When it comes to skincare routines every woman and their dog has the “best advice” now not all tips and tricks are going to work for everyone, so I am here to help you all out and provide you all with a guide for achieving the best skin of your life. Now at the end of the day everyone’s skin is different but I’m hoping my guide can make things a little easier for all my ladies and gents out there wanting to achieve that glow with their skin!
So, let’s start from the beginning. First of all, you should always seek advice from a professional, I know it sounds cliche but we do know what we are talking about. We are trained to know the ins and outs of the skin just like the back of our hands, we live and breathe for great looking skin and the best treatments to get you there.
Ok let’s start with cleansers, there are thousands of products out there and they all sound good on paper but at the end of the day we need this product to remove our makeup and excess oil without stripping the skins natural PH. My ultimate fav at the moment is the Societe Pure Everyday Cleanser as it’s a gentle, antioxidant-rich daily cleanser which maintains the skin’s natural barrier function by balancing moisture levels not leaving your skin stripped of moisture.
Now most of us think the next step is a toner, truth is… if you have the right cleanser there is absolutely no need for a toner. You can also get more from your cleanser by using a silicon facial cleanser, this will promote your cleanser penetrate deeper in the skin as well providing a luxurious facial massage in the comfort of your own home.
Now let’s talk about the top three serum must haves when it comes to flawless skin!
Vitamin A: This is a must have in your routine! Vitamin A helps increase your cell turn over, evidently reduces the signs of fine lines, open pores and lightens pigment. My Recommendation: Ultraceuticals Ultimate A Refining Serum
Vitamin C: Our absolute favourite to brighten our complexion. Prevents damage from free radicals, which go onto break down collagen and elastin. My Recommendation: Ultraceuticals Vitamin C15+ Firming Serum
Hyaluronic Acid : This ingredient will help to strengthen your skin barrier function and give your skin ultimate hydration for a plump and radiant complexion. My Recommendation: Teoxanne RHA Serum
Now products are such an integral part of achieving perfect skin however, they are not the only component when it comes to achieving the best skin. Treatments play an important role as they provide the skin with advanced methods of skin rejuvenation, such as chemical peels, Hydrafacials’ and LED Light Therapy. All the way to more advanced treatments which work on a deeper level to assist in ultimate collagen production and exfoliation such as Collagen Induction Therapy and the Hollywood Laser Peel.
Our skin cell’s normally have a 30 day turnover cycle but many factors can slow this process down. Some of these factors include; poor skin care, stress, lack of nutritious diet and lack of sleep. Which leaves the skin looking dull tired, dry, dehydrated unfortunately, making us look older than we really are. Seeing a skin professional and having regular treatments, you can therefore promote healthy cell turn over which will increases hydration, lessen fine lines and wrinkles and assist in clearing up breakouts. Of course, all skin types are different and not all treatments are for everyone. This is why a thorough skin consultation with a targeted treatment plan and skincare program tailored to you and your skin is the true recipe for the best skin of your life.
P.S Always wear your sunscreen even on a cloudy day.
Alexis
Iconic Dermal Therapist