Hello!
So, we are as I write this into Autumn (Jumping for joy). I love these months. Getting cosy and wrapping up.:) I just LOVE IT!
But as we are into these colder months, it is important to look after your skin now and all year round.
Alot of us dont think about our skin and then wonder, Why have I broken out? or Why wont my makeup stay in place? It may not be your skins fault it maybe Yours!?
During the Summer we wear an SPF and sunscreen, so we dont get brunt from the sun. But in these colder months we need extra TLC and protection too.
Your skin can get damaged from the sun, the weather and central heating fast during the Autumn and Winter.
Here are some helpful (I hope) tips on helping your skin look and feel great in these coming months!
1. Moisturiser.
Having a good moisturiser, whether you opt for a day or night cream or a all purpose one,make sure it suits your skin type. If you dont know or are unsure email me (nataliekeanemua@gmail.com) and so I can help you. But if you do know heres what you should be looking for in a moisturiser...
Normal Skin: A light fluid, water based, containing Glycerin and a SPF (all year round an spf)
Oily Skin: An Oil free, water based moisturiser with an spf and is light weight, mattifying and has Vitamin E.
Dry Skin: A cream based, riched in oil and has glycerin and spf.
Sensitive Skin: A higher SPF, perfume free, Vitamin E and Glycerin.
Combination Skin: Oil Free, light weight, Spf and water based.
2. Exfoliate.
Exfoliating Once or Twice a month is important for your skin. A build up of chemicals, dust, dirt from the environment ,dead skin cells and flaky patches can be on the skin. Exfoliating will help aid those and make them less noticeable and allowing fresh skin to show through.
Again it is important to know your skin type!
Normal Skin: Oatmeal and Water, Once a week
Oily Skin: Oatmeal and Water , Twice a week
Dry Skin: Light cream exfoliant, Once a week
Sensitive Skin: Light cream exfoliant (avoid eyes and broken cappillaries), Once a week
Combination Skin: Cream exfoliant, Once a week.
3. Pamper!
Whether you get a facial or put a face mask on, it will really help your skin, get those extra elements to function and allow for a healthy looking skin.
I will say it again! Know your Skin!!!
Normal Skin: Deep cleansing mask, Once a month
Oily Skin: Steam with a hot cloth or use a clay mask , Every second week
Dry Skin: Shea Butter Mask, Every second week
Sensitive Skin: Chamomile (to soothe), Once/Twice a month
Combination Skin: Deep Cleansing mask on the T-zone and Shea Butter Mask on the U-zone, Once a month.
4. Fluids.
Drinking enough fluids is, whether its Water or Herbal teas are important to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Most people think they have dry skin, when in fact they could just have dehydrated from a lack of water and moisturisers.
5. Wrap Up!
If you find there is a harsh wind, cold frost or heavy rain when you are about to go outside, wrap up! Keep your nose and mouth covered with a scarf to help bare the weather.
I hope this simple prep guide might have got you into a Autumn and Winter mode and start to think about your skin and into a new routine.
If you have any questions or want me to helo find your skin type.
Get in touch..
Email: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com
Instagram: nataliekeanemua
Until Next Time..
Toodles
Natalie Keane
