What is the ultimate skincare routine?
Sometimes it’s easier said than done. A night out with your friends can often lead to a swipe with a make-up wipe and nothing much else – but your skin will LOVE you for getting a skincare routine! We have combined all of the skincare tips from our Good Skincare Campaign Month from clients and staff at PURE to tell you the Ultimate Skincare Routine….
“The Ultimate skincare routine is making sure you have the perfect products for your skin type and condition and making sure you follow your routine consistently on a daily basis”, says Tendai from PURE Lothian Road.
Step 1 – Know your skin type
Finding out your skin type is the most vital step to you skincare routine. You could be buying lots of expensive products that are doing nothing or are actually causing your skincare issues. The best way to find out your skin-type is to have a facial with a fully trained therapist. They will be able to identify your skin type and skin condition and recommend products and a routine tailored to you!
Jennifer, Scotland’s Elemis Specialist recommends a facial every 21 days if you have a particular skincare concern as skin cells renew every 28 days. For regular maintanence try and book in for a facial every 4-6 weeks. When asked, staff at PURE said that they don’t get a facial as much as they should do. The Elemis SkinLab is also a great way to diagnose your skintype
Step 2 – Get the products to help YOUR skin
A few of us at PURE HQ are guilty of buying products ‘just because my friend has it’. Is your friends skin the same as yours? Probably not! Get the products that are perfect for YOU. “Start basic with a cleanser, toner and moisturiser range and then expand your skincare product collection steadily so as not to overwhelm the skin and risk not seeing results from each product”, Maggie Senior Therapist at PURE. Both Cleansers and Moisturisers were voted the one product that we cannot live without at PURE which shows how important they are!
It’s no surprise that when asked, 80% of our staff buy skincare products every month to keep on top of their skincare routines! The top products voted for by PURE Staff are:
Step 3 – Find your routine and stick to it!
Cleanse, tone and moisturise! This is your bread and butter of skincare routines. If you do nothing else make sure you do these three steps in the morning and at night. The staff at PURE all said they have strict skincare routines because being consistent makes the most difference! These 3 key steps help take make-up off, moisturising skin for night, freshen in the morning and prep skin for the day ahead. Remember you have to do something 7 times to get into the habit of it, trust us, by the 7th day you will be thanking us!
TOP TIP:“Skin repairs itself at night so double cleanse in the evening. 2 cleanses will make sure you have removed all make-up and pollution and deep cleaned pores ready for skin renewal!”
-Pav, Senior Therapist at PURE Lothian Road
TOP TIP: “Always use upwards movement with your hands when applying products; never drag your skin”
– Adele, therapist at PURE Spa Ocean Terminal
Step 4 – Treat your skin condition as well as your skin type
Your skin type and skin condition are different things. Your skin type can be Dry, Oily or Combination, this is the texture and make up of your skins surface. Your skin condition is an issue that your skin is reacting to. Your skin condition can be: Hormonal, Dehydrated, Dull, Sensitive, Stressed or Reactive. Your basic skincare routine (cleansing, toning and moisturising) addresses your skin type but most people need more advanced products such as masks, exfoliators, and serums to treat conditions and skincare problems.
Masks, exfoliators and serums can be more results driven on skin and are usually recommended to use every couple of days. 4/5 of PURE clients think the most important factor when buying skincare products is RESULTS.
TOP TIP: “Leave a treatment mask on overnight to get even better results”
– Maggie, Senior Therapist at PURE Spa Ocean Terminal
TOP TIP: “Use Elemis Fruit Active Rejuvinating Mask just before you go out to give your skin a good glow!” – Tendai, therapist at PURE Lothian Road
Step 5 – Watch your lifestyle!
PURE Clients believe strongly that lifestyle has a lot to do with skincare excellence and we completely agree! Who hasn’t had a takeaway binge and come out in blemishes? Using SPF, Getting a good Nights Sleep, Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet can maintain great looking skin.
Read some advice from our followers on Facebook and Twitter:
“Drink lots of water and always use a moisturiser with a SPF” – PURE Facebook Fan
“Water, water, water! Staying well hydrated allows skin to heal, regenerate and hydrate itself from the inside out. And the occasional Elemis facial doesn’t hurt 😉 x.” – PURE Facebook Fan
“Get plenty of sleep, eat fruit & veg with a high vitamin c content, include nuts in your diet, and always moisturise when the skin is still damp after a bath or shower” – PURE Facebook Fan
“Get a good nights sleep and your whole features will improve dramatically” – PURE Twitter Follower
Follow these 5 simple steps to the perfect skincare routine for you!
I’m trying to find and purchase SKIN WISDOM DAY SPA pure destress unwind bath and body oil. Can you help me?
Hi Dianne, Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately the Skin Wisdom Day Spa Range is no longer available at PURE Spa & Beauty. We do still have limited stock of products on sale at our locations but we do not have any Bath & Body Oil left. We apologise for this. You could try the award winning REN Moroccan Rose Body Oil http://www.purespauk.com/spashop/ren-moroccan-rose-otto-ultra-nourishing-body-oil-100ml.html.
PURE Web Team