3 life changing skin moments
Look, I’m not even joking
I always get asked what I use on my skin, nawww fanks. I really think not growing up in Australia really helped, plus Mediterranean DNA don’t hurt. But honestly, it doesn’t have to be complex.
But first my fave bit— the gif!
Yes, yes you do.
Well this is a hard one, because of my job I get to try loads skincare, big brands, small brands, small makers making in their kitchens or big scale labs. Now budget doesn’t always play a part, some of my favourites are little indie makers.
So here’s my top three skin loving habits. Stack them to maximise success—
Let’s Go
Let’s go
1 Exfoliate once, twice [or thrice weekly if you can be bothered/suits your skin] I like an AHA personally, but patch test and go easy on sensitive skins or if you are undergoing chemo or other infusions. Your skin might be more sensitive.
I always exfoliate before a big night out, or in these days— bring the party to me old chap! This will prep your skin beautifully, follow up with moisture of choice, all these steps will reveal that inner glow and allow for glide on make up.
Where to buy: Support local makers and less exy, still sexy I vote Ohh De Naturale, mid-point I’m going for Eco Sonya, and luxe option is Mukti. Check them out for yourself.
Top tip— go easy on your skin, especially if in treatment, always patch test I usually do this behind the back of the ear/neck.
Are You still with me?
2. Fall in love with oils— this is a game changing move. Any plant based oil will do if your sensitive, oily acne prone or tween/teen skins. Or Just spat out your coffee when I suggested an oil then try a basically beautiful jojoba oil. Super close to our natural skin sebum. Just try it ok?
You can use multi-purpose. Chuck it on before bed, use as an oil cleanser [technique is direct to skin then use warmish face cloth, muslin, whatever is clean] to pat and roll off the skin. Or leave on. Jojoba is dream worthy first option for a double cleanse [so you follow up with a second cleanser usually not oily]. I’ll leave that to your choice, mmmk?
Don’t stop reading though as some of the following ingredients may treat you well too.
If you are more dry, mature, or an oil slut like me, go for as rich as you want! Wooo! I look for omega 3-6-9, Vit C, Vit A so think Rosehip, Sea Buckthorn, Bakuchiol [touted as a natural retinol alternative, Hibiscus [botox’s plant based sister], Carrot seed [also adds glow], Raspberry Seed oil [toning baby], Argan Oil [maximise moisture], plus many many many confusing claiming the earth results more.
Options: Mukti Omega 3-6-9 the goose drank wine, yeah I added that last bit, is my sexy exy choice, Jojoba Oil Company is perf for every face, or head to your local bulk spot and fill a ball, if your in the UK you can get from Napiers.
Facts: everyone can benefit from Vit C usually it’s a serum that you can put under your oil of choice, or grab an oil free option.
Nearly There!
3. Get that blood flow going- Gua Sha, Self massage with hands, massage your lips with a great plant based balm. Permission to go to town and follow up with a load of water down the hatch for ultimate hydration. You can watch a quick vid of my doing it here. The massage not drinking water.
Basic how to is:
♡ Wash tool of choice before you start could be clean fingers, gua sha, or facial cup [featured in the vid]
♡ Apply your oil [any from above] and apply a lip balm
♡ Wake up your skin with a little massage of the neck and throat I like tapping all over [usually up and all over the scalp it helps wake everything up but also mentally helps you be present in the moment] Hello lover 👋
♡ Next you can get to work with the suction cup. I start between the boobies and work out toward the arm pit [think lymph drainage]
♡ I do that all the way up then neck trying to do the same on both sides
♡ I do the jaw line bringing it out and down the side of the ear down the neck [get that you are trying to drain the fluid right]
♡ I sort of suck out or scrap if you’re gua’ing the line under the cheekbones [snatch baby] and continue all over the face this can be really good if you get puffy undereyes but be careful you aren’t dragging too much or being rough— please be gentle 🙏
♡ Finally I go to town on the lips all over the lip line to suck that lip line out I like my lips juicy thanks very much.
You made it!
Final word — consistency is key, I know blah blah. Think about your diet, hydrate, consider fermented food/buch to up the biotic fam, and my least fave [keep the wine count down]
You know, all that good body stuff. There you glow!
What do you think? Life changed? Let me know if you try it, or if you have a question.
Peace out.