Beauty
Summer Skin Solutions
From The Experts at the International Dermal Institute (IDI)

Sun-soaked
You forgot your sunscreen, and now you look like a lobster who has been outside baking in the sun for too long. The damage may be done, but your skin can bounce back from baked in no time. Skin expert and IDI spokesperson, Annet King, suggests soaking in an Oatmeal bath or using compresses to take the STING out of the burn. Some of the latest super soothing botanicals that help DNA damage, alleviate redness and inflammation include Clove oil, Szechwan pepper, Licorice and Mugwort. Who would have thought that pepper would cool the skin?!

Put Back Breakouts Behind You
Not quite ready to bare your back in a bathing suit? Need help controlling those breakouts? Try getting a skin treatment specially designed to combat back breakouts and skin in perfect shape at-home by following these easy steps:
-Avoid using soap, particularly anything containing perfumes.
-Try an anti-bacterial, soap free cleanser.
-Exfoliate twice weekly with the help of Dead Sea salts.
-Use a long exfoliating wash cloth to reach those difficult areas.
Acne breakouts on the back are triggered by many factors including hormones, stress levels, synthetic clothing, friction and hair styling products that may be in contact with the skin. Look for products that contain Triclosan, Salicylic acid, Tea Tree and Menthol to treat flare-ups and prevent future breakouts and anti-inflammatory botanicals that guard against the risk of scaring like Balm Mint.

Summer Skin Smoothies
Silky skin is the best accessory for summer. Here's what you can do at home to ensure super smooth skin:
-Start with exfoliating both face and body to reveal glowing, radiant skin. When exfoliating, follow the specific product directions properly and remember that less is more.
-Hydrate and moisturize skin after exfoliation and don't leave skin unprotected from sunscreen.
-Look for products that contain multi-functional ingredients that munch away dead cells, lighten brown spots, nourish dry skin and energize the entire epidermis. Good ingredients to look for include mechanical exfoliators like Rice Bran, Corn cob meal, Dead Sea Salts, and Oatmeal.

Founded in 1983, the International Dermal Institute serves as the foremost authority on professional skin therapy and is the premier provider of post-graduate education for professional skin therapists. With locations in the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, IDI-trained skin therapists are recognized worldwide for their training, expertise and knowledge.