DO NOT use facial cleansing/wet wipes! They are formulated to break down and remove make-up, not clean the skin. We tend to rub too hard as well, which causes further damage. These wipes contain drying chemicals, stripping your skin of its natural oils, affecting the PH balance, causing inflammation and irritation over time. They also leave a film of chemicals over your face, suffocating pores, causing breakouts and blocking your skin products absorbing. If that’s not bad enough, they can aid in skin ageing more quickly. Plus most of them do not biodegrade, which is BAD NEWS for environment.
It only takes 2 minutes to cleanse properly with a foam cleanser like AllSkinMed Purifying Cleansing Foam (£25) This gorgeous foam is soothing, hydrating and PH balances the skin. Just apply two pumps with damp hands, massage all over the face and gently rinse with a warm, wet cloth – which you can rinse out and air dry, replacing every 2 days (just throw in with clothes wash).
WEAR SPF 365 DAYS A YEAR, RAIN OR SHINE, IN OR OUT.
Its not just the sun that you need to protect your skin against, its rain, wind, pollution and and all the time we spend on devices and computers (Tech Blue light damage)
This daily, ultra-violet exposure, adds to visible signs of ageing. You need an advanced, broad spectrum SPF50 and to apply ENOUGH for adequate protection. Maxine recommends the AllskinMed Mineral SPF50 (£35) as its non-comedogenic(doesn’t block the skin) Protects from UVA, UVB, visible light, infrared-A, blue light, and has anti-oxidants to protect against DNA damage.
WATER, WATER, WATER…..Should be the first drink you have in the morning! I use filtered water to avoid buying plastic water bottles.Have warm, cold, or with fresh lemon/lime/ginger/mint, a bit of squash, as long as I drink 2-3 litres a day (more if exercising or in very warm climate).
We at Maxine Moseley Skin Clinics are here to support you to reach healthier skin.
