Should I use Retinol? DIY Vit A Mask

Retinol  is Vitamin A contained in carrots, oranges, peaches and apricots.

Retinol works by speeding the turnaround of skin-cell  renewal stimulating collagen and elastin which over time makes the skin become thicker and more fuller.

This magical skincare ingredient will reduce fine lines and wrinkles, lightens pigmentation, tightens the skin and is used to treat acne and breakouts.

There are two type’s  retinols high strength prescription tretinoin used for acne and wrinkle smoothing and other retinols medium to low strength supplied from professional skin care ranges and over the counter products

Retinol ideally should be introduced gradually into your skincare routine, try every other night to start until your skin has become accustomed and always at night. Some skins can be irritated by retinol and higher strengths can get worse before they get beter causing dryness and flaking.  

I like to use a retinol serum combined with the powerful antioxidant Vit C  two ingredients make a powerful combination in fighting ageing and free radical damage.

This product is from Juliette Armand a clinical professional range so needs to be gradually introduced into your skincare routine and use under your night cream  do not use during the day as retinol can be sensitive to the sun and always wear a high sun screen during the day of SPF 30 or 50.  

Apricots are rich in Vit A so why not try this home DIY mask makes the perfect professional home spa experience a little messy you may want to reciprocate with a friend.

1/2 cup dried apricots

1/2 cup of warm water

1 tablespoon of honey

Blend all the ingredients together in a blender until pureed and smooth apply and leave for 20 mins remove with tissue and warm flannel.

If your skin is sensitive you may want to do a patch test first.

This mask will leave your skin feeling smoother, softer and looking brighter.  

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How Do I Get Rid Of Brown Spots and Pigmentation?

 Post- Summer Sun- Damage, Brown Spots and Pigmentation. One of the most common questions I am  asked, is how do I get rid of my brown spots and pigmentation? 

This is one of the most challenging problems, sorry as they are very difficult to treat. What causes hyper pigmentation and brown liver spots? Over production of melanin synthesis in the melanocytes and it’s elimination onto the skin surface, hyperactivity of melanocytes become freckles and hyper proliferation of melanocytes as dark pigmentation and liver spots. The skin also has a memory and the longer you have had them the harder they are to fade, hormonal changes and genetics are also a main factor. 

The most obvious solution is to stay away from directly sitting in the sun, wear high sun care protection and avoid over heating as this has been related to being another reactivating factor.

You can avoid the problem earlier if you use specific skincare products that contain active ingredients which help reduce the production of melanin. Helping to control over production of melanin and reducing pigmentation, also helping to fade out existing brown spots. 

Start the treatment with a thorough exfoliation treatment, I recommend Pier Auge tempus exfoliation or doux peeling as both are easy to use and gentle on your skin. Pier Auge has a lightning and brightening program containing active ingredients that inhibit tyrosinase synthesis which controls melanin production, it reduces brown spots for a more even, brighter complexion, contains lightening molecules and Vitamin C. Vitamin C  fights ageing by trapping free radicals and slows down the formation of pigmentation spots.

Autumn can often leave your skin looking and feeling dry, dull and lifeless or even over congested, this will probably be due to the build up of dead skin cells and the use of heavy sunscreens and self- tanning products. Now is the time to treat your skin to a super boosting revitalising and energising treatment which will restore, replenish and re- balance, promoting radiance and a healthy glow back into your skin again

                                                                           Lady receiving a Pier Auge Professional Facial

Are You Sun- Savvy? Plus 5 Top Tips This Summer

 
  The sun will give you wrinkles, breaks down collagen and elastin, causes pigmentation and brown spots. 5 tips below to protect your skin this summer and invest in a 50+ face sunscreen.

• Choose a product that protects against UVA and UVB.
• Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before you go out into sunshine and then reapply once at your destination.
• Most of us use less than half the amount of the sunscreen we need to give us the level of UV protection shown by the SPF bottle.To cover an adult body from head to toe use three tablespoons.
• Reapply sunscreen every two to three hours, allowing for sweating and swimming.
• REMEMBER even if you are wearing regular suncream you need to stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm

 One of the best Skincare experts Pier Auge have developed a sun cream for the face that has a invisible texture,  waterproof, light enough to be worn under makeup and full of anti-oxidants to protect the skin and chemical free with UVA and UVB protection. 50ml £24.17

Pamper and Prep- Festive Beauty Countdown

 

A girl’s best friend!!!

 A microdermabrasion is like the little black dress in the wardrobe it delivers every time and for every occasion!          
You will notice a difference after your very first treatment!  It delivers deep exfoliation to the upper layers of the skin, perfect for winter prep; all the products you use on to your skin after will work much more effectively.     Your skin will be more hydrated and plump giving you a more glowing, youthful and radiant complexion. The treatment is great for uneven skin tone, congestion, lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, dehydrated skin, scaring, acne, dull and lacking lustre.
The summer has been harsh on our skin, from pigmentation and UV damage and the winter is not going to be any kinder…. Stepping into central heating and then outside to cold, leaves our skin lacking in oils and feeling dehydrated.
Prepare your skin by booking your first treatment in the next few weeks and if your skin has suffered badly during the summer months then try and book a course of 3 at your local salon or spa.