How to deal with dry skin

I suffer from dry and sensitive skin and wanted to write a small blog post about a few products that I use to try and combat the problem getting too bad to deal with. I am not guaranteeing that all of these products will work for you as I know everyone is different but hopefully they will help give you an idea of what works well with your skin.

 

To begin this blog I am going to talk about some products that I feel have personally helped my skin and that I always use to improve the dryness and sensitiveness of my skin. The first is QV Cream, this is the best product I have used by far as it never reacts with my skin and it always helps improve the appearance of my skin quickly. It is completely unscented and it is a little oily so sinks into the skin quickly, it also helps when I have mild eczema as it is specifically designed for dry skin conditions. I have a 500g tub of this cream but also a smaller 100g tube that I can carry in my bag. This is my number 1 cream that I can always rely on.

Aveeno Moisturising Creamy Oil is what I like to use as a body moisturiser as an alternative to QV cream. Aveeno is nicely scented as it contains naturally active oatmeal and sweet almond oil so feels more luxurious than the QV cream so I use this when my skin is in better condition and not so sensitive. Aveeno is also specifically designed for people with dry and eczema prone skin, and although the official website specifies that this particular kind of Aveeno is for ‘normal skin’ I find it work well for me and better than the other kinds.

Next is a face cream which again I have used for years and works well with my skin majority of the time, it’s the Vichy Aqua Thermal cream in the Rich version. The moisturiser is as it states – very rich! It has a thick consistency which means that it can take a while to sink into your skin but it also feels extremely hydrating your skin for the same reason. You can buy this cream in different sizes and it is relatively inexpensive in comparison to some skincare products on the market (free sample sizes are often available in shops in which you can buy this cream so you can try it before you commit to buying).

Lastly I am going to talk about a facemask it is from the Glam Glow range and is the Thirsty Mud mask which is designed to hydrate, moisturise, restore, replenish and calm the skin. It can be used in a few ways but I feel that the best is leaving the mask on overnight to let the product absorb and deeply moisturise so you wake up with refreshed skin in the morning. It can also be applied for 10-20 minutes and then you can wash it off which keeps your skin hydrated when in a rush. I like this mask because it is so versatile and keeps my skin hydrated and I notice a difference when I do not use it. It is quite pricey but again test sizes are available to buy to try the products.

Where to buy these products:


QV cream: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=qv+cream


Aveeno Moisturising Creamy Oil: http://www.boots.com/en/Aveeno-Moisturising-Creamy-Oil-With-Colloidal-Oatmeal-300ml_1002789/


Vichy Aqua Thermal (Rich) cream: http://www.feelunique.com/p/Vichy-Aqualia-Thermal-Rich-50ml-48221


GlamGlow Thirsty Mud: http://www.feelunique.com/p/GLAMGLOW-THIRSTYMUD-Hydrating-Treatment-50g


GlamGlow sample sizes: http://www.glamglowmud.co.uk/glamglow/products/glamglow_revitalise_try_before_you_buy/

7 easy tips to look and feel more awake

If you have had less sleep than needed your skin will most likely suffer the next morning so here are 7 easy tips to not only look like your more awake but to actually feel more awake too.
 

1 - When you first wake up wash your face with warm water and a facial scrub to remove all the dead skin cells. Once the skin is clean and all the dirt is removed from the face rinse your face with cold water to wake up the skin.


Neutrogena Invigorating Face Scrub

 

 

2 - Putting teaspoons in the fridge the night before you go to sleep or in the freezer for 5 minutes in the morning and then placing those on your eyes well help you feel much more awake and will reduce the puffiness around your eyes therefore making you seem more alert.

3 - To add to this, using an eye roll on cream or gel to brighten up the eye area will increase how awake the eye looks as the metal roller cools the area and the cream or gel is formulated to reduce under eye bags.

Simple Revitalising Eye Roll On, Optrex Brightening Eye Drops, Garnier Brightening Eye Roll On

4 - If your eyes still feel tired after these steps using awakening or brightening eye drops can instantly brighten up your face.
 

5 - Always apply a good moisturiser to your face to fill in small lines in the face and plump up the skin. Also if applying make up, put a brightening primer on the face before applying your foundation. This enhances the skins appearance and makes your skin look much healthier.
 

L'oreal Lumi Magique Brightening Primer, Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation and Concealer

6 - Use a foundation that is specifically for dry skin to make the skin appear more dewy and fresh. To add more moisture to the skin apply the foundation with a damp sponge and press the product into the skin to ensure an even application. Applying a brightening concealer under the eyes will help hide those under eye circles.

7 - Finally, to make sure your face looks bright and healthy apply a cream blush to the apple of your cheeks to give your face some colour and that extra lift.