The Anti-Aging Secrets Skin Specialists Tell Their Friends!
Cut Sugar Out of Your Diet  NOW!Sugar is inflammatory, and inflammation causes you to age faster. It causes a hardening of the skin, wrinkles, and a look of sallowness or blotchiness,

Antioxidants are the True Skin SaviorsAntioxidants are so powerful from an anti-aging perspective” when ingested and applied to your skin. Antioxidants help your skin defend itself from UV rays, from pollution, from stress, and from the bad sugars you end up eating anyway.

Beauty Sleep is a Real Thing
Getting eight hours of sleep isn’t just a break for your mind it’s the equivalent of a spa getaway for your skin, allowing it the time and conditions it needs to undo some of the damage it incurred from the environment and your not so good habits throughout your day.

You’re Probably Not Wearing Enough Sunscreen
My minimum SPF is 30, but the higher the better, because no one is really applying enough or reapplying it often enough, and the higher SPFs give you a little more protection, It’s a small percentage difference, but that difference is still significant—and I’ll take what I can get. 

I'm not sure about you but I am lovin' these beautiful summer evenings.

So lets make the best of both worlds and enjoy some delicious mocktails whilst feeding our skin. Who knew it could be this fun and so good for us?

MINT MOJITO
To prepare this drink , cut 2 small lemons in small pieces and muddle them with ice and  mint leaves in your favourite glass. Pour sparkling water until you fill the glass and add lime juice and honey or sugar for your taste.
The lemon is rich in skin brightening agents like vit C, mint repairs and rejuvenates skin. This yummy mocktail will freshen up your skin and your mood.

WATERMELON COOLER
Cut watermelon into cubes and remove the pips. Cut cucumber into pieces too. Pour them into a blender and add lime juice, mint and honey. Blend and sieve to get the pulp off. Put some ice and enjoy this heavenly drink.
Cucumber and Watermelon are both high in water content and hydrate your body and skin from within. Natural glow and bright complexion. It is as delicious as it is healthy.

STRAWBERRY SLUSH
All you need is some strawberry juice and orange juice. Mix the juice 70-30proportion and add sugar as per taste. Top it off with ice cubes and enjoy chilled.
Who doesn't like strawberries right? Turns out your skin loves them too. strawberry juice lightens dark spits and blemishes and controls the sebum production. It revitalizes your skin and also lends a natural sheen. 

Today Skin specialists Helen Turnock and myself went live on Dynamik Beauty's Facebook page for an all things skin talk. Take a look some great hints and tips in there.

First of all toner is not used to remove the excess cleanser that may be left on your skin. Cleanser should be thoroughly removed previous to any toner application.
I'm sure many of us over the years have soaked a cotton wool ball with the most astringent toner and applied it to our face, only to see it dry out and sting our skin.
These days toner are the complete opposite they are used to compliment any skin routine you may be using. The most important use of a toner is to bring your skin back to its natural PH. When your skin is cleansed if a toner is not used it can take up to about 10 hours, this can lead to an impaired barrier function and lead onto breakouts, dehydration etc.
My favourite way of applying toner is with a spritz. By doing this you will not be removing any serums etc that have been applied underneath. spritz toners can be used during the day for that extra rehydration and have been great for combatting the effects of maskne.

Which toner should i use?
When deciding on a toner you should choose in a similar way as you would with your cleanser or moisturiser. Your Toner should be aimed at  skin concerns whether you have oily skin, dehydration, fine lines and wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation etc.
If you would like any advice contact me [email protected]

-Most people think that they only need SPF when they are out in the sun, while on holiday or in the height of the summer months, to protect their skin from burning. This is a massive misconception, UV rays affect your skin all year round even in the winter.

UV rays are the biggest cause of aging skin. They cause brown patches (hyperpigmentation) wrinkles and dull lack lustre skin. They can even lead to skin cancer. Did you know that UV rays can pass through windows and through clouds on those rainy days. So this is why you need to protect your skin 365 days a year.

If you're serious about preventing premature aging experts say protection from UVA and UVB rays is no longer enough, as evolving research confirms that blue light emitted from our digital devices is also bad for our skin. 

-Use broad spectrum SPF daily. this will cover you from UVA and UVB rays.

-Reapply. If you especially are outside all day   or swimming or sweating alot.

-Apply to all parts of the body that are exposed to the sun.

- Do not use body sunscreen on your face. This will clog pores and highly likely to cause breakouts and blackheads.

Have you heard of the skincare ingredient Hyaluronic Acid?

This ingredient is becoming the skincare must have for every skin type and condition. But why?

​As a therapist of 16 years I would say 99% of my clients I see have dehydrated skin. This is due to big changes in temperature, air con, heating, diet and much more. Finding ways to rehydrate is a must to prevent a lot of skin problems from breakouts to wrinkles and hyaluronic acid can do just that.

Hyaluronic Acid is made naturally within our skin. It isn't as scary as it first sounds. Hyaluronic acid holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water therefore bringing in a massive amount of hydration immediately.

By applying Hyaluronic acid topically after washing your skin there is an instant hydration and refreshed look to your skin.

Hyaluronic acid comes in many different products from toners, eye creams, moisturizer's and serums.

Message me if you would like to know more