Skin Analysis Essential for Product Purchase

Before you consider purchasing a beauty product online or in store, we recommend you have a skin analysis.  A skin analysis is undertaken by a fully qualified beauty therapist who looks at your skin under a 'mag lamp' to determine your skin type and if there are skin conditions or problem areas.

A skin analysis allows the beauty therapist to provide you with a prescription of products to use at home specifically suited to your skin.  It also helps ensure you have a great skin care routine at home.  It's true there are a broad range of products that suit many skin types, however for great, healthy looking skin it is important to ensure you have the right products, and not one you think looks or sounds good.

Beauty therapists are highly trained in the skin, and undertaking a skin analysis is usually performed for free in most salons and day spas.  Therapists can determine if your skin is oily, congested with breakouts, dry, dull or ageing. They can also categorise your skin using a recognised classification system in beauty.

Beauty therapists will ask you about any medications you are taking, illnesses you may have and your diet as these can impact on your skin and the beauty products prescribed to you.  At the end of the day, you are responsible for your skin and the products you use, but why not consult an expert to help with this process - you'll be glad you did!

Fabulous Skin Beyond Forty

I turned 44 years old recently.  It made me start thinking about how I can ensure my skin looks great for many years to come.  We all know the usual mantras about drinking lots of water to stay hydrated, don't smoke and don't go out in the sun without proper protection.  We can't turn back the clock, and ageing is something we all face, however there are other things we can do to help ensure our skin looks great beyond forty.

What are you using on your skin?  Make sure your skin care products don't contain harmful chemicals and they allow for products to be absorbed by your skin - this includes your cleanser.  We also recommend a serum on your skin - it helps with skin repair and cell turnover. You should also be using a moisturiser that hydrates the skin and is suitable to your skin type.

What are you eating and do you exercise?  The food you ingest impacts greatly on your skin. A diet rich in healthy whole foods is much better than one with highly processed foods full of sugar and salt. Eating foods rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants does wonders for your health and your skin.  Exercise is also great for healthy looking skin.  Exercise increases blood flow around the body which nourishes skin cells and provides oxygen.

Don't put off looking after your skin - the sooner you start, the easier it is to achieve and maintain.  And don't be worried about some wrinkles and fine lines - there's nothing wrong with ageing gracefully.