Notes on Summer Skincare (Part One)
Swap out your oil or milky cleanser for a lighter AHA gel cleanser or a micellar water. 💦 Incorporating a vitamin C serum into your morning routine will not only enhance your sun protection, it also protects your skin from free radical damage, promotes collagen production and lightens and brightens our skin tone. A true […]
Notes on Ice Plunging
Here’s my quick guide below … Fill a large bowl of cold water from the refrigerator along with 10 ice cubes (and sliced cucumber if you like to be fancy) Plunge your face into the water for 5-10 seconds at a time. Repeat this 10 times. If you’re in a hurry, run an ice cube […]
Notes on Antioxidants
Antioxidants are essential in combating the effects of pollution by preventing and neutralising free radical damage, and the more you apply to skin, the better. They not only help combat the effects of premature ageing, they also calm, restore, brighten and revitalize dull-looking skin. Be sure to layer a potent antioxidant serum underneath you’re spf […]
Notes on Facial Extractions
Now, I love the beauty old-school. Mine is a profession with amazing depth of heritage and knowledge. But for this request, my ‘No’ was firm. The reason being, I don’t believe that the method of steam and squeeze is good for the skin. I admit this old school practice can be incredibly satisfying. It provides […]
Notes on Skin Care for Busy Mamma’s
I always recommend multitasking or dual purpose products for busy mamma’s. Try an exfoliating cleanser like Cosmetic Purity Clean. I like to use this in the evening, and once or twice a week apply it as a mask to give myself a mini peel at home. A moisturising sunscreen is great. You’ll never skip a […]
Notes on Retinol
It’s tried, tested and proven to address many common skin conditions including large pores, fine lines, wrinkles, acne, blemishes, pigmentation, laxity and dull or uneven skin tone. This magic wonder of skincare works by speeding up the turnover of dead skin cells, making way for fresh new cells to rise to the surface. As it […]
Notes on Exfoliation
As we age, our cell turnover slows down. This results in a build up of dead skin cells that can result in a dull, lacklustre complexion. Not only this, it can also cause congestion and blemishes. Try incorporating an exfoliant into your regime two to three times per week. Be it a physical scrub, an […]
Notes on Skin Care in your 30’s
Once we hit our 30’s we’re losing collagen at a rate of around 1% per year. It’s also the time that sun damage from years gone by starts to surface. So this is when we start to see fine lines, larger pores, capillaries, pigmentation and uneven skin tone and for some of us a little […]
Notes on Masking
I mask at home at least twice a week, usually in the bath with a hair treatment in, along with a gin and tonic (served by my husband if I’m lucky!) Whether your looking for instant hydration, brightening or detoxifying your lymphatic system, masks are an essential component of every good skin-care regime. There are […]
Notes on Eye Care
The skin around the eye is very delicate and prone to ageing, being much finer than the skin on your face with no oil glands to help keep the skin supple. Regular use of an eye treatment can be beneficial from as young as 20 years old. For the sake of adding an extra 30 […]
