Product Types

The importance of a good cleanser is often underestimated. A Cleanser is not only used to cleanse and remove dirt and make up from the skin but also does the following: It prepares the skin to accept the ingredients that follow in your skincare routine, balances the pH of the skin therefore ensuring optimal skin barrier functioning. A healthy barrier prevents dehydration, over or under production of sebum and normalises the natural cell turnover of the skin.

Day creams are applied in the morning and are sometimes a light texture to allow for make up to be applied smoothly straight after. Day creams also typically exclude active ingredients like retinol, glycolic acid, or alpha hydroxy acids that could cause photosensitivity during the day. They contain ingredients that are beneficial for daytime usage such as antioxidants that work to prevent oxidative damage.

Foundation is an umbrella term for a wide variety of products that vary in texture, colour, and consistency. A foundation forms the base of your makeup look and works to conceal blemishes, even skin tone and provide a flawless complexion.

The accumulation of environmental exposure as well as biological ageing results in free radical damage and the breakdown of collagen and elastin. The body’s natural growth factors that function to repair damaged tissue and regulate cellular growth are also hindered. There is therefore a need to supplement growth factors into our daily skin care regimen. Epidermal growth factors have potent skin-regenerating properties. Growth factors work by attracting cells to a wound site or areas of DNA damage (aged skin) in order to trigger our bodies healing response. That process promotes skin tissue repair and regeneration and stimulates collagen production therefore playing an important role in maintaining youthful, healthy skin structure and function.

Face masques play an important supporting role when treating various conditions on the skin such as dry and dehydrated skin types, oily or acne prone skin as well as premature aged skins. Face masks contain beneficial active ingredients that can help hydrate skin, remove excess oils and help improve the appearance of your pores and is a great way to boost your skin care regime.

A Serum is a concentrated form of an active. Serums are designed to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients into the skin and form part of the “treatment” step in your daily skin care routine. Serums are results driven and allow us to enjoy a range of benefits, from hydration and brightening to reducing hyperpigmentation and improving skin texture. The watery texture of serums allows them to be applied as the first product in your skin care routine directly after cleansing.

Sunscreen is the number one skincare product to have in your daily skincare regime. UV damage increases the risk of developing cancer as well as causes premature aging of the face and body. Not only does sunscreen protect your skin from skin cancer, it also protects against photoaging, which appears as dark spots, sagging skin and wrinkles. Ensure that you incorporate a sunscreen that protects against solar radiation (UVA, UVB, infrared and visible light).