STEP ONE: Cleanse
The basics of great looking skin, cleansing helps to
break down impurities and make-up, decongests pores to keep skin tone even,
clear and healthy, and refreshes and revives your complexion.
What to Choose: Foam, Cream or Oil?
As a general rule dry skin prefers a creamy lotion used without water,
whereas oilier skin suits a rinse off cleanser. Remember though, this
routine should become a way of life, so choose something which works for
you.
STEP TWO: Tone
Removes last traces of cleanser, make-up and impurities, deep cleans to
decongest and minimise pores, refreshes, revives and tightens skin tone and
refines the appearance of all complexions.
What to Choose: Astringent or Soothing?
Unless you have an oily or problem skin, choose an alcohol free, gentler
option which will not spoil the delicate balance of the skin, while still
refreshing and minimising the pores.
STEP THREE: Moisturise Day and Night
The essence of soft, smooth, radiant skin, no matter what your skin type
you need to moisturise and hydrate your skin. This helps maintain
elasticity, skin health and fitness and nourishes to prevent signs of
ageing.
As a general rule a day cream should nourish and smooth the surface
layers of the skin, providing a base for make-up which prevents it from
being absorbed into the skin or, if the cream is too oily, slipping off the
skin.
Night creams are essential to put back what the day has taken out and
penetrate deeper into the skin, helping repair damaged cells, restructuring
and strengthening the skin.
What to Choose:
Sensitive, dry skins should stay away from creams that are perfumed
and try light creams packed with hydrators which absorb easily to leave
skin soft and smooth.
Oilier skin types still need to moisturise to keep hydration levels up.
Go for a lotion or very light cream containing vitamin C to keep your skin
radiant.
More mature skin needs a slightly richer formula to help plump and
reduce wrinkles, and strengthen and firm skin.
