Skincare can be a real minefield if you let it. Amongst all the lotions and potions out there, which products really make up a great routine? And which are absolutely non-negotiable?
Quite simply, the best regimes are uncomplicated, easy to stick to, and give you the results you deserve. And you're in good hands because we're here to help with exactly that.
Here are our top five skincare steps you should never skip if you want healthy, glowing skin to be proud of ...
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Skincare can be a real minefield if you let it. Amongst all the lotions and potions out there, which products really make up a great routine? And which are absolutely non-negotiable?
Quite simply, the best regimes are uncomplicated, easy to stick to, and give you the results you deserve. And you're in good hands because we're here to help with exactly that.
Here are our top five skincare steps you should never skip if you want healthy, glowing skin to be proud of ...
[And P.S. our biggest ever Black Friday Sale starts soon. Register here to get in on the best savings and more!]
1. The Foundation of Great Skin: Cleansing
Fail to cleanse (properly!) and you're pouring your precious time and money down the drain. Just imagine a build-up of around 16 hours’ worth of daily grime, sweat, oil, pollution, make-up, etc sitting on your skin.
If you don’t gently cleanse all this gunk away (especially before bed), your pores will get clogged up, your skin won’t function properly and the rest of your products would penetrate as they should, rendering them completely pointless. And no, a splash of water morning and night won't cut the mustard.
You Need: Natural Make-Up Remover and Crystal Cleanser. The former tackles stubborn oil-based make-up, and the latter gets to work on gently lifting away the nasties.
2. The Skin Reboot: Exfoliator
The life of a single skin cell is around 28 days for healthy, glowing skin. As you age, however, this can increase to as much as 80 days! Meaning dull, rough, dry and congested skin that blocks your products from working. Regular exfoliation is key to revealing fresh, new skin.
BUT where most people go wrong with exfoliation is by using an overly heavy hand to rub harsh scrubs all over their skin. Big mistake. This upsets your skin’s barrier function and is a one-way ticket to redness, irritation, dryness and flaking skin.
The key is to use a gentle, natural formulation and be kind to your skin as you apply it.
You Need: Natural Luminosity Scrub specially designed for face and body for a head to toe glow.
How often should you exfoliate? That depends entirely on your skin type. Our scrub is gentle enough to use every day for face and body!
3. Sunshine In A Jar: Beauty Serum
Oh the world of serums - what do they actually do and should you include one in your regime? Simple answer is YES if you want to tackle skin woes like dark spots, rough texture, wrinkles or dehydration and enjoy brighter, plump, supple skin. Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum
Why are serums so great for targeting the top skin concerns? Because they have a much smaller molecular structure than other leave-on skin treatments meaning they’re able to deliver active ingredients deeper, quicker and right where they’re needed. It’s as simple as that.
You Need: Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum featuring Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Vitamins A, C and E and so much more!
Need To Know: Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum is designed with sensitive skin in mind. It has a gentle form of retinol suitable for daily use on all skin types. Always apply Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum to cleansed skin, BEFORE moisturising - always follow with your moisturiser to get the full benefits.
4. The Balancing Act: Moisturiser
Moisturising is a must-have to balance out your natural oils while helping to boost and seal in hydration. Your skin has its own natural moisturising system which includes oil-producing sebaceous glands and a very important protective barrier which helps to keep moisture in and irritants out.
Getting your moisturiser right is essential to keeping your skin radiant, smooth, soft and supple – it’ll even help ward off premature lines and wrinkles. You can’t argue with that.
You Need: Imperial Moisturiser in the morning and Night Elixir before bed.
Need to know: Even those of you with oily skin shouldn’t skip a good moisturiser because if you do, your sebaceous glands will be fooled into thinking your skin is dry. This means they’ll produce even more sebum which will end up causing more oiliness in the long run.
5. The Biggie, No Matter The Weather: SPF
If there’s one product you should absolutely, hands down, without a doubt apply on a daily basis, it’s sun protection. UV radiation from the sun burns your skin and is responsible for most skin cancers. And around 80 percent of UV radiation is able to penetrate right through those clouds.
Not only that but up to 90 percent of all visible signs of skin ageing are due to sun damage. No matter where you live or how much time you spend outside, UV radiation gets you when you least expect it.
Try: Organic Tinted Moisturiser With SPF 25, it's 100% natural, available in four adaptive shades, lightweight, non-comedogenic (doesn't block your pores), full of skin nourishing botanicals... We could go on!
Fact: UVA rays, in particular, are able to sneak through glass! So if you drive frequently or spend a lot of time working by a window, skin damage will eventually creep up on you. Cover up, protect and wear your SPF without fail.
And there you have it - a solid, simple skincare routine that’s effective, uncomplicated, and keeps your skin healthy but doesn’t need hours in the bathroom.
Once you've mastered the basics you're in a better position to start addressing problem areas with products like Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil and Imperial Eye Gel.
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Tracey x