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While it may seem like wearing an SPF product on your skin all year round is overkill, if you are concerned about skin aging, there are a few things that you should know… [Read more…] about If you worry about skin aging, Autumn is the time to invest in ‘proper’ SPF skincare.
Name: Rachel Smith
Find a cleanser to suit your skin type and use it daily! I cleanse with warm water and use it twice to make sure I remove all my make up and any excess oil and impurities.
Click here to find out which cleanser is best for your skin type.
Keeping your skin hydrated is key to healthy glowing skin. Apply a product which adds moisture back into your skin morning and night after cleansing. Look for ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid as this helps to replenish moisture loss within the skin. Vitamin B5 is also great as it hydrates skin keeping it firm and smooth. SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel or Medik8 Hydr8 B5 are great hydrating serums! Daily Antioxidants are also very important as they help protect and repair our skin from free-radical damage which causes premature skin ageing. Antioxidants also improve skin tone and overall skin health.
The skin around our eyes is the thinnest and most delicate. It needs TLC! Plus this area is most likely to show first signs of ageing. Click here for my blog on how to look after your eyes. A great eye product can also reduce puffiness and dark circles! (A Monday morning must have). I recommend SkinCeuticals AOX Eye Gel or Obagi Elastiderm Eye Treatment products.
These products are usually applied at night (whilst your skin repairs itself!) and depending on your skin concerns this can include pigmentation, rosacea, acne, ageing etc.
The biggest skin care myth is that you don’t need to wear a sun protection product when there’s no obvious sunshine. WRONG! Damaging UVA rays is present all year and can cause skin ageing and skin cancer. Look for a product that protects and moisturises. Heliocare products are great as they do both and are packed full of antioxidants including Fernblock.
Heliocare Gel Cream Colour SPF 50, Heliocare Hydragel Sun Touch SPF 50 and SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF 50 are fab! They provide moisture, protection and light coverage. Plus there lightweight and don’t clog your skin.
I often use false lashes to add extra volume and length to my natural lashes. I decided to change my usual routine and use Magnifibres brush on false lashes. I applied my usual mascara (I use Rimmel volume flash the max bold curves mascara) then ensuring my mascara was still wet I applied the Magnifibres. I made sure the white cotton fibers were applied evenly to all my lashes including the bottom lashes. I waited 30 seconds then applied a second coat of my normal mascara making sure all the white fibres were covered.
My main concern was that Magnifibres may be tricky to apply and irritate my eyes. However applying it was really easy (compared to the stress that can come with applying falsies!) My eyes are very sensitive and the cotton fibres did not bother my eyes at all. I removed my eye make up as usual with SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Cleanser and had no problem removing the magnifibres.
My tip – Make sure your normal mascara isn’t dry, the fibres need to attach to wet mascara for it to work effectively.
If the fuss of false lashes aren’t for you, or you want to add thickness and length to your normal lashes then magnifibres are definitely for you!
From New York fashion week to glossy magazines to the gym. The beauty phenomenon that is Charlotte Tilbury make up is everywhere. Her make up is on every woman’s wish list or already in our make up bags!
Charlotte highlights that looking after your skin, focusing on the ‘prep’ of your skin and your skin care routine are key to looking flawless.
The three key ingredients Charlotte recommends every woman you should have in her ‘magical skin care routine’ are..
? ‘My secret to young skin is staying out of the sun. I cover myself in sun cream.‘
? ‘You are never too young to start using great skin care, I started using an eye cream when I was 16 and never looked back.‘
? ‘Give a woman the right make up and she can conquer the world!‘
Below are some snapshots of my Charlotte Tilbury makeover! Call or email me for any skin care or product advice.
Sun-kissed skin will start to fade and our skin complexion can look dull and tired. So start using an exfoliant, look for ingredients such as Gylcolic acid (AHA’s) or PHAs such as gluconolactone. These key active ingredients exfoliate the skin stimulating cell renewal, reduce pigmentation and age spots, brighten skin tone and unclog pores.
Exfoliating Cleansers:
Exfoliating Face Products:
Exfoliating Body Products:
Now is the time to correct any skin damage cause by excessive sun exposure. I recommend introducing a treatment product to remove any unwanted pigmentation and age spots caused by the Sun. Introducing a daily antioxidant Vitamin C product to your morning skin care routine will help to restore the elasticity, glow and suppleness of your skin.
Pigmentation Products:
Vitamin-C Products:
UVA and UVB rays are harmful to our skin and present 365 days a year. Keep protecting your skin with a daily sun protection product. My tip is to find a tinted SPF and use it for coverage as well as moisturising and protecting your skin. I recommend:
Now is the perfect time to introduce a powerful night time anti-ageing product such as Retinol.
From cold air to central heating are skin is exposed to a variety of climates and it can become dull, flaky and dry. I suggest introducing a hydrating moisturising skin care product.
The change in season is the perfect time to switch up your routine and anticipate the changes in environmental factors that will affect your skin. Hopefully I’ve given you some ideas but feel free to call the number at the top of the page if you’d like any more advice!
Seasonal offer! 5% off your order. Apply discount code ‘autumn5‘ on checkout.
FACTS
Retinol is a break through product in the aesthetic skin care industry. It is the only topical product which can directly create new collagen within the skin. It is the best anti-ageing skin care product available.
Retinol (Retinoids) is derived from Vitamin A, which is a powerful antioxidant that repairs and protects the skin.
Retinol interrupts the natural breakdown of collagen and elastin within the skin. It also stimulates new collagen to prevent further lines and wrinkles and increase elasticity and firmness.
Retinol also controls and reduces excess oil and unclogs blocked pores. It is recommended for acne prone skin types.
How To Use
If you have never used a retinol product before start using a 0.3 % Retinol. Apply 2-3 times per week, after the 3rd week increase use to 3-4 times a week.
Start on 0.3 % retinol and progress to a 0.5 %. 1 % strength retinol is available in clinic.
Stop using Retinol four weeks before high sun exposure.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Skin peeling is normal and is part of the skin renewal process. If you experience a reaction such as severe skin irritation or redness then stop using the product immedietly.
Recommended Retinol Products
Medik8 Retinol 3TR Night Serum
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