Discover the building blocks of an effective skincare routine
We all know about wardrobe essentials... the perfect white tee, the little black dress and the forever block-heeled boot. But what about when it comes to skincare? Can we - should we - have a staple routine that we can rely on no matter what the season?
In my expert opinion... YES!Finding a consistent, daily skincare routine that works for your skin’s needs is an absolute gamechanger. Whether you prefer ten steps, or three steps, the routine that perfectly suits your skin means no more breakouts or sensitivity from trying too many new products. It won't just lead to the best skin of your life - it will also free you from that grinding cycle of anxiety, experimentation and considerable expense!
Working out just what your skin needs can be difficult, but working with an an expert facialist, like me, means you’ll get the bespoke guidance you need to make the right choices - and your skin will be happier than ever.
The 3 pillars of effective skincare
Just like our wardrobes, there are a few essential skincare pillars that everyone needs in their routine. Nail these, and your skin will be glowing before you know it. So, let’s get started...1. THE CLEANSE
Everyone’s skin is different, but there’s one thing all experts agree on. Make sure you thoroughly clean your skin morning and evening.
In the morning you’ll need to get rid of oil, bacteria and all the toxins your skin boots out overnight. In the evening, our skin is coated with everything from microscopic pollens to pollution.
Get everything off before you add any active ingredients, otherwise that specialist skincare will just be sitting atop a layer of grime.
If your skin leans towards dryness, then try a cream cleanser like Hydraboost which contains nourishing vitamin E. Oily skin will benefit from a refreshing cleansing wash, such as AlumierMD's Purifying Gel Cleanser.
No post-cleanse tight feeling skin here!
In the morning you’ll need to get rid of oil, bacteria and all the toxins your skin boots out overnight. In the evening, our skin is coated with everything from microscopic pollens to pollution.
Get everything off before you add any active ingredients, otherwise that specialist skincare will just be sitting atop a layer of grime.
If your skin leans towards dryness, then try a cream cleanser like Hydraboost which contains nourishing vitamin E. Oily skin will benefit from a refreshing cleansing wash, such as AlumierMD's Purifying Gel Cleanser.
No post-cleanse tight feeling skin here!
2. THE TREAT
Here’s the bespoke part of your skincare routine... where you really need to get to know your skin and find out exactly what will help it reach its full potential.
I will lead you on a deep dive to the heart of your unique skin issues. You can also help by keeping an eye on how your skin reacts throughout the day to help gather clues as to what may be needed.
At lunchtime take a good look at your skin in the mirror – if your makeup looks patchy – it could be a hint that your skin is dehydrated. Red areas may indicate sensitised skin (which can happen if you’ve been trying too many skincare products - we’ve all been there!). You can also look out for the classic 4pm shine, which means oil production is in overdrive.
To treat any of these issues, we might try the Ultimate Boost Serum. It’s silky smooth, applies like a featherlight dream and works to infuse skin with all the hydration it needs (meaning no more dry patches or overproduction of oil). Sensitive skin loves its healing properties, fine lines can’t stand it and start disappearing!
I will lead you on a deep dive to the heart of your unique skin issues. You can also help by keeping an eye on how your skin reacts throughout the day to help gather clues as to what may be needed.
At lunchtime take a good look at your skin in the mirror – if your makeup looks patchy – it could be a hint that your skin is dehydrated. Red areas may indicate sensitised skin (which can happen if you’ve been trying too many skincare products - we’ve all been there!). You can also look out for the classic 4pm shine, which means oil production is in overdrive.
To treat any of these issues, we might try the Ultimate Boost Serum. It’s silky smooth, applies like a featherlight dream and works to infuse skin with all the hydration it needs (meaning no more dry patches or overproduction of oil). Sensitive skin loves its healing properties, fine lines can’t stand it and start disappearing!
3. THE SUNSCREEN
Join the SPF everyday club by making sure you give your skin the protection it needs.
No matter the weather outside, UVA rays will always be present and they damage skin cells, causing premature wrinkles, discolouration and uneven skin tone. UVB rays are the ones that show up on sunny days and cause sunburn. You need to protect against both so always use sunscreen labelled Broad Spectrum.
AlumierMD's Broad Spectrum physical sunscreens include micronised zinc oxide and titanium dioxide which protect you from both UVA and UVB rays without absorption into the body (say bye to breakouts from sunscreen, whoop!). Plus, plenty of antioxidants to help give skin the best protection from damaging rays. With six different varieties, from ultra-lightweight, oil free Clear Shield SPF42 to super nourishing, oil rich Sheer Hydration SPF40 and tinted versions that give skin radiant coverage, you’ll easily find one you love using, and that’s really the key.
Apply generously before you leave the house each day and your skin will glow with thanks!
No matter the weather outside, UVA rays will always be present and they damage skin cells, causing premature wrinkles, discolouration and uneven skin tone. UVB rays are the ones that show up on sunny days and cause sunburn. You need to protect against both so always use sunscreen labelled Broad Spectrum.
AlumierMD's Broad Spectrum physical sunscreens include micronised zinc oxide and titanium dioxide which protect you from both UVA and UVB rays without absorption into the body (say bye to breakouts from sunscreen, whoop!). Plus, plenty of antioxidants to help give skin the best protection from damaging rays. With six different varieties, from ultra-lightweight, oil free Clear Shield SPF42 to super nourishing, oil rich Sheer Hydration SPF40 and tinted versions that give skin radiant coverage, you’ll easily find one you love using, and that’s really the key.
Apply generously before you leave the house each day and your skin will glow with thanks!
Meet the AlumierMD EssentialS Kits
The fast track to finding your daily skin essentials, these kits contain three products – carefully curated to work together and kick off your new skinimalist regime.
The Essentials Kit Bag (for Dry Skin)
This Essentials Kit from AlumierMD will help to hydrate dry, dehydrated skin with three nourishing products: HydraBoost cream cleanser, skin smoothing Ultimate Boost Serum and Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 40.
The Essentials Kit Bag (for Oily Skin)
If your skin is rich in oil, try the Essentials Kit for Oily Skin which brings together a trio of perfect daily use products: Purifying Gel Cleanser, Ultimate Boost Serum to help fight the signs of ageing and lightweight non-comedogenic Clear Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 42.
Both kits are available direct from Simply Skincare UK - call or message me on 07743 852448 for details - and are perfect if you want to quickly overhaul your regime and get your skin settled and happy in one fell swoop. They also contain surprise samples, so you get to try more of AlumierMD's advanced skincare collection too.
