REVIVE YOUR SKIN
With the seasons changing, so do the needs of your skin. The cold chill may crack & dry your skin, meaning hydration & moisture is key to any skin revival.
Unsure how to support the transition from summer to autumn and what products to use? Don’t worry, we’ve enlisted the help of Dr Pippa, our resident GP specialising Dermatology. In her latest blog post, she shares her top tips for reviving your skin this autumn and recommends her favourite products to give your skin that autumnal glow (suitable for a range of budgets).
Plus scroll down to check-out Dr Pippa’s ‘Revive your Skin’ pocket guide and download your own copy to keep.
Dr Pippa’s top tips for reviving your skin this autumn
Commit to cleansing - cleanse daily & even double to ensure all dirt, irritants & pollutants are removed. This will provide the best base for skin reviving products.
I love the Body Shop Vitamin E face wash as an initial cleanse. It is lovely, gentle and good for sensitive, and combination skin. I use a second cleanser and change this up depending on the seasons and my skin. I’m currently loving Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing balm, Skin & Co Truffle Therapy, and L’Occitane foaming cleansing cream.
Use a gentle exfoliator - revive dull skin with weekly exfoliators. This removes top layers without damage, to open pores & improve product absorbance.
By this I don’t just mean a scrub. An exfoliator is anything which can strip the top layer of dead skin cells from your face. A lactic acid or salicylic acid once a week depending on your skin type is often sufficient. Patch test first and do not use on traumatised or inflamed skin. Do read all the information leaflets carefully & consult with your doctor if unsure. I often go the The Ordinary range for products (but only once a week). If not sure about chemical exfoliation, physical with a gentle element within a wash is a good alternative.
Make the most of a Mask - revival is all about hydration, & masks are perfect for this. Pop on weekly to cleansed & exfoliated skin for best results.
I love any mask, the more environmentally friendly, the better. With this in mind the masks from Lush are one of the best. I find the rose mask super calming and good for redness as well as hydration. If needing a pick me up I often use the Charcoal Mask from the Body shop. Great for my breakouts.
Make the most of a Mask - revival is all about hydration, & masks are perfect for this. Pop on weekly to cleansed & exfoliated skin for best results.
I love any mask, the more environmentally friendly, the better. With this in mind the masks from Lush are one of the best. I find the rose mask super calming and good for redness as well as hydration. If needing a pick me up I often use the Charcoal Mask from the Body shop. Great for my breakouts.
Include a Vitamin C - this is great for brightening, sun protection & dark spot reduction. Helping to rejuvenate any skin damage & revive tired, dull skin.
My problem areas are my under eyes which always seem to look tired! Vitamin C is great for lifting and brightening. With this in mind I often use the Kiehl’s Vitamin C eye cream.
Use that moisturiser - the colder months risk dryness & cracking. Daily (&/or nightly) moisturisers are key. Do hydrate orally too, to help your skin from within!
Any will do! As long as it agrees with your skin. Try a few and stick with what you like and what agrees with you. I change mine all the time again depending on skin cycle and the season. At present I love Elemis, & L’Occitane. For me I like heavy (due to my now older skin - crying emoji here) and luxurious.
Try a bedtime serum - give your skin an extra dose of moisture once a week. This will help skin barrier recovery, hydration & plumping.
Only one way to go here. The Sukin Rose Hip Oil serum from Holland & Barrett! You will thank me later. It is well priced, animal products & cruelty free, and is honestly like a refreshing drink for my skin (plus it currently has 25% off!). I use a couple of times a week and always note the results the next day. Pop on before bed and let the magic work whilst asleep.
Develop a skin care routine - for best results, develop a routine. Pick one night a week for gentle exfoliation, mask & serum. Followed by daily cleansing & moisturising.
Don’t forget that SPF - don’t let all your hard work go to waste! Use SPF daily even in Autumn. As sun damage is still a risk, & is the biggest ager of your skin.
Check out Dr Pippa’s Handy Pocket Guide for ‘Reviving your Skin’ below. Click the link and download yours to print and keep.
Let’s glo this Autumn!
