Posted on October 06, 2015
Hallelujah! This perpetual winter seems to be coming to a close. And, with spring upon us ( we are still waiting here in Melbourne), it’s a great time to focus on skin and prepare it for the change of season — including the toll it'll take on your complexion. Ahead, I’ve shared some transitional skin care musts you need to start doing for spring.
ASSESS YOUR SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Sure, we all have more skin care products in our cabinets than we're actually using on a regular basis. But, many of us have things that we don’t even know how or when to use, let alone when or why we bought them! To remedy this (and, get in the spirit of spring cleaning), stop ignoring your stash of products collecting dust: Pull everything out of your cabinets and assess each product. Toss anything that's no longer working for you, or isn’t a fit for your skin. Too often, we'll use a product for months, even though it's not delivering. (If you don't want to throw it out, give to a friend whose skin might be a better fit for it.) Also, get rid of any product that is older than a year — the natural preservative system in most natural/organic skin care products has a shelf life of about this time, though products that come in jars don't last nearly as long ( 6 months tops)
Sure, we all have more skin care products in our cabinets than we're actually using on a regular basis. But, many of us have things that we don’t even know how or when to use, let alone when or why we bought them! To remedy this (and, get in the spirit of spring cleaning), stop ignoring your stash of products collecting dust: Pull everything out of your cabinets and assess each product. Toss anything that's no longer working for you, or isn’t a fit for your skin. Too often, we'll use a product for months, even though it's not delivering. (If you don't want to throw it out, give to a friend whose skin might be a better fit for it.) Also, get rid of any product that is older than a year — the natural preservative system in most natural/organic skin care products has a shelf life of about this time, though products that come in jars don't last nearly as long ( 6 months tops)
WASH YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES
Many people rarely wash their makeup brushes — even if they're consistently breaking out. Because oil and bacteria can get caught in the bristles and cause clogged pores, breakouts and general irritation, stop putting it off & give them a good soak. Fill a glass with hot water and add one tablespoon of a gentle, shampoo or gel cleanser, then swish brushes in the glass to create a lather. Rinse well and use a comb to detangle the bristles and get them back in their original shape. Let brushes dry in an upright glass out in the sun — it can help destroy bacteria and cuts dry time
Many people rarely wash their makeup brushes — even if they're consistently breaking out. Because oil and bacteria can get caught in the bristles and cause clogged pores, breakouts and general irritation, stop putting it off & give them a good soak. Fill a glass with hot water and add one tablespoon of a gentle, shampoo or gel cleanser, then swish brushes in the glass to create a lather. Rinse well and use a comb to detangle the bristles and get them back in their original shape. Let brushes dry in an upright glass out in the sun — it can help destroy bacteria and cuts dry time
REBOOT YOUR SKIN FOR SPRING
Spring is a time when skin is prone to freaking out due to allergies and other environmental stressors. Follow these easy tips and spring into a new season with gorgeous, radiant skin.
DEEP OIL CLEANSE
MV’s 9 Oil Cleansing Tonic is like a deep - detox cleansing treatment to restore skin health and radiance. This skin tonic is an instant pick-me-up for tired, dehydrated skin types and a balancing treatment for oily, congested and pimple-prone skins. Use every 2-3 days after cream cleansing
MV’s 9 Oil Cleansing Tonic is like a deep - detox cleansing treatment to restore skin health and radiance. This skin tonic is an instant pick-me-up for tired, dehydrated skin types and a balancing treatment for oily, congested and pimple-prone skins. Use every 2-3 days after cream cleansing
GENTLE FACE SCRUB
Sodashi’s triple action exfoliant is for instant radiance. Rich in Pomegranate fruit enzymes to boost skin cell renewal, finely ground rice to smooth and brighten the complexion and geranium and sweet orange to re-energise the skin. This creamy non-abrasive face polish removes dry winter skin gently without irritating. Use weekly
Sodashi’s triple action exfoliant is for instant radiance. Rich in Pomegranate fruit enzymes to boost skin cell renewal, finely ground rice to smooth and brighten the complexion and geranium and sweet orange to re-energise the skin. This creamy non-abrasive face polish removes dry winter skin gently without irritating. Use weekly
HONEY MASK
Calm + Hydrate your sensitive, irritated, inflamed winter skin with the Honey MUD Mask by May Lindstrom. This silken, pudding-like treat gently frees you of the day's pollutants, infusing your skin with active enzymes and nourishment while restoring your optimal hydration and individual rhythm. Use every 2-3 days
Calm + Hydrate your sensitive, irritated, inflamed winter skin with the Honey MUD Mask by May Lindstrom. This silken, pudding-like treat gently frees you of the day's pollutants, infusing your skin with active enzymes and nourishment while restoring your optimal hydration and individual rhythm. Use every 2-3 days
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