We all want beautiful skin but for our wedding day we tend to set the bar a little higher. My advice is always to start into a skin care plan where possible about 6 months prior to the big day. There will be enough going on closer to the time without embarking on a new skin care routine so forward planning is always good. Here are my top tips for flawless skin.
1. It’s all about what you do daily
75% of the results you are going to achieve will be what you put on your skin at home every day. Think of it like going to the dentist – while we go and get our teeth professionally cleaned twice a year, we all understand it is imperative to brush twice daily at home. It’s exactly the same with our skin. Take professional advice to make sure the products you use daily are the best they can be for your concerns. Once these basics are right you can add professional treatments and take your skin to a whole other level.
2. Basics
Often the cleanser we are using can cause more harm than good, stripping dry skins or overloading your complexion. Getting it right is key. I am a big fan of a good hot cloth cleanser which will clean the skin thoroughly without causing irritation. I know sometimes crawling into bed seems so much more appealing than your skin care routine but simple steps make a huge difference. Your cleansing step creates a great foundation for your other skin-care to take effect.
3. Exfoliate
Once we pass 25 our skin’s cell turnover (renewal) cycle has started to slow down. This leads to a build-up of dead skin cells that block delivery of everything you apply. This leaves our skin dull and feeling dehydrated or dry and wasting all of our precious potions. Products containing glycolic, salicylic acid or retinol will naturally increase your cell turnover rate but if these are not incorporated in your routine make sure to exfoliate separately at least twice weekly.
4. Wake up your skin cells
We all want to look youthful on the big day but by our late twenties our skin starts to have other ideas and slows down production of vital anti-ageing cells. These precious little cells found in the deeper layers of our skin produce collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. These are vital for a plump youthful skin and the slow-down causes dramatically decreased production of these anti-wrinkle wonders. To fight against this skin shrinking catastrophe effectively you need retinol or peptides. Make sure either one features in your home care routine. This is where professional treatments really win hands down.
5. Prevent Pigmentation
Many brides choose to go on a sun holiday or use tanning beds coming up to the wedding to get a nice base. This can sometimes mean playing with fire. While an even tan can be very attractive, even isn’t always the outcome. Apart from the skin cancer, ageing and other risks the sun carries, our aim for bridal skin is to create a glowing complexion. Dark spots of pigmentation can be difficult to cover and arriving into your facialist two weeks before the big day may not be enough time to adequately treat. Avoid excess sun exposure, wear a zinc based sun screen every day and choose an anti-oxidant serum underneath for added benefit.
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As I’m writing this its lashing rain outside and an all round pretty miserable morning but like every other day I wouldn’t leave the house without a generous application of my favourite sunscreen. Many people wonder particularly in our climate if its necessary to use SPF year round. The answer is an all resounding yes! Let me explain why.
The top layers of our skin are in a constant state of change, renewing consistently to provide a protective barrier and a supple hydrated complexion.
In order to do this effectively your skin requires some supplies, one such vital supply is water.
Winter: Along with a drop in temperature, the holiday season will often bring plenty of sleepless nights, higher alcohol intake, a few log fires and central heating all of which rob your skin of its vital water content. This slows down your skins exfoliation process and leaves skin more exposed leading to dehydration and irritation.
Season tip: Drink extra water to compensate for any changes to routine. Add a good quality omega supplement into your diet. Rid your skin of that tight or flaky appearance by adding a hydration serum to your skincare to protect and support your complexion.
Spring: For most, spring brings a reprieve to the tight irritated skin so common during winter. For some though spring can be the start of allergy season because of rising pollen counts. If affected it can irritate eyes and nose with a more flushed appearance from dilated capillaries.
Season tip: Choose anti-inflammatory ingredients such as vitamin c, stem cells and chamomile to strengthen capillary walls.
Summer: Season of sun damage! Protect, protect, protect. As we know high sun exposure can lead to sun burn on unprotected skins. When we are in the sun we are also experiencing damage to our deeper skin layers leading to wrinkles, lack of tone and long term changes to pigment. Sun damage is responsible for up to 90% of premature ageing. Whist you may not see the damage straight away, UV damage can take up to 20 years to surface. What you do now will have a huge impact on your skin as you get older.
Season tip: Choose a good quality broad spectrum sun screen with anti-oxidants. Where possible apply a vitamin c serum under this daily. This will give you the best protection against UV rays and help to prevent premature ageing.
Autumn: Autumn, depending on temperatures usually is a good time to renew and recover from previous aggressors. If temperatures are low, you may need extra hydration but in general autumn is a good season to get skin in shape for the year ahead.
Season tip: This is a great time to add in a booster treatment either professionally or at home. Choose a serum with lactic acid to renew, hydrate and get skin glowing.
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition which effects a high percentage of the population. It is considered to be chronic and without treatment will often progress. Although there is no known cure, there are plenty of options available to help reduce symptoms.
Common symptoms of rosacea include persistent redness, involuntary flushing, split capillaries, hot or itchy skin, papules or red bumps and dry eyes.
The cause of rosacea is unknown but many sufferers will report certain triggers which can cause the inflammatory process to surface. These triggers vary from person to person but can include hormonal fluctuations such as menopause, excess oil production, stress, dietary changes and UV exposure.
Tips to help manage Rosacea
Seek advice from a skin specialist who will advice the best treatment programme for your skin
Wear a broad spectrum SPF every day
Drink at least 11/2 litres of water daily
Keep a food and lifestyle diary and see if you notice any potential triggers. Some reported dietary triggers of rosacea include dairy, yeast, and highly acidic diets.
Avoid sugary or processed foods
Eat at least 5 potions of vegetables daily
Eat plenty of omega 3 rich foods such as avocado and flax seed
Include a probiotic supplement
Anti-inflammatory ingredients applied daily can reduce symptoms. Great ingredients for rosacea include vitamins a & c which will help to balance and strengthen your skin .
Common complaints include blackheads, whiteheads, pustules and papules and all start with the same little plug of congestion in the hair follicle called a micro-comedone. This little plug is formed by sebum and dead skin cells and can either go to form a non-inflammatory acne lesion such as a blackhead or whitehead or inflammation and bacteria can set in and we end up with the more obvious acne traits such as pustules and papules.
There is no definite reason why one person develops acne and another may not but there are definite aggravating factors which can cause problems for certain predisposed skins -hormonal fluctuations, stress, diet, medications, genetics, cosmetics or changes in temperature.
Many people argue that diet and acne are unrelated. I can only speak from my own experience on this and say that I really believe it is and is worth looking at and taking professional advice if you are suffering from chronic breakouts.
As far as homecare solutions for acne - To have an impact you must target oil and increase cell turnover. The best ingredients for the job are retinol and salicylic acid. Salicylic acid balances oil, reduces inflammation, deep cleanses and increases cell turnover. Retinol is amazing at ridding your skin of excess dead cells and reducing over production of sebum. The combination can do wonders for problem skins.
Tips for treating acne:
Clean skin thoroughly twice daily
Choose clever cosmetics utilizing salicylic acid or retinol
Choose breathable or mineral foundations that will give coverage but won’t cause congestion.
Help your skin detoxify by drinking plenty of water – at least 1.5 litres per day
Avoid sugary/processed foods.
Avoid over consumption of dairy products.
Make sure you have enough Omega 3 in your diet. To reap the benefits of this complexion perfecting nutrient increase foods such as walnuts, avocados, flaxseed oil, and salmon into your diet.
Eat extra greens armed with anti-oxidants and inflammation fighting vitamins
Do not pick – you only increase inflammation and heighten your chance of scarring
Change your pillow case every few days
Do not re-use face clothes and avoid over stimulating the skin with heat when cleansing.
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Like everything in our lives our skincare routine usually needs a bit of an overhaul at different times of the year and spring is the perfect time to schedule this in. The simple change in temperature from winter to spring normally gives rise to better hydration levels so no need to lather on the heaviest moisturiser you can find anymore. Winter may also have left your skin a little lifeless due to build-up of dead cell. Adding exfoliants containing lactic and salicylic acid will help pave the way to a beautiful spring time complexion.
Tips:
Always seek out a consultation with a facialist or skin specialist who can prescribe a tailored programme for your skin. This can always be complemented with professional treatments if required but getting homecare right is about 80% of the battle. I always advice my clients to bring their haul of skincare with them to the consultation so I can tell them which products are working for them and which would really be better serving its final days as an expensive body lotion!
Like make-up, products go off. This affects the stability of the product and of course the results it can achieve. Contaminated or old products can actually cause free radical formation in the skin, definitely something we want to avoid as part of an anti-age routine. Like clothes if you haven’t used a skin care item for months – its time to let it go!
All skincare sold in the EU will have a sell by date on it. You can check this on the box when you are purchasing. Products also have a once opened timeline which is usually six months after you have started using it.
Treat your skin with something different to keep cells guessing. This could come in the form of a booster facial such as a peel or a treatment product you can use at home. These are designed to stimulate the skin and wake up cells giving us an optimum anti-age result. Look for enzyme based professional peels or AHA based homecare products.
As a facialist I often discuss tips on improving complexions with my clients but in so many skin consultations I hear clients repeat the same mistakes that I thought it would be worth looking at some habits that are certainly doing your skin more harm than good. The basic premise of most of these points is personalised skin care. There are so many products and treatments available to suit all skins. The problem with this is if you were to take all of your friends and put them together you probably wouldn’t have the exact same skin as one of them – why then are you all using the same products? I really believe in seeking professional advice for a personal programme but here are some general tips.
2: Why are you toning? Is it because you have been brainwashed from a young age to cleanse, tone and moisturise or was it prescribed specifically for your skin? Toners are designed to remove excess cleanser – that’s it. Some cleansers leave a residue on the skin so toners come along and remove this making sure it doesn’t block your serum or cream from penetrating. Quite a number of professional cleansers do not leave residue therefore toners in some cases are completely unnecessary. If you do need to use a toner in your current routine – check if it contains alcohol, if it does throw it out.
3: The right moisturiser – this can be a complete mine field so again my advice is to have a consult but there are some basic points I want you to think about. A healthy skin does not require a moisturiser, a healthy skin hydrates itself. An example of a healthy skin is a baby or child – they don’t use moisturiser. It’s usually around teenage years or twenties when people start to use products (generally the wrong ones) that the problems start. Tight, sensitive skin is not something we all have to go through in face feeling like your face is going to crack when you get out of the shower is the first sign to me that your skin is not functioning effectively.
Functional skin care is about feeding skin the right nutrients and support necessary to function at its best. Exactly like your diet. This premise is lost on so many products that smell and feel lovely but just drown your skin in completely inactive ingredients which can actually make your skin cells switch off. You are sending skin cells in the deeper layers signals that they do not need to work because you have it all covered. Do you? What your skin needs are antioxidants and in particular vitamin C and A to function properly. If you want an anti-age effect these ingredients in effective doses should be part of your routine.
4: The expression you are what you eat is very true for beautiful skin. A diet high in sugar will prematurely age you. Avoid sugar and processed foods where possible and reduce caffeine intake as much as you possibly can in fact preferably give it up. Drink plenty of water. It is imperative for proper skin functioning.
5: Smoking – need I say anymore? Smoking floods your body and skin with free radicals drowning its ability to protect itself. It causes cell mutations leading to ageing, reduces circulation to the skin and robs the skin of vital nutrients. Please give up.
Dark spots and uneven skin tone starting to bother you? Let’s look at why issues with pigmentation are so common and if there is anything we can do to treat or prevent.
Pigmentation or colour is an important part of a healthy skin and provides us with some natural protection against sun damage from UV light. In general it is only when this colour doesn’t produce as evenly as it used to that we start to feel a little less youthful and seek advice.
Why does this happen?
Uneven skin tone may not initially be obvious but over time leads to dark spots and clusters of pigmentation which many want to erase. Subtle changes in skin colour often begin to happen in our twenties.
What can we do?
Pigmentation is one of the harder things to treat on the skin so prevention is always better than cure. If you are reading this and don’t already have issues with pigmentation – stick to these tips daily.
Use a sunscreen every day – rain, hail or shine!
No SPF protects your skin 100% from UV rays so always apply a serum underneath. This will act as a second barrier of protection for your skin. Choose an anti-oxidant product containing ingredients such as vitamin c, a, resveratrol or rumex.
Never use sun beds and avoid over exposure to the sun. A tan is always skin damage.
It’s too late the damage is done. What can I do?
Always start with a homecare programme. In order to treat pigmentation effectively you are going to need a full programme. Sadly a stand-alone product is not going to do the job.
To get effective results your skincare programme should ideally contain
Sunscreen
Antioxidant serum
Lightening product –look out for serums containing daisy flower, kojic acid or arbutin. If severe pigmentation it could contain hydroquinone which is prescribed by a doctor.
Retinol or Retin A - This multifunctional ingredient will do so many things for your skin but for pigmentation it helps to scale off the damage and balance production of pigment at a deeper level.
My advice is always to start with homecare, try this alone for six weeks and if needed add professional treatments. Home care will always make treatments more effective by preparing your skin but it also allows time to judge whether professional treatment is actually necessary.
Peels or laser would be the most common choices for clinical treatment of pigmentation. For best results always seek advice from a professional for the best choice of treatment for your skin.
Christmas is over, we have eaten and drank all around ourselves and are heading back to work feeling often worse than when we left. Whilst Christmas is such a lovely time of year, it generally brings together everything that is bad for our skins in one full on onslaught leaving us with tired lack lustre complexions in January.
1: You are what you eat
This saying also rings true for our skin. Whatever you feed your body, in turn feeds your skin. The more anti-oxidant rich foods we consume the more protection we are giving our skin against ageing. Stock up on fruit and vegetables and maybe consider juicing as part of a new year, new you. Sugar and ageing go hand in hand so reduce where possible processed foods and sugary snacks. Your skin will thank you for it.
2: Get the moisture back
Dry environments leech vital water from the skin leaving it dehydrated and unable to function effectively. All that extra alcohol and caffeine over Christmas holidays also rob your skin of vital water content. Increase water intake and hydrate your skin both topically and internally. Omega 3 supplements are a brilliant way to add moisture from within as well as drinking lots of water. Look at the products you are using and make sure they are feeding your skin what it needs right now. Anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and Vitamin A should be top of the list. If unsure seek advice from your skin specialist, that’s what we are here for.
3: Renewal
Dry environments and lack of water over Christmas actually slows your skins renewal rate which is one of the reasons it can look a little grey or flaky come January. Give your skin a helping hand to renew by adding exfoliation into your routine. This doesn’t always mean you have to manually scrub - products with retinol, salicylic acid or lactic acid will also speed up this process leading to a brighter and more hydrated complexion. January is also a great time to have a professional booster treatment for your skin. Professional treatments are stronger than what we can achieve at home so having one at this time of year is a great to train your skin back into action for the coming months.
My favourite time of year is upon us. Loads of get togethers with family and friends and maybe it’s the thought of impending time off work but everyone always seems a little happier.
The common skin symptoms around this time of year often include dullness, tightness and general lack of moisture – just when you want your skin glowing for an event! The reason these symptoms appear is often related to the usual suspects – lack of sleep, a few too many alcoholic beverages, not enough water, caffeine, central heating and dry environments. These skin irritants alone can cause problems so group them together all in the same month and it’s no wonder our skin looks a little overworked!
Dry environments leech vital water from the skin leaving it dehydrated and unable to function effectively whilst late nights and lack of sleep can slow skins regeneration leaving us with a general lack of radiance, moisture and the odd flake of dry skin.
What can we do:
Have a good treatment. A customised facial is the best way to get moisture into your skin fast so treat your skin to a pre-Christmas pick me up.
The key to this season is moisture – both inside and out. Support your skin by drinking at least 2 litres of water per day and include water in between alcoholic drinks on nights out.
Add an exfoliant into your routine at last twice weekly. This will remove dead cell build up and allow your other products to penetrate your skin effectively.
Seek advice on adding a good quality omega supplement into your routine. This helps support the natural lipids in your skin and will improve dry skin.
You may need to add extra hydration topically by adding a serum or mask into your homecare programme to help protect your skin against harsh weather and dreaded central heating.
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Our recent changes in weather coupled with our return to central heating over the last few weeks can play havoc with hydration levels in our skins. Feelings of tightness, dehydration or irritation are common place at this time of year and are down to a few subtle changes in the surface layers of our skin.
Our diet and lifestyle over the winter months will also play a part here. Water we drink plays a vital role in cell regeneration and hydration so consciously drinking the recommended amount every day will support the skins natural functions.
Tips to treat:
Increase water intake particularly if spending more time in dry environments
Make sure you are eating healthy fats as part of your diet – walnuts, salmon & avocados are skin saviours and really help keep hydration levels up. The other option is to supplement with a good quality fish oil or flax seed oil
Add a mild exfoliator into your routine. A gentle enzyme exfoliant is perfect to help lift any dead cells due to renewal slowing down.
Add some extra hydration into your routine – hyaluronic acid is a great ingredient to bind and hold moisture in your skin.
FREE RADICALS AND ANTI-OXIDANTS - WHATS IT ALL ABOUT?
We hear about free radicals and anti-oxidants all the time in relation to our skin and ageing but what’s it all about?
Let me explain. ROS (reactive oxygen species) are oxygen molecules generated by sun or pollutants. Within our bodies oxygen can be a very reactive molecule and will take electrons from nearby molecules. This will set off a chain reaction that is generally called free-radical damage. Within the skin this free radical damage can attack stable skin cells causing issues with collagen and elastin and reducing your skins immune response. Free-radicals can deteriorate the skin's structural support and decrease the elasticity. They play a role in everything we worry about in relation to our skin and ageing such as wrinkles, lack of tone and volume loss.
The only effective protection the skin has to fight back is what you feed it both topically and internally. Anti-oxidants arm the body with vital defences to protect us. You provide these through your diet and product use hence the focus on five a day and anti-oxidants in skincare.
What can we do?
Your diet plays a vital role in your skin protecting itself. Eat as much fruit and vegetables as possible using the five a day guideline as your minimum daily intake.
Reduce the intake of burnt or overly processed foods
Exercise helps detox skin and remove waste products. Aim to exercise at least three times per week.
Use an anti-oxidant serum every day under a broad spectrum sunscreen.
Choose anti-oxidant ingredients such as Vitamin A, C & E in your skin care for optimum protection
Cleansing is a very important basic as part of your skin care routine. I know we are all busy and sometimes the thought of cleansing seems like an arduous task but it’s a step that will reap rewards with the right product. Wipes can be appealing for convenience but there are plenty of other quick alternatives that are effective and wont damage your skin.
A good cleanser leaves a clean canvas for your other products to penetrate effectively. It’s a step we want to get right. In some studies it showed that a properly cleansed skin can increase penetration of active ingredients by up to 30%! Well worth the twice daily effort.
Tips for a top cleanse:
Keep a cleanser in the shower. It will only take a few seconds as part of your morning shower and will promote beautiful skin.
Avoid soaps, wipes, shower gels and anything with a strong foaming action on your face. Choose a gentle cleanser formulated to remove dirt and grime effectively without stripping your skin.
Keep a collection of your favourite muslins or facecloths for cleansing so you have a fresh one daily or use something disposable like damp cotton wool.
Both Liz Earle and Ren have a nice hot cloth cleanser which can be used with a muslin for all skin types. For more oily or problem skins both ZO Obagi’s Oilacleanse and Image clarifying cleanser are good choices.
Tight, flaky, dehydrated and dry are descriptions I hear on a daily basis when people talk about their skin. These symptoms are often worsened during change of season and in particular colder weather. Before looking at tips to manage dry or dehydrated skin, it’s important to look at the differences between the two.
Dry skin refers to a skin that is lacking in oil. Dehydrated skin is lacking water in the outer layers. While dry skin is a specific skin type anyone even oily or acne skin can experience dehydration. Where the confusion starts is that both skin concerns feel quite similar and can both experience similar symptoms. This can easily lead to wrong product choices which can hinder optimum results.
Common complaints of dry or dehydrated skin
A tight feeling particularly after cleansing or showering
Dull skin or lack of radiance
Rough or flaking patches of skin
Redness or irritation
Natural ageing of the skin plays a big role here. Our skin slows down production of our own natural moisturiser hyaluronic acid. This accelerates with age leading to the common complaint of feeling drier as we get older.
We lose blood flow to our skin as we age. This has many knock on effects including lack of radiance. It can also affect our skins barrier function which can cause moisture to evaporate more easily from the skin.
Lifestyle factors such as lack of water can rob your skin of essential moisture. Excess alcohol or caffeine intake will also have the same effect.
Lack of fats in diet can directly affect your skin.
Tips to treat
Reduce caffeine intake. Try to supplement with caffeine free herbal teas such as peppermint or ginger.
Don’t cut out fat completely from your diet. This can play havoc with moisture levels in your skin. Choose foods rich in omegas such as avocado, salmon, flaxseed and walnuts. These feed your skin with essential fatty acids giving a glowing and hydrated complexion.
Use a light enzyme exfoliant or mask at least once a week. Dehydration can affect your skins natural renewal process causing build-up of dead skin. A gentle exfoliant will help to relieve a tight feeling in the skin and help with delivery of all of your other products.
Avoid harsh cleansers and toners which can strip the skin of natural moisture. Avoid soaps, shower gels and anything full of suds on your face.
Get on the right skincare routine. Choosing the right skin care products for dryness or dehydration will make all the difference to your end results. They will also stimulate the skins natural moisturising action helping your skin do its job. Seek professional advice on what products will give you the best results possible.
For an optimum hydration boost, have a professional facial. Your skin will thank you for it!
There are so many changes going on in a woman's body during pregnancy that its no wonder that most pregnant women will also notice changes to their skin. For the lucky few it can be the infamous healthy glow we often hear people mention in the movies. I'm yet to hear any of my clients talk about their glowing skin. Here are the concerns I treat most during pregnancy and tips to help treat.
Tired /Dull complexion: Many women can feel pretty exhausted during the first and third trimester of pregnancy. This can often lead to dull skin.
Itchy dry skin. Like every other skin change during pregnancy this is often blamed on higher hormone levels which can cause the skin to become more sensitive and compromised.
Its important to choose products that are not overly perfumed (preferably perfume free) as this can increase skin reactions. Avoid soaps which can also have a drying effect. Choose a natural cleansing bar for body or a shower gel minus the nasties. Apply a light body lotion or oil formulated for pregnant women. This will soothe the symptoms of itchy skin and help to prevent stretch marks.
Oily skin / breakouts: A common side effect of pregnancy is breakouts or congested skin. Hormone changes can cause your skin to increase oil production which leads to dreaded breakouts.
Make sure you are cleansing your skin twice daily, its important to keep this routine to prevent oil build up. You may need to swap to a gel or lighter cleanser if you are using a cream. Don't overly moisturise your facial skin. If oil is a problem choose light oil free products. An oil free sunscreen is ideal during the day and choose a light oil free serum at night.
Pigmentation: Many women experience changes in pigmentation during pregnancy called chloasma. Again this is down to hormone fluctuations. For many this will disappear within a few months of the birth but for some it can hang around. Because this is a higher risk during pregnancy I treat everyone with a view to doing as much as possible to prevent it from appearing. Pigmentation can be difficult to treat so the more we can do to prevent the better.
I always recommend products which help to limit over production of pigment in the skin during pregnancy. Lightening agents or vitamin C are great ingredients to add into your programme. Its also very important to protect skin from the UV damage. This needs to be done every day. Choose a zinc based sunscreen which will help to block heat or damage from UV rays from penetrating your skin.
There are so many confusing views and opinions on what you can and cannot use during pregnancy. If you are using products bought from a department store or supermarket on your face they will generally not have high enough percentages of ingredients to cause you concern unless you are actually drinking them in large quantities. If your product has been prescribed by a doctor/nurse or skin clinic check with your prescriber that its safe for pregnancy as they may contain higher levels of active ingredients. Bare in mind that there are actually very few ingredients that are considered unsafe during pregnancy but as always seek professional advice to make sure you are on the best programme for beautiful skin.
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Water is essential for survival but is also vital for proper functioning of your body including transport of vitamins and minerals, metabolism, regulating appetite and elimination of toxins. The benefits of drinking water for your skin are also numerous including hydration and boosting a bright regenerated complexion. We have all heard that we should drink at least 8 glasses per day but not many of us drink the daily amount necessary to notice these positive effects. Most of us in fact spend the majority of our day in a state of mild dehydration.
When we drink water it will always reach your vital organs first often not leaving enough to help with hydration and functions of the skin. Drinking adequate quantities ensures we have the extra amounts required to reach and maintain optimal skin function.
This is where you can use coolers or water filters with added fruits or vegetables and leave in the fridge. They make a really refresher alternative to a plain glass of water and add an antioxidant boost to your daily intake.
It looks like we might be into the last few weeks of sunshine for the season so before you hide away your body for the rest of the year, let’s talk about a common skin condition that affects many people on arms and legs.
If you have tiny bumps on the tops of your arms or thighs, it is highly possible you are suffering from a harmless skin condition called keratosis pilaris. It is caused by the build-up of the main protein in the skin, keratin. It appears as white or red bumps on the surface where keratin becomes trapped in the hair follicle underneath. Clients often describe their skin as feeling dry or rough to touch and iv heard it described as many things from rough skin through to a chicken skin appearance. While this condition is more prominent in children it can appear at any time.
Yes. While keratosis pilaris is not considered treatable (long term) as such there are many things we can do to reduce its appearance.
I want to take you back to the cause – keratin. To have an effect your product must target this and that’s why I have found so many moisturisers to have little to no impact here. We need a body lotion or oil containing something that will help to break keratin down.
Your body product or oil should contain at least one of the following:
salicylic acid
vitamin a
glycolic acid
lactic acid
These will all induce natural cell regeneration helping to prevent build-up of keratin in the skin. My favourites as they are great at targeting keratin would be Vitamin A or salicylic acid. Some clients find great relief from coconut oil as it also helps with natural skin regeneration. You can also add in a manual / grain exfoliant once weekly as a boost to help to reduce the appearance. I have generally found the grain free products to have a much better effect.
You can boost your homecare plan with a professional treatment on the area. This can be very beneficial for a special occasion or event coming up and would normally include a peeling or exfoliation treatment.
This condition usually worsens in winter due to reduced humidity so keep up your product applications daily for bump free arms and legs next summer.