Telepathic Skincare, turning your product into results

In my opinion…. I have more than a few opinions and recommendations when it comes to talking about and sharing insights into the wonderful world of Beauty Therapy. Based on 29 years of full immersion in the beauty world, living and breathing what does and doesn’t work, what fads should be passed over and what reinventions are worth revisiting. Beauty is like fashion – not all new looks are new. Refreshed, repackaged and promoted to another generation. The basics however will always hold true.

Telepathic Skincare

More common than you think. If you have products waiting to be used this article is for you. A bit of fun to encourage you to revisit your skincare.

Good Intentions

True fact: The ability of skincare products to have an impact on your skin while sitting on the vanity untouched, hiding in the cupboard underneath still waiting to be taken out of their box is negligible. Good intentions and just thinking about using them will only get you so far, it’s possible unused products could be detrimental to your health, they’re aging just like we are while they wait to be used!

How to make your skincare products work for you.

The following guidelines are suggestions to help you use the products you’ve purchased so your skincare becomes a real regime with visible results.

  • Some products are seasonal, just like your wardrobe, they will still be very relevant you just need to wait a few months for winter. Put them to one side in a cool dark spot and remember you have them.
  • Take a good look at the rest of your products, opened or unopened and check them inside and out. Check their use by symbol for usage guidelines after opening.
  • If they have been open for a long time but are largely untouched Be Honest with yourself about whether they are still safe to use or just to old to use. Pots that you’ve dipped your fingers into need extra careful consideration, their preservative properties will have been compromised, Dried around the edges, discoloured, taken on a new smell or even a new life, don’t hesitate – bin them. You never used them anyway. Voila extra shelf space for the products that really work.
  • A new age of discovery, with a bit of luck there may be a forgotten treasure hiding away.
  • Serums can be miracle workers, if you’re unsure when to use your serum or what it was for, a quick phone call will clarify any doubt, just don’t let it go to waste. However if the serum is acid based it can become stronger with time as some evaporation will have happened. I’d be very cautious if it’s 6 months plus between usage and try a little area first before applying to the whole face. The lower cheek or crook of your arm can be a good area to experiment. If time between usage is not an issue apply your serum after cleansing/toning, pat your skin dry with a tissue, apply the serum, wait 30secs then apply your moisturiser, eye cream, sunscreen.
  • The product tingled so I didn’t use it again, this is often relevant to serums, they have a higher component of active ingredients, some tingling can be a good thing, it’s working, I love a product that tingles however that’s not for everyone and if it goes on for more than 30sec minute rinse it off and try again in a couple of days times if you‘ve had no adverse reaction.If it only tingles for a few seconds use it every 2nd – 3rd day or night as appropriate while your skin adjusts to the new level of activity, then move to daily/nightly.If you still don’t like it use it on the backs of your hands or décolletage, these are two areas that can be overlooked but love some extra TLC. Apply your moisturiser after.
  • I reacted to the product: If you’ve had a response like this and you still have the product get rid of it. When you first use a product if you come out in hives or extreme redness that’s a reaction your beauty therapist will want to know about and needs to see in person straight away.
  • Sunscreen: Bin any old tubes tucked away, for optimum sun protection I recommend a new sunscreen every year.
  • Skin Age appropriate:  if you’ve stayed with the same product, repeat buying the same thing for more than 5-10 years I’d like to encourage you to have an update, the skincare world is moving on without you. Book skin scan and consultation at the salon.
  • Samples and Gift Bag Goodies: Use then straight away at the time they are recommended otherwise they just become clutter of indeterminate vintage. Vintage works for clothing not for skincare. Bin them.
  • Product that you just don’t like, It happens and outrageous as this may sound if you’re not going to use it on your face put it to good use elsewhere. Use it on your legs & arms, maybe even your décolletage, you’ll be thrilled how fabulous this will make you and the skin feel.

How to turn your skincare into results

You may identify with one of the following:

Category 1: You’ve only recently eased up on your skincare regime because of the holidays or work/life commitments so you just need a little prod to get going:

Take stock- a quick revisit of your products to remind yourself what goes with what – morning and night will sort things out. Ease yourself into your routine gently, too soon might send your skin into shock. Cleanse, moisturise, eye cream, sunscreen and revisit your serum. You know your skin will love the extra attention, if you’ve really let things slide book a cleansing skin treatment to speed up the results, you and your skin will love the extra attention.

Category 2: You’re still waiting to be convinced the products will work:

You may have a number of products or only a couple. A qualified Beauty Therapist will have diagnosed and recommended this product as part of a skincare ritual just for you. Nurturing time for you to look forward to twice a day. It won’t work if you don’t use it. Let’s get started.

Category 3: Stalled by indecision.

Unsure where to start for any number of reasons, forgotten what it’s for and when to use it, concerned about sensitivity, feel like you have too many products and don‘t know where to start, don’t like what you have but don’t want to use it or waste it.

Whatever the reason, line them up, and if you need guidance pop them in a bag and make a time to see your beauty therapist for a quick reminder on what goes with what. We want you to use your products and enjoy your skincare regime.

Thanks for reading,

 

Please make a start, use your products and enjoy the results.

For specific advice I’d love to meet you, please call or email the salon for an appointment. ph 03 355 6992  robyn@houseofbeaute.co.nz

Robyn Prinsep

Salon Owner / Expert Beauty Therapist / Electrologist

House of Beaute

Merivale, Christchurch

 

 

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