How to make your skin look good in 2017
When it comes to your skin, December may be the cruelest month of all (that is, unless you eschew parties, alcohol, sweets, late nights, forced-air heating — and living in a city). Here are a few products that may come in handy when you make the commitment to repair (and repent).
The Problem Solver from May Lindstrom Skin: A mask designed to ease many skin conditions — inflammation and blemishes among them — associated with the stress of modern life. A lengthy ingredient list includes the familiar (clay, charcoal and sea salt) and the less familiar (marshmallow root). $90, at the Detox Market in L.A., maylindstrom.com.
Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm: It cleanses and it detoxifies, and, according to Margaret de Heinrich, the willowy co-founder of the skin-care line, it removes everything, including Dior’s Diorshow Waterproof Mascara. Plus, it contains Hungarian moor mud and orange blossom oil. $110, and in your pursuit of detox nirvana, you could pair the cleansing balm with the Refining Facial Polisher, $95, and the Deep Cleansing Mask, $120, all at www.omorovicza.com.
Clarins Booster Detox: Designed to be mixed with a moisturizer, serum or foundation, ingredients include green coffee extract, which is “perfect for skin affected by partying, overindulging, smoky environments and extreme pollution,” according to Clarins. Happy holidays, indeed. $39, at www.clarinsusa.com.
Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum: In addition to vitamin C, ingredients include “chelators,” which remove heavy metals and help detoxify the skin. $95 (or try the Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask, created to improve the skin’s water-holding capacity, $46), at drdennisgross.com.
First Aid Beauty Detox Eye Roller: It’s the season for puffy eyes (the effects of alcohol, sugar and lack of sleep), and the eye roller contains caffeine (among other ingredients) because it constricts blood vessels “that cause dark under-eye circles,” according to First Aid Beauty. We don’t want to be known for encouraging bad behavior, but if it happens, this might be the solution to hide the initial signs that you’ve been partying. $26, at www.firstaidbeauty.com.
Rahua Hair Detox and Renewal Treatment Kit: Created to remove synthetic product and environmental residue, ingredients include Rahua Ungurahua oil, argan oil and oil from the Bursera graveolens tree, which is also known as palo santo (“holy wood”) and has been used in folk remedies for centuries. (Did we mention that Bursera graveolens belongs to the same family as frankincense and myrrh?) $98, at rahua.com.
Clinique for Men Charcoal Face Wash: This could be for the men who acknowledge that skin is something that needs to be treated with care. The face wash contains natural charcoal to draw out the dirt and excess oil that can clog pores. $20, at www.clinique.com/mens.
