By Yoana
Yes, it's that time of the year again! That time when we are all promising ourselves that in the New Year we will hit the gym harder, eat better, work harder at our jobs, but also make more time for our hobbies. Usually by the end of February our enthusiasm has drained, and we go to the gym every fortnight and drink soda instead of a smoothie.
This year instead of making big promises, we are unlikely to keep, we have put together 5 small easy tips to help you with your skincare resolutions, that are going to make a big difference for your skin.
1. I will wash my makeup brushes at least once a month.
Makeup and oils from your skin build up on your brushes making them a breeding ground for bacteria. Ideally you should be cleaning your brushes every week, but it's more realistic to make a monthly commitment. Wash them with lukewarm water and gentle soap and leave them to dry thoroughly.
2. I will exfoliate regularly
Baby's skin takes 14 days to replenish itself completely. With ageing the skin dries out quicker and takes longer to replenish. If you don't want your skin to lose its smoothness and glow, you need a good exfoliator to remove dead cell build-ups and kick-start the renewal process. Make sure you use products that clean your skin without breaking its natural barrier. Offects® Exfoliating Polish contains vitamins C, A and E that give your skin an antioxidant protection and preserve its natural hydration. Exfoliate regularly to achieve a smooth, glowing complexion.
3. I will wear sunscreen every single day
Smoking and unprotected sun exposure are the top reasons for premature ageing. Forget about tanning this year and apply SPF every time you are about to go outside. Yes, in the winter months, too! Don't use a sunscreen with a SPF lower than 15 even if you don't burn easily. In sunscreen feels "heavy" on your skin, choose a non-greasy formula such as the Oclipse® Daily Sheer which blends seamlessly into the skin and gives you a long-lasting protection.
4. I won't skip cleansing before bed.
After a long hard day at the office it might be tempting to skip your cleansing routine and head to bed or just use makeup wipes. While swap and slumber is quick and convenient, makeup wipes are not a friend of your skin. They often contain detergent chemicals that can be highly irritable and more importantly wipes will not remove all the dirt from your pores.
So, if you don't rinse your face after using makeup wipes or, even worse, don't clean your makeup at all, you are likely to wake up with a breakout. You will enjoy much healthier skin this year, if you toss out the makeup wipes and resolve to a nightly wash with a gentle and hydrating cleanser.
5. I will stick to my resolutions and my skincare regimen.
It is natural to expect immediate results when you start a new skincare regimen. However, some product and ingredients take weeks or even months to work. And ultimately, beautiful skin requires a continuous, lifelong routine. Don't give up on your skincare regimen, if you don't see the expected results straight away, it takes time. Take a few steps now and your skin will thank you later.
