If you haven’t heard of Jane Iredale before, it’s a Mineral Based Skincare Makeup Brand. The brand was created and introduced into the industry in 1994 and ever since then, it has developed into a well-known and loved brand. Jane, the founder, wanted to create products that can perform without harmful toxins. Products that can strengthen skin with beneficial botanicals. Products that can bring out your absolute best. She definitely did that. Jane Iredale is in partner with dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians and makeup artists to create skin-loving formulas that achieve beautiful results, so you don’t have to choose between the skin you want and the look you love.
Shouting out to all my impatient humans out there!
Are you the type of person that tries something, doesn't see results within a week, and then shoves the bottle of whatever you’re using in the drawer and start searching for an alternative? If so, this information is definitely for you!
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.
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….
Needling the skin is something that is SUPER effective… when it's done in the correct way, with the correct tools, following on with the correct products!
What's the purpose of micro-needling? It's designed to push your active topical skincare deeper into your skin. The needles create tiny little channels where the products saturate to lower layers of the skin, and we always hit home about getting the products to the lowest layers will create more change - FACT.
Environ launched the world's FIRST cosmetic roller and pioneered the concept of Micro-Needling more than 20 years ago.
The truth is, when you move up the scale with your Vitamin A levels, your skin becomes more protected, which is exactly what we want, but it also means we need to do more to get what we want to where it needs it - which is where the needling comes in.
Microneedling / at home skin rollers / Skin Needling all mean the same thing and is something that we highly recommend…
Blackheads look like little dark dots, usually flat to the skin’s surface within the pore.
These can be caused by a build up of oil mixed with dead skin cells, blocking the hair follicles meaning the oil that would normally flow through becomes trapped and clogs up.
When the pore becomes blocked and congested in this way, and when it gets to the skin’s surface and oxygen hits it, it causes it to turn black / dark in colour - (where the name ‘blackhead’ comes from.)
A blackhead commonly gets mistaken for dirt being stuck in the pores - untrue!
We know that exfoliating in the right way will help clear skin. I repeat, THE RIGHT WAY. This is not by using harsh granular scrubs that will strip the skin of it’s natural oils. We need those oils for the skin to work at it’s best, as well as looking great.
We've been talking with Environ about the best way to help you get rid of them at home, with their incredible products!
Here's the best way of fighting them off at home whilst giving your skin a gorgeous glow:
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.
CONGRATULATIONS!! You’re Engaged and your big day awaits!
You've booked the venue. You've chosen your bridesmaids and groomsmen. You've found your dream dress.
WHAT ABOUT YOUR SKIN?
You deserve to look and feel your best on your wedding day, and your skin is the biggest feature on you.
Regardless of how far in advance your wedding is, we can help assist you with hints, tips and support prior to your big day, to get the gorgeous bridal glow.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, it's all about you. This means you want your skin to reflect your inner glow and happiness from the big day, to your honeymoon and beyond.
From skincare to self-care - looking after yourself during the lead up is imperative.
Here’s a generic guide to how we would support you towards your big day…
Have you ever wondered when the best time is to start using anti-ageing skincare? We hear the statement: 'my mum's skin was amazing so mine will be too!’ frequently as well. I don’t want to be the fun police or anything but this isn’t necessarily the case…
We control 80-90% of the way our skin will age. It’s a fact that 80-90% of the way we age is determined by what we do to the skin. Sun exposure, stress, alcohol, smoking, diet, digestion - all of these things will hugely impact the ageing process long-term.
This means that only 10-20% of the way we age will be down to genetics. So if you’re solely basing how you think you will age on those further up in your family tree… you may well be disappointed.
Maybe you think you should start using anti ageing skincare when you turn 30? 40? Perhaps when you hit the big 5-0? It's a question we're asked frequently, and if you're not already using specific anti-ageing skincare, you need to keep on reading...
Retinol is a true buzz word when it comes to skincare, but there's a lot of confusion that surrounds it. Let's dig deep into what it actually is.
Fact - Retinol IS VITAMIN A. Yep. It's the same thing.
Vitamin A comes in many different forms. And Retinol is simply one of them.
The many forms derived from Vitamin A ultimately, all of these forms do the exact same thing. Inside the skin, they change to Retinoic Acid.
All of these forms of Vitamin A transform in the skin to Retinoic Acid at different speeds, and it's this that the skin recognises and thrives from to become healthy and helps to repair skin cells as well as a whole host of benefits- It will strengthen the skin, boost immunity, balance oil production and has HUGE anti-ageing benefits.
It’s the way the skin will cope with them that differentiates between them. Let’s dig deeper…
When we talk about face scrubs, we're talking about granular scrubs. These are the scrubs with 'bits' in them, that feel like it’s ‘scrubbing’ your skin.
They are promoted to rid the skin of dead cells and keep the skin clean, healthy and bright.
We don’t agree.
Keeping your skin in it’s optimum condition is so much more important, and we’re here to explain why scrubbing your skin can actually cause more harm than good.
We all know that there are makeup trends that come and go. Some we may even look back at and regret what we did. Thick black liner. Blue mascara. Or maybe even tiny, thin eyebrows. I’m sure we are all guilty of trying a trend that was “fashionable” at the time. But realistically, when we were in the moment, we loved it and so did everyone else. I strongly believe in the power of makeup. The great thing about it is that there are no right or wrongs. You are completely free to do whatever you want and express yourself in any way that you want to. Feeling happy and bubbly, so you want to show that off with some bright colours? DO IT! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
A normal skin type is probably the most uncommon skin type. Since working in the beauty industry, this is not a skin type that I’ve come across very often. Someone with a normal skin type, has almost no problems/concerns with their skin. A normal skin type is known for having a radiant complexion. This skin type will have VERY FEW imperfections, no visible pores and near enough no sensitivity. The skin will not feel dry, nor too oily. It will display a clear and even tone, as well as having a smooth texture. Imagine characteristics found in young children and babies. The skin looks perfect. Normal skin, describes near perfect skin with no-to only a few visible skin imperfections.
Last week, in our previous blog, we covered dry skin. We spoke about what dry skin is, what causes it and how we can help nourish it. We know that there are 3 main skin types. Dry, Oily and Normal. Sometimes, you may have more than one skin type. This is called “Combination” skin.
Today, we are going to look at Oily Skin.
What is an Oily Skin Type?
An oily skin type is exactly what it says. The skin is producing too much oil which results in a constant shiny or greasy appearance. Someone who has an oily skin type should treat it correctly. Incorrect use of products can result in the pores becoming larger and blocked. This can cause blackheads and spots. Other types of acne are also common with this skin type.
Dry skin generally looks and feels dry to touch. The reason for this is because the skin is lacking moisture in the outer layer. The skin can also appear to have cracks in the surface, it can look scaly, red and it can also look tight. Unfortunately, dry skin can be quite sensitive. Meaning that it can often react to certain products easily. Irritation can also be quite common with a dry skin type, causing it to be quite itchy. If itching or scratching happens, this can cause the skin to be inflamed.
The SCIENCE behind it…
Your genetic makeup plays a part in your skin type. If you suffer from dry skin, it is likely that you are genetically inclined to having an underactive sebaceous gland. This is the gland that produces and provides oil for the skin. An underactive gland will mean that your skin is not getting enough oil to retain moisture and build a protective barrier. This barrier is vital when keeping your skin safe from all environmental factors. All these of course are so important when wanting to have happy, healthy and hydrated skin.
We know that we need to be wearing an SPF every single day of the year. When we are inside, or outside. Whether the sun is beaming, or the rain is pouring, we still need to be protecting our skin with an SPF. There are so many different types of SPF, and I’m sure you will be assuming that the higher the sun protection factor, the better. However, this is not entirely true.
Sun protection can be purchased as either a physical SPF or a chemical SPF. Now, you’re probably wondering what’s the difference and how do you know which is better? Well, let’s get into the properties of these products and how they work. Hopefully, this will make it a lot more clear for you.
Chemical Sun Protection
Chemical SPF’s are typically those that are purchased from our high street stores. Usually much more affordable, but how much are they actually protecting our skin?
Here at Pure Emporium, we believe that comfort is key. When you are visiting the salon, the most important thing to us is that you are comfortable and enjoying your treatment with us the best that you can. Obviously, our priority is to get good results with any treatment, but we want you to be relaxed and happy with your experience whilst you are in the salon.
So, we have introduced a BRAND NEW policy into the salon. And yes, we are taking this one very seriously. COMFORT IS KEY, so we are pleased to introduce a “Comfort Policy”.
Now, this isn’t like a normal policy. There are no “terms and conditions” that you as a client must agree to. However, we’d like you to read through them, and know that all of these things are down to you, and if you wish to request something whilst you’re in the salon to make your visit more enjoyable, then please just ask!
