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Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York

The Secret to Glowing Summer Skin

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Cold Spring-based facial treatment specialist and lash artist Sandi Schroeder has been a luminary in the beauty industry for over 18 years. After running a celebrity-focused business in Hollywood, she honed her craft in natural beauty, perfecting the art of creating natural lashes and unfrozen, expressive faces. “With beauty, it’s about enhancing features without overpowering or distorting the individual’s face. Success is when people think you look amazing but can’t tell if anything was done,” says Schroeder, whose star-studded clientele includes Juliette Lewis, Kristin Chenoweth, Paula Abdul and Jessica Simpson.

Sandi Schroeder

Schroeder reveals her secrets to achieving radiant summer skin, suggesting, “Incorporate a hydrating serum or oil into your skincare routine for added moisture and glow, practice gentle exfoliation, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and ensure you get enough sleep to let your skin repair and rejuvenate overnight.”

She emphasizes the importance of sunscreen explaining, “Sunscreen should be everyone’s best friend. I recommend a lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. My favorite is the Hydratint Pro Mineral sunscreen by Alastin.” Schroeder also advises switching to lightweight moisturizers and gentle facial cleansers to combat the summer buildup of sweat, sunscreen and excess oil. “Hydrating masks are fantastic to use at least once a week to replenish moisture and soothe sun-exposed areas.”

One of Schroeder’s standout treatments is the Procell, a cutting-edge microchanneling and stem cell therapy that uses a stamping system instead of rolling. “The treatment lasts between 60 to 75 minutes and activates stem cells from bone marrow to rejuvenate your face, filling in lines, lifting and toning,” she explains. “It also allows serums to penetrate five layers deep, significantly slowing down the aging of cells.”

According to Schroeder, the Procell treatment effectively diminishes wrinkles, sagging, scarring and pigmentation. “This process triggers the body’s natural healing response and stimulates collagen and elastin production,” she notes. “While many people notice a difference after just one session, a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart typically yields the most optimal results.”

Location: Hudson River Healing and Wellness, 290 Main St., Cold Spring. For more information, call 323-687-4374 or visit HRHealingWellness.com and Instagram: @Lashcave. To purchase sunscreen, visit PerfectSkinDerm.com.