It’s that time of year when having sun-kissed skin seems mandatory, but if you truly care about your skin, you know this isn’t the best course of action. Sunscreen every day for face and body in the summer: it’s the best skincare there is.
This knowledge doesn’t really eradicate the desire for bronzed, glowing skin, though, does it? Luckily, sunless tanner can come to the rescue. And because at home application can be tricky to master, I thought I’d offer my top tips for a great fake bake.
Hi. How are you? How are you doing? How are you feeling?
I’ve been finding I have times of productivity and then times of inactivity. I am never sure how long the burst of energy will last, so I do try to make the most of it when it hits me. Because I still find there are times when reading a light fiction book is challenging. Do you ever feel the same way?
This week, though, I’ve had a couple days of high energy and motivation, so I’m really trying to take advantage of it with some spring cleaning, a grill detox and getting the clothesline ready for summer. I have no idea what the next season will be like, but I have a feeling I’ll still be in the US, so I’m trying to get ready for it.
Part of my summer prep involves sunscreen, of course, particularly as I contemplate the potential of a summer full of sun instead of whatever it is we get in Britain.
Can you believe in all this time of Audrey & Elizabeth (6 years this month!), I have never written about moisturiser and why we use it? I know! It seemed a bit surprising to me as well.
For many, a skincare routine started with a simple moisturiser. But as we give more attention to skincare, the focus now often seems to be on serums and treatments, rather than this fundamental step.
Where do you stand on eye cream? Necessary or not? I’m a firm believer that eye cream is important even in the most basic skincare routine.
At this point during the winter, you may find your skin looks a bit dull and feels less than smooth. Or maybe you have noticed your skin is flaking?
When your skin looks or feels like this, it suggests a build-up of dead skin cells. Basically, your regular skin cleansing isn't doing enough to slough your face in its normal exfoliation process. This can be caused by many factors: excess oil, pollution, hormones, make-up and / or diet. But don’t despair; you can help your skin with at-home exfoliation.
If you’re still in the new year headspace considering things you want to change in 2020 and looking at your skincare routine, I’d like to advocate for including serum in your regimen.
While I appreciate a simple routine and recommend this as a starting point for those just getting into skincare, if you feel like your skin needs something more, a serum may be just what you need. Serums are a great way to add specific ingredients to your routine to address particular issues. Whether you’re trying to slow the ageing process, hydrate your skin or brighten your skin while reducing dark spots, there’s a serum for you.
Skincare at its core is designed to improve and protect our skin and a bespoke routine can achieve this with a variety of products. We all want skincare that can soothe and enhance our skin without irritation. However, there may be times when products have a less than desired effect and specialty items are needed to calm an adverse reaction. Here are the ones I use to restore my skin to its regular behaviour.
British Summer Time is officially over and the outside temperature definitely seems to have gotten the memo. Sure, there are still pockets of warmth in the sunshine, but early mornings and dark evenings have more chill in the air.
During this confusing fashion time (Is it time for boots? Are gloves overkill?), I’m transitioning my body care to keep it hydrated during the colder months when there’s less humidity in the air, even if my skincare hasn't quite required facial oil yet.