Winter Skin Care

Our winter has been mild so far, but this seems about to change. The combination of the cold and dry outside air with the relatively high inside temperatures leaves our skin even drier, resulting in the breakdown of the protective layer of the skin thereby making it more difficult for the skin’s self-repair process to take place.

Certainly the treatment and care we provide to our skin, should reflect the seasonal requirements.

Hydration - Moisturizing

Our basic skin care routine should absolutely include products which can provide sufficient hydration to the skin. Choose moisturizing products containing hyaluronic acid, and other moisturizing agents which add moisture to the skin, but also protect the moisture that is already present in the skin.  Of course this does not only applies to the face, neck and décolleté area, but for the entire body.

Peeling

Another key factor for healthy, smooth and supple skin all year round, is systematic peeling - at least 2 -3 times a month. The more dead cells that accumulate and remain on the surface of the skin, the less healthy and shiny our skin looks.  Peeling will remove the dead cells and enable the skin to “breathe” and be ready to accept the additional effective ingredients that will follow, whether be a cream, serum or ampoule.

And speaking of serums and ampoules, remember that these contain highly concentrated active ingredients, which have a really positive noticeable effect on the skin.

Sun Care

Finally, a very important aspect of winter skin care is the protection of the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.  Ultraviolet radiation will do away with the natural glow of your skin and promote skin discoloration, dryness, and finally the formation of wrinkles. Consider that even fluorescent lamps emit UVA rays that cause skin aging. For this reason, regardless of the weather – whether it is sunny, overcast, or even if it rains - and regardless of your age, you should always use good sun protection.

Let's get ready to face the cold of winter and welcome spring with a clean, glowing and bright skin without imperfections! 

Until next time ladies...be beautiful!

Skin Care after the Summer

Hello Ladies and WELCOME BACK from your summer holidays! 

Time to start taking care of our skin after all it has been through during these hot summer months.

The needs of our skin change with the seasons. Late summer and early autumn is the best time to start the restoration process of our skin by providing to the skin the tender love and care it needs.  The warm summer months have managed to make our skin more dry and clog the pores, leaving our skin looking dull. If we choose to ignore it, we leave the door wide open for the early visible signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, uneven discoloration and freckles.  We therefore need to follow certain necessary steps to restore a soft, smooth, radiant and healthy skin.

Antioxidant care

Although we cannot undo damage to the skin caused by the UV rays, what we can do is protect it from future damage.  Due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVA / UVB) the

7 Bad Habits that you Need to Stop Right Now

Hello Beautiful Ladies!

When it comes to caring for our skin, there are some things that we should not do, and some things that we should do better. So....here we go!

Use of unsuitable Sunscreens

Sunscreen and sun cream products are not all created equal. A good sun cream should effectively block both UVA (responsible for aging) and UVB rays (responsible for sun burns). If your sunscreen does not cover both types of rays, then better put it aside.  Furthermore, when it comes to sun creams, more is better. Do not hesitate to use an adequate amount. For good coverage of the face, neck, and décolleté you will need about a teaspoon of the product.

Postponing Anti-aging Prevention

We are all well aware that prevention is always better than the cure. It is therefore essential to begin preventative anti-aging treatments early. As a rule of thumb, eye creams should be used from the age of 18 and up, Serums from the age of 25 and up, and creams containing stronger anti-aging ingredients from the age of 35 and above. Of course these are just  guidelines. The main point is that if prevention starts early, then you can effectively delay the signs of aging before they even start to form, giving you smoother, more youthful skin for a greater period of time.