Q At What age do I need to start using an Anti Ageing Product?

A The age of you does not depend on the person but on the condition of your skin, a women in her early 20's may be experiencing Pre- Mature ageing through over Sun exposure or a stressful lifestyle to that of a women in her 50's who has always looked after her skin. So the answer will depend on how your skin looks. The best way to judge this is to look at your skin in a magnifying mirror and look at the condition of the skin, ask yourself the questions is this surface damage or more long term, what factors have caused the appearance of my skin?.

Q I am feeling constantly tired and run down is there anything I can use to boost myself?

A Often the above question is normally caused by a poor diet, lack of sleep/exercise and pollution this will all result in a build up of toxins that are allowed to be built up in the body and this can be a cause of feeling like this. The Cellutox Active Body Concentrate and bath sachets is a good way to kick start your body by combining the riches of Sea plants and Aromatherapy oils to achieving an excellent basis into your own home Spa Detox system. Another excellent product for Detoxing the skin is the Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules that boost the skin with Moringa Oil, a high grade Anti Oxidant that will have a hovering effect on the skin, a great way to spring clean your skin and add as a boost to your normal facial routine.

Q I am in my early fifties and my skin has always been on the oily side, now it has started to get drier what can I use and what would be the reason I am seeing these changes in my skin?

A Menopause can bring on a whole lot of new changes in the body; the most visible change will be the change in the appearance of the skin. The skin will start to react, change in complete appearance and also the texture will appear completely different, you will also possible experience changes in the skin that you have never previously experienced. The skin will tend to feel excessively dry due to the reduction of Oestrogen levels that slow down the sebum production (the oils your skin naturally produces) and you will constantly feel the need to moisturise several times a day, your diet should also be addressed and the increase in your level of omega-3 fats: mackerel hearings, sardines and levels of natural oils used in your cooking will also help to increase the miniaturisation levels of your skin. Menopause normally can occur between the ages of 45-55, so a good idea is to address your skin care routine pre Menopause to save a lot of discomfort and time. The Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator will help your skin through its natural transition with its combination of hydration ingredients like the Moroccan Rose in the Exfoliator to the calming, regulating benefits of the Absolute of Lavender in the Sos Emergency Cream. You have everything you will need for your complete skin care routine.

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Help to Identify Your Skin Type


Characteristic
Cause
Combination Skin • You will have some oily areas such as the T-Zone that runs across your forehead, down your nose and chin, but other areas of your face such as cheeks and neck are normal to dry
• Open Pores visible
• The T-zone has a greater number of oil or sebum producing glands which tend to be more active. An inadequate cleansing programmes or use of strong cosmetic products
Dry Skin • If your skin feels tight and stretched particularly after washing
• If you never have greasy feeling areas
• If you have flaky patches of skin
• A matte appearance
• Minimised Pores
• Climate, oil secretions decrease with the outer temperature
• Skin Ageing, oil secretion decreases with age
• Hereditary
• Medication
• A diet lacking in oil/fat
Sensitive Skin • Can show a tendency to redness
• Reactions can result in itching, peeling and slight swelling
• A dry skin will become drier, oily skin will become more oily
• Areas will feel hot to touch on the skin
• Broken Capillaries visible in the skin
• Excessive exposure to the sun, wind, cold and pollution
• Stress and fatigue
• Illness/medication
• Repeated use of unsuitable cosmetics