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Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget Your Skin - Thursday, April 22, 2010

The ritual of spring cleaning helps usher out the doldrums of winter. Especially with a hard winter like the one we just experienced, you may have been inside for what feels like six months straight, and it's time to undo the havoc that cabin fever has wrought on your house. And while you're at it, now is a great time to cleanse your skin for a fresh start on the spring.

It may not seem like it, but the winter sun is as full of damaging UVA rays as the summer sun, so if you did get out, your skin may have suffered significant damage. And if you stayed indoors, that is not necessarily any better for your skin. Indoor air pollution can be as bad as, or worse than, outdoor pollution. Pollutants can be absorbed by your skin or get trapped in the pores, where they may remain and cause long-term damage. And when you break out the cleaning solutions for your spring ritual, you are exposing your skin to even more chemicals. Add to this the effect of dry air from forced-air furnaces, and it's likely this winter was as hard on your skin as on the rest of you.

So we invite you to get your skin freshened up for spring with the cleansing treatments we offer at Centre Yourself medical rejuvenation spa. Start with a relaxing and nourishing facial, which can clean your skin and help restore its brilliant glow. For a deeper cleaning that can also address skin damaged by dryness or sun, consider a mild chemical peel. And don't think of this as a one-time, or once-a-year thing. Think of it as unfolding a new leaf, and begin a new skin-care regimen with our plethora of skin care products.

So when you've finished scrubbing the oven and have the whole house sparkling, it's time to give your skin a scrub and get a little sparkle for yourself. Please call or email us today to schedule an appointment at our Centre Yourself offices in Elkhart and South Bend.