Skin Care Routine Steps For Beginners
We all want healthy, glowing skin but there’s so many products out there it’s hard to know where to start. You want to invest your time & money into products that are right for your skin type & will help you achieve healthy skin. But where to start?
Well this blog post is here to give you the basic skin care tips you need to get the healthy glow your skin deserves.
Step 1. Cleanser
Cleanser is where your skincare journey should begin & when I say cleanser I mean cleanser, not make up wipes or soap as these kinds of products strip away at your skins barrier & can cause all kinds of sensitivity flare ups, dryness & they could even be adding to your breakouts.
I recommend using the double cleanse technique which is exactly as it sounds, you cleanse your skin twice.
For the first cleanse I recommend an oil based cleanser or cleansing balm as oil based products are amazing for removing make up, pollution & debris from the skin with ease.
For the second cleanse I recommend using a skin specific cleanser. This is a cleanser that is suited to your individual skin type whether that be normal skin, dry skin, oily skin, ageing skin & so on.
If you’re just starting to invest in your skin care routine I know it can become expensive so if for now you’re only looking to buy 1 cleanser I’d suggest a skin specific cleanser & use that for both cleanses.
Removes makeup & daily grime.
Cleanses, nourishes, renews skin.
Natural ingredients.
Suitable for all skin types.
Gluten-Free & Vegan.
Removes makeup, daily grime and excess oil effectively and effortlessly.
Luxury Cleansing Balm is formulated with beneficial plant oils, like rose fruit oil, olive oil, wild mint oil, jojoba oil, orange peel oil and clove leaf oil that are packed with anti-oxidants and powerful skin-strengthening ingredients.
Using this balm is like a treatment for your skin.
Sensitive cleanser.
Suitable for dry skin types.
Dermatologically tested.
Botanical ingredients.
Gluten-Free & Vegan.
This cleansing milk dissolves make-up, daily grime and pollutants.
No matter what skin type you have, cleansing is a daily must. Specially formulated for dry and sensitive skin, our comforting face cleanser is enriched with pumpkin seed, chamomile, apricot oil and rose water helping to leave your skin moisturised, supple and smooth to the touch.
Clinically proven to Reduce Acne.
For oily and congested skin types.
Removes excess oil, daily grime & impurities.
Decreases the appearance of wrinkles.
Enhances cellular proliferation.
Gluten-Free & Vegan
Clinically Proven to Reduce Acne!
Specially developed for oily, congested and acne-prone skin.
Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel is a fruit-derived AHA complete cleanser specially developed for oily, congested and acne-prone skin. Natural AHA's help to improve exfoliation and enhance cellular proliferation. This fast-acting facial cleansing gel helps to gently dissolve and remove excess oil, daily grime, and impurities, which can lead to congested skin, blackheads, and breakouts.
We recommend using the Cleansing Gel along with the Day Cream and Night Lotion, as part of the Anti-Imperfections 3-Step Plan.
Step 2. Exfoliation
Sometimes exfoliation is skipped over especially if you’re starting out with your skin care routine & you don’t really know the benefits exfoliating your skin will give you. So here are some key benefits;
Glowing skin - Yes cleansing removes make up, dirt & some debris but exfoliation removes any dead skin cells from your skin that are making your complexion look dull.
Boosts cell renewal - As we age our cells get less efficient at renewing & as a result of this we start to develop signs of ageing. Exfoliating your skin can’t turn back the clock & stop ageing that has already taken place but it can help to stop further signs of ageing by boosting your skins cell renewal process to achieve a brighter & youthful complexion.
Makes your other skin care products more effective - Exfoliation cleans out your pores removing any excess oil, dirt & dead skin cells meaning that the serums, creams & moisturisers you use after exfoliation will be able to penetrate deeper into your skin to deliver the best results.
There are so many different exfoliating products out there. Some are to just be used once a week & others you can use daily so depending on your time & skin type you’ll find what works best for you.
Bright, smooth complexion.
Removes dead & damaged skin cells.
Anti-oxidants & toning properties.
Cleans congested pores & blackheads.
Gluten-Free & Vegan.
Radiance Exfoliating Mask combines the physical action of sugar canes with the chemical action of natural AHA's to reveal your brightest, smoothest complexion... and in only 5 minutes!This cream exfoliator uses crushed fruit enzymes from bilberry berries and orange, to unveil cleaner, brighter skin with their natural AHA's. Gently, but effectively, removes dead and damaged skin cells, spring cleans congested pores and blackheads, without harsh abrasives that can damage and scratch the delicate new skin cells.
Removes dulling surface debris and evens skin tone
Reveals brighter, smoother skin
Gentle enough for daily use
Achieve brighter, smoother skin every day with this iconic exfoliating powder. Rice-based powder activates upon contact with water, releasing Papain, Salicylic Acid and Rice Enzymes to polish skin to perfection. A Skin Brightening Complex of Phytic Acid from Rice Bran, White Tea and Licorice helps balance uneven skin tone while a super-soothing blend of Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin helps calm skin. Gentle enough for daily use
Step 3. Toner
Using a toner can help to minimise the appearance of pores, remove any residue left on the skin from make up or cleanser, soothe the skin & helps with hydration by getting your skin to absorb more of your moisturiser.
Toners can also be amazing for helping with skin concerns. For example if you have sensitivities in your skin, using a skin specific toner for sensitivity can soothe, calm & even reduce redness in your skin. The same applies for other skin concerns for example if your skin produces excess oil, use a skin specific toner for oily skin.
Quickly relieves inflammation and discomfort
Helps condition skin
Can be used after waxing or exfoliation for soothing benefits
A soothing, hydrating mist to help calm redness and sensitivity. Use after cleansing to lock in hydration and prime skin for following with UltraCalming products. Lightweight toner quickly absorbs to support a functioning skin barrier, helping to minimise sensitivity flare-ups. UltraCalming Complex contains Oat and botanicals to help soothe and strengthen skin, and soothing Aloe helps calm while supporting a natural moisture balance in skin.
Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E.
Perfects skin tone and skin texture.
Nourishes and improves skin elasticity.
Re-plumps, moisturises and protects.
Suitable for all skin types including young or sensitive skin.
Re-Oxygenating, Rebalancing, Vitamin-Enriched Lotion.
Much more than a toner... an ideal enhancing and brightening pre-make-up lotion.
Radiant, fresh and unblemished, the complexion is evened out, tones are smoothed to reveal a radiant glow displaying exquisite uniformity.
Gently cushions your skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple and luxuriously hydrated.
Step 4. Moisturiser
Moisturiser is an obvious step that I’m sure you were expecting but its also a biggy. Moisturiser gives our skin hydration, can prolong a youthful appearance , promotes cell turnover & gives skin a healthy glow.
Like with the other steps you need to find a skin specific moisturiser for your skin to get the best results.
Clinically proven.
Reduces the signs of ageing.
Regenerates the skin.
Long-lasting hydration.
Smoother & tighter-looking skin.
Contains Acti-Complexe.
Gluten-Free.
UltraDerm regenerates the skin and actually delivers on results. Past damage seems to recede, fine lines appear to fade away. Firmness, radiance and resilience are restored. Maintains consistent moisturisation together with a statistically significant increase in skin brightness.
Using natural and botanical ingredients wherever possible, this cosmeceutical day cream has been formulated to address ageing concerns. Developed with extensive research and clinical trials we are proud to give our customers confidence in their skincare with clinically proven results.
Provides 48 hours of continuous hydration
Powered by Active HydraMesh Technology™
Protects against environmental stress
Next-generation moisturiser with Active HydraMesh Technology™ infuses skin with 48 hours of continuous hydration and helps protect against environmental stress. This best-selling moisturiser features a state-of-the-art complex that works on a molecular level to help reduce Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and infuse skin with 48 hours of vital moisture. This advanced technology also helps shield skin’s natural microbiome from environmental stress. A dynamic Hyaluronic Acid Complex with Mallow, Cucumber and Arnica distributes hydration throughout the skin, helping to lock in moisture for lasting hydration. Also formulated with naturally-antioxidant Grape Seed Extract, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
Step 5. SPF
This is the final step in this guide & most important step of any skin care routine for any skin type. People easily dismiss SPF. They’ll say it’s winter it’s not sunny or I don’t burn so I don’t need to use it but trust me EVERYONE should be using SPF daily & heres why -
UVA rays cause long term damage like skin cancer & ageing.
90% of visible skin ageing is caused by UV damage.
UVB rays cause surface damage such as sun burn.
So even when its cloudy or raining the suns rays are still causing irreversible damage to your skin. Sun damage is easy to brush off as we don’t see it until it’s too late. It’s a simple step that can offer you big protection for the future.
A make-up primer, sunscreen and treatment for skin ageing in one
Has a silky feel and provides a smooth surface for a "soft focus" effect
Smooth fine lines, brighten and prime for flawless skin, and prep for make-up application. Velvety formula with Soy Protein helps even out skin texture, creating a smoother surface. Pearl Powder and natural earth minerals provide a neutral tint for visible luminosity, radiance and more even skin tone. A potent peptide helps support skin firmness as Broad Spectrum sunscreens help shield against sun damage triggered by UV light. Wear alone over your moisturiser, or after moisturiser application and before foundation, to help decrease the appearance of fine lines for a lasting make-up finish.
SPF 25 & 50.
UVB & UVA protection.
Lightweight formula.
Cell protection & regeneration.
Developed with Zinc Oxide & Magnesium.
Lightweight sun protection cream with SPF 25 & 50.
This innovative lightweight cream is formulated with SPF 25 & 50 to provide your complexion with comprehensive sun protection. Promoting the regeneration of damaged cell structures as it deflects the sun’s skin-damaging rays.
Our Sun Cream is developed with Zinc Oxide & Magnesium, which provide protection and promote the regeneration of damaged cell structures.
Invisible yet incredibly hard-working, shielding your skin from both UVB and UVA rays. It’s a must-have for any beauty regime.