The best natural microdermabrasion ever….and it’s FREE!

Microdermabrasion has become the ‘must have’ beauty treatment for many women in their pursuit for flawless skin. In my experience it is an expensive and not particularly pleasant experience. It is an intense method of removing the dry, dead skin cells from the surface of your skin which is important to allow the products you apply to penetrate, be absorbed and do their job. Exfoliating your skin regularly will help to keep your complexion, fresh and bright, will help stimulate collagen production and unblock clogged pores. But beware! If you exfoliate with a product that is very abrasive or too harsh, you risk damaging your skin and leaving it dehydrated. I recommend my clients use Skin Guru’s amazing Glow Cloths, on a daily basis, which gently removes surface grime, make up and dead skin cells, without stripping the skin and leaving it sensitive. Once a month I recommend this fantastic method of do-it-yourself microdermabrasion, which has fantastic results and all for a few pence.

RECIPE:

1 Tablespoon Baking Soda Fresh complexion

1 Teaspoon water

1/2 Teaspoon Honey

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until combined. Dip your fingers into the paste and begin to massage all over the face, using circular motions. Be gentle and pay particular attention to any areas with blocked pores. Continue the massage for a full 5 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water, pat skin dry and apply a natural serum to protect the skin. Avoid direct sunlight for a couple of days.

Sunscreen, swimming and golf

An overcast cloudy day while holidaying in the South of France, would for some be an irritating disruption to their relentless routine of baking in the sun. For the most part our party of ten friends has welcomed the cooler day as a reprieve, and a chance for the golfers in our crowd to marinade their frazzled skin in aloe vera after sun lotion. Despite the warnings of the effects sun damage has on your skin, they have once again succumbed to scorched, crimson skin, the type akin to the easily spotted “British tourist’!   

Obviously when probed as to the reason for the sorry state of their sunburned skin, the usual excuses are presented. “We forgot our suncream”, “we didn’t think the sun was so strong” and “we applied some before we left”.

People wise up!! Sunscreen must be applied regularly throughout the day (ideally every couple of hours), and a minimum of factor 15 should be used. If prolonged exposure is expected, wear a hat, and if you are swimming or playing in the water reapply every hour. One our friend’s daughter, who has beautiful young skin, spends hours in the pool every day, and even with the extreme vigilance of her mum applying water resistant factor 30, has slightly burned her face.

The fact of the matter is that the freckled pale skin of the majority of Brits, just isn’t able to cope with prolonged periods of sun exposure. Remember to follow the basic guidelines of being safe in the sun.

1.  Apply a high factor sun cream to all exposed skin.

2.  Wear a hat.

3.  Stay out of the sun between midday and 2pm.

4.  If doing water sports or swimming, reapply sunscreen regularly.

5.  If you do burn, keep the area completely covered and out of the sun.

And remember ladies, sun damage is the biggest cause of premature aging and wrinkles!!