Love The Skin You’re In...
The Skinsmith | 9th February 2023
It's That Time Of Year After All!
Photo Credit Paulas Choice
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon and love in the air, we thought we would look at loving your skin ... as well as yourself … and others!
Loving your skin can be a very simple choice, we blogged last week about ingredients to avoid in your skincare and cosmetic products and if you simply choose products that are natural, organic, healthy and leave out those nasty harmful chemicals you are on your way to loving the skin you are in!
We know it is a good idea to know the worst offenders when it comes to ingredients and that reading those labels is so important, otherwise you will have no idea what your skin is absorbing and being subjected to.
When you use ingredients that do not love your skin you leave your skin barrier function; which is there to protect and balance your skin and keep it healthy, open to compromise. A compromised skin barrier leads to dullness, redness, and irritation and this prolonged sensitivity to the skin could result in more extreme skin concerns such as eczema, dermatitis, or psoriasis.
Using healthy yet effective ingredients minimises or stops the chance of your skin reacting in a negative way and you will often find will be more effective in the long run as they stimulate your skin to work at its best.
It Is Simple To Give Your Skin Some Love
Not only should you look at what ingredients you are putting on your skin, hair or body but you should also consider if those ingredients are best mixed with others or used alone!
For example: one ingredient that is known and used by most skincare product lovers is “conventional” retinol. A long-time favourite ingredient used in many anti-ageing creams and serums this ingredient is a vitamin and is derived from Vitamin A.
It offers multiple benefits to the skin as it encourages the repair process in the skin, cell turnover and collagen production. However, we have always recommended that “conventional” retinol is best used at night to take advantage of the natural repair processes happening in the skin when you sleep.
You may also find if you use “conventional” retinol in the daytime the speeded up renewal process it stimulates within the skin, can actually lead to more sensitivity as it works like a speeded up version of exfoliation! In the daytime when you are exposed to the sun this can result in sun sensitivity within the skin or what we call photosensitivity, and you may see redness and irritation as a result.
Now you may ask if you use an SPF product would this help protect your skin from the exfoliation process of “conventional” retinol meaning you could use it in the daytime? Unfortunately, the answer is not really! Although mineral SPF products will help to soothe and protect the skin, the exfoliation process from the increased cell renewal will still be happening within the skin!
To love the skin you’re in when you love retinol you should look at Eminences Age Corrective Collection with Natural Retinol Alternative. As this skin loving ingredient is not a retinol but an alternative to retinol, it has all the benefits without the side effects or limitations of use. Sourced from Chicory Root this natural alternative promotes repair, cell renewal and boosts collagen production whilst hydrating and soothing the skin, helping to protect the skins barrier function.
Let’s take a look at some love inspired products as it is the theme at this time of year!
Whether you are looking for a skin loving treat for yourself or for that special someone, here are some lovely ideas to inspire and fall in love with:
- Body Oils – Eminence has 3 lovely oils for the body:
- Apricot Body Oil – with Apricot, Pomegranate, and Jojoba Oil this tantalising body oil has the most decadent fruit inspired aroma. It is just too good to eat! It is high in Vitamins A, C and E to soften, nourish and soothe the skin
- Stone Crop Body Oil – with a fresh, “scentuous” aroma this body oil helps to relieve achy muscles and joints. Soothing Stone Crop, anti-inflammatory Arnica and healing Indian Gooseberry work together to hydrate the skin and soothe soreness!
- Wildflower Ultralight Oil – a blend of aromatic Wildflowers deliver potent antioxidants to repair and heal the skin. This ultra-light oil is perfect for the hair and nails also helping to repair dry split ends and dry cuticles.
Use these oils as an intensely hydrating body lotion or at this time of year as a silky massage oil!
- Body Lotions – also perfect for smooth, hydrated skin or as a light massage product Eminence has 5 lovely body lotions to choose from:
- Coconut Firming Body Lotion – with Natural Retinol Alternative this anti-ageing body lotion has a delicious coconut aroma and helps to tone and firm the skin.
- Mangosteen Body Lotion – a tropical fresh aroma brimming with antioxidants and Vitamin B’s, this lotion will leave your skin smooth and radiant.
- Stone Crop Body Lotion – fresh, earthy Stone Crop is great for all skin types and comes from the same plant family as Aloe! It will soothe, heal, hydrate, and brighten the skin.
- Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Body Lotion – a newer addition to the Eminence family this body lotion is uber hydrating with multi weight hyaluronic acid… and the aroma is too lovely for words!
- Monoi Age Corrective Night Body Cream – we even have a body lotion for night time too! Monoi comes from soaking gardenia flowers in coconut oil to give a gorgeous tropical aroma with soothing and healing benefits. You don’t have to keep this gem for just the night time though as you can use it in the daytime too!
More Love For You're Skin
- Starter Sets – a perfect introduction to Eminence products if you haven’t discovered the love yet… or if you are traveling these mini sized products are perfect for your suitcase! Choose the one that suits your skin best as Eminence has a starter set to suit everyone
- Bright Skin – for uneven skin tones and hyperpigmentation
- Calm Skin – for sensitive, reactive skin types including rosacea
- Clear Skin – for breakout prone, acne and oily skin types
- Firm Skin – for mature skins looking to prevent and repair ageing
- Must Have Minis – a selection of our best sellers
- Age Corrective Gift Set – with Natural Retinol Alternative, for dry, ageing skins looking for age correction!
And For The Perfect Pout!
- Lip Care – of course we are going to recommend products to care for your lips when love is in the air and Eminence has a great selection of products to keep your lips in tip top condition:
- Citrus Lip Balm – with Sunflower Seed Wax instead of petroleum jelly this is a lovely lip balm to heal and hydrate dry lips
- Rosehip & Lemongrass Lip Balm SPF15 – petroleum free also and with added Zinc Oxide SPF to protect your lips from the sun also
- Marine Flower Peptide Lip Serum – apply this unique lip serum underneath your lip balm to minimise fine lines and wrinkles and plump the lips to make them look more youthful
- Lip Trio Kit – with a Citrus Enzyme Lip Exfoliator, Lip Comfort Plumping Masque and Citrus Lip Balm you have everything you need for the perfect pout.
Discover The Benefits By...
Loving your skin with healthy ingredients provides long term benefits and protection to your skin. You can help prevent and repair ageing and damage with potent botanical actives, when you look in the mirror a bright, radiant complexion will be reflected back at you so you will truly “Love The Skin You’re In….”
You can also learn more about the key benefits of exfoliation by speaking to a member of our experienced and friendly team today on 01305 300950 or by emailing [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
