HOW TO: THE AT-HOME FACIAL
Care for your complexion and indulge in a little ‘me time’ before bed with a DIY facial
1. Double cleanse. Gently massage an aromatic cleansing oil/balm into your skin to melt away make-up, followed by a cleanser catered to your skin type.
2. Steam. Use a facial steamer or jump in the shower to open the pores and prep the skin.
3. Exfoliate. Use an exfoliator to remove dead skin cells and reveal a brighter, smoother complexion.
4. Mask. Choose a face mask for your specific skin type or concern, or try ‘multi-masking’ by customising the mask to each area of the face.
5. Serum. Flood the skin with goodness by using a highly concentrated serum catered to your skin concern.
6. Moisturise/oil. Finish your facial by applying an eye cream and your favourite night cream/oil, using smoothing upward strokes.
SKIN TYPES AND TRAITS
Most people have a combination of skin types, which can change throughout the year. Identify your skin type and concerns to find the best ingredients, products and textures to achieve your complexion goals
DRY
Traits: oil-deprived, dry and almost without visible pores. Skin feels tight with flaky patches, has a dull appearance and more noticeable signs of ageing
DEHYDRATED
Traits: skin lacks water, feels tight, flaky and sensitive, with a dull appearance and fine lines
DRY AND DEHYDRATED
Moisturise, hydrate and exfoliate away dull, oil-deprived skin
SENSITIVE AND AGEING
Simplify your routine or moisturise your way to younger-looking skin
AGEING
Traits: dry with fine lines, deep furrows, wrinkles and noticeable pores. Prone to visible broken blood vessels and thread veins
SENSITIVE
Traits: burning, inflammation, irritation or redness, aggravated by diet, hormones, medication, stress, weather, pollution or products
OILY
Traits: shiny, blemishes, blackheads, whiteheads and enlarged pores due to excess oil. Less prone to premature ageing
NORMAL/COMBINATION
From antioxidants and exfoliators for normal skin to combining moisturising and oil-control products
NORMAL/COMBINATION
Normal: feels comfortable, looks clear and smooth
Combination: two or more skin types, for example dryness on the cheeks and an oily T-zone
NORMAL/COMBINATION
Normal: treat with antioxidants and exfoliants
Combination: use moisturising or oil-control products on each area
How the sun sees your skin
Fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and pigmentation all occur because of damage from the sun’s rays, making sun protection an essential part of your skincare regime. Did you know you need sunscreen on cloudy days, if you’re working near a window indoors, and even during the winter months? Plus, AHAs and retinol make your skin extra sun-sensitive
Protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays with SPF30 and higher ‘broad spectrum’ sunscreen
TRENDING: skincare saviours
VITAMIN C
Protects your complexion and leaves you with brighter, smoother skin by reducing pigmentation and boosting collagen production
RETINOL
An anti-ageing all-star, this antioxidant will increase cell renewal, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and firm and smooth the skin
HYALURONIC ACID
Naturally occuring in our bodies, hyaluronic acid holds 1,000 times its own weight in water and helps to hydrate skin
AHAs
Alpha hydroxy acids work on the surface of the skin to remove dead skin cells and reveal a glowing complexion
