Those carefree summer days are over, but who’s to say you can’t continue to look top of your game and carry that same confidence right through to winter? It’s true, it can be harder to achieve that fresh dewy summer glow when the sun disappears and the temperature drops. In fact, you might even notice that your skin looks more tired, dull and, dare I say it, older than ever.
But the good news is that establishing a simple routine can help maintain a glowing complexion, so you don’t have to use image filters or lots of makeup. Instead, you can be your authentic self.
Put an End to Your Dry Spell
One of the first things you’ll probably notice when the seasons change is a lack of moisture in your skin. Dry skin can be exacerbated by temperature extremes – being exposed to the harsh weather outside then coming inside to a home with central heating, for example. If you don’t invest in a good skincare routine, it’s possible that your dry skin could escalate into sensitive, flaky, patchy and irritated skin.
It's also when your skin is dry that you can really start to notice signs of premature ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. These generally start to make their first unwelcome appearance from around age 25 and are most common around the eyes and mouth.
And it’s all because of what’s happening beneath your skin. From age 25 onwards, your levels of collagen and elastin levels start to deplete, which means your skin stops ‘pinging’ back after smiling or frowning and the grooves created by facial expressions get deeper.
A Simple Skincare Routine to Glow
- Use an anti-wrinkle moisturiser with skincare that includes ingredients such as vitamin A, antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid.
- Use a gentle cleanser in the morning. Most of us over-cleanse the delicate skin on our faces, stripping it of the natural oils needed to regulate the skin. If you wear makeup, wash it off properly in the evening, and in the morning use a gentle cleanser.
- Never skip sunscreen. 15 minutes in the sunshine is a good way to get an essential dose of vitamin D. However, any longer and you need SPF30+. Sun damage is the biggest cause of premature skin ageing and skin cancers.
- Eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables, and try to incorporate food rich in vitamin A into your diet, such as broccoli, kale and salmon. UV exposure strips the skin of the vitamins that keep it healthy and youthful, so you need to replenish.
A Treatment to Boost Your Glow
A sure-fire way to boost your skin health and banish dull skin is to make Hydrafacial treatments part of your routine. These are a firm favourite of mine because they can be customised to suit your exact skin concerns.
If you’ve never had a Hydrafacial before, here’s what’s involved:
- I cleanse your skin by applying a gentle mix of salicylic and glycolic acid to break up any dirt and oil, remove dead skin cells, excess sebum and unclog pores.
- I use the advanced Hydrafacial wand to reach deeper into your pores, gently vacuuming out blackheads, dirt, oil and impurities.
- I apply specially formulated booster serums containing antioxidants, peptides and boosters to address your skin concern.
What makes Hydrafacial superior to traditional facials is the wand which extracts impurities and infuses serums deep into your skin to get impressive results with no downtime.
Let’s make it a regular thing
One of the main things my clients love most about getting a Hydrafacial treatment is that the results are instant. You’ll skip out of the clinic with a brighter, smoother complexion and younger looking skin, so you can head out for a night on the town immediately.
But if you’re serious about maintaining glowing skin than I recommend getting one every 4-6 weeks and stay one step ahead of the ageing process. Here at the DRVICTORIA™ Clinic, we only use genuine Hydrafacial products and boosters so you can have confidence in getting the best results.
Book a Hydrafacial Glow appointment and let me show show you the difference!
Authors experience
Unlocking the potential of your skin and achieving a glowing, radiant complexion is something Hannah Leigh knows all about. As a qualified Level 4 Advanced Skin Therapist, she has studied, practised and perfected our treatments to get the best results for you.
Resource links
- HydraFacial
- Harvard Health Publishing, Why your face ages and what you can do, July 2023
- Medical News Today, What to know about wrinkles, April 2023
- BeautyLife Magazine, Your skin will love this HydraFacial Regen GF Booster
- MDPI, Insights into Bioactive Peptides in Cosmetics, Le Thi Nhu Ngoc, Ju-Young Moon 2, and Young-Chul Lee, 2023