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With more than 85% of women experiencing adult Acne, the quest for clear skin is high on the agenda for many beyond their teens. If breakouts and skin sensitivity has followed you into your 20s, 30s or 40s, these tips will help you achieve clearer skin, quickly.

 

Cleanse Twice Daily

Using a gentle cleanser to avoid reactivity, cleansing the skin twice per day is essential for establishing a healthy skin care regime. To ensure the balance of the skin is maintained, pH balanced cleansers are ideal. This will support the skin without disrupting the acid mantle or creating skin tightness post-cleanse.

Tip: Clear pores will not only appear smaller, they will also function better – effectively regulating the release of natural oils out and onto the surface of the skin for natural moisturisation.

Tackle Spots

A cleanser that relieves congestion and provides the skin with natural antibacterial support is essential for reducing breakouts. Whether your breakouts are caused by congestion or bacteria from touching your face, a dual action cleanser which alleviates pore congestion and bacteria is a must.

Tip: To address redness and swelling, colloidal oatmeal is a natural skin cleanser with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which relieve skin discomfort caused by Acne and contact irritation.

Exfoliate

Dead skin cells build on the skin naturally. For make-up wearers especially, dry patches of dead cell matter may appear where the redundant skin cells have failed to detach from the surface of the skin. To ensure the skin can function optimally, and that make-up appears smooth and flawless, removing dead skin cells is essential. Removing dead skin cells can be achieved with exfoliating scrubs, professional treatments as well as retinol based creams.

Tip: Exfoliating products and treatments not only relieve congestion, they encourage cell turnover for dewy, younger looking skin.

Brighten Scarring

Dark circles and areas of pigmentation can appear for a number of reasons including hormonal changes, UV damage, as well as Acne scarring. Natural skin brighteners such as Vitamin C can work to break down pigmentation and relieve the skin from darkened areas.

Tip: In addition to brightening the skin, Vitamin C has shown to be a powerful skin healer, encouraging healthy clearer skin for those with active breakouts.

Prevent Further Pigmentation

UV exposure is responsible for skin darkening, melasma, hyperpigmentation, and the darkening of scars caused by Acne. When it comes to pigmentation, prevention is much more effective than any cure. It pays to be sun smart!

Tip: A daily sunscreen cream which contains biological, chemical and physical filters (such as Sunstop Sunscreen Cream) will provide the skin with the highest protection against symptoms caused by cellular damage. 

For a dual action Acne cleanser, Dermavive Acne & Sensitive Skin Cleansing Bar is a gentle, pH balanced, cleansing bar designed to reduce bacteria and soothe inflammation with the gentle effects of colloidal oatmeal.

 

Formulated for troublesome and sensitive skin, Dermavive Acne & Sensitive Skin Cleansing Bar is recommended for use twice per day to encourage cell turnover, for the removal of bacteria and skin healing.

Ready to tackle breakouts and sensitivity head on? Purchase your Dermavive Acne & Sensitive Skin Cleansing Bar here. 

 

 

 

With 72% of women surveyed stating they longed for a natural glow (even more than the 64% wanting youthful skin) we know what women want. It’s all about gaining that healthy glow!

Here’s an easy to follow morning routine for a bright, glowing complexion – fast. 

 

Step 1: Cleanse

Start your day with a clean slate. We know that cleansing at night is important to remove the nasties your skin encounters during the day such as pollutants and bacteria, as well as make-up. However, a morning cleanse is just as important to remove dead skin cells while also preparing the skin for further products. Look for a cleanser that supports the acid mantle with a pH balanced formula. This is vital for maintaining hydration and avoiding that post-cleanse “dry and tight” feeling.

Step 2: Replenish

Look for antioxidant rich formulations that will supercharge the strength and defence mechanisms within the skin. Restore the skin with ingredients that hydrate and encourage optimal functioning. This is where your serums, creams and oils come into play. Not only do they nourish the skin for immediate hydration and plumpness, they give the skin an instant glow and added vitality.

Step 3: Brighten

This one is the big one. If your skin is looking dull, feeling dry, or lacking overall brightness, a brightening formula will encourage glowing skin like no other. For brightening dark circles, areas of pigmentation, and overall skin tone, natural brightening and exfoliating ingredients such as Retinol and Vitamin C, have shown to work their magic with a gentle yet effective skin renewal action. 

Step 4: Protect

This step is all about protection in the sake of prevention. To avoid further ageing or skin dullness protecting the skin against UV rays is paramount. By reducing the skin’s exposure to harmful UV rays you can encourage a youthful and glowing complexion. If you opt for a whitening cream in your morning routine, always be sure to follow up with an SPF application.

 

 

Neutriderm Brightening Bar is a natural brightening bar that regulates the build-up of dead cell matter and encourages a clear complexion. The naturally derived formula harnesses the brightening benefits of Vitamin C and Retinol for subtle and sensitivity-free results. 

By revitalising and renewing the skin's surface, Neutriderm Brightening Bar discourages skin darkening (such as dark circles) while encouraging an even skin tone and natural glow. Are you ready to get your glow on? This product is a must-have as part of your new beauty regime. Purchase yours here.