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I have always said that cleansing wipes are better than nothing but i am going to take that back. I actually think it is better to sleep in make-up than use a wipe….There i said it, the facialist who promotes the double cleanse technique daily has said you can sleep in make up!!!!

Well not quite…but if it means you may think twice about using your facial wipe, please read on!

I started to see a really big link between my clients who were suffering from breakouts and acne prone skin and the use of cleansing wipes. Clients who were suffering with their skin were not keen on trying new products because of the risk of making their skin worse…but at the same time they were coming to see me for the alternatives. So the position i take is throw the wipes away, and this is to everyone, even if you think your skin is in good nic…i think over time your skin will age…you need to get into good cleansing habits now. Clients and friends will always say to me that i have a good skin and i do truly believe its down to my mum who sent me for teenage Clarin’s facials regularly and i would always use a Clarin’s cleanser and toner from being about 14. It was instilled in me, my mum has fab skin too. So i do believe its important to educate our kids on skincare. If your skin feels good, you feel good. Its our biggest organ so we need to look after it.

When looking into this blog i came across a few good analogies..Mona Gohara, dermatologist described the process of cleansing with facial wipes, “the equivalent of swirling dirty toilet water around your bathroom”, or skipping the rinse cycle of your laundry, Cleansing agents are designed to break down debris within the pores, but it’s the rinsing action that actually removes it.” So it did astound me on the back of cleansing wipes it will often state that no rinsing is required…that seems totally absurd to me!

So cleansing wipes contain high levels of preservatives, alcohol and anti-bacterial agents to keep them usable.

These harsh synthetics are then rubbed vigorously into the skin, particularly around the delicate and extra-thin eye area.

As well as irritation, high levels of alcohol can also cause extreme dryness and premature ageing.

So not only are you putting harsh ingredients on to the skin, you are also moving your makeup around your skin, with no rinsing, your skin is not being properly cleaned and you’re then transferring that gunk to your pillow, which then gets transferred back to your skin, and on and on the cycle goes, leading to breakouts, blackheads, irritation, and, oh, did I mention wrinkles?

So know your ingredients. Paiskincare has listed these as the main culprits:

– Propylene Glycol and Dipropylene Glycol (irritants)
– Parabens
– Phenoxyethanol (irritant)
– 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1, 3-Dio (potent anti-microbial agent that carries the highest hazard rating, 8-10, on the skin.

So please if you want clearer skin, ditch the wipes. If you want more youthful skin, ditch the wipes, if you want to keep pigmentation at bay ditch the wipes.

For advise on cleansers drop me a message and i will happily recommend xx

So this summer we had 2 great holidays, camping in Abersoch and a beach holiday in Alicante. Both holidays throw up some skincare alerts! Camping….outside pretty much all of the time and from past experiences this is very harsh on the skin. The number one rule you must protect from the elements, this was the case in Spain too, with that hot summer sun! But first lets looks at camping and my must haves to come back with great skin and not trying to frantically rebalance it once home!

Camping Essentials:

1. Firstly i know it is so easy to pack cleansing wipes, but in my book they don’t really cut it, unless you pay for the pricey ones and then i am not totally convinced. But if your like me and hate those grubby bathrooms and its a quick in and out, and just a cleansing wipe before bed in the tent, then do this, as always best to clean your face by any means morning and night!! But because being outdoors, we really need to cleanse and i have 2 go too’s.

I love Alpha H Cleansing Balm
also
A great Vitamin C cleanser for neutralising free redicals

2. A great SPF. This is my trusted fave that i will always slather other face, neck, chest and shoulders.
https://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_GB/products/nuskin/shop_all_products/sunright/97001345.html

3. I double up this SPF as my moisturiser too as packed full of antioxidants and feels nice and moisturising.

4. At night my skin will feel tight, more often dehydrated but a little dry too. Don’t always apply my SPF every couple of hours! So it needs hydration. My go too is an oil. I love an oil it feels way more luxe than a cream or serum and when camping I need abit of a glamp edge!! I love uno Hydroactive Cellular Face Oil by Sunday Riley, it packs a punch at £35 but i LOVE IT!
https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/sunday-riley-juno-hydroactive-cellular-face-oil.html

Ok so that’s my camping essentials in a nutshell! Now Alicante!

Heat equals sweat. Sweat in pores is not good! We need to limit any breakout be controlling grease.

1. This cleanser from Nuskin has 0.5% salycylic acid
https://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_GB/products/nuskin/face_care/clear_action/97110388.html

2. Then it may seem silly to take masks on hols but if you can, a great clay mask works wonders again helping unclog pores. Again always coming back to my fave brand NUSKIN this Glacial Marine Mud is fab https://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_GB/products/nuskin/shop_all_products/epoch/body/97110809.html

Then again all the producs listed above for SPF and Moisture. And you are covered. Just a big straw hat, sunglasses and the trusted Havaianas. And a bottle of water in your beach bag ALWAYS.

So the timing of this blog a bit late with UK summer hols over but hopefully for any lucky ones jetting off in October hopefully this will be helpful.

I am a NUSKIN stockist so please feel free to message me about any products listed and look out for my Facebook shop coming soon xx

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I always dip into Fay Ripley’s family food cook book and its so simple and easy, She often refers to the ‘holy trinity’ of an Italian sauce being carrot, onion and celery. This little combo always sticks in my mind when cooking, not only because it is a great combination that really works but also great for getting those veggies into my 2 children! It is the foundation to a great recipe, the starting point to a great sauce.

I also believe there is a ‘holy trinity’ of skincare. Even though i am constantly mixing things up, adding in different ingredients to my routine, I am always seeking the best combo’s whether it be retinols, Vit C, Hylauronic acid but i will always have a foundation, a starting point. The 3 things i swear by, my holy trinity, my mantra for good skin: sleep, water and spf. It’s not rocket size, and most facialists, beauticians i think would agree. It is what I tell every client who complains of dry skin, it is more often not dry but dehydrated. Hydrate with water (preferably filtered) protect it, If we don’t wear SPF (minimum factor 30) the UVA and UVB will damage our skin, everything from skin aging to skin cancer and finally sleep to restore and rejuvenate.

My next blog is about my skincare essentials for great skin whilst camping and how we must pack in the anti oxidants to protect from the elements!

BlogWe need to keep all the layers firm and nicely constructed, working on our elastin and collagen. Like this pic in (chose it for its lovely colours) Hong Kong, great symmetry, strong and vibrant, just like your skin should be… The science bit…Skin has three layers: The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue We need to work on our collagen and elastin, fibers that make up the supporting structure of our skin. Collagen gives skin its firmness while elastin keeps skin tight. Both of these fibers are plentiful in young skin and start to break down with natural aging and as a result of sun exposure. So my top tips for keeping the architecture strong and beautiful: Find Vitamin A rich foods or invest in a retinol Keep hydrated, 2 litres of water a day! Wear SPF Take a collagen supplement Moisturise!