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5-Step Facial for Stressed & Breakout Prone Skin
11 NOVEMBER, 2020 Perhaps unsurprisingly, we find ourselves heading into yet another lockdown. With the changeability of the current situation ever present and few things truly certain, it’s completely natural to feel stressed and anxious. The relationship between stress, our overall wellbeing and skin is a complex one; a rise in cortisol can negatively impact our skin by disturbing our sebum regulation. Facials are routinely hailed for their ability to calm, soothe and relieve tension as well as rebalancing our complexions but with hairdressers and beauty salons colour, the only type of facial we’ll be experiencing are the DIY variety. With this in mind 001 Skincare have put together a 5-Step facial you can do from the comfort of your own home to soothe the most stressed out of complexions by balancing sebum production , treating the root cause of blemishes and stimulating relaxation. Step 1: Begin by cleansing your face to create the perfect base for your soothing facial. Reach for our Exfoliating & Conditioning Silk-Gel Cleanser, which deeply cleanses and gently exfoliates to dissolve excess sebum, surface dirt and dead skin cells. It’s full of wonder ingredients like Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid and Bulgarian Rose to leave your skin cleansed, balanced and rejuvenated. Using up to 6 drops, work into a lather between damp hands before massaging your face with slow, circular motions and rinse off with warm water. Step 2: Follow with a gentle exfoliating peel; perhaps we’re biased but our favourite is our Resurface & Radiance Hydro-Lipids Micro-Peel. Loaded with antioxidants, fruit enzymes and healing elixir Cica to leave your skin radiant, refined and nourished. Enzymes from pineapple and mango exfoliate dead skin cells and refine pores, Cica helps to heal acne scars and diminish wrinkles and Aloe and Oat Lipids soothe, hydrate and moisturise. Apply a generous layer of this zingy, nourishing peel over your face and neck, careful to avoid the delicate eye area and wipe away with a damp cloth after 5-10 minutes. Finish with a refreshing splash of cool water and pat dry. Step 3: Really ramp up your at home facial with our CRYO-Flash Facial Set, consisting of our Alpha Glow Flash Facial Serum-Primer-Mask and a CRYOpress®.We recommend beginning by applying Alpha Glow over the whole face then rolling the CRYOpress® over. The serum is enriched with a plethora of skin-saving actives to boost hydration, soothe inflammation, increase elasticity and promote collagen production. It is incremental to pair the CRYO treatment with this serum as the viscosity and consistency is specially designed to work in tandem with the unique 001 beauty gadget to promote the best possible permeation, we have tested and measured the efficacy when paired to ensure the highest results. Promoting lymphatic drainage and blood circulation, the CRYOpress® promises to keep skin healthy and glowing, from the outside and within. With its sustained temperature of -8 to 2.5°C , the CRYOpress® uses ice therapy to increase blood flow by pumping oxygen and nutrients to the skin and keep your face looking healthy and youthful. When the gadget comes into contact with your face, the stark coldness will increase microcirculation and encourage cell growth and collagen production while flushing out toxins. Massage onto your face for about 5 to 15 minutes; the longer the better to get the glow you’re looking for. Use the roller back and forth, working around your different facial contours for an uplifting effect. Rolling down helps send the toxins built up in the face towards the centre of the body where they can be detoxified. The cold temperature is massively soothing, relieving tension and stimulating relaxation. Step 4: Follow with our pioneering 4-in-1 Sebum & Redness Neutralising Water Shield; carefully formulated for hybrid usage as a blemish treatment, water-cream, primer and overnight mask. For our 5-step facial we’ll be using this product as a mask. This deeply nourishing shield utilises a potent combination of blemish-busting actives such as anti-bacterial, soothing and astringent Grapeseed, Blackcurrant, Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Bergamot. Apply a generous layer and massage in any residual mask after 15 minutes. Step 5: The grand finale to any facial is a light, nourishing moisturiser. Our newly launched Zinc & Protein A+ Clarifying Comfort Cream is the ultimate skin comforter. Rich in Zinc Oxide, Sandalwood and Cranberry Oil to address blemishes and irritation, it also contains a complex of proven hydrators and proteins to perform cross-layer moisturising, regulate sebum production, renew cells and repair the skin’s barrier. Apply evenly across the face, neck and décolleté, massaging in circular motions and taking deep breaths in and out to reap the full benefits of it’s full bodied natural delicate Sandalwood, Geranium & Rose scent. End with gentle presses for ultimate relaxation and soothing. Taking some time out of your day to nurture your body, mind and skin couldn’t feel more essential. The value of adopting some self-love and care rituals is something that shouldn’t be undermined. Be sure to keep an eye on our Instagram, where we will be uploading regular tutorials and going live with more facial, skincare and wellness techniques to utilise this lockdown. Be kind to your skin and mind this lockdown.
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Winter Wellness Massage
Touch therapy for skin, body & soul 19 OCTOBER, 2020 With winter approaching and ever changing lockdown restrictions looking as though dinner parties and nights out will be few and far between, it feels like a good chance to truly look after our mental wellbeing. Currently the wellness movement is thriving, the term ‘self-care’ has filtered into our everyday vocabulary and societally we are beginning to pay attention to the things that truly matter. A greater emphasis is being placed on the adoption of techniques that nourish our internal wellbeing and any tools or products that promote this are warmly welcomed. With more and more of us recognising the value of taking as little as ten minutes out of our day to focus solely on ourselves, the gap between beauty and wellness is narrowing. Therapeutic massage to heal our body, mind and soul has been around for hundreds of years. Gua Sha is a practice traditionally used in East Asian and Chinese culture; increasing blood flow and lymphatic circulation it relieves tension, brightens your complexion and improves tone and texture. Whilst facial massage indeed boasts a plethora of skin boosting benefits, it’s also a way of introducing much needed meditative practices into your daily routine. It’s also something you can easily perform yourself with your hands or targeted tools, incorporating parts into your daily routine or properly setting aside some pampering time at a weekend. 001 Skincare’s facial massage tools truly epitomise the term ‘beauty from within’ and adopt a 360 approach to wellness.The microSculptor™ No.1 and No.3 are tools designed to perform therapeutic techniques to stimulate bio-responsive movements and improve our internal and external skin health. Hand crafted out of the precious Chinese stone Bian, the microSculptor™ adopts the principles used for centuries in ancient Chinese medicine to address modern day skin concerns. Carved specially to fit our facial contours, it aids a scraping motion to therapeutically massage our face, neck, jawline and décolleté. Simultaneously stimulating and relaxing, the microSculptor™ the performance and result of a facial without having to leave your home. The CRYOpress® has all the pampering and luxury of a massage, with the benefits of being in the comfort of your own room.With its sustained temperature of -8 to 2.5 Celsius, the CRYOpress® works to rejuvenate your skin. Using ice therapy to increase blood flow by pumping oxygen and nutrients to the skin, the result is younger, healthier looking skin. Continual usage is comparable to the most relaxing gym possible. When CRYOpress® comes into contact with your face, the coldness will increase microcirculation and encourage cell growth and collagen production while flushing out toxins.Finally, introduce the Eyecicle® into your daily eye routine for younger, fresher, lifted skin. Designed to be chilled, this cooling massage tool is delicately crafted with artisan glass techniques for a smooth, seamless result. Different parts of the Eyecicle® can be massaged around the eye to enhance circulation, encourage drainage and boost oxygen and in turn combat eye bags, puffiness and wrinkles.Busy, modern working life can sometimes see us neglecting our self-care and placing our sense of wellbeing and calm to the bottom of the pile but incorporating holistic massage into our skincare routines can be one of the most simple yet effective ways of stimulating calm and relaxation. Let your wellness take centre stage this winter.
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