Does any of this ever describe your skin:
Dull
Tight
Sensitive
Feels rough but still breaks out
Make-up becomes patchy during the day
Fine lines are suddenly more visible
You can fit it all in your liquids bag
With our first spring bank holiday arriving tomorrow, now begins the time for getaways and summer holidays. Always a welcome relieve after a long winter!
While I love travelling, I don’t love packing and one of my biggest challenges is getting my make-up and skincare to fit in a suitcase, leaving enough room for clothes and whatever else I need.
What's the fuss with Korean skincare?
When do I apply? How much do I apply? Do I have to wait?
Do you: use eye cream?
Hydrate your skin while you sleep
In the winter months, we often find out skin can become dehydrated easily thanks to chilly temperatures and dry air. While a winter skincare routine is essential, sometimes we need an additional boost. For this challenge, I like to apply a sleeping mask (or sleep pack as it’s called in Korean skincare).
Do you: apply facial essence?
We’ve made it through Blue Monday (hurrah!) and while the days really are getting longer (sunset isn’t till 4:27 pm today), chilly temperatures let us know we’re still in deepest, darkest winter.
With all the time we’re spending indoors right now, I find this season to be perfect for supersizing my skincare routine. While I still advocate a basic skincare practice, shortened daylight hours inspire me to apply face masks more regularly and spend extra time on facial massage. I’m also loving the addition of a new product to my routine: facial essence.
How often should you get a facial?
Whenever someone asks what I do for work, my response is usually followed-up with questions about pressing skincare needs, such as:
How do I get rid of this spot (don’t touch it!)?
What can I do to keep from ageing (use sunscreen EVERY day)?
Do I really need to wash my face in the morning (1,000 times yes)?
One of the other common questions I’m asked is how often to get a facial.
Wearing more layers? It's time to change your skincare
For most of us, our daily skincare regime is as routine as brushing our teeth. And while well-established habits make it easy for us to accomplish a task, as the weather changes, it’s important to re-examine what you’re using on your skin to be sure it’s right for what you need at the moment.