HOW TO GET YOUR SKIN GLOW ON

When it comes to skincare and self-care were always hearing about “glowing skin” So what exactly is this glowing skin we are referring to? I think that good glowing skin means different things to different people and we shouldn’t box ourselves into one ideal skin look when we all have different expectations especially depending on your skin type and your skin concerns.

With that said I’d like to tell you what ideal glowing skin means to me,

 

Put in the effort.

With most things if you want to see a positive result you must be able to feel it inside and out, when I feel my skin is at its best is when I know I have made time and effort to invest in my skin and stick to my daily routine, good skin starts with mind over matter and good old patience. There’s Definity a mental approach to positive glowing skin and that start with me taking time for me and that makes me feel good.

Inside and  out

You need to invest not just in what you put on you skin but what you put in your body, stay hydrated and eat healthy, no point in investing in the best skin care products if you don’t do the same with what you put in your body. Keep it simple and do what works for you.

Looks like feels like

Now when it comes to physically seeing and feeling results, as I have dry skin it’s all about smooth texture with natural glow and even tone.my skin can easily look dull and lack lustra when I’m tired and out of sync with my routine. A good serum helps give my skin a boost. 

My current major skin concern

Since my early 20’s I have started getting my firsts signs of pigmentation, basically my first signs of aging, mostly brought on by my younger childhood days and not properly protecting my skin from the sun. Years of accumulation, lie dormant under a thin layer of skin always there but we don’t see the extent of this damage  till a certain age, BAM out of nowhere it starts to appear. I now understand why the importance of wearing sunblock was so widely broadcast, prevention is better than cure, now I’m the biggest advocate and cannot stress this enough, wear sunblock all season long inside or outside the house make sure you have a daily moisturizer with a good SPF, highly recommend THIS by Neostrata.

Now that we have identified the basic foundation of glowing skin what we ideally want to achieve depending on skin type and what are our major concerns we can then focus on products that can help light the way to achieve our glow.

The science behind skincare products today are so advanced you honestly don’t always need to go to a Spa to get that extra special product treatment, (still nice now and then when you want to treat yourself or for very special skin concerns, always good to seek advice from the professionals) This is where amazing lux dermatologically tested skin care brands like NeoStrata come in, the name meaning “new layers.” Which is their skincare philosophy that visible results come from renewing layers of the skin. With over 40years experience discovering and patenting some of the best-known technologies.

I have been testing their new Enlighten range which literally focuses on my major skin concerns.. The NeoStrata Enlighten range targets multiple pathways of discoloration with powerful skin brighteners such as Vitamin C, Niacinamide, a potent antioxidant found in Turmeric, Retinol and NeoGlucosamine to help reveal even-toned, glowing skin.

These are the amazing four products I have been using as part of my daily routine for over a month now and the results speak for itself.

NeoStrata Enlighten Ultra Brightening Cleanser – BUY

I’ve been looking for a proper all in one type cleanser and I truly found the one for me this Gentle, non-drying and exfoliating, cream wash not only removes makeup, dirt & oils, it also brightens dull, lacklustre skin. Yes perfect match! I only use a small amount of this pearlescent cleanser which creates a plush foam and really does an amazing job deep cleansing my skin, leaving my skin feeling healthy and refreshed

the special ingredient here is the 6% NeoGlucosamine that provides gentle exfoliating. Use it twice daily – morning & evening.

NeoStrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum BUY

Whats a skin regimen without a good serum! This one targets discolouration & uneven skin tone with 4% Niacinamide and a blend of Vitamin C, B-Resorcinol and my favourite treat Licorice extract. There’s also NeoGlucosamine to gently exfoliate and fade existing skin discolouration. Use this serum twice a day morning & evening after cleanser. Love how this product quickly absorbs into the skin. Its important to note when using any kind of brightening product that you limit sun exposure during and after using the treatment to prevent any recurrence of discolorations

NeoStrata Enlighten Pigment Controller –BUY

This intensive, multi-action brightening treatment contains highly active benefit ingredients including NeoGlucosamine, Retinol (0.1%) and stabilized Vitamin C to target pigment at its source, enhancing skin resurfacing and diminishing the appearance of discolorations. This product helps immediately brighten the appearance of skin while a potent antioxidant found in turmeric targets the look of dark spots. Skin is brighter with enhanced clarity, more even tone and reduced appearance of uneven pigmentation. Suitable for Normal Skin, Dry Skin and Oily Skin

I really feel this product doing the most to my skin, you need to use it once a day for two weeks then twice day thereafter, this give you skin enought time to get used to the ingredients

Once again it’s important to limit sun exposure when using brightening products, like the enlighten range,

NeoStrata Enlighten Brightening Eye Cream BUY

Safe to say i’m at that age where a good eye cream is critical especially when it comes to late nights which i have a lot of . this baby targets a restored look of firmness and moisture for a smooth, bright appearance. This powerful cream blends together antioxidants, peptides and algae extract to target visible dark circles under the eyes. An antiaging blend of Gluconolactone plus Bionic Acid targets skin's natural hydrating matrix to cushion and brighten the appearance of dark, under eye skin. Oil-free, Fragrance-free, and i love that its Ophthalmologist-tested as i have very sensitive eyes. Love taking my sweet time massaging this around my eye area. Use this in morning and at night.

yay the moment ive been waiting, for after just 4 weeks of using this range i have already seen such amazing result. The overall texture of my skin and pores have improved my discoloration is lighter and my skin is glowing without having to use oil based serums. Really looking forward to seeing even more improvements in 12 weeks. Really been a pleasure to use this range.

You can purchase NeoStrata products online at DermaStore or Skin Miles lookout for the links about in this post you can also get them from selected Aesthetic Medical Practitioners and medi-spas nationwide.

*This blog post is sponsored by Neostrata*