Skin & Hair Repair= A Gorgeous Fall

Parched strands and an uneven complexion make you look old before your time. How to fix the damage

From the LifeMinute Team

October 8, 2015

How can you blame yourself for embracing the siren call of the summer sun? The answer: When you see the results in the mirror, that's when! Thankfully some of the most well-respected beauty brands in the world have just the products to help reverse the damage.

Hair Must-Haves

What you want: Smooth, silky, shiny strands. What you have: Parched, dehydrated hair. Enter the Infusium 23 Repair and Renew Collection. "It's known to freshen and update and give moisture to your hair. It repairs damage, it restores the softness, smoothness and shine that you may have lost over the hot months. It is actually known to accelerate the renewal process. So that's a major plus," says Foss.

The collection includes a deliciously-scented shampoo what is perfect for fragile hair because it is very gentle. There's also a conditioner containing proteins that deeply penetrate into strands to help restore shininess and bounciness.

Foss' personal favorite is the Leave In Treatment. She says: "I've been using it for a long time, too long to tell you. The reason I like it is that it instantly seals your split ends, it tames your flyaways and it also instantly detangles your hair. If you're like me and have a little girl who hates to have her hair brushed out this is a major lifesaver, so I love that too."

Lastly is the Heat Tamer, which protects hair from heat styling up to 450 degrees. As Foss points out, these products are standouts not only because of their salon-quality, but because of their accessible price-point, which is between $6-$8 at Walmart and Walgreens.

Skin Saver

Like hair, skin takes a beating over the summer, even if you wear SPF religiously. And that can cause hyperpigmentation, one of the top signs of aging skin. "It results in dark spots or uneven complexion and it really makes you look older than you are. A product that I suggest to combat that is the Wilma Schumann Dark Spot Correctiv Serum," says Foss.

"It will enhance radiance and help even out your complexion. The reason it works is because it has a highly concentrated formula. It uses peptides, Vitamin C, and botanical extracts," she says.

It also contains the Triple Lightening Complex, which attacks the melanin, including dark spots that already exist. The result? Skin is brighter and smoother and makeup goes on better. "It's just a real win-win for everyone," says Foss. To boot, the formula is safe for every skin type. It's dermatologist tested and free of hydraquinone, parabens and allergens. $56 at CVS and Wilmaschumann.com.

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