Your Comprehensive Skincare Guide!

Skincare for the Irish Women.

Skin care experts throughout the globe will give different guidance on skincare essentials and skin care routines, it can be quite confusing to comprehend all the different information and create a routine that will fit in with your lifestyle.

 

Here at Beau Heaux Blog we have created a basic, achievable skincare routine to suit Irish skin and lifestyle.

 

We believe the key to a long-lasting suitable routine is as follows;

·         Fits with your daily lifestyle.

·         Targeting main concerns and delivering results.

·         Works with your budget so it is maintainable.

 

 

Most Irish women do not have time for a time consuming daily skincare routine so we have devised a routine that can be completed twice a day; taking 3 minutes in the morning and 6 minutes in the evening - we have tried and tested this routine and with a bit of practice it is very maintainable.

The main concerns ladies come to us with is sensitivity, dehydration, dryness or premature ageing, as this is a basic skin care routine these concerns can be targeted with specific moisturisers, however a more advanced skincare routine can incorporate different serums, exfoliants and masques to speed up progress and results.

Initially setting up a skincare routine is an investment but the cost thereafter for maintenance and result progression is affordable if products are used correctly and by the right amount. The average Dermalogica skincare product will last 4-6 months depending on its purpose.

 

 

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With basic skincare most women will fall into one of the following Dermalogica categories depending on their concerns, each category has a specific range recommended to target those needs.

 

Sensitive	Dehydrated	Dry	Ageing
Ultra calming	Standard Range	Standard Range	Age Smart

 

 

 

Basic Morning Routine

Skincare Product	What is it for?	Why do I use it?	What Results will I See?
Cleanse 2minutes	A gentle, water soluble gel/cream that lifts dirt & debris from the skins surface	To clean oil etc from the skin and prepare a clean base for products to follow	A cleaner, healthier skin delivering more results as a clean base will absorb following products easier
Tone 30 Seconds	Reduces appearances of enlarged pores & hydrates	To complete the cleansing routine	Smoother, softer skin with reduced appearance of open pores
Moisturize 30 Seconds	All skin types will benefit from miniaturization because they contain the types of ingredients research has shown help your skin look healthier and younger.	Used daily, moisturizers improve your skin's healthy functioning and keep it feeling smooth and soft.	When you use the right moisturizer for your skin type, you will see smoother, radiant skin that's hydrated and healthier. You can choose a targeted moisturizer to treat premature ageing, breakouts, sensitivity etc.

 

 

Basic Evening Routine

Skincare Product	What is it for?	Why do I use it?	What Results will I see?
Cleanse 2.5minutes	A gentle, water soluble gel/cream that lifts dirt & debris from the skins surface	To clean oil etc from the skin and prepare a clean base for products to follow	A cleaner, healthier skin delivering more results as a clean base will absorb following products easier
Exfoliate1 minute	Exfoliation gently removes built-up dead skin cells, revealing new skin.	Exfoliating eliminates this build-up of dead skin cells, which otherwise would cause clogged pores, uneven skin tone, dullness, and deeper wrinkles	Daily exfoliation with can unclog pores, reduce redness, blackheads, and breakouts, diminish wrinkles, build collagen, and improve uneven skin tone.
Tone30 seconds	Reduces appearances of enlarged pores & hydrates	To complete the cleansing routine	Smoother, softer skin with reduced appearance of open pores
Eye Care 30 seconds	Reduces puffiness, dark circles and signs of premature gaining	To target specific eye concerns	As an eye product is specifically designed for the eye care (thinner skin) you will see much more results than if you use overall moisturizer on this area.
Moisturize 30 seconds	All skin types will benefit from miniaturization because they contain the types of ingredients research has shown help your skin look healthier and younger.	Used daily, moisturizers improve your skin's healthy functioning and keep it feeling smooth and soft.	When you use the right moisturizer for your skin type, you will see smoother, radiant skin that's hydrated and healthier. You can choose a targeted moisturizer to treat premature ageing, breakouts, sensitivity etc.

 

 

This routine can then be extended to a more advanced or target routine if time and budget permits by introducing more products and steps.

 

 

FAQ’s

1.     How often should I have a facial?

Industry experts will recommend you receive a professional facial every 4-6 weeks however if you use the correct products and maintain a regular skincare routine at home you could easily maintain the results of your professional facial for 6-10 weeks.

2.     Should I change moisturizer after a few months?

You should rotate your products within the same range if your skin condition changes and when the weather changes, your skin therapist can advise you of this as it is often specific to your skin.

3.     How often should I exfoliate?

Again this is specific to you skin and environment, some exfoliators are very gentle and are used every day and others are much abrasive and can be used 1-2 a week. Ask your skin therapist what would best suit you and your lifestyle.

4.     Do all moisturizers contain an SPF?

No they don’t.  You can apply a SPF under any moisturizer and it will not take from its benefits. As a nation we do not wear an SPF daily, even though we may not be in direct heavy sunlight it is essential to wear one not only for sun damage protection but also to avoid premature aging.

5.     How do I know what my skin type is?

Your skin type is determined by your genes, the most accurate way to determine what skin type you are is to have a full Dermalogica Skin Analysis and Mapping done.

6.      What is the difference between skin type and skin condition?

Your skin type cannot change it is determined by your genes ie oily, dry normal, combination etc however your skin condition is changeable and correctable, a skin condition could be sensitive, hyper sensitive, ageing, congested or breakout.