Age is not a skin type

The question I get asked a lot is: “how do I choose the right skin care for my age?” A lot of commercial brands announce you have to fight premature aging signals and that you’re better of choosing anti-aging products. You would need different products for each age group. But is this really the case? And which products are you better of going with? Let me tell you all about it!

Your age is not a skin type

I can give you a simple answer: it’s a myth that skin care should be based on age. Yet a lot of brands say you should select products based on your age, of course this originated from a commercial point of view. But how do you choose the right products then? Products are best selected based on your skin type. Sure you can use anti-aging products, but if it doesn’t contain the right type of nutrition for your skin type it can end up doing more harm than good. A 60 year old person can have the same type of skin as a 20 year old, so figure out your skin type first and which ingredients it needs.

The right care for your skin type

Each skin type has different needs, there are certain types of skin that are easy to identify: the dry skin, the fatty skin or the combined skin and of course the normal skin. But that’s not all, your skin changes as you get older and certain external or internal influences can change it as well. Stress, temperature or the environment can alter your skin, it can get dehydrated, it can show wrinkles or it can become very sensitive. These conditions could, in the worst case scenario, become permanent.

You can read all about what care different skin types need over here: www.naturalself.eu/en/who

Nourishing ingredients

The general rule is that each type of skin needs a healthy base of nutrition. SELF’s products are a true vitamin bomb that provide the skin with intense nutrition, hydration and protection for the skins barrier. Each product contains macadamia, shea butter, aloe vera, argan oil, coconut and mandarin and geranium oil. The power lies in the combination of these ingredients, they form the perfect team together. The substances compliment each others benefits.

Vitamins and essential fatty acids

SELF is 100% natural and contains macadamia, shea butter, aloe vera, coconut and argan oil. These products are stuffed with fatty acids. No, that doesn’t mean our products feel greasy. The formula is rich in good substances and is absorbed quickly to offer optimal nutrition and hydration. All the ingredients are chosen with care for their unique composition:

• Vitamin A: This vitamin penetrates your skin and stimulates collagen production, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. 
• Vitamin C: Did you know normal skin contains high concentrations of vitamin C? Vitamin C stimulates collagen production, brightens dark spots and helps protect the skin against sun damage. Vitamin C contains a high number of antioxidants, which help fight free radicals.
• Vitamin E: Vitamin E absorbs UVB light, it prevents sunburns. It helps to keep your skin’s protective barrier intact.
• Vitamin F: Vitamin F is rich in essential fatty acids and contributes to a good hydration of the skin, these fatty acids help against dry and coarse skin.

SELF is suitable for every type of skin and can be used at all ages. From the sensitive skin type to babies skin, teenagers skin and the maturing skin. Why? Because each of the ingredients offers your skin whatever it needs.

The right routine is worth it

A healthy skin starts with the right routine. At SELF we have a simple yet effective routine. An optimal care starts with cleansing the skin and this is done in the mornings, to refresh the skin, and in the evenings, to stimulate the rejuvenation overnight. Cleansing the skin allows the active ingredients to be fully absorbed.

1. The Boost of Freshness Facial Lotion: to cleanse your face we start off with the Boost of Freshness Facial Lotion, a soft and mild facial milk. Our cleansing milk is specifically designed for the sensitive skins and the mild formula hydrates the skin and shrinks the pores. It also removes impurities, tallow and make-up: a real all-in one cleanser! Another free tip: use the Boost of Freshness Facial Lotion on the sensitive areas around the eyes.

2. After the facial lotion, I use the Boost of Oxygen Facial Scrub twice a week. It’s a mild scrub, contrary to the many aggressive scrubs available on the market. Our mild scrub contains grains of rice and removes dead skin cells, it also nurtures and revitalizes the pure oils in your skin. A healthy, lovely glow on your face due to the improved blood circulation, that’s what our scrub can offer you.

3. Our facial scrub is better not used daily, as overuse can damage the skin. That’s why you can use the Boost of Softness Konjac Sponge on the days you’re not using the scrub. Apply the sponge using a soft and circular motion on the skin. It’s made out of 100% konjac powder, especially designed to cleanse the skin in a mild manner! It contains natural vitamins ( A, E, D, B1, B2, B6, B12 and C ) and minerals, it stimulates blood circulation.

4. After thoroughly cleansing the skin it’s time to hydrate and protect the skin. We’ll do this using the All Day Dreamer Day Cream in the mornings and the All Night Starlight Night Cream in the evenings. These are moisture regulating creams that are absorbed by the skin and offer intense hydration and nutrition. Our night cream also makes a great eye cream, so you don’t need to buy a seperate one. Our All Day Dreamer Day Cream can be used by people of all ages. The All Night Starlight night cream is rich in texture and works for lines and wrinkles, that’s why this product is used for mature skin as well.

5. SELF Pink Crystal Facial Roller: Last but not least: the Pink Crystal Facial Roller! I love using it at night after leaving it in the refrigerator during the day! This facial roller stimulates the blood circulation and improves the skin’s elasticity, providing your skin with a fresh and beaming glow! It also reduces patches on the skin and the dark circles around the eyes. It allows the active ingredients in the day and night cream to work even better and it also stimulates removing waste from your skin.

Questions?

If you have any more questions about our routine or your skin type, feel free to mail me at team@nauralself.eu