Spring has sprung, well, kinda, and with spring comes warmer winds, sunnier days, allergies... It is also a great time to reassess your skincare regime and give your skin what it needs to cope with the changing weather. Here are 5 springtime skincare tips from us to you.

1.      A great way to start each new season is with a facial and a skin assessment from a trained professional, the facial will reset your skin, making the transition to warmer weather a smooth one. It also gives the therapist a chance to evaluate your skin and recommend and create a skincare routine that meets your skins individual needs.
2.      Exfoliate. The dry cold of winter can be really harsh on skin; it can leave you feeling like a butterfly trying to shed its cocoon, except the cocoon is actually just dry skin. We recommend Allmedic Skin Repair – it contains AHA’s and BHA’s which act like a Pac-man, eating away all of winters dryness.
3.      Make way for bright springtime lipstick by sorting out those chapped lips – we recommend pure lanolin (traditionally used by breastfeeding mothers), nothing works better – trust us. You can pick up a tube at your local supermarket or chemist.
4.      Reassess your moisturiser – with spring normally comes oilier skin, it is the perfect opportunity to switch to a moisturiser that balances this increased oil flow, nourishes and gives your skin the active ingredients it needs to be happy, healthy skin. We recommend coming in and seeing us for a skin assessment and product consultation.
5.      Ideally we should be using the same amount of sunscreen year round, that said, most people tend to fall off the bandwagon during the winter months, springtime is the crucial stage to get back on track. We recommend Anthelios Tinted BB Cream SPF50+, which gives you a lovely glow, is comfortable, non-greasy and light on skin, while still providing the highest UV protection available in Australia.

Bonus tip: enjoy yourself! Shed those winter layers, enjoy the longer, warmer days and remember how beautiful you are.

Lots of Love – Then Skin Family x
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​3)      Lastly, retinoid’s (Vitamin A) are your friend. They chemically exfoliate your skin and speed up cell recovery, supercharging your beauty sleep. I recommend Ultraceuticals’s step-up system of award winning serums – come and see us to learn more.

Why should you use a stabilised form of Vitamin A?
Vitamin A is a MAGIC Ingredient!
One that everyone needs to ensure their skin cells are functioning at their optimum capacity.
Healthy skin cells determine the epidermal thickness & colour & help produce collagen and elastin making the
SKIN LOOK FIRM AND YOUTHFUL..

Without Vitamin A in large quantities your skin WILL HAVE:
·         Wrinkles
·         Excess Pigmentation
·         Redness
·         Dryness
·         Sagging
·         Altered DNA

Lacks of Vitamin A can also CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING DISEASES:
·         Skin Cancers
·         Eczema
·         Acne
·         Rashes
·         Psoriasis and many more

It’s never too early or too late to start using a stabilised Vitamin A product!
Ensure the products you buy have effective active ingredients, and only buy air-tight dispensed products. Not tubs where germs can breed and active molecules can be degraded by exposure to light and air!
For new users of Vitamin A creams, buy a lower dose and gradually build up to higher doses to help normalise the skin, and avoid reactions caused by ingredients that are too active for your skin. Damaged skin loses its ability to use vitamin A normally; therefore you should start low and condition your skin gradually.

What you will begin to notice in your skin is:
·         Lines and wrinkles will improve, tightening and lifting the skin
·         Severe Photo damage from the sun can improve, evening the texture and appearance of the skin
·         Pigmentation improvement is remarkable even when it is caused by hormones, bringing it to the surface and allowing it to slough away
·         Reduction in redness to the skin can be vastly improved, leaving the skin more even and less aggravated
·         Even skin cancers respond favourably to increased use of VITAMIN A
·         Acne signs and symptoms can be alleviated

A good schedule for outstanding skin should be as simple as:
·         Washing your face with simple water
·         Apply your vitamin creams ( A,C,E )
·         Apply Make Up if you choose-some include a sunscreen- added bonus! Or just sunscreen.
·         FACE THE WORLD!

Call in for your complimentary skin care advice for a tailored system to help with your skin care goals.

​- Skin x