- This depends on your skin colour/ type, where in the world you live (exposure to UV in the sun’s rays), and whether you spend a lot of time outdoors.
- It is fair to say that keeping skin moisturized (and well-hydrated).
- Typically, for one month.
- This could take six weeks for those above 50 years of age, however.
- You sometimes have to try a product to know if it’s right for you, however, the principle is to treat your skin gently.
- Avoid harsh exfoliants and harsh cleansers.
- Vitamin B, as it strengthens the skin’s barrier and prevents dehydration.
- Vitamin A (which increases skin-turnover and boosts collagen production), is a close second, however.
- There are two ways: chemical and physical.
- Exfoliation is the most efficient way to improve the skin’s texture (and therefore, appearance)There are no hard and fast rules. Everybody varies, and the strength of products vary.
- It is important to cleanse daily, however. Also, cleaning the skin is different from removing make-up.
- Daily: cleansing (Cleanse), serum (RNR), hydration (PNP), sun-protection (PNP), +/- physical exfoliation (Polish).
- Every other day: physical exfoliation (Polish).
- Weekly: face masks.
- Monthly: facials and/ or peels (e.g.using professional grade products, as offered by Ignite Medispa, ww.ignitemedispa.com.au)
- Of course, diet, genetics, and lifestyle, affect the health of skin. Don’t get hoodwinked by the latest skin-care fad, especially to do with moisturizers.
- In general, moisturizers do not work with the skin; they tend to sit on top. This also means that moisturizers don’t inflame the skin.
- However, by sitting on the top of the skin, they impair the natural cycle of skin exfoliation, i.e. moisturizers cause the old cells to stick on the surface.
- Therefore, it is important to use a scrub (e.g. PNP) and cleanser (e.g. Cleanse), when using a moisturizer.
- Dr. Niro Sivathasan does not see the point of this.
- Dr. Niro Sivathasan does not see the point of this.
- Skin-care ingredients, ingredient percentages, and skin-care formulations must be considered.
- Expensive products do not automatically equate to great results.
- Complicated does ‘not’ necessarily make something better!
- Be aware of the media misinformation and advertising bias.
- Be cognizant of awards that are industry-sponsored.
- As with everything, logical caution ought to be used when working around the eyes.
- We suggest that when cleaning around the eyes, products are used sparingly, especially if prone to sensitivity.
- Please note that most cleansers are not ‘specifically’ designed to remove waterproof, long-lasting eye-makeup.
- No. Also, all the products are ‘free’ of parabens (which may disrupt hormones, harm fertility, and potentially cause cancer)
The fine jojoba beads in Polish may settle over time. It is recommended to shake the container prior to use, or to unscrew the lid for access.