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In the spring/summer seasons, many of us start making various changes in our routines, so why not consider your skincare routine as part of this?
Besides wanting to have super spring/summer skin and looking healthy, for a flawless make-up look, healthy skin is key as it acts as a base to your make-up. Another reason to look after your skin. Subtle changes can make a difference in the way our skin looks, so here are a few of my top skincare tips to help put a spring in your skin! 1. A good skincare routine is essential. Cleansing, toning and moisturising every day is key for healthy skin at any time of year. A wee shortcut would be to combine cleansing and toning in one easy step by using micellar water. A multi-purpose product that you may have in your kitchen cupboard is extra virgin coconut oil. As well being used for cooking purposes, it can be used to remove tricky eye make-up, whilst doubling up as a moisturiser - I love it! Exfoliating to clear away dead skin cell build up is also an essential part of a good skincare routine. A gentle, non-irritating exfoliator should be used and care should be taken not to over exfoliate - only doing so when needed, to avoid removing the skin's natural moisturiser, its sebum. The tell tale areas tend to be along the forehead and nose, where a build-up is usually indicated by way of some roughness on the skin. An exfoliator brand that I love to use is Liz Earle and a couple of my favourite products of theirs are: |
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The Cleanse & Polish Cleanser, which is a cleanser that gently exfoliates and is suitable for all skin types, particularly for sensitive skin and open pores. |
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The Gentle Face Exfoliator, contains jojoba beads, so is a wee bit more exfoliating than the Cleanse & Polish cleanser, and is suitable for all skin types except sensitive skin. |
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Both products are used in conjunction with the Liz Earle muslin cloth, leaving your skin feeling beautifully soft and smooth.
Regular face masks and facials are also beneficial, helping to ensure your skin is in the best condition possible. As well as off-the-shelf face mask products, there are also plenty of home remedies out there for face masks - my Pinterest Skincare board has a few to get you started. So why not pamper yourself to a face mask whilst having a nice relaxing bath or reading a good book. |
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2. Using the right skin care products is important.
Skin care products designed for your skin type (oily, dry, combination, etc.) should be used, so they can address the particular needs of your skin type. Sunscreen is very important to help protect the skin and should be used daily. This applies all year around due to harmful UVA rays being able to penetrate the clouds. A moisturizer containing SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is also a good alternative for those who are looking for versatility with their products. I like to use Dermalogica’s Dynamic Skin Recovery (SPF50) moisturizer and their Total Eye Care (SPF15). I also use their Skinperfect Primer (SPF30) when looking for a make-up look that I want to last all day and evening. |
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50, £61.30rrp
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Dermalogica Total Eye Care, £39.20rrp
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Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF30, £38.80rrp
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I would highly recommend speaking with a skin expert who stocks the Dermalogica range to ensure you use the correct products for your own skin type. Zest Skin Spas in Edinburgh stock this range and have a very knowledgeable, lovely team of skin experts to help advise you.
Noteworthy, for special occasion or wedding make-up, care must be taken with sunscreens and products containing SPF ingredients. As they can cause white flashback in photographs, depending on the active ingredient and also the type of flash. |
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3. Diet and regular exercise are important for your skin.
A healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise are key for healthy, super spring skin, as well as drinking plenty of water. This will all help improve the way your skin looks from within. |
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4. Avoid smoking if possible.
Smoking damages the skin’s collagen and elastin (which help keep the skin firm and elastic). This in turn can lead to premature skin ageing. Another reason to kick the habit. Using a cream or serum containing retinoids can also help stimulate elastin and collagen production 5. Ignore those sugar cravings. A high-sugar diet is similar to smoking in that it too can damage collagen and elastin in the skin. So, as well as watching out for hidden sugars, in prepared foods for example, try to limit the amount of sugar added to foods. This is not only great for your skin, but your waistline will thank you for it also! 6. Make-up routine. Aside from a good skincare routine, it is also important to consider your make-up routine. With the change of seasons, your skin tone may change, so you should change your foundation shade to match if necessary. |
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation, £32.50rrp
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Note that all the products mentioned have been tried, tested and are loved by myself :)
If you would like to learn more about your skin and any additional boost it may need, such as facials, or more about their Dermalogica range, Zest Skin Spas here in Edinburgh provide free skin consultations and are an amazing team of skin experts – I would highly recommend them! Please feel free to share your thoughts and/or your own tips for super spring skin in the comments section at the bottom of this post - I'd love to hear from you! Did you enjoy this post? Share it with 3 people who you think would find it helpful also! Warm wishes, Colette x |
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