The Skin Nerd: How can I maintain my skin results at home?
In this difficult time, I’ve been finding that though there are other huge worries, many who have felt unconfident in their skin and are making tracks on their skin progress are worried about backsliding.
The vast majority of salons and clinics have shut their doors for the time being, or have introduced strict policies, so now your skin is quite literally in your own hands.
If you are having treatments done by an expert, realistically you do (or should) have a very robust home care routine too, with a vitamin A product, an active cleanser, a serum that tackles your concerns, and maybe some products for sporadic use to keep your results going.
How and ever, if you are looking to keep up high levels of exfoliation, for example, it’s time to go online and get yourself an at-home treatment.
For the most part, I personally wouldn’t recommend glycolic acid for those who would get larger, more annoyed, under the skin spots — however, if you have small surface spots, glycolic acid will be beneficial to tackle both your pigmentation and the dead skin cell buildup contributing to your congestion.
If your personal skin therapist has said otherwise, please listen to them!
They have examined your skin, spoken about your lifestyle, and because of this will always be able to give the best recommendation.
Neostrata’s Glycolic Treatment Peel Kits (€50.00, neostrata.ie and selected online stockists) are phenomenal, and are something that we’ve often recommended to Nerd Network clients with their wedding coming up.
These peels are 20% glycolic acid, meaning very strong, so they’re best for use once a week or once every two weeks.
If you’ve been having salicylic acid treatments in salon, I’d recommend getting your hands on Skingredients Sally Cleanse (€25, theskinnerd.com and selected online stockists).
I am biased, but I can vouch for this technique as I do it myself all the time.
If I can’t get out and have a treatment, I’ll micro-mask with Sally Cleanse by first, washing my hands thoroughly, pre-cleansing, cleansing once with Sally Cleanse, rinsing it off and then massaging another round of Sally Cleanse into the skin.
Leave it to sit on the skin for 2 minutes and remove it thoroughly. The salicylic acid will boost exfoliation and help to reduce congestion. This can be done once a week!
My main verdict is to be religious about the skincare you do have at home.
Double cleanse am and pm, apply your serums, and make sure to wear a screen-protective SPF am and pm, because even though you’re not outside, I’d struggle to believe that you’re not near a screen!
If you are going to do some at-home facials, my general tips are to wash your hands thoroughly before beginning, skip any extraction steps (your long nails do not an extraction tool make), and bring in some facial massage for much-needed relaxation.
The Nerdie Pick: Seavite Super Nutrient Comfort Cleanser
If you’re trying to support Irish businesses from home, and you like a gentle yet effective cleanser, the Seavite Super Nutrient Comfort Cleanser may excite you.
It’s a silky cleansing lotion that removes traces of makeup while nourishing the skin.
It’s incredibly respectful to the skin’s barrier, the protective layer that helps to lock in moisture and keep irritants out.
Other brands you should consider having a little online peep around from our Emerald Isle are Skinician, Kennedy & Co, Skin Formulas, Kinvara, Bia by Codex Beauty, Sculpted by Aimee, Holos, and Peachy Natural Skincare — there are tonnes more too and they’d love your custom.
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