We all deserve great skin and cannot mistake the glow nor deny the joy felt when skin goals have been attained.
Flawless skin cannot be overlooked by you or by others and when you have such, everything would definitely look great on you, but achieving great skin does not come cheap. Please understand that you do not necessarily have to break the bank on beauty products. Here’s how it works…
Simply adhering to these recommended simple tips and doing them consistently, then, your skin would definitely flourish. Do not forget the place of consistency and diligence.
Check out our blog post on tips to achieving your skin glow by making “skintelligent” choices via our extensive skincare recommendations.
Here are our top five!
- HYDRATE
Maintaining the required water content of the skin is crucial for healthy skin. Moisturizers help retain water thereby acting as a great agent for water loss prevention in the skin through the superficial layers of the skin.
Note that moisturizing your skin is just one step in a skincare routine. Moisturizing the skin is key and must be done immediately after cleansing the skin to help lock in moisture, skipping a moisturizer is a no-no.
- EXFOLIATE
It is crucial to exfoliate your skin often to remove dead skin cells. You can softly massage an exfoliating masque into your face for a few minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.
Alternatively, there is a current trend and options for chemical peels. These are typically done periodically to fade discolorations, minimize pores, soothe scarring, lift the skin to reveal a newer, clearer skin tone and balanced texture.
- PROTECT
It is almost impossible to live a normal everyday life with complete avoidance of the sun however, always remember that repeated sun exposure adds up over the years and puts the skin at risk, therefore, protecting the skin from the sun is important all year round, even on cloudy days (which is proven not to be a deterrent to UV rays).
Sun damage is not the only environmental factor you have to worry about, things like micro particles from air pollutants are also dangerous to your skin and an effective sunscreen brand would effectively protect your skin from continuous damage.
Adherence to the “teaspoon rule” is a great way to ensure a healthy dose of sunscreen is used to protect uncovered skin. The “teaspoon rule” suggests applying a teaspoon-sized amount of sunscreen. A way to apply sunscreen is listed out below:
- One teaspoon to the face and neck
- One teaspoon on each arm
- Two teaspoons to the front torso
- Two teaspoons to the back
- Two teaspoons on each leg.
- MASK
Just like a serum or moisturizer, a face mask is a skincare vehicle that delivers highly concentrated actives, vitamins, and nutrients to the skin to improve its overall health. They create a physical barrier that locks in beneficial ingredients, allowing the skin to absorb more efficiently. If you’re oily or acne-prone, using a detoxifying mask will help pull out toxins from the skin. If you’re more likely to experience dry skin, then opt for masks that will hydrate your skin.
Applying a face mask to your skin at least twice a week helps to hydrate and moisturize the skin, they refine large pores and improve skin texture whilst decongesting large pores and absorbing excess oil and dirt. Masks enhance elasticity, improves the look of breakouts, and brightens dark spots.
- REPAIR
Throughout the day and whilst carrying out daily activities, your skin is exposed to harmful environmental elements, UV rays, pollution, dirt, and free radicals. These agents eventually result in skin aging and other issues.
You should, therefore, repair your skin with the right night time skin care because your skin receives skincare products more efficiently while you sleep. Your night-time skincare routine steps should address the specific needs of your skin as the skin goes through various changes (rest and cell rejuvenation) when you sleep and so, do your best to NEVER go to sleep without cleansing and exfoliating your skin.
Book your skincare consultation with any of our practitioners to get the best skincare advice based on your skin type, history and bespoke need.
