Achieving healthy, glowing, beautiful skin is every woman’s dream and pinning down the perfect skincare regime is vital. Here are the top 4 skin concerns according to a beauty therapist, and how to tackle them.
#1 – KNOW YOUR SKIN
According to beauty therapist Siobhan Gilbride, one of the most common skin problems women face is not actually knowing what their skin type is. This can potentially cause further damage if products not suited to particular skin types are used. “Dry skin requires oil and dehydrated skin requires moisture,” Siobhan notes. “It’s important to figure out what your skin needs and cater to it.”
We’d suggest popping into your favourite beauty store at Centre Court and asking for an evaluation from the in-store beauty therapists. It’s a great way to start on your beauty journey by learning more about your skin and what you need.
#2 – START WITH A CLEAN SLATE
Removing your make up as soon as possible and, most importantly, before you go to sleep is critical to your skin’s ability to repair itself. Yet, some women struggle to find the right cleanser or resort to wipes which, despite their ease of use, can strip the skin of essential oils. Siobhan is a firm believer in having a good skincare regime that promotes skin health. “Your skin repairs itself at night, whilst you sleep, which is why women often wake up with skin that feels and looks better.”
Liz Earle’s Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is a rich and creamy formula that removes daily grime and make up (even stubborn mascara) leaving all skin types clean, soft and radiant. With purifying eucalyptus essential oil, toning rosemary plus soothing chamomile and cocoa butter.
#3 – HYDRATE AND PROTECT
Regardless of whether you have dry skin, oily or a combination, our skin needs hydration as much as it needs protection. There is a spectrum of moisturisers designed for a spectrum of skin types. For more difficult skin, such as oily to combination types, light lotions or moisturisers with a higher water content are ideal as they soak into the skin faster than heavier or denser products that tend to just sit on the skin.
There’s more than one way of getting your greens in.
A recent discovery heralds Sukin’s Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser. Light enough that it sinks into oily-combination skin yet rich enough that it hydrates and helps protect the skin from everyday life. A great beauty tip is to ask if there are samples you can take home and try.
#4 – TACKLING SKIN POLLUTION
Skin pollution, or more specifically ‘air pollution’, is one the biggest skin health issues women face. Siobhan recommends applying SPF daily under make up as it can help combat some of the signs and damage of premature ageing, “Even if your make up contains SPF use one underneath it daily as it can help slow down the ageing process.”
A primer and SPF all in one. We love multi-use products.
B. Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty free brand supplied only in Superdrugs. This Anti-Pollution Shielding Primer is great to wear underneath make up or even on make up free days.
Aside from these four skin problems and solutions mentioned above, there are other items you should invest time into researching and trying.
- Exfoliators are an important step in removing build up of dead-skin and products yet should be used sparingly so as not to damage the skin from over use. Try; St. Ives Nourish & Smooth Oatmeal Scrub.
- Face mists are a great addition to any skincare regime. Rose water face mists are extremely popular with beauty fans, make up artists and even celebrities. Try; The Body Shop’s Rose Dewy Glow Face Mist.
- Serums, if used religiously, can help boost your skin’s vitamin and nutrient intake and is best applied before bed with your daily night time skin care routine. Try; Nivea’s Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Serum.
Understanding your individual skincare needs and building a skincare regime that suits you will take time, as well as, trial and error. But the better an understanding you gain of what your skin needs and by following expert advice you should see the results in the mirror sooner rather than later.
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