The Ultimate New Year Skin Resolutions
With the new year comes new resolutions! Many of us may fail to stick to our resolutions because of challenging schedules, but our skin and health could always use a boost! This 2018, let’s resolve to make a few simple changes to our skincare ritual to achieve lasting results while ensuring skin looks luminous and rejuvenated.
Always remember to remove make-up before bed
Regardless of how tired we may be, this is key! Leaving make-up on at night clogs pores, not just with make-up but also with all the dirt from outdoor and indoor pollution. This means our skin doesn’t get the chance to repair itself overnight. Not to mention, leaving mascara on can cause eye irritations. MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask gently helps remove make-up and can be used daily- perfect for use after a night out! It also doubles up as a mask for deeper exfoliation allowing better penetration of serums and moisturisers.
Treat Eyes with Care
Our skin is most delicate around the eye area and should be treated with care, especially because it is one of the first areas to show signs of ageing on the face. Our best-selling eye cream – Soothe & Smooth Collagen Activating Eye Complex – is clinically proven to help combat and reduce dark circles and wrinkle depth. For a quick fix, try our Hydra-Bright Golden Eye Treatment Masks to perk up tired eyes before a big event!
Don’t forget about your neck
This is one part of the body that is most neglected and unfortunately tends to show notable signs of ageing quite early. While applying products, don’t stop at your chin, and make sure to apply SPF to the front and sides of the neck. Because the neck is an extension of the face, reducing wrinkle appearance there will give you an overall long-lasting youthful look!
Never ever pick at blemishes!
Always resist the urge to pick a blemish, however strong it may be. Picking just causes more damage and increases the healing time from days to weeks, or even months. It may also cause post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, bleeding, and scarring. For a fast treatment, try a topical spot treatment that can help speed up the process.
Never forget sunscreen!
Even if we haven’t been doing this all along, it’s never too late for sun protection. UV exposure is a major cause of ageing, and protecting against it is key to preventing sun spots, dull skin, and so on. In addition to sunscreen (minimum of SPF30 that shields against both UVA and UVB rays), use a moisturiser with titanium or zinc oxide for best results. Another tip is using a mineral powder that contains SPF – this is perfect for re-touching and can easily be carried in your handbag.
Beauty Sleep
There is a reason we call it beauty sleep – as mentioned before, our skin repairs itself overnight and for beautiful skin, an average person needs atleast 7-8 hours sleep. In fact, lack of sleep doesn’t just affect our skin, but also our health, by impacting mood and mental capabilities. This can lead to tired skin, breakouts, and a dehydrated complexion.
These skin resolutions will really give you a great start to 2018 with beautiful, and radiant skin. Exercising, maintaining a good diet, and stress reduction will also do wonders for your skin and health, making you the best version of yourself this new year!
Happy New Year from all of us at MZ Skin, and here’s wishing you all the luck, love, and good health this 2018!