Summer skincare
Whether your holiday plans are secured for the summer or are yet to be confirmed, one thing that should never be neglected in the preparatory stages is your skin care regime. We quizzed Charlotte Nial, Clinic Director at Cranwell House, on her tips and tricks for creating and maintaining a healthy glow from take-off to touch down…
1. How should we prep our skin pre-holiday?
What to expect:
Pre-holiday you should ensure you exfoliate dead skin cells, not only so that your skin looks fresh and silky smooth ahead of your holiday but also to develop a more even tan. In addition, it is vital to keep skin hydrated before you travel as it is likely to become drier through increased sun exposure.
What to use:
The skin on your arms, legs and body will reap exactly the same benefits from exfoliation as your forehead, cheeks and chin, so a product such as the PRIORI ADVANCED AHA INVIGORATING FACE AND BODY SCRUB is the perfect way to prep your skin before you head to the sunshine. It’s designed to whisk away dead surface cells, speed up cell turnover and reveal silky, younger-looking skin. PRIORI ADVANCED AHA HAND AND BODY REVITALISING BODY LOTION is the perfect post-exfoliation moisturiser as it will give your skin a silky feel. It’s designed for long-term nourishment and has antioxidants in to protect the skin. It will also help to prevent dehydration during the flight providing immediate and long-term moisturisation.
2. What is the best way to take care of our skin during a flight?
What to expect:
The air pressure on a plane is extremely dehydrating on your skin; therefore it’s good to take extra steps to stay hydrated on a long haul flight – both in terms of drinking lots of water and through the use of a face mask.
What to use:
The VITAGE AGE DEFENCE HYDRATING MASK can be applied as an all over treatment, or as a 10-minute mask, which is perfect for the plane. In-flight skin is exposed to a very dry environment. This can damage the skin both in the short-term and possibly the long-term. I suggest using the PRIORI BARRIER REPAIR on a daily basis to give skin that little extra boost. The MEDIK8 HYDR8 DAY 360 also offers hydration for 24 hours.
3. How should we adapt our skincare regime in the heat?
What to expect:
The importance of using SPF is to protect against the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, applying SPF regularly will prevent against early signs of ageing and will help reduce sun damage on the skin. Our VITAGE SKIN DEFENCE SPF30 face cream is great for sensitive skin that may be irritated by traditional sunscreens.
What to use:
To give yourself a fresh glow and fight the signs of fatigue post-flight, MEDIK8 GLOW OIL is the answer. Once you’re checked in and ready to embrace the sun, it’s our MEDIK8 PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN SPF30 that should be your calling card. I cannot stress the importance of sun protection – it is a common misconception that fabric will protect you from the sun, so a product such as this is necessary when you’re exploring a new city as when you’re lying by a pool.
4. How can we maintain a healthy post holiday glow?
What to expect:
To keep that even summer tan, the most important thing is to moisturise. When the tan begins to fade, top up with some self tan to keep a natural glow.
What to use:
The best way to maintain your summer glow is with a nourishing treatment like the MEDIK8 HYDR8 INTENSIVE BODY MOISTURISER. The lightweight treatment instantly conditions and comforts as it’s made from a blend of soothing ingredients which restore radiance. Add a little ELIZABETH ARDEN PRO TRIPLE ACTION PROTECTOR SPF50 (which is lightly tinted) into your moisturiser for instant warmth on the go.
Great skin can be created!
