I will admit that I don’t do enough to look after my skin – and at 34 years old, I really should start!
As I don’t really know what makes up good skin care regime (I assume taking off your make-up at the end of a day with a babywipe doesn’t count) I got Dermalogica retailer Pure Beauty’s resident skin therapist to put together some hints and tips for us (mostly me)
1. Which skincare ingredients should I
avoid?
avoid?
The main ingredients to avoid include alcohol, mineral oil,
lanolin and of course artificial colours and fragrances. While they may be
included in ‘hydrating’ moisturisers, they are abrasive and can actually dry
your skin out.
lanolin and of course artificial colours and fragrances. While they may be
included in ‘hydrating’ moisturisers, they are abrasive and can actually dry
your skin out.
2. How often should I wash my face?
Cleansing your face both morning and evening is one of the
key steps in any skincare regime. Use gentle products and don’t scrub, as doing
so can damage the surface of your skin.
key steps in any skincare regime. Use gentle products and don’t scrub, as doing
so can damage the surface of your skin.
3. How often should I exfoliate my face?
The frequency of exfoliation depends very much upon your
skin type and the nature of the exfoliant you are using. Daily exfoliants can
be used daily – but only once within a 24 hour period.
skin type and the nature of the exfoliant you are using. Daily exfoliants can
be used daily – but only once within a 24 hour period.
Other exfoliants can be used up to three times a week.
Exfoliate either in the morning or in the evening after cleansing and before
applying your toner.
Exfoliate either in the morning or in the evening after cleansing and before
applying your toner.
4. How can I prevent acne?
Acne has many causes and only some of which are directly
related to your skin. In general, regular cleansing and exfoliation using
products targeted to your skin type will help prevent the build-up of sebum and
dead skin cells, which form plugs that can block your pores and create the
perfect environment for bacterial growth.
related to your skin. In general, regular cleansing and exfoliation using
products targeted to your skin type will help prevent the build-up of sebum and
dead skin cells, which form plugs that can block your pores and create the
perfect environment for bacterial growth.
5. Should I squeeze spots?
As a general rule, you should never squeeze pustular spots
as it can worsen bacterial infection and can cause the scarring often
associated with severe bouts of acne.
as it can worsen bacterial infection and can cause the scarring often
associated with severe bouts of acne.
Blackheads can be removed through extraction but your hands
must be very clean and you should wrap your fingers in clean tissue paper as a
shield, which will then collect the residue.
must be very clean and you should wrap your fingers in clean tissue paper as a
shield, which will then collect the residue.
6. What moisturiser should I use?
You should always use a moisturiser specific to your skin
type. There is not a one-size-fits-all moisturiser and this is where many
people go wrong. Oil control moisturisers are specifically designed for very
oily skin. Active moist and skin smoothing creams are suitable for a
combination of skin types and there are more specific moisturisers for dry or prematurely
aging skin.
type. There is not a one-size-fits-all moisturiser and this is where many
people go wrong. Oil control moisturisers are specifically designed for very
oily skin. Active moist and skin smoothing creams are suitable for a
combination of skin types and there are more specific moisturisers for dry or prematurely
aging skin.
7. How do I get rid of bags under my eyes?
It is very difficult to get rid of bags under your eyes due
to their delicate nature and the fact that it can simply be a hereditary trait.
Plenty of sleep is the best thing, but you must also avoid using your
moisturiser on the delicate area beneath your eye. The ingredients in most
moisturisers are too strong and it can be a contributing factor.
to their delicate nature and the fact that it can simply be a hereditary trait.
Plenty of sleep is the best thing, but you must also avoid using your
moisturiser on the delicate area beneath your eye. The ingredients in most
moisturisers are too strong and it can be a contributing factor.
8. What causes dry skin?
The main cause of dry skin is your genetic makeup but age
and environmental factors play a large part. It is also important to
differentiate between dry skin (lack of natural sebum) or dehydrated skin (lack
of water) in the skin. A moisturiser is used for dry skin, while a toner is
more suited for dehydrated skin.
and environmental factors play a large part. It is also important to
differentiate between dry skin (lack of natural sebum) or dehydrated skin (lack
of water) in the skin. A moisturiser is used for dry skin, while a toner is
more suited for dehydrated skin.
9. How do I get rid of dry skin?
Dry skin can be aggravated by cold weather conditions
outside and the drying central heating in our workplaces and homes. A well-designed
and maintained skincare regime using products specifically recommended for use
will help you combat dry skin.
outside and the drying central heating in our workplaces and homes. A well-designed
and maintained skincare regime using products specifically recommended for use
will help you combat dry skin.
10. How do I get rid of oily skin?
Using products designed for oily skin will help you combat
this skin issue. There are many products on the market that are deigned to
absorb excess sebum in the skin, while regularly using masks designed for oily
skin will be beneficial.
this skin issue. There are many products on the market that are deigned to
absorb excess sebum in the skin, while regularly using masks designed for oily
skin will be beneficial.
Sounds easy doesn’t it? What top tip would you give?
Debz x
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Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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