Resetting your skin in three easy steps
Resetting your skin in three easy steps - ASSESS, DETOX AND TREAT
Hello, and almost Happy New Year! If you are like us, during the holidays you consume everything in excess...bad foods, alcohol and then the thing you should have in excess, sleep, you get less of which can wreck havoc on your skin!
As we welcome a new year, it's the perfect time to hit the reset button on various aspects of our lives, including our skincare routine. Whether you've been neglecting your routine over the festive period, (imbibing like us) or want to adopt healthier habits, this is the perfect time to assess your skin's needs and reset your skincare routine.
Here's how to reset your skin in three easy steps:
STEP 1 - ASSESS
Assessing Your Skin's Needs
How is your skin looking and feeling? Is it a little tired after a fortnight of cake, wine and late nights? Is your skin dry, oily or dehydrated? Are you struggling with acne, sensitivity or redness?
Assess Your Current Skincare Routine
Now delve into your skincare; do the products you're using address your current skin concerns? Are you using the right cleanser for your skin type? Is your moisturizer providing enough hydration? What about the season? If its winter, are you using the right products to address the weather and how it affects your skin? Assessing your routine allows you to identify areas that may need improvement.
Not sure where to start?? No need to fret! We're here to provide guidance and support. We're not proposing an entirely new routine (we value sustainability and budget-conscious choices), just some small adjustments that should hopefully do the trick. Reach out to our team and we can lead you in the right direction - email info@laurelandreed.com
Step 2 - DETOX
Just as we cleanse our bodies with detox diets, our skin also benefits from a thorough cleanse and detoxing. Use a gentle cleanser to remove impurities and unclog pores. Consider incorporating a detoxifying mask into your routine to draw out toxins and revitalize your complexion. This step helps create a clean canvas for the rest of your skincare products.
Here are a few of our favorite detoxing skincare products:
Dragon's Blood Prebiotic + Probiotic Enzyme Cleansing Gel
Infused with Lycopene, double encapsulated salicylic acid and nourishing oils to deeply hydrate the skin, while emulsifying with water to completely clean, never leaving behind a greasy residue or strip the skin of it’s
natural oils. You need a cleanser that does more than just remove makeup and impurities.
A 5-in-1 multi-tasking cleanser that will kick your dead skin cells to the curb, while hydrating your skin for a radiant glow. Well formulated cleanser to address many skin concerns.
Powered by Uniclay™ , a biotech fermentation-based extract derived from a clay microorganism that mimics the effects of clay on the skin, antioxidants, enzymes, Hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom extracts.
With a unique serum-like texture that transforms from gel into creamy foam that nourishes, conditions, gently exfoliates, and promotes cellular turnover for a plump, bright, glowing, healthy complexion without drying out the skin
- Gently polishes away dead cells
- Leaves all skin types feeling soft, clean and radiant
- Nourishes skin with Fruit Extracts rich in vitamins and minerals
- Cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural moisture content
Taila Skincare Nava Jungol Detoxifying Jungle Mask
This revitalizing face mask helps to brighten and exfoliate to instantly infuse skin with radiance. A deep cleansing, purifying and resurfacing facial that decongests pores, removes dead cells and refines skin. This treatment is crafted with a blend of ayurvedic botanicals that contain active enzymes and nourishing flora for skin that is healthy and renewed.- Natural Humectants flood skin with healing hydration and restore the skin’s equilibrium
- Vitamin A, C + E rich botanicals reduce uneven skin tone and infuse skin with radiance
- Plant-based Alpha Hydroxy Acids work to dissolve surface-level dead and dry skin cells – delivering a visibly brighter and smoother complexion
- Antioxidant-rich Turmeric calms inflammation and heals blemish-prone skin
NINI Organics Natura Detox Oil
This specially formulated detoxifying facial oil is high in Linoleic acid that helps target overactive sebaceous glands to help regulate oil production & a potent herbal blend to soothe inflammation and tackle blemishes.
This magical blend is infused with jojoba oil on a very controlled low heat to keep all the natural actives alive whilst they infuse gently into the jojoba oil, making this oil so unique & a true hero for anyone looking for an oil to use on acne prone skin.
- Black Cumin oil – Antibacterial, rich in vitamin C & B vitamins, helps with scaring.
- Hemp Seed oil – Helps moisture balance & soothes skin conditions such as acne, eczema & psoriasis
- Jojoba oil – This waxy substance helps mimic our sebaceous glands bringing harmony and balance to the skin.
- A potent healing & detoxifying herbal blend consisting off:
- Neem – soothes inflammation & detoxifies impurities
- Gotu Kola – improves circulation as well as the synthesis of collage
- Nettle Leaf – have astringent properties
- Burdock Root – anti-bacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties
- Red Clover – alleviates inflammation, skin rashes and irritations
- Milk Thistle – rich in antioxidants
- Lavender – ancient skin healer
STEP 3 - TREAT
Targeted treatments and serums can address specific skin care concerns, such as fine lines, pigmentation, or acne. Consider adding a vitamin C serum for brightening, a hyaluronic acid serum for hydration, or a retinol treatment for anti-aging benefits. Introduce these products gradually and monitor how your skin responds.
We recommend:
Lightweight, stabilized vitamin C serum helps firm and brighten skin tone while promoting collagen production, and deeply hydrating skin with soothing aloe.
CLEAR acne-controlling serum, fights against external factors (such as pollution, the use of protective masks, and seasonal changes.) and internal (hormonal, stress..) that generate acne or imbalance in the skin.
What you will notice is - a reduction in the appearance of active acne spots, while improving the redness and texture. With CLEAR acne-controlling serum, the skin looks more unified. You will also notice the increase in luminosity and elasticity of the skin, in addition to helping you have clear, calm, and healthy skin.
The acne-controlling serum texture is a very soft lightweight watery gel, that is absorbed quickly without leaving a dry skin sensation or grease on the skin. You will immediately feel a pleasant comfort on the skin. Its characteristic aroma makes its application pleasant and delicate.
BLÜH ALCHEMY Botanic-Retinol Cell Renewal Concentrate
This transformative concentrate is powered by Bakuchiol, the only plant-based alternative to retinol clinically proven to dramatically improve skin texture, collagen production, firmness and elasticity while decreasing the appearance of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and acne. Further boosting this formula is our advanced bioactive hydration complex and over 15 of the world’s most innovative ingredients, including cellular extracted flame tree, emu apple and Tasmanian kelp, cacay oil, watermelon bioferment and vegetable ceramides. All work synergistically to reverse the signs of premature aging while delivering lasting hydration, optimal nutrition and protection.
Resetting your skin in the new year is a wonderful way to invest in your overall well-being. By reassessing your skincare routine, detoxing your skin and incorporating effective, targeted products, you can achieve a radiant complexion. Make skincare a priority, and watch as your skin transforms, leaving you feeling confident and refreshed in the year ahead.
Happy almost 2024 fellow beauty lovers; we look forward to sharing more skincare tips as the year progresses!
xx, L&R