by Yvette Wyeth
With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to review your current skincare routine to ensure your skin will be its healthiest in the warmer months.
For most of us, spending time layering skincare products is something we’re simply too time poor to invest in. By the time the kids are asleep at the end of the day, you may barely have the energy to use a makeup wipe! This is exactly why a more simplified skincare approach with multi-functional products is ideal to help deep cleanse, nourish and protect your skin.
At Activeskin, we asked our team of Skin Experts for their favourite skincare must-haves that deliver great results, whilst really streamlining the daily routine.
- Face Cleanser: Take the effort out of washing your face with an all-in-one cleanser like the ASAP Gentle Cleansing Gel. This shower-friendly wash is soap free, gentle on the skin yet tough on shifting stubborn sunscreen and makeup – even mascara. It’s perfect for all skin types as a makeup remover and facial cleanser, even for sensitive skin, as the soothing aloe vera leaves the skin hydrated and calm. Simply double cleanse daily to deeply clean the pores.
- Exfoliant: Facial scrubs feel amazing on the skin, yet aren’t the best choice if you have reactive or sensitive skin. Choosing a more gentle approach with an enzyme or AHA based exfoliant will deliver equally smooth skin, minus the irritation. You really can’t beat the Environ Focus Care Youth Revival Masque to do the heavy lifting for you. Renowned as a “face lift in a jar”, this pore refining, sun-damage correcting and skin brightening formula can be applied as a mask after cleansing, twice a week. Wear it whilst you cook dinner, fold the laundry or read a book! Once your skin tolerates a 20 minute treatment, then this gem will become your bedtime BFF, to refresh and energise the skin overnight whilst you sleep.
- Vitamin C: As a powerful antioxidant and skin protector, Vitamin C should really be non-negotiable in every skincare routine to effectively prevent unwanted pigmentation, boost collagen and brighten the complexion. One of the best ways to deliver Vitamin C to the skin is by applying the Skinstitut Vitamin C Ceramide Moisturiser which ticks the serum and moisturiser boxes within one tube. What makes this a hero in your skincare regimen is the clever combination of skin barrier strengthening Niacinamide, hydrating Hyaluronic acid and time release Vitamin C that in combination, smooth fine lines, balance skin tone and prevent the signs of premature ageing.
- Hydration: The warmer months with the air-conditioner blaring can lead to a loss of vital moisture in the skin. When your skin becomes dehydrated, it can start to feel tight, inflamed and uncomfortable. Banish fine dehydration lines and quench a thirsty skin with the Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum. This powerfully potent hydrator is fast absorbing to plump the skin for up to 10 hours, delivering intense immediate and long lasting hydration.
- Protection: You diligently pop it on the kids, but what about your own SPF? Daily sunscreen application is vital, especially if you enjoy the outdoors, to effectively shield the skin from harmful UV skin damage. Sunscreen is essential even when you spend the day inside as UV penetrates through glass windows to prematurely age the skin. To help protect your skin and balance your skin tone in one sweep, reach for the O Cosmedics Mineral Pro Tinted SPF 50+. This silky textured SPF delivers broad spectrum UVA & UVB sun protection, with a flattering tint to blur any minor imperfections. This saves you time applying additional makeup and effectively shields your skin from sun damage.
There you have it, some of the best double-duty skincare products worth integrating into your skincare routine. They fast-track your skin care without compromising on results to ensure your skin is in optimal health and condition this summer.