Dry Skin
Dry skin is a skin type. It typically produces less sebum and has much less lipids. The absence of lipids in the skin results in the inability to retain moisture and protect the skin from external factors which means that a dry skin type can usually experience sensitivity too. Symptoms of dry skin include dull appearance, rough and flaky texture as well as loss of elasticity.
Daily Skin Routine For Dry Skin Type
Cleanser: Environ Youth Essentia Hydra Intense Cleansing Lotion. Nourishes the skin while helping to keep the acid mantle balanced. Creamy consistency that comforts a dry skin type. Tip: Can also be used as a gentle hydrating mask 2-3 times per week.
Toner: Yonka Lotion Ps. Alcohol free toner, hydrates and balances the ph of the skin. Tip: Can be stored in the fridge for cooling down the skin.
Serum: Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Ageing Serum. Packed with anti-oxidants and hyaluronic acid to protect and hydrate dry skin. Tip: Use every morning after cleansing and make sure to bring product down onto the neck.
SPF: Image Skincare Prevention Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturiser SPF 50. A sheer lightweight formula that hydrates the skin while protecting it from UVA/UVB as well as blue light. Free from parabens so ideal if the skin is on the sensitive side of dry. Tip: Apply following serum, do not forget the ears and ideally apply at least 30 minutes before leaving the house. Works beautifully as a base for make-up.
Night Cream: CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM. This evening moisturiser is lightweight, fast absorbing and contains all the ingredients that dry skin lacks..Ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. Tip: Try to apply night products not directly before lying down for bed to allow products to penetrate the skin effectively and not rub off on your pillow case!
Weekly/2-3 times Treatment: Yonka Hydra No.1 Masque. Gel-cream texture provides immediate relief and boost of hydration while smoothing and softening.
Acne/Congested Skin
This skin concern is described as any skin that experiences bumpy, inflamed, irritated or even infected skin. Acne occurs when hair follicles become blocked/clogged. Acne and congestion have so many varying types and severities so it is important to get advice from your skin therapist as the best treatment for the congestion you are dealing with.
Daily Skin Routine For Acne/Congested Skin
Cleanser: 2 cleansers, 1 for treatment cleansing and 1 for every other cleanse. Treatment Cleanse: Image Skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Salicylic Gel Cleanser. Tip: Use on damp skin 3 times a week on a clean skin (after make-up/spf removal), work into the skin for up to 60 secs and remove thoroughly.
Every Other Cleanse: Elemis Gentle Foaming Facial Wash - Gentle but affective cleansing action without stripping the skins natural oils. Anti-oxidant rich for protection of the skins' barrier. Tip: Keep in the shower for your daily cleanse, can even be used to remove make-up.
Toner: Environ Derma-Lac Lotion. This can be cocktailed with the product below (Environ ACE Oil) and applied to clean skin day and night for treatment of congestion and acne. The Derma-Lac Lotion is the toning step and gentle exfoliates rough textured skin while hydrating. Tip: Can be used on the face and body to treat all textural issues.
Serum: Environ ACE Oil. When cocktailed in your hands with Derma-lac this oil contains superior levels of vitamins a, c and e in a formulation that calms irritation and inflamed skin, strengthens the skins barrier and regulates oil to name just a few benefits. Tip: Apply Derma-Lac and A,C E Oil on a cleansed skin 10-15 minutes before applying SPF.
SPF: Image Skincare Prevention+ Daily Matte SPF 30. This beautiful formulation absorbs excess oil is water resistant and is the best base as a make-up primer. Tip: Leave on the skin for 10 minutes before applying make-up.
Night Cream: With this skin concern you are applying the Environ Derma-Lac with the Environ ACE Oil on clean skin as your night product. Tip: Ensure you have double cleansed the skin before applying night products for optimum penetration.
Weekly/2-3 times Treatment: Avene Cleanance Mask For Oily Blemish Prone Skin. Mattifies, purifies and helps absorb excess oil while reducing the look of blemishes.
Ageing Skin
As our skin ages the outer most layer of the epidermis becomes thinner; collagen depletes, we lose elasticity and over exposure to external and internal stressors can result in uneven tone, texture and/or pigmentation.
Daily Skin Routine For Ageing Skin
Cleanser: Obagi-C Rx Cleansing Gel. A deeply refreshing cleansing gel that leaves the skin squeaky clean for better penetration of following actives on the skin. Contains Vitamin C to help brighten a dull skin.
Toner: Murad Environmental Shield Essential C Toner. Replenishes moisture and balances PH while brightening a dull skin.
Serum: Obagi Professional-C 15% Serum. Vitamin C is essential for collagen protection and production and this Obagi Vitamin C Serum offers fantastic anti-oxidant protection preventing further breakdown of healthy skin cells. #
SPF: Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30. Invisible lightweight SPF that protects the skin from UVA/UVB, infared and blue light while leaving the skin hydrated.
Night Cream: Image Skincare Ageless Total Repair Creme. This repair creme is a blend of glycolic and retinol that delivers nutrients and works on skin renewal, hydration and texture and tone.
Weekly/2-3 times Treatment: Murad Resurgence Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel. Can be used daily however if using the Ageless Repair Creme, use this Multi-Acid Peel up to 3 times per week on a clean skin. It is a bi-phase solution that when mixed together and applied with a cotton pad on cleansed skin: smoothens, hydrates and brightens dullness associated with aging skin. Tip: Dampen the cotton pad if you are a little on the sensitive aide as this will dilute the product slightly.
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is a skin type, however sensitivity can be experienced alongside other skin concerns such as acne, oily and dry. When the skins' barrier is impaired, inflamed, hot, itchy and/or all of the above, products specifically for sensitivity should be used.
Daily Skin Routine For Sensitive Skin
Cleanser: ASAP Gentle Cleansing Gel. Contains soothing aloe vera and is rich in anti-oxidant protection. Hydrating but thoroughly cleansing.
Toner: Nuxe Very Rose Toning Mist. Contains allantoin that immediately soothes a dry sensitivity. Tip: Having a mist instead of an applied toner can reduce rubbing and dragging on the skin that can sometimes increase irritation.
Serum: Environ AVST Gel. Suitable for the most sensitive of skins. It is the 'fire fighter' product that is slowly drip fed into the skin, immediately reduces redness and heat while the vitamin A works on improving the overall barrier function of the skin.
SPF: Murad Environmental Shield City Skin Age Defence Broad Spectrum SPF 50. This silky peach toned SPF is perfect for sensitive skins as it is chemical-free. It protects from all environmental stressors and blue light from devices. Tip: Because of its' peachy tint it can be worn under make-up or on its own giving a luminous glow to the skin.
Night Cream: Image Skincare Biome+ Smoothing Cloud Cream. Hydrates, locks in moisture and helps keep the micro-biome of the skin content. Squalene comforts the skin while hyaluronic acid hydrates.
Weekly/2-3 times Treatment: Ren Evercalm Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask. Use 2-3 times per week this mask strengthens the skins barrier, reduces redness, calms itch and hydrates a stressed skin. Tip: Use a cool damp cloth to remove this mask.
Teenage Skin - With Teenagers and Pre-teens being bombarded with misleading information and being heavily influenced by Tik-Tok skin videos, it is really important to get the correct information and advice.
Pre-teen skin: Unless it is having an active concern that needs specific ingredients should be kept simple; A cleanser and SPF for the morning. Cleanse before bed followed by a basic moisturiser. At this stage Pre-Teen skin may only be starting to change, get the odd breakout, become a little oily or notice pores becoming more visible. Consistency is key, cleansing is arguably the most important step at this stage as it will help remove excess sebum, make-up and is a great habit as it is the foundation of a good skincare routine going forward.
My recommendations for a Pre-Teen Skincare Routine would be: CeraVe Day & Night Facial Routine set.
Teenage Skin: This time in our lives can see all sorts of skin concerns and issues as there is surge in hormones that greatly differ between the sexes too! Although some teenagers escaped unscathed or unbothered by these changes, for others it can be debilitating to the point of not wanting to go to school or out with friends. We should treat teenage problem skin with care and sensitivity as it normally goes hand in hand with emotional well-being. If your teenager or you as a teenager have no active concerns with the skin, the same routine as discussed for Pre-Teen can be followed, so Cleansing AM & PM, an additional serum can be used here after cleansing in the AM. It can be vitamin C based or if oily or prone to a breakout the serum should contain niacinamide and/or hyaluronic acid. SPF is an absolute non negotiable and should be used every day, rain, hail or snow. After Cleansing at night (if wearing make-up try to double cleanse, remove make-up with an oil-based cleanser then cleanse with your regular cleanser for a thorough clean) finish your night routine with your serum and/or moisturiser, light emulsion for oily skin or a richer consistency for a drier skin. Now, problematic skin in teenagers can need a little more attention, ingredients like salicylic acid (absorbs oil, cleans out the pore, dissolves blackheads) are normally found in treatment cleansers and should be used 3 times per week. Vitamin A is an important ingredient to integrate here as most acne and congestion can be a deficiency in vitamin A. Niacinamide Is also a fantastic ingredient to have in this skincare routine as it calms inflammation and strengthens the pore walls. SPF of course everyday. The PM routine for this skin concern is the same as the AM but replace your SPF with ideally an oil free or mattifying moisturiser. These skin concerns can range in scales and severities and my recommendation is always to get the advice of your skin trained therapist. Sample Routine: Cleanser: Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel Cleanser. Environ Duo A, C & E Oil & Derma-Lac Loton (equal drops of both on clean skin day and night) SPF Image Prevention Daily Matte SPF 30. PM Apply Environ Duo again on to clean skin. Alternatively, Image Clear Cell Mattifying Moisturiser nightly.
