The weather is changing, we are saying goodbye to the hot, humid, summer days and hello to the colder & darker evenings. As the weather is changing we need to make some changes to our skincare regime.

Here are our top transitional skincare tips to take you from summer to autumn...

 

Exfoliation, exfoliation, exfoliation..

Exfoliation is key to help exfoliate uneven skin tone  & sun damage caused from the summer months. Exfoliating dead skin cells and skin’s surface roughness caused by damage from exposure to the sun gives a brighter, healthier & smoother complexion. Resurfacing also helps speed up the skin’s renewal process and makes skincare products work more effectively. The DermaTx range is all about Exfoliation - A great resurfacing twice-weekly at-home treatment!

DermaTx Anti-Ageing Skin Renewal System- Designed for Uneven skin tone, pigmentation & ageing skin.

DermaTx Gentle Skin Rejuvenating System- Designed for normal & sensitive skin type

DermaTx Blemish Control System- Designed for Acne, oily & enlarged pores

Incorporate AHA's like Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid into your daily regime. You can find AHA'S in most skincare products, from cleansers, serums to moisturisers to help to fade dark spots, improve your skin's texture, and minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Retinol is also known to increase cell turnover, stimulates collagen, and fade pigmentation, but works deeper down in the skin rather than on the surface. I like retinol in the winter because you have to worry less about sun sensitivity.

 

 

Cleanse & nourish

Switch your cleanser from a gel or foaming cleanser to a cream or oil-based one. A nourishing cleanser that will dissolve dirt and makeup without drying out the skin.

Priori Gentle Cleanser - 13% LCA Complex (12% lactic, 1% Vit A,C,E, ProVit A) - gentle cleanse & exfoliation without compromising skin barrier. Hydrates & moisturises with skin essential antioxidants.

Neostrata Facial Cleanser - Formulated with Polyhydroxy acids (PHA's) to gently exfoliate and cleanse without drying or stripping the skin.

PCA Skin Daily Cleansing Oil - Gently dissolve makeup, oil, and other impurities with this lightweight pre-cleansing oil. Formulated with emollient moisturisers and potent antioxidants to invigorate your skin. Enriched with grape seed and sweet almond oils, this powerful formula nourishes and hydrates the skin.

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Bring back radiance

Uneven skin tone is a concern for most after soaking up the summer sun. Start introducing a brightening product twice a day - apply after your antioxidant in the morning & after cleansing at night.

Dermaceutic Mela Cream - Inhibits transfers of melanin and helps reduce pigmentation

Jan Marini Luminate Lotion - This dynamic non-hydroquinone product lightens the appearance of discolouration and reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles to restore your skin's youthful complexion.

Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides - A potent ultra brightening patented oxyresveratrol (oxy-R). For the first time ever stabilised at 1% - market-leading strength. Combined with powerful twin brightening peptides, Oxy-R Peptides takes a triple threat approach to unwanted hyperpigmentation.

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The more moisture the better

Although our skin produces Hyaluronic acid naturally, the amount declines as we age and when we expose ourselves too much to the sun. Make sure to look for ingredients with Hyaluronic acid which is known for its hydration & plumping effects due to its ability to hold 1,000 times its weight in moisture.

Medik8 Hydr8 b5 - Light-weight and non-greasy gel formulation to effectively hydrate, relieve and restore moisture balance in both dry and oily skin type.

 

PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum - Plump and firm skin through increased hydration with this advanced hyaluronic acid formulation.

Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum - Hydrate and refresh your skin with Hydrating Serum from Revision. This ultra-light, oil-free serum is boosted with the benefits of smart hydration for a smooth, revitalized appearance.

 

Post-summer recovery mask

Whenever dry or dehydrated skin feels like it needs a boost, indulge yourself with a rehydrating moisture mask. Hydrating and firming masks are some of the best ways to infuse your skin with much-needed moisture to rejuvenate post-summer skin.  

HydroPeptide Hydro-Lock Sleep Mask - This luxurious sleeping mask blankets the contours of skin with a layer of intense, restorative hydration. The pillow proof treatment beautifully smooths and perfects skin overnight with a soothing blend of Hydr O18™ Activated Water ™ and calming licorice root. Royal peptides mimic and enhance the generative powers of royal jelly to benefit cell turnover processes and provide vital nutrients to the skin. The result: skin will look and feel radiant, refreshed, and soft.

IS CLINICAL Hydra-Intensive Cooling Masque - A professional strength face mask that soothes, calms, and hydrates your skin. It provides an instant cooling sensation packed with botanical antioxidants & potent anti-inflammatory properties to leave the skin refreshed and reinvigorated.

PCA Skin Hydrating Mask - A hydrating at-home mask with an advanced blend of soothing ingredients and botanicals that reduce irritation and infuse the skin with hydration.

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SPF is for Life, not just for Summer

Don't forget sunscreen, yes even in autumn. The warm weather may have gone, but the sun’s UV rays are still there no matter what the temperature is. Use a high SPF sunscreen on your face all year round to avoid early signs of ageing such as dry, wrinkled and loose skin OR something worse like skin cancer.

Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream SPF50 - A light cream with an advanced hydration system that leaves skin soft and hydrated with a dewy finish. The subtle natural colour of the product, although not a tint, also helps to even the skin tone. It’s perfect for dry skin or more mature skin – it’s also a great option to switch to in the winter months when skin can be more parched.

PCA Hydrator Plus Broad Spectrum SPF30 - This nourishing moisturiser with SPF is formulated with a blend of UV-protecting ingredients, including ultra-sheer zinc oxide, that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. It is specifically formulated with moisturizing hyaluronic acid and sodium PCA for dry or dehydrated skin. It also contains the important antioxidants silybin, also known as milk thistle, and caffeine.

Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+ - This beautifully rich daily moisturiser leaves the complexion with an invisible finish, along with the highest level of sun protection ready for the day ahead. 

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