We all know that skincare, though very worthwhile, can a big investment and with so many ranges and products available it can also be quite daunting. Add that to the fact that you may not know your skin, I can't help but wonder how confusing it must be to many in figuring out what is best for you. A lot of people nowadays are more aware of the basics of cleanse, tone and moisturise - which is great - but not so much with serums, face oils, eye products etc. This is where - hopefully - as a therapist I can add to that knowledge, not to mention help you achieve that radiance all year round, not just in summer, because let's face it (pardon the pun!) our skin can take a battering in the autumn and winter months, but there is help at hand!
I am a huge advocate of 'layering' products, winter more so than during the summer. I find that my skin doesn't need as much nourishment at that time so I tend to revert to my regular day and night cream those months.
Eye Cream - is a must and is specially formulated to treat the delicate eye area to help hydrate, helping to minimise the appearance of fine lines. This should be applied prior to moisturiser. Some ranges have eye serums or eye gels. Gels are for puffiness and dark circles but obviously will hydrate to a certain degree. Please note: This is something to be used all year around though not just winter!
Serum - these penetrate the deeper layers of the skin to help even skin tone, pigmentation and enhance the skin’s elasticity as well as help to firm, boost radiance, and nourish. Applied after eye cream prior to moisturiser.
Face Treatment Oil - these oils are absolutely my firm favourite and I have used them for many years now. So, depending on the skin’s needs you would use these in oppose to a serum. They will deeply nourish the skin and reduce the signs of fine lines. Apply after eye cream, prior to moisturiser, albeit that this is what your skin needs, as using an oil may be enough for you.
Oils can also be available for oily and combination skins too - yes, oil onto oily skin! I have had amazing results with clients over the years with E’spa Balancing Face Treatment Oil. If I was oily I would use definitely use this as it helps regulate the oil levels in your skin, therefore, combatting further outbreaks and issues related to this skin type.
A personal favourite of mine - NYR Organic Rejuvenating Facial Oil
E'spa Balancing Face Treatment Oil
Moisturiser - please, please, please, moisturise! Over the years I have discovered that so many people don’t moisturise! This is your barrier to lock in moisture and protect the skin from environmental aggressors. Once your serum/oil has soaked in, apply to clean fingertips and tap onto your forehead, cheeks, chin, neck and décolleté and smooth in light upward strokes.
Tinted Moisturiser – The perfect finishing touch to your routine and something I have used for about 16 years. For me, this gives me the extra hydration as it is incredibly nourishing and I apply it over moisturiser. If you can purchase one with SPF 15 it will also provide UVA and UVB protection so it’s perfect for the Spring and Summer and may actually be enough for you that time of year to use alone. It is definitely a personal choice as we are all different.
My must have product!
Aveda Inner Light Tinted Moisturiser SPF15
I hope these tips have helped!
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Disclaimer - this blog is my own personal blog and any products discussed/shown have been purchased with my own money, or used previously in my salon unless otherwise stated.
