I was looking for a new body lotion recently and saw one featuring CoQ10. And while it seemed to be a big deal on the packaging, I honestly wasn’t completely familiar with the benefits of this ingredient and so thought my research might be worth sharing with you.
What is your skin saying?
Have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror wondering about a change in your skin? What’s going on? Why is that there? I’m not talking about the appearance of a fine line, but rather when skin seems to be dry suddenly? Or breaking out? Or flushed? While there are many reasons why our skin changes, here are a few of the top causes to keep in mind when you’re trying to problem solve.
Nothing feels as good as gold
Preparing for a big day or special evening out and feeling like your face could use a bit of a refresh, but don’t have time for a facial? Consider using a vibrating gold bar at home to help you get ready.
Needles you can use at home
Easy does it
Last time, I wrote about giving new products a month to deliver results for your skin. Alongside this, I feel it’s important to consider how your skin may react to active ingredients, such as retinol or alpha hydroxy acid. Because of the nature of the ingredients, skin can react quickly which causes us to conclude it’s not for us. However, this may just be our skin showing that it is benefitting from and improving with the ingredients and perseverance is required.
Timing is everything
Is it just me or do you get overly excited when trying out a new skincare product? Anxious to see if the benefits will live up to the claims, every time a jar is opened or a bottle dispenses, I hope the contents will be my face’s new best friend. While what’s inside is very important to this determination, another key component is time and so I want to encourage you not to expect an overnight transformation.
Playing footsie
As the weather gets warmer and our wardrobe changes, so does our footwear. After months of socks, tights and boots, the idea of sandals and flip flops is welcome. However, you may be thinking your feet aren't quite ready for the big reveal. One obvious solution to prepare them is with a pedicure, however in the same way that a facial should be supplemented with good skincare at home, your feet deserve regular attention as well.
Spotlight on: peptides
I’m continuing my series on skincare ingredient information so that you’ll know more the next time you make a purchase. Today, I want to explain why peptides are important.
Peptides are fragments of proteins which create a foundation for our skin. Without them, skin loses firmness and bounce, wrinkles appear and skin texture changes. Not only can peptides help bolster how skin looks, they also remind skin how it behaved before the age of 25.
Here comes the sun
You know I never miss an opportunity to talk about sunscreen as skincare. It is key component of even the most basic routine and I believe it is one product no one should go without. So when social media told me that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, I knew this was my chance to return to my favourite topic.
Skincare from hairline to boobline
Whether you have a simple skincare routine or one that involves extra steps like eye cream, serum, essence, mask, retinol and acid, where you apply your skincare is as important as what you apply. Whenever you’re doing your routine, I urge you to include your neck and décolleté along with your face.