Looking after your skin doesn’t have to break the bank – here’s how to consider your skin routine as well as your finances
It’s difficult to go a day without hearing the warning bells of rising prices – fuel, groceries, interest rates, beauty products – you name it, it’s all getting more expensive. But while it’s important to look after our finances, many of us want to look after our faces too.
Here Dr Lauren Victor and Dr Miriam Garth, founders of the skin and wellness clinic Victor & Garth, share their advice on the essentials when it comes to our beauty routines.
One great multitasker can be more cost-effective than separate products says Dr Miriam
It can be more cost-effective to have all your precious actives in one hardworking multitasking product.
If you can, choose a product that contains several of the ingredients that you need daily. For the morning, you want a moisturiser that contains ceramides to help protect the skin barrier from external aggressors and an SPF to protect the skin from the sun and preserve collagen. Come the evening, use a multitasker that contains anti-inflammatories such as vitamins A, C and E. A separate AHA-based cleanser or toner should also be considered for exfoliation as this encourages the skin to reveal fresh cells.
Watch out for packaging advises Dr Miriam
Look out for formulations that are packaged in a pump system as these prevent oxidisation, and watch out for anything presented in a clear glass bottle which can let sunlight in and cause degradation of the all-important actives.
Identifying your skin type is key shares, Dr Lauren
It’s helpful if you know your skin type. This will help you to get the most out of your skincare without running the risk of causing any imbalance that may require investment in extra products to treat.
If your skin is more of an oily type, or you suffer from breakouts of acne, look out for a multitasker that also contains Azelaic Acid – not only does it clear pores, and help with the turnover of skin cells, but it’s also a powerhouse anti-inflammatory that can stop acne in its tracks. For skin that tends to be on the dry side, make sure a humectant (to bind water into the skin) such as Hyaluronic Acid, or emollient such as Squalene (to lock in moisture and prevent water loss) is on the ingredient list.