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.
Spotlight on: CoQ10
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.
The end of the holiday
The art of napping
Although it wasn’t always true, I love a nap. On days when I’m not working, I often take a quick nap after lunch. And it’s definitely something I like to enjoy while on holiday. As an early riser, I find a nap gives a recharge mid-day that helps me accomplish whatever my afternoon and evening holds.
By the seashore
I’m currently enjoying some time with my family at the beach. This is a favourite summer activity and I always look forward to sunsets with a cocktail in hand, bicycles as a regular form of transport and swimming in the ocean.
Another consistency in this annual gathering is that my mother will suggest that whatever is ailing you can be cured with salt water.
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.
Summer schedule
Can you believe summer is finally here? Whether winter is mild or brutal, more daylight is always welcome when we finally reach this point in the calendar. While we may pine for this season during less clement months, summer can still sneak up on us, which is why I’m once again encouraging some strategising as we enter this new time.