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Six Skincare Solutions for Healthy Summer Skin

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LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 30, 2006 -- Sun, sweat and heat can stress even the healthiest of skins during the long, hot days of summer. As the seasons change, skin care routines should also change. To keep skin healthy and glowing for the rest of the summer, follow the skin-saving solutions that will pamper your skin recommended by Charlotte James, president of the Charlotte-James Facial Clinic in Los Angeles who for over 25 years has treated top celebrities, such as Blythe Danner, and other entertainment industry leaders.

"The desire for radiant summer skin results in more areas of skin exposed to sunlight," says James, who was a registered nurse and on her way to becoming a doctor before she founded Charlotte-James Facial Clinic in 1982. "Increased exposure to ultraviolet light actually damages DNA. Skin repair mechanisms have to work much harder during summer months and summer conditions can leave skin looking a little worse-for-wear. Skin also protects what's inside the body and plays a vital role in regulating body temperature. While sweating cools us down, it can also lead to dehydration, especially when exercising. A few simple additions to skincare routines can offer short and long-term protection for both the skin, and within."

-- Slather on Sunscreen -- A good sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher combats
the damaging and aging effects of sun exposure by absorbing harmful rays.
For those with sensitive skin or acne rosacea, products containing zinc
oxide (z-coat) or titanium dioxide help bounce off damaging rays --
Pre-Sun, Solbar, Eclipse and Dermatology Cosmetic Labs offer this added
protection.

-- Scrub Up -- Exfoliate at home once or twice a week with a gentle
oatmeal-based scrub for a subtle summer glow. A once-a-month
microdermabrasion treatment will remove dead skin and debris to reveal
smoother, more glowing skin.

-- Stay Hydrated -- Fight dehydration both inside and out by drinking
lots of water and using hydrating moisturizers containing cooling, calming
ingredients like cucumber, aloe, azulene and chamomile.

-- Soften Up -- Summer can make dry skin oily and oily skin dry! Whatever
the skin type, toning with an astringent or alpha hydroxyl acid can
neutralize an oily T-zone. For even softer skin, collagen masks and
moisturizers, such as Charlotte-James Collagen Moisturizer, can soften
wrinkles and act as a humectant, drawing in moisture and bonding it to
skin. Some people like to go one step further and have a skincare
professional inject collagen, a naturally-occurring protein, to aid in skin
strength and elasticity.

-- Splurge and Pamper -- For added indulgence and to maximize results, an
oxygen treatment is the ideal complement to microdermabrasion and glycolic
or salicylic acid skin peels. Used by both celebrities and burn victims,
oxygen's benefits are proven. Oxygen helps penetration of the skin care
products and increases cell turnover, leading to healthier skin. Treat
yourself to a high-quality skin care product, such as Skin Within (made by
plastic surgeons who work with burn victims) or Charlotte-James products.

-- Safety Strategies -- Skin rashes can irritate both mind and body.
Avoid highly fragranced products as they can lead to skin reactions. Also
be aware if you are taking internal medications, it is doubly important to
make sure you use sunscreen to avoid photoallergic contact dermatitis.
Puffy eyes can be treated with cold tea bags or cool cucumber slices to
reduce swelling. Simply daub cotton pads and place them over closed eyes
for a soothing sensation. Again, another reminder to use sunscreen to avoid
sunburn today and help prevent skin cancer in the future.

Scientific research confirms that summer is one of skin's harshest seasons. Special care and attention are needed to protect the body's largest organ (skin) and maintain it in good health. Charlotte-James Facial Clinic merges science and aesthetics by using treatments and products based on the latest scientific findings and an understanding of how the skin actually works.

Charlotte James, a leading paramedical aesthetician, says
she loves helping clients feel good about themselves at her
Charlotte-James Facial Clinic, located in Westwood, Calif.
She shares her tips for caring for summer skin,
which is especially important as people head for
the sun for Labor Day weekend.Charlotte-James Facial Clinic is located at 10921 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410 in Westwood, Calif.

For more information, visit http://www.charlottejames.org or call 310-208-2556.