Sensitive skin or Reactive skin is something that we come across frequently.

When our skin is working at it’s best, it has the protective layer that locks in moisture and prevents anything penetrating through it and causing issues. When this layer gets damaged, which can be caused by a number of factors, your skin becomes sensitive or reactive to things in the environment or what you use on it topically.

The best way to think of this is ‘irritated.’ If your skin is irritated it will feel like one, some or all of the below:

Itchy and tight
Red
Blotchy

Sensitive skin is more delicate, and more susceptible to reactions caused by external factors - weather, pollution, chemicals, makeup, household cleaning products and general cosmetics.

Let’s look at the best way of treating it…

WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID?

Oooooo where do we start! We LOVE Hyaluronic Acid!

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in skin known for its incredible capacity to attract and hold onto 1000x its weight in water / moisture. It assists in replenishing skin to enhance a healthy, supple look and feel.

It works like a sponge, to help retain the moisture and plump the skin.

As we age our skin loses the ability to retain the water, and the amount of Hyaluronic Acid that our body naturally creates depletes. (Yet another downside to ageing, sorry folks!) Over time, wrinkles and lines will form and our skin will lose it’s ‘bounce’.

It works alongside Vitamin A incredibly well. It attracts and holds onto moisture in the skin cells and gives the skin more of a plumped and smooth appearance! When you’re using products containing Vitamin A alongside Hyaluronic Acid, your skin is set for a breath of fresh air….

WHAT ARE PEPTIDES IN SKINCARE?

Peptides! We love them!

They definitely aren't a new thing to the industry of skincare, and they certainly aren’t going anywhere!

Peptides are needed and very necessary when it comes to anti-aging skincare.

If you’re looking for younger looking skin, peptides within the formulation are a must.

In a nutshell, peptides are Cell Communicators - telling the skin to do something specific. When applied topically to the skin, they act as little messengers, triggering skin cells to perform specific functions such as building collagen and elastin, along with encouraging skin to look and act younger.

Let’s look at peptides in more detail…

MEDICAL GRADE SKINCARE VS HIGH STREET PRODUCTS

You may go to the high street for your shopping, and you might see skincare in the aisles at the supermarket… but what is the true difference between the quality of these products versus what you can purchase at the beauty / aesthetic salon?

If you’re a big fan of skincare, or visit a salon regularly, you have more than likely seen that the brands a salon will provide are different to those you see on the high street or supermarket shelves. At Pure Emporium we do exactly this.

But what really is ‘medical grade skincare’? Why does it differ to high street brands, and why should you consider spending your hard-earned cash on it, when you can get products cheaper in town?

FALL INTO THE SALON - LIMITED EDITION TREATMENTS AND OFFERS

The crunchy leaves are falling, the gorgeous orange and brown tones are in sight, the nights are drawing in, the conkers can be found, the heating is being turned on, the warm coats are making an appearance, and the winter boots are climbing back out of their summer hiding places.

We know you need two things. Relaxation, and Skincare.

Read our tailored Limited Edition Treatments of the month to assist you target these concerns and offer you the solution you need to transition into Autumn with wellbeing in toe.

WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR MAKEUP OFF AT NIGHT?

It's been said that by leaving your makeup on at night it will age you by 24 hours.
That's adding an extra day onto your looks! We don't want that!

Throughout the day, dirt, grime, excess oils and pollution sit on the surface of your skin or makeup. Without washing this off, it will stay there when you go to bed.

The thought of this transferring to our pillow is pretty grim.

Apart from not wanting to be a dirty dolly, why else is taking your makeup off at night so important?!

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