SKINCARE & BEAUTY BY JANA ELSTON

If you have suffered from breakouts, you will find most of the time there is a red patch left behind after the spot has cleared. Especially if you have picked. Sometimes these red patches can turn purple, and brown. In some cases, especially if you have been picking at your skin and trying to squeeze the pimples, you will find the skin as it heals is not as smooth as it used to be. The collagen in the skin has been damaged, leaving a dent or a depression in the skin. Others find that squeezing causes too much collagen to be produced in the area of the injury, leaving behind a raised scar. Tips for healing the skin after a breakout: 1. Use skin care with healing and anti-inflammatory ingredients to heal the red/purple marks and prevent them from turning brown. Look for B3 (niacinamide), vit C, vit A, vit E, centella asciatica, rosehip oil, sea buckthorn oil, hazel tree extract, mint polyphenols, bilberry, lemon extract, ruscus extract. 2. Boost cellular regeneration with ...

Do you drink 8 glasses of water, or 2 liters a day? Many of the clients I talk to don't. Everyone knows they should, they just don't. We as aestheticians can clearly see that in the skin. One of the first signs of dehydration is a dull looking skin. Why does that happen? When your skin is really well hydrated, the cells are juicy and plump like juicy grapes, they are full of water. Now think of the surface of the skin like the surface of a piece of paper, it looks really smooth. It reflects the light evenly which gives it that smooth appearance. When the skin is dehydrated, imagine the cells turning from a plump, juicy grape to a shriveled raisin. Just imagine the surface area of the raisin, it's all crinkled. Now imagine a crinkled piece of paper, you can see that when the light hits the surface, it casts shadows where the crinkles are. And that is a good representation of what happens on the surface of a dehydrated skin. It will be crepey, and the creases cast shad...

If you expose your skin to the UV rays for prolonged periods or on a regular basis, your skin will suffer damage. Driving, walking outdoors, gardening, hanging out washing etc. can all add up to hours of sun exposure every week. Sun damage includes: - brown spots - pigmentation - uneven skin tone - thickening of the skin - open pores - stimulation of sebum leading to oilier skin - breakdown of collagen and elastin - wrinkles - sagging of skin - fragile capillaries - sensitive skin - dehydrated skin - skin cancers Sun exposure leads to many skin conditions that are preventable. Early and consistent prevention is the key to a beautiful skin. 1. Use sunscreen daily, minimum SPF 30 2. Wear a hat when outdoors 3. Stay in share where possible 4. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours 5. Reapply sunscreen after swimming or activities that cause you to sweat and use towels to dry off 💌 Click here to join my newsletter now:  SUBSCRIBE You’ll receive: Weekly skincare ti...