10 Surefire Ways to get some Glow into our Skin
The Skinsmith | 12th July 2023
1. Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse!!
Cleansing is absolutely key to radiant skin, making sure you have a blank "canvas" by removing debris like dirt, oil and pollution particles that can clog pores and cause dullness in our skin is such an important skincare step. Wash your face both morning and night and you'll soon see and feel the benefits. If you choose a cleanser that perfectly suits your skin type and is designed to help out your own particular skin issues you'll feel the rewards doubly.
Massage the cleanser into your face with your fingers in circular motions working from the inside of the face outwards for full coverage. Eminence Bright Skin Cleanser cleanses and balances the skin leaving it luminous and bright and Eminence Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser
lathers lightly to slough dead skin without manual exfoliation, Mangosteen and lactic acid complex work together to restore a smooth, radiant glow.
2. Exfoliation Benefits
A really great way to boost glow and radiance as well as brighten the skin with immediate and long term results is exfoliating. So many of us skip this step in our skincare routines but the process removes skin's outer layer of dead cells and so it's surface is smoother, clearer and reflects light.
You can use a physical exfoliant two to three times a week, an acid exfoliator or enzymatic exfoliator in the form of a peel maybe once to three times per week depending on the strength of the peel as well as your skin type.
Eminence Stone Crop Fizzifoliant gently removes impurities and reveals a youthful glow with the help of nutrient-rich microgreens, rice flour and adzuki powder.
Eminence Arctic Berry Peel & Peptide Illuminating System is an innovative peel and peptide system targeting ageing and hyperpigmentation as well as sensitive, rosacea and acne prone skin. Your complexion will be left revitalised, even and luminous.
3. Hydrate and Protect with Moisturiser
For more radiance, follow with a layer of moisturiser. Make sure a moisturisation step is part of your daily routine both morning and evening, not just once in a while or when your skin starts to feel dry. Lack of hydration makes your skin appear dull and can actually really accentuate fine lines and wrinkles. When skin is moisturised it also reflects light making it instantly appear to glow more. We love Eminence Apricot Whip Moisturiser as an everyday moisturiser to truly revitalise your complexion. Containing pure Apricot and Carrot and infused with healthy doses of vitamins A, B, C and D giving your skin a healthy glow. Consider trying a facial oil which can give a real boost to hydration and really absorb deeply into the skin. Eminence Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil aids collagen production, encourages cell turnover, and enhances the skin's ability to retain moisture revealing glowing, supple and rejuvenated skin.
Make sure you shield skin with an SPF 30+ as exfoliation makes it more prone to sun damage including dark spots. Eminence Bright Skin Moisturiser SPF 40 protects your skin while brightening with Stone Crop, Bearberry, Swiss Alpine Plant extracts and a natural hydroquinone alternative. As well as offering protection your skin will be left hydrated and appear luminous and glowing.
4. Look for Brightening Skincare Ingredients
Look for products that brighten and even the skin tone using active skincare ingredients such as Vitamin C which as an antioxidant brightens the skin by blocking an enzyme that produces pigment, Bearberry which is also an antioxidant which lightens the appearance of dark spots and which is hydrating and nourishing and perfect for uneven skin tones. Eminence Bright Skin Starter Set is a great place to start as it has most of the Bright Skin Vitaskin range which is clinically proven to increase skin lightness by 24% in just 3 months.
5. Face Masks give Fast Fixes!
To get instant skin-plumping and glow boosting benefits when skin feels lacklustre or before a special event, smooth on a hydrating face mask and let it soak into skin. Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb Masque is great for a refreshed appearance and glowing visage!! The strawberries gently exfoliate while the rhubarb and vegan-friendly hyaluronic acid calm and plump, for a refreshed appearance.
For something a little different try Eminence Turmeric Energising Masque, it's a 3-in-1 flash facial - a stimulant, exfoliant and mask. It turns from powder to mousse with water and warms the skin with Zeolite and just a touch of spicy Paprika to energise and invigorate the skin. Turmeric brightens and calms the skin to slough away impurities revealing soft and luminous skin.
6. Give Your Face a Massage
A massage is good for more than relaxing your muscles
A massage is good for more than relaxing your muscles. "Every day, I massage my face as I wash it — the motion increases circulation and gives skin a natural vibrance," says Mona Gohara, M.D., a dermatologist at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. "Do a few upward and downward strokes on each cheek to see an effect.”
Chemical Exfoliation for Sensitive Skin
Look for a gentler, lower percentage in your exfoliant for sensitive skin. Mandelic Acid, from the bitter almond is a very gentle alpha hydroxy acid and can help to reduce redness in the skin as well. Another popular AHA for sensitive skin is Lactic Acid as it also hydrates, soothing the skin. Opt for Calm Skin Chamomile Exfoliating Peel with chamomile to calm and sooth the skin whilst gently exfoliating for a smoother texture.
Chemical Exfoliation for Dry Skin
Chemical exfoliants with fruit acids can help to increase the skins moisture levels, helping to treat dryness. Eminence uses Passion Fruit and Lemon Extracts which aid cell renewal and help skins moisture levels. Again, Lactic Acid is a great option as it is hydrating and gentle on the skin. Firm Skin Acai Exfoliating Peel is our favourite chemical exfoliation for dry skin types.
Chemical Exfoliation for Uneven Skin:
You will often find Lactic Acid in chemical exfoliants for uneven skin as it can help to brighten the complexion, although other ingredients are often added to address the hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone such as; Natural Hydroquinone Alternative and Licorice Root. Bright Skin Licorice Root Exfoliating Peel is great for uneven skins and also as the chemical exfoliation for aging skin.
Discover The Benefits of Exfoliation By...
... reading our full guide here.
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