SKIN SECRETS | 03-08-2023
10 skin secrets for flawless skin from a Skins Expert
Your skin is your largest organ, and therefore deserves special care and attention. Every skin is unique and everyone has specific sensitivities, concerns and needs. But where do you start? And how do you discover which skin care is right for you? In this blog, you will discover the must-knows in skincare and Skins Expert Daphne reveals ten essential skin secrets. Ready to take your skincare routine to the next level? Read on, and become a skincare expert too.
Routine is key
The best skincare routine is the one you can stick to. Therefore, choose products and actions that you can repeat daily. You can go for an elaborate 12-step skincare routine, but if you know you won't be able to stick with that, it's better to choose products and actions that you can sustain. Incorporating just one of these below will already contribute to cared-for skin. Who knows, you might find that you already apply some of the steps or discover new steps and products for your skincare routine.
Cleanse your skin daily
It is essential to cleanse your skin daily, both morning and evening, to prevent build-up of dirt and sebum. This applies even when you don't wear make-up because during the day and while sleeping, your skin still collects impurities. So use a gentle cleanser that suits your skin type twice a day. Consider the double cleansing method, where you first remove oil-based dirt such as make-up, SPF and sebum with an oil-based cleanser, and then clean deeper with a water-based cleanser. Furtuna Skin's 'Cleansing Oil Balm' offers this double cleansing in one easy step. This way, you achieve fresh, clean skin, ready for the next steps in your skincare routine.
Use a toner
After cleansing, it is very important to rehydrate and balance your skin, and toner is the perfect first step for this. This is because a toner restores your skin's pH level and prepares it perfectly for moisturising products. Toners are deeply rooted in Asian skincare routines and are often used to prep the skin. Japanese brand Waphyto's 'Regena Toner' is a natural option that instantly leaves your skin supple and beautifully smooth. Enriched with plant-based ingredients and twelve essential oils, including jasmine, ylang-ylang and frankincense, this toner offers a wonderful moment of well-being to start or end your day.
Protect your skin from the sun
f you have to choose one product for glowing skin, let it be sunscreen. Wearing a high SPF is essential in any skincare routine. This is because sunlight, with its skin-damaging UV rays, can cause premature ageing, pigmentation and even skin cancer. Daily sun protection is therefore crucial, regardless of the weather. Choose a broad-spectrum SPF that protects against both UVA (causes ageing) and UVB rays (causes burning). Ultra Violette's 'Supreme Screen Hydrating Face SPF 50+' is an excellent choice; it not only offers high protection, but also hydrates and primes the skin. For quick touch-ups during the day, use the 'Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist'; a make-up setting spray with sun protection.
Eat healthy and drink plenty of water
Your diet and lifestyle have a major impact on the health of your skin. So enrich your diet with vitamins and antioxidants to nourish your skin from within. Hydrate your skin from within as well by drinking enough water. Nutritional supplements can be useful for replenishing essential vitamins and minerals. Days of Confidence's 'Vitality Complex' supplements are an excellent choice here. They not only boost your energy levels and cognitive functions but also contribute to the health of your skin, hair and nails.
Get enough sleep
Once we give our bodies a rest, our skin goes to work repairing and renewing its cells. This natural skin regeneration contributes to healthier, younger-looking skin. So allow yourself enough sleep in a dark, cool room to promote these skin-repairing processes. Using a silk pillowcase, such as Dore & Rose's 'Silk Pillowcase', can further enhance this process. This mulberry silk pillowcase, treated with silver ion technology, helps fight impurities while increasing the effectiveness of your skincare products. Or before going to sleep, take a relaxing bath enriched with Susanne Kaufmann's 'Bath For The Senses'. Enriched with rosemary that soothes your senses, this bath product promotes peaceful, long-lasting sleep.
Give your skin a regular detox
Stress, pollution and an unhealthy diet can lead to dull skin. Therefore, give your skin a regular detox through a deep-cleansing mask. The 'Activated Charcoal Face Mask' by Dr. Age is a purifying mask that is activated when the sachet is opened. Upon application, invigorating bubbles form on your skin. The activated charcoal penetrates deep into the skin to remove toxins and shrink pores, while the advanced formula increases the supply of oxygen to skin cells. The result? Intensely cleansed, soft and radiant skin.
Consult a Skins Expert
Every skin is unique and can have different needs. A Skins Expert can help you find the right products and routine for your skin. Visit one of our Skins Boutiques and get advice and inspiration from our Skins Experts. Or get in touch via our Live Chat or by sending an email to [email protected]. Our Online Skins Experts are available to provide you with knowledgeable advice and answer all your questions.