Our Facialist Lifts The Lid On Her Skin Routine

If you are considering tweaking or starting a new skincare routine and want some help to get started, you’re in the right place. One of LoveSkins favourite facialists shares her simple routine and some of these tips may work for you. 

What Is Your Current Skin Care Routine?

My skincare routine is actually quite simple and focused on consistency rather than using too many products.

In The Morning… 

• In the morning, I wash my skin with a gentle gel cleanser to remove excess oil and refresh the skin without stripping the skin barrier. 
• After cleansing, I use a Vitamin C serum because it is a powerful antioxidant that helps brighten the complexion, protect the skin from environmental damage, support collagen production, and improve overall skin radiance. 
• I always finish with SPF 50, which is the most important step in my routine. Daily SPF helps protect against premature ageing, pigmentation, sun damage, and collagen breakdown. I usually skip moisturizer in the morning because I prefer to apply a generous amount of SPF, which also works as hydration for my skin.

And The Evening? 

My evening routine varies depending on what my skin needs at that particular time. I always cleanse my skin properly either with a cleanser or, if I feel very tired, I use micellar water in bed to remove makeup and impurities gently.

After cleansing:

• I use a Hyaluronic Acid serum when my skin feels dehydrated or needs extra hydration. Hyaluronic acid helps attract and retain moisture in the skin, leaving it plump, smooth, and healthy-looking.
• I use a Salicylic Acid serum when my skin feels more oily or congested. Salicylic acid helps unclog pores, reduce excess oil, minimize breakouts, and improve skin texture.
• I also try to use retinol once or twice per week (usually avoiding it during the summer months). Retinol is excellent for stimulating collagen production, improving skin texture, reducing fine lines, helping with pigmentation, and supporting overall skin renewal.

To Tone, Cleanse or Moisturise… What Order Should Our Skincare Products be Used In?

This is easy to get confused over, it’s a lot more simple than you think. The general order of skincare application should be:

1. Cleanser
2. Toner (if used)
3. Serums
4. Eye cream
5. Moisturizer
6. SPF (morning only)

Products should generally be applied from the lightest consistency to the thickest. Cleansing removes dirt, oil, and makeup so the skin can absorb active ingredients properly. Serums are applied next because they contain concentrated active ingredients targeting specific concerns such as hydration, pigmentation, ageing, or acne. Moisturizer helps lock in hydration and support the skin barrier. SPF should always be the final step in the morning routine to protect the skin from UV damage.

So, what products are best for each skin type? 

There are a lot of products on the market which can be overwhelming. We use a brand called CellDerma and these are some of the magic potions I find work well with specific types of skin.

• Dry/Dehydrated Skin:
  Hyaluronic Acid Cream, GF5 Next Generation Serum, Collagen Restore Cream
  These products help deeply hydrate, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve skin comfort and elasticity.
• Sensitive/Reactive Skin:
  Stress Defense Cream, Hydraclean Cleanser
  These products help calm redness, support the skin barrier, and gently cleanse without irritation.
• Oily/Congested Skin:
  Pigment Correct Serum, Retin ACE Serum, Hydraclean Cleanser
  These products help regulate oil, improve skin texture, reduce congestion, and support skin renewal.
• Pigmentation/Uneven Skin Tone:
  Pigment Correct Serum, Vitamin C Complex
  These products help brighten the skin, reduce discoloration, and improve overall radiance.
• Ageing/Mature Skin:
  GF5 Next Generation Serum, Retin ACE Serum, Collagen Restore Cream, Eye Lift
  These products help improve firmness, collagen production, fine lines, and overall skin rejuvenation.

And Finally, What Treatments Are Best For Each Skin Type?

It is best to come and see us for a free skin scan to get an accurate assessment of your skin and what is going on below the barrier. These are some of the treatments we recommend for different skin types. 

• Dry/Dehydrated Skin:
  HydraFacial, Bespoke Facial, LED Therapy
• Sensitive/Reactive Skin:
  Rosagate professional treatments, Enerpeel MA40,  LED Therapy, gentle facials like Bespoke Facial or gentle HydraFacial
• Oily/Congested/Acne-Prone Skin:
  Deep Cleansing Facial, HydraFacial, BioRePeel, Micro needling (depending on skin condition)
• Pigmentation/Uneven Tone:
  BioRePeel, Micro needling, Vitamin C-focused facials
• Ageing/Mature Skin:
  Micro needling, HydraFacial Deluxe or Platinum, collagen-stimulating facials, LED Therapy, BioRePeel or Enerpeel MA40

The Beauty Take-Aways

We all have unique skin types and lifestyles, finding a beauty routine that works for you is key for glowing, healthy skin. The best place to start for any treatment plan is a skin scan. This gives you a snapshot of your current skin and what products, treatments and habits will provide the most beauty benefits. The good news? We offer a FREE SKIN SCAN for all new clients to keep your skin looking and feeling plump, hydrated and gorgeous!

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