Skin Care Tips

1. Your skin care routine should be kept simple and effective.  If you complicate it you will be less likely to continue using the right products for your skin.

2. Don't cleanse in the shower.  This water is hard and coming down fast onto the skin, which is delicate.  This will strip the skin of its natural oils preventing the skin to heal.

3. Don't just use any sun block.  A sun block is going to be your biggest weapon against ageing as in New Zealand the sun causes up to 80% of visible sighns of aging.  Being your most important homecare product use a good one.  A good one should have 18% plus zinc in the formulation, as this ingredient is a physical block and the only one proven to reflect UVA.  The only other form of sunbock you should be using is a doctor's formula lipsome lotion (Acpinica) which acts as a physical block.

4. Do wear a sun block every day and reappyly.  Even if you spend most of the day inside there are windows where rays can penetrate and lighting that emits UV light.  In the winter you will still get UV exposure especially in New Zealand where we have a huge hole in our Ozone.

5. Do wash your hands before cleansing.  This is due to the bacteria contact on the hands and if you have open lessions or spots you will allow the bacteria in, this can lead to sedondary infection.

6. Don't pick your spots.  This will allow bacteria in and possible secondary infection.  Also may lead to scaring.

7. Don't over use grainy exfoliators.  If a manual exfoliator is recommeneded to you use once a week.  Excessive use will strip the skin and prevent healing.  Also let the exfoliator work for you dont't rub it hard in to the skin.

8. Do stop using a new product when your skin becomes tight and red.  This is a pre reaction and if you stop it in the early stages you will be able to use the product by slowly adding it to your skin rountine.  Contact your therapist for advice.

9. Don't over cleanse.  When cleansing the skin make it quick and fuss free especially if you have a problem skin, as the less you play with it the quicker the skin will heal.

10. Do take essential fatty acids.  These are well documented to help hydrate the surface layer of the skin and reduce sensitivities.  Good quality fish oil or flax id recommended.

11. Remember cosmetic products purchased in supermarkets have little active ingredients and are not strong enough to make physical changes to the skin.

12. There are very few ingredients that absorb into the skin due to the size of the molecule in the ingredient and the fact your skin is a protective barrier.

13. All homecare routines should have active ingredietns in them usually in the form of a serum.  The most important is Vitamin A.  The rest depends on the skin condition.  Remember these serums physically improve the skin and maintain the health they also prep you for treatment.  Without active ingredients in your homecare your skin will not improve and you will not get the full results from the treatment.

14. Our main focus is not on the upper epidermis layers of the skin but down deeper at the dermis level where all the action takes place.  The dermis is the layer that thins with age and premature damge, this layers wellbeing is what effects the functions of the upper epdermis.

15. All our treatments at About Skin are on improving your skins functions creating a healthy glowing youthful appearance.  We believe that everyone deserves a great looking skin.

16. When using Serums on the skin, apply first before moisturiser.  Always wait until Serums has absorbed, then apply your next layer.

17. At About Skin we are very results driven.  Once we have achieved results from treatments, maintanence is essential.  In New Zealand we dont have the luxury not caring for our skin therefore on going medical strength products and treatments are a must.