What have I been doing to my skin since the lockdown?
I have been enjoying the freedom of less make-up and have had the opportunity to give myself some facials.
My favourite products contain AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) great for gentle exfoliating the skin. My favourite AHA is glycolic acid (an acid derived from sugar cane). Glycolic acid has the smallest molecule out of the AHAs so can penetrate deeper.
Why do we need to exfoliate?
As we age our skin cells take longer to turn over so the glycolic acid gives it a helping hand. It is best to start with a lower strength product at first so your skin gets used to it. My favourite is Pharmagel Glyco-8 Moisturiser. It has 8% glycolic acid and can be initially used once a day at night, increasing to twice daily. It is important to wear a sunscreen especially if you use any AHAs as these can make your skin more sun sensitive.
I have also been trying out my new led light therapy machine by Dermalux. All skin types can benefit from LED light therapy. It has anti-ageing effects and can treat a whole host of skin concerns without any down time. I will look 10 years younger once we come out of lockdown!!!!!
I have been enjoying the freedom of less make-up and have had the opportunity to give myself some facials.
My favourite products contain AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) great for gentle exfoliating the skin. My favourite AHA is glycolic acid (an acid derived from sugar cane). Glycolic acid has the smallest molecule out of the AHAs so can penetrate deeper.
Why do we need to exfoliate?
As we age our skin cells take longer to turn over so the glycolic acid gives it a helping hand. It is best to start with a lower strength product at first so your skin gets used to it. My favourite is Pharmagel Glyco-8 Moisturiser. It has 8% glycolic acid and can be initially used once a day at night, increasing to twice daily. It is important to wear a sunscreen especially if you use any AHAs as these can make your skin more sun sensitive.
I have also been trying out my new led light therapy machine by Dermalux. All skin types can benefit from LED light therapy. It has anti-ageing effects and can treat a whole host of skin concerns without any down time. I will look 10 years younger once we come out of lockdown!!!!!
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