This year more and more people including celebrities gear towards skincare routine that has connection with our emotions, the use of chinese medicine, aromatherapy, breathe work, massage, etc all target one major reason for premature ageing – Stress. It’s very true our beauty depends on the wellness within, if you lack peace, and if that seem to be an everyday issue then it’s possible you will experience ageing quicker than your mates. The lack of rest/peace, nutrients, exercise can stop the effectiveness of any skincare product on the skin. Today, we will be looking at 5 hacks that are essential to your skin health:
1. Maximise Your Double Cleanse Routine
The habit of double cleansing is a good thing in any skincare routine as that will help to get rid of grim on the skin but to maximise this double cleansing starts with the second cleansing – at this stage massage the face and focus on the contours on the face to get rid of any hanging dirts, grim, oil and products. You’re recommended an oil based or balmy cleansers, with that you can get a thorough cleanse without stripping your skin of its goodness. To wash, start by washing with warm water to get rid of any left over dirts, then finish with cold water for approximately 2 minutes to brighten the skin and to allow the lymphatic system flush away any excess fluid in the cell.
Medik8
Lipid – Balance Cleansing Oil 140ml
£29.00
de Mamiel
Restorative Cleansing Balm
£70.00
2. Focus On That Ritual That Connects With The Mood
Massage is the simplest yet the most connective ritual any skin will appreciate. It relaxes, improves blood flow that gives oxygenated blood which carries minerals and vitamins to the cells hence a bouncy healthy skin. Massage connects your hands to your face making you feel the tension on the face and minute to you massage everything become eased and you will sense the stressors disappearing. Massage is also known to take away puffiness from the skin allowing a toned well contoured/sculpted face especially if you follow the sculpting motion when massaging the face. The key tip to hold on to is to massage every product on to the skin spending at 30 seconds with the use of your serum to moisturiser. Follow the upward sculpting motion and trust me the benefit will be visible on night outs with makeup on.
3. Don’t Over Exfoliate
Avoiding over doing the exfoliation, this will strip the goodness of your skin which can lead to dryness and totally new battle for the skin. It’s recommended to exfoliate using fruit enzymes to invigorate the skin and not strip. Exfoliate two to three times in a week depending on your skin type and needs, you will start seeing its brightening result after 3 weeks.
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment 60ml
£69.00
Huda Beauty
Yo Glow AHA & BHA Facial Enzyme Scrub
£25.00
4. Get To Know Your Skin
Knowing your skin is one of the way to understand your moods and how your skin react to means you’re ready to tackle the issue and put everything back in control. Getting to know your skin gives you control over your problem area, for example when does your redness get worst morning or evening? Where are your dry patches? Are you dehydrated or is it a breakdown of skin barrier leading to dryness? study your skin and look for what can make it better then build/stick to it.
It’s also good to know that our hormones, weather, what we eat and stress level all contribute to the quality of your skin – and all this factors fluctuates meaning your skin never be stable if you don’t study all these facts and learn to work your way round them to keep your skin stable and healthy. Finally; ensure you invest in effective, quality products and study what I said, ‘effective quality’ not ‘expensive quality’ which brings us to sticking to budget; stick to products you can afford to buy on a monthly basis as consistency is the key to achieving a healthy skin.
5. Learn To Release Your Tension
Everyday lifestyle and coping mechanisms are all visible on the face and it’s aura hence leading to tensed fascia, breathing is a good technique to get rid of this tense. Take time to take a step back and breathe out longer than you breathe in – and you will instantly feel the ease with boost of confidence. Taking time to breathe so as to release tension decreases cortisol and stress level, and helps get the lymphatic system going.
