rough winter skin to bare-worthy spring/summer skin—we checked in with Amy Chalmers, cosmetic dermal therapist and founder of Natural Skin Solutions, Vancouver’s first natural cosmetic medical clinic.

What happens to our skin in winter when we spend a lot of time outside? “Humidity levels are lower in the winter so the atmosphere has a tendency to draw out moisture, causing the skin (specifically the epidermis and dermis) to become dry and dehydrated,” explains Chalmers. “When wind is added to weather conditions, our skin can become chapped and even raw at times. All of this leads to dry, flaky, congested and dull-looking skin. Both layers of the skin become dehydrated, which can lead to wrinkles, redness and increased skin sensitivity. Even though the sun may not always feel strong, women who spend much of their time outdoors receive a lot of free radical damage. Part of the skin’s defense system is made up of epidermal layers, which become compromised from dryness and free radical damage leading to premature aging.”

Okay, that makes us sit up in our seats. How can we ward off premature wrinkles and skin conditions? “Supporting the skin’s transition between seasons will protect against the effects of premature aging, as well as help prevent the skin from worsening conditions such as eczema, acne, rosacea and pigmentation,” she says.

Here, Chalmers offers up 7 simple skincare tips for active, outdoorsy women to get glowing skin.

Transition Skin Seasonally

1. Cover Up. The best rule of thumb is to always cover up exposed skin areas by simply wearing a hat, sunglasses, and long-sleeve shirts.

2. Go Zinc. Wear a zinc-based sunblock to reflect the suns UV rays and help lessen free radical damage.

3. Slather Vitamins. Use skin care products high in antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C and E, while including boosters like alpha lipoic acid and green tea extract. These vitamins protect the skin to the deepest level, assisting itself to correct free radical damage at the time of need.

Give Skin a Summer Boost

4. Get Fatty. Increase essential fatty acids intake by consuming fish oils from cod, salmon or halibut. Vegetarians can take plant-based sources like chia or flax seeds, walnuts and hemp. Fish oils containing omega-3 fatty acids, such as USANA’s BiOmega™, can help assist in fortifying the skin’s barrier making it more resilient against dryness, redness and sensitivity.

5. Pop Vitamins. Support skin health by fortifying cells with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Be sure to take a multivitamin booster with additional antioxidants such as ALA, green tea and grape seed extract.

6. Hydrate. Drink 2-3 liters of water daily to replenish lost hydration from sweating and humidity changes.

7. Feed Your Skin. Use a natural feeding oil—such as olive or coconut oil—as a daily body moisturizer, these oils help repair the skin’s acid mantle thus reducing moisture loss. 

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