B Styled for Life formerly Beauty Glow, Skincare, Makeup, Style, Image Consultant in Brisbane

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  • Long Haul Travel in Comfort

    Long Haul Travel in Comfort

    Can you Travel in Comfort AND Style?

    Comfort YES its a must!  Yes to  comfort AND style.   I class long haul as anything over 9 hours.  Sitting on a plane for a long time can be challenging.  My tips for stylish travel with comfort are as follows (especially for those 15 or 23 hour flights):

    • Keep it casual – If you are being met at the other end by a business associate “smart casual” can still be achieved by wearing co-ordinating comfortable clothes and taking a jacket for when you reach your destination.
    • To function efficiently after most long haul flights you may hopefully have allowed time to rest and change before going to your meetings
    • Leggings and tops are great for travel, layered with an easily removable shirt or jacket
    •  Garments made from  fabric which is breathable for comfort and wrinkle resistant for style such as cotton polyester blends are best
    • Cooler tops underneath are good in case there is a delay until take off and the air-conditioning can quite often fluctuate during this time
    • The outer layer (jacket/cardigan/coat) if soft is good to use as extra padding when snoozing on the plane
    • Shoes need to be comfortable for standing in queues at customs and easily removable.  Make sure they are not shoes that will not “give” if your feet tend to swell during a flight
    • Moisturisers and lip balms are a great idea and the least amount of makeup possible.   The airconditioning on planes is exremely drying.  Your skin needs hydration.  Arbonne Regenerating Toner is a good spray mist during long flights. Arbonne Rejuvenating Cream with its emollient properties is great as a moisturiser on top to combat that drying air.
    • Keep jewellery simple.  Scarves are great for a bit of colour  and – again for comfort.  Bulky beads and earrings are not good for napping in.  Bangles in gold or silver or other materials such as plastic or natural are best.  It is a hassle taking metallic jewellery off when going through the metal detectors.
    • Take a pair of socks on the plane to change into 
    • Lots of meals come to you on the long flights and it is best to try to avoid the carbs, sugars and alcohol if you suffer after long flights.  The airlines are really good lately about constantly offering water and it is always good to take advantage of this – hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
    • Think about colours you wear on the plane –  No matter how clean the plane is 400+ people onboard each  747 flight and 800+ on an A380  in such a confined space light colours are just not practical
    • Neutrals are best anyway for travelling for space economy and mixing and matching – For ideas on packing for travel see the article on No Stress Travelling in Style
    • As a hint for any spills or marks soda water is good for spot removals
    • Keep your hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, lipstick, mini spray deodorant and purse sized handcream handy for a freshen up before landing (Remember any gloss or toothpaste or other liquids or gels will need to be under 100ml)
    • Economy Comfort:  If you are lucky enough to travel Business or First Class the lie back seats are wonderful.  A comfort tip for Economy is to always have a sturdy bag that  can stow under the seat in front and  pull it out during a long flight to use as a footrest.

    All the best for your trip whether for business or pleasure or both – Happy travels in comfort AND style!

    Moana is a qualified Beauty Therapist and Personal Stylist.  For advice on Colour, Style, Skincare and products available suitable for travel contact Moana to arrange a consultation.

     

  • Common Scents about Perfume

    Common Scents about Perfume

    Perfume is such a Personal Choice

    Some of us who love perfume do have a signature scent …A perfume  they like to wear to reflect their personality and can even become part of their own personal brand.  

    I find that most women either 

    (a) Stick to one or two  “signature scents” with their perfume; or

    (b) Like to try a variety of different perfumes

    Sometimes the perfume you choose to wear can depend on what you are doing that day for example …

    Weekend daytime – Sports, Market Shopping, Running around with the kids something light and fresh  such as Burberry Brit or Gucci Flora or Dolce & Gabban Light Blue

    Everyday workwear Perfume –  Something with vitality and energy …Chance by Chanel or Miracle by Lancome or Dior Addict.  

    Romantic/Date Nights – Something sensual and sexy like Gucci by Gucci or Lola by Marc Jacobs or feminine and floral like Romance by Ralph Lauren or Innocent by Thierry Mugler 

    Eau de Parfum or Eau de Toilette?

    Eau de Toilette is less concentrated and contains more water than eau de parfum which contains more alcohol.  If you want your fragrance to last from day through to night choose eau de parfum (which is more expensive because of its concentration).  You need to use a lot less of eau de parfum than eau de toilette

    Perfume Points to Remember

    • The general rule is 2-3 sprays of perfume – enough to notice but not too much so that you knock out your friends and co-workers 
    • Only spray perfume where your skin wont be exposed to the sun otherwise it could cause hyperpigmentation 
    • Wrists, behind your ears and behind your knees are pulse points and good areas to wear your perfume
    • If you wear the same perfume for a long time. day after day, your body gets used to that scent and you will find that it mixes with your own body chemistry
    • Get to know the type of scents you like – such as  woody, floral, fruity, spicy, and citrus.  This way when you are looking for a new scent to try if you are getting some assistance from the store you have a starting point.
    • I always wait after trying a new perfume on my wrist and see how it smells after it has been on a while before I purchase it.  I prefer trying it on my wrist to the tester strip as each scent reacts differently on different people
    • When spraying hold the bottle eight to ten inches away from you.
    • Only ever try three fragrances in one go as your olfactory senses can easily become overloaded.  Most perfume stores provide glasses of coffee beans to sniff to prevent this from happening
    • Store perfume away from heat, humidity and direct light or the oils and alcohol in perfume can break down and change the fragrance or cause it to disappear completely.

    Moana Robinson from Beauty Glow can be contacted for Colour, Style, Skincare and Makeup Consultations

  • Using Your Colour Swatch

    Using Your Colour Swatch


    Explore and Discover Your Colour Options

    Wow what fun you can have using your colour swatch!  I recently pulled out a dress that I hadnt worn simply because I was not used to wearing those colours and kept bypassing it.   I took a good look at the dress with my colour swatch and realised Yes! it is in my colour swatch and it does look good on me – even more so with a bit of red lipstick. This neutral is a great alternative to black.  

    Do you find that you are wearing a lot of the same colour all the time?  Try exploring the colours in your swatch.  There may be colours in your colour swatch that you had not even thought of wearing Be adventurous now that you have had a colour consultation and have your colour swatch.  Remember your colour swatch is a tool and a guide that can save your hundreds of dollars. 

    Take your swatch to your wardrobe or with you to the shops and ask yourself …

    • Does the colour of the garment blend in with the swatch?
    • Is it the same level of lightness or darkness?
    • Is it warm or is it cool?
    • Is it clear or muted compared to the swatch?
    • If you fan the swatch out do all the rest of the colours in the swatch kind of “go” with the colour in the garment you are looking at?

    Your wardrobe will be so much more  versatile with the ability to mix and match if you use your swatch.  Try the following to “tweak” your wardrobe using your colour swatch

    • Try finding colours of similar  colour value and wearing them together such as a light pink with a light blue or a a medium yellow with a medium purple; or you could try putting a few of the richer colours in your swatch together   If they are in your swatch each colour will be right for you.  You can be confident of this.
    • Try putting one of your signature colours (which will be marked on your swatch) in a garment which will be worn near your face with a nice dark neutral – the darkest in your swatch as this will really highlight your face and make the signature colour stand out.

     Have fun and discover some new ideas by using your swatch.  By using YOUR colour swatch you  know that you cant go wrong.

    Contact Moana Robinson of Beauty Glow to find out your colour palette . A full Colour consultation takes 1.5 to 2 hours and you receive

    • Your personal colour swatch with your signature colours highlighted
    • Your personal booklet guide filled with information about your colours
    • The opportunity to ask questions and receive information that is personal to YOU

    Explore the shops and even your own wardrobe with a brand new outlook on colour.

     

     

     

     

  • Changes in Lifestyle

    Changes in Lifestyle

    How Have you Changed Over the Years?

    Lifestyle changes may mean you have put on  weight and/or your skin may have become dull.   It is always helpful to have the support and encouragement of someone who has your best interests at heart.  Enlisting an expert can help you cope with changes to your lifestyle.

    Style and Clothing – Fashion and style can become stressful if you dont know where to start.  Here ere are a couple of tips:

    1. As you go to put something on in your wardrobe if it doesnt “rock your boat” put it aside – Your personal stylist can help you work out why it is you always bypass this item of clothing.  
    2. Choose some favourite pieces and keep them in your wardrobe.   Is there a common theme with these clothes? Do they work for your current lifestyle?
    3. A personal stylist can give you ideas on how to wear those favourite clothes. They can help you work out why they are your favourites. By making changes you can feel as though you have a whole new wardrobe.
    4. Experiment with your clothes, try  some mixing and matching, try different colours, see what is trending these days and most importantly what is  comfortable and “feels right”.  
    5. Even in countries where changes in seasons are not very distinct it is nice to have seasonal changes in your wardrobe – usually  bright colours in summer and more subdued, subtle colours for winter depending on your colour palette.
    6. Innerwear is as important as outerwear.  Determine your right size and have a professional fitting.  Changes to your lingerie can also make a difference to your whole look.  Just like the foundation for a house, if our foundation garments are good it creates a much better shape.

    Makeup and Accessories – Makeup enhances natural beauty and is a way to express yourself. Eyeliner and/or a quality mascara and a bold lipstick that matches well with your skin tone is one way to make changes to your look.

    Accessories from bags to foot wear, necklaces, bracelets and earrings help you to achieve a stylish look to go with the changes in your lifestyle.

    Skincare – Not all individuals have the same type of skin, some have oily skin and others can have dry, sensitive or normal skin A product range that works for you will be individual and this is why it is good to have a range that you can “try before you buy”.  Not every range suits every person and this is a personal choice.  Ask the advice of a Beauty Therapist. Skin changes as we age and as well as skin types there are different skin conditions to cope with.   If you are trying a product out give the range at least 28 days for skincare to work as our skin renews every 28 days. 

    For advice on coping with style, skincare and cosmetics to go with changes in your lifestyle contact Moana Robinson from Beauty Glow.

     

  • Lipstick On The Go

    Lipstick On The Go

    Lipstick and Lip Gloss

    Lipstick and or Lip Gloss can make a huge difference to how you look and feel.

    Whether you prefer lipstick or lip gloss here are a few tips to help you with fast, easy application:

    1. If you are applying lipstick straight from the stick start at the centre of your bottom lip as this is the widest part of your mouth so its hard to go wrong here – blend towards the corners.
    2. If you want to really get the cupids bow exact start with your lipliner by marking a little cross in the cupids bow and keep within these lines
    3. For a long lasting matte finish blot your lips with a tissue after first lipstick application to remove excess colour and re-apply a couple of times
    4. For the gloss “kiss” test try on the back of your hand.  Quality longer lasting lip gloss will not leave too much of a mark.
    5. Remember to check for stray lippy on teeth by running your tongue over your teeth (a good friend or partner will let you know if you have forgotten to do this)
    6. Applying lipstick or gloss without a mirror?  We all have friends who are great at this! With a bit of practice it can be done – avoid using very dark colours if attempting this.  If you can apply lipliner at home around the lip edge and then fill in this also it is a good base.  Then while out apply lipstick or lip gloss to the middle of the lips and blend outwards with your little finger.
    7. Cant find your purse mirror but need to use one?  reverse your camera on your phone – I have seen an elderly woman do this while out and was very impressed.
    8. Have a lipstick colour for different seasons and outfits but ensure they are in your colour palette.  Lip glosses can be used to tone down or soften lipstick which may be darker than you would like.  Lip glosses also add that touch of glamour if you are going from daytime to night time makeup on the go.
    9. Not sure of your palette?  Part of the Colour Consultation at Beauty Glow is a Five Minute Face Makeup where the colours including lipstick are all written down for you.
    10. It is fun to attend a workshop such as a Beauty Glow Makeup Class or Sassy Circle Workshop where you have a whole selection of lipsticks and lip glosses to try.

    Remember to keep in mind the rest of your makeup when applying lipstick and to focus on emphasising the eyes OR the lips as too much makeup on both can detract from your natural beauty instead of enhancing it.  Have fun and try some colours you may not have worn before.  You will soon see what suits you and what doesnt.  Lipsticks in particular are dependent on whether your colouring is light or dark, warm or cool and other factors.

    To find out more contact Moana Robinson at Beauty Glow or enquire about the Sassy Circle Workshops

  • Winner of our Style Day Competition

    Winner of our Style Day Competition

    Taking Time Out Especially for YOU

    We had an amazing day with the Winner of our “Style Day Especially for YOU” Competition.  Lyndi MacRae rose to the challenge and sent in a video to the Beauty Glow Facebook Page and shared her reasons for wanting to win the competition.  In these busy times it is too easy to put ourselves on the back burner and right at the end of our list.  The aim of this competition was to …

    (1) Encourage people to really step out of their comfort zone and feel that joy of achieving something they are not used to doing

    (2) Take a whole day to explore what is possible – see themselves in a different light and step away from the “busy-ness” of life for a day.  Lyndi understands the value of investment in time like this.

    It was a busy full on day but during the time Lyndi had …

    1. Full Colour Analysis with regard to clothing and accessories
    2. Discussion of lifestyle and wardrobe functionality
    3. Body shape discussion and ideas of clothing that would suit body shape plus lifestyle and style personality
    4. Makeup application and tips were given on how to apply the makeup
    5. Shopping trip to look at some outfits and ideas which suited Lyndi’s body shape and colouring – clothes bought were neutrals as a good base to add colours from her swatch
    6. Visit to a shoe store for some quality comfortable shoes with style  suitable for various occasions including business engagements 
    7. Visit to the hairdresser to colour, conditioning treatment and trim with attention on future management of hair for optimum hair health for the style she wished to have
    8. Photo session afterwards from Sumico so that Lyndi could see the transformation and share her special style day 
    9.  total $2.070 in value including vouchers for clothing, shoes, hairstyling, Photography Session Gift Certificate, PR Session with a publicity expert and a Naturopathic Health Assessment

    The benefits of reaching out and then accepting what is offered are sometimes not realised until quite some time afterwards.  Conversations during the day, questions asked and information provided combined with a full on day of Colour and Style Analysis, shopping and hair appointment – not to mention having photos taken and trying on different outfits – all took Lyndi far away from what she usually does in a day.  

    How refreshing though to do something that you do not usually do?  

    How rejuvenating to think of a different way to dress or accessorise?  

    Sometimes it is those little tweaks or wearing the right colours to bring out the beautiful blue in the eyes or  lovely natural skin.  Congratulations to Lyndi MacRae on stepping up and entering the competition.  There had to be a personal challenge as the prize really was amazing.  Taking on that challenge and creating the video is a reward in itself –  Lyndi absolutely blossomed in those hours achieved through her own volition and willingness to learn more about herself .  There are endless possibilities to be achieved when you gain confidence and renewed vitality by taking some time out especially for YOU. 

    Contributors to the Style Day Competition were Moana Robinson from Beauty Glow, Sumico Web & Graphic Design, Passion 4 Health  Hair Design by Lou, Designs to Cherish, The White House Fashions, Sole Sister Shoes, Publicity Genie AND Lyndi MacRae – the “Unstick Chick” (look her up – Lyndi is all about making the “invisible visible”  and is currently working on some great tutorials; Lyndi has marketing solutions to  help Entrepreneurs develop a quality user experience)

  • Personal Styling and Makeup

    Personal Styling and Makeup

    A Personal Stylist Can Help with Wardrobe AND Makeup

    Makeup is something which some women love to apply and others are not so keen.  Do you feel irritated when you go to apply makeup every day or for a special occasion and arent sure that your foundation is quite the right colour – or your eye shadow isnt enhancing your eyes but doing the opposite.   So maybe sometimes you just don’t bother with makeup? The best way to gain confidence with applying makeup is to seek assistance from a professional stylist or makeup artist.. Every season that comes around your skin changes due to weather conditions and/or tanning or losing your tan. Every year that goes by we need to re-evaluate our makeup and skincare.

    A personal stylist is a person who advises you on clothing for your body shape and personal colouring accessories and make-up. It is a recognized profession. Some people are of the opinion that a stylist only handles the wardrobe garments and nothing else. However they do cover every aspect of image from hair styling to makeup, clothing to footwear and accessories.. A personal stylist is a professional certified from a recognized academy and is there to help you with so much.

    The best base for a makeup is a smooth healthy complexion. Here are some tips to get you started:

    1. Remember sunscreen especially in the summer months.
    2. Don’t forget to use cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and night with quality skincare products to get flawless and smooth skin.
    3. Go for a light shade while selecting lipsticks for a fresh and natural look to your lips.
    4. If you are unsure about wearing makeup you can use a bronzer instead of blush; it will help your skin to maintain a sun-kissed glow.
    5. Find out from your stylist or makeup artist how to highlight your eyelids but usually two or three colours are going to give you the most contour,
    6. Eyeliner can be worn in different shades. like deep warm brown or soothing blue color.

    Once you have hired the services of a personal stylist you need not worry about special occasions or events whether it is a wedding ceremony, business conference or simply a get together. You can get a different look according to the type of occasion. Your Personal Stylist can help you select the best outfit for the occasion along with the makeup and accessories. They can also give you advice on hairstyles depending on the outfit selected for the occasion.

    Create your own style statement and gain confidence in wearing the colours, shape, style in garments, footwear and accessories plus the skincare and makeup that best suits you and your lifestyle. Contact Moana from Beauty Glow for confidential, friendly and professional advice.

     

  • Style Day “Especially for YOU” Video Competition

    Style Day “Especially for YOU” Video Competition

    Its As Easy as 1, 2, 3 Style Day “Especially For YOU” Facebook Video Competition

    1. Take a Video describing in a few words WHY you would like to win
    2. Post to our Facebook Page  Beauty Glow – Skincare, Makeup, Style
    3. SHARE with your friends and ask them to like (and comment if they wish) to support your entry

    Competition closes 31st March 2015 and the winner will be able to choose a day in April to redeem their Style Day prize – So Exciting!  

    Colour Consultation, Style Consultation (or wardrobe audit if winner already has had this done), Makeup, Skincare Advice, Personal Shopping PLUS all the other prizes!

    Photos will be taken on the day and Studio 4 Voucher can be used separately.
    Moana Robinson, Qualified Beauty Therapist and Image Consultant

  • What Skin Type Am I?

    What Skin Type Am I?

    The Five Skin Types

    Beauty Glow can help with advice on your skin type with professional knowledge and products

    Oily Skin

    Its not just teenagers who get oily skin – many people in their 20s and older have oily skin also. Oily skin is a “type” and not a condition. Oily skin tends to have larger pores and often looks shiny because the oil-producing sebaceous glands are very active. This makes you more prone to spots and blackheads but the extra moisture in your skin means it wont show age as fast as other skin types. People with warm dark colouring are usually more prone to oily skin.

    Caring for Oily Skin

    • Oily skin attracts more dirt than other skin types because it is greasier but it still needs gentle treatment – harsh lotions and too much scrubbing can over stimulate the oil glands and make it even greasier
    • Using a light cleansing lotion, or a wash off gel is usually best.
    • Tone with a pH balanced toner
    • Moisturise with a water based formula around your eyes, cheeks and neck.
    • Treat yourself once a week to a face mask containing mud or clay to soak up excess oil and calm breakouts.

    At Beauty Glow we can recommend the best products for your Oily Skin Type

    Sensitive Skin

    Sensitive skin is easily irritated and can look blotchy and feel itchy. It is often dry but sensitive skin can be combination or oily. Products can make sensitive skins flare up and allergic reactions can also cause problems. Cool light skin types often have sensitive skin.

    The most important thing is to treat your skin very gently. Use hypo allergenic or allergy-tested products which have been screened for irritants like perfume. Over 60 percent of women claim to have sensitive skin and are always relieved when they can find products that suit their skin type. 

    Caring for Sensitive Skin

    • Never ever use soap on your skin – it can upset your skin’s natural balance and leave it feeling even more sensitive. Use a very gentle cream or lotion cleanser instead.
    • Avoid extremes of hot or cold and harsh toners as they will irritate the skin
    • Use a gentle hypo-allergenic moisturiser

    At Beauty Glow we can recommend the best products for sensitive skins and we have samples that you can try before you buy. Also there is the 45 day money back guarantee   

    Dry Skin

    Your skin tends to get drier as you get older, although any age can experience dry skin or the occasional dry patch. Dry skin can look flaky and thin with very fine pores. Air conditioning, wind and sun can add t the dry feel.

    Dry skin needs gentle treatment and lots of nourishment to keep it healthy and supple. Your aim is to boost the moisture in your skin so it looks plump and smooth.

    Caring for Dry Skin

    • Use a cream cleanser and always make sure your products do not have artificial fragrances. 
    • Use an alcohol free toner 
    • Use a rich nourishing day cream and also a quality night cream. Don’t forget to use a good eye cream and pat it gently around the orbital bone with your middle or “makeup” fingers.
    • Drink plenty of water – up to 2.5 litres a day to replenish the moisture in your skin and eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruit to nourish your skin.

     At Beauty Glow we can help with products to maintain your dry skin type so that you keep it healthy and hydrated.

    Normal Skin

    If you’ve got normal skin you’re one of the lucky ones. Your skin is balanced, which means that its neither oily nor dry, it feels fine and smooth and has pores that are almost invisible. You rarely suffer from spots and blackheads, or allergic reactions to different products. You’re more likely to have normal skin if you have warm medium or cool medium colouring. 

    The challenge with normal skin is to keep it that way for as long as possible by maintaining its natural balance of oil and moisture. 

    Caring for Normal Skin

    • Use a gentle pH balanced facial cleanser and rinse off well to ensure skin is completely clean.
    • Use a good quality toner – make sure it does not contain alcohol 
    • Moisturise to protect your skin and maintain moisture levels with a light to medium weight moisturiser and pat an eye cream around the delicate eye area. In winter your skin may be a little drier so you could switch on a day cream with extra moisture and a lighter one during the summer

    At Beauty Glow we can help with products to maintain your normal skin type so that you keep it healthy and balanced.

      

    Combination Skin

    Combination skin combines both normal and oily skin – usually the cheeks are normal with oily skin on the nose, chin and forehead. This area is called the T Zone because it makes a T Shape. Both Warm and Cool skin colourings can have combination skin.

    Because you have two different types of skin its best to treat each individual area in a way that suits it best – products for your oily nose may be too harsh for the finer skin on your cheeks.

    Caring for Combination Skin

    • When cleansing use a cleanser for normal skin but you may wish to also use a light cleanser or gel on your T Zone.
    • Use a good quality pH balanced Toner 
    • When moisturising use a light non-oily formula with added sunscreen on your neck, cheek area and forehead. Make sure that your moisturiser is non-comedogenic.

     

    At Beauty Glow we can assist with products for combination skin types as there are many different ranges which work well together for optiumum results.

  • Your Skin

    Your Skin

    Are You Looking After your Largest Organ?

    Your skin is a living, breathing organ.  It is the largest organ of the human body.  It is complex in its structure and function. 

    Did you know that our skin comprises approximately 15% of our body weight; contains one half to two third of the blood in the body and one half of the primary immune cells?

    Our bones, muscles and our internal organs are  not exposed to the environment like  our skin is which is why it is so important that we look after this very large organ of our body.

    Each inch of skin contains

    ▪   Millions of cells

    ▪   15 feet of blood vessels

    ▪   12 feet of nerves

    ▪   650 sweat glands

    ▪   100 oil glands

    ▪   65 hairs

    ▪   1300 nerve endings

     There are two main layers the dermis and the epidermis.  The epidermis is the thinner outermost layer.  The dermis is the lower layer of the skin and is about 25 times thicker than the epidermis.  It provides the supporting framework of the skin and also contains numerous hair follicles nerves, glands and blood vessels.

    The depth of the epidermis varies in different areas of the body – for instance the depth of the epidermis on the soles of the feet and in the palms of the hand is thicker than the eyelid where it is extremely thin. 

    Primary functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulations, excretion (through the sweat glands) to perspire and detoxify and secretion (through sebum or oil) and absorption – the skin selectively absorbs topical products and creams.

    Our skin needs to be looked after to keep it in optimum condition.  Plenty of water,  the right sort of nutrition (food), fresh air and exercise all contribute to healthy skin.

    Age, and also lifestyle factors affect our skin.  As we get older our skin thins and it loses its elasticity and strength.  Collagen gives skin its strength and elastin its elasticity. 

    We also need to use the right skin care.  Always use the best.  The best may not always be the cheapest and it may not always be the most expensive.  Knowledge and scientific research should be behind all good skincare products.  The range you use should always be free of harmful ingredients and should exceed industry standards for purity.  Clinical testing should always be carried out on the range of products you choose.

     Our skin cells do their work twice as fast at night while we are sleeping.  This is why it is so important to cleanse, tone and moisturise both morning and night.  We need to remove the dead skin cells that have built up overnight while our night cream has done its work – keeping the skin hydrated as well as assisting with this skin renewal process.

    It is so important to remove makeup before retiring at night.  One night of sleeping with your makeup on ages your skin by 7 days!!!

    Some people have great skin.  To keep it great they need to have a maintenance routine.  Some people have problem skin which can always be treated.

    There are basically four skin types – Oily dry normal and combination.   Your skin type is genetically determined

    To work out skin types beauty therapists and skin specialists normally look, ask and go by touch.  Oily skin types will have a shine even straight after cleansing, it will feel soft and supple to the touch.   Oily skin is characterized by excess sebum/oil production.  The follicle or pore size is larger and contains more oil.  If the pore size is larger over most of the face this would indicate an oily skin.  Oily skin requires more cleansing and exfoliating than most skin types.  It is prone to blemishes because the pores get clogged with oil and dead skin cell build-up. 

    Dry skin will usually be fine in texture.  The follicles are usually small.  The natural oil secretions in follicles help protect us from environmental damage and ageing.  Dry skin needs extra care because it lacks this normal protection

    Normal skin has a good oil or water balance.  It can fluctuate and sometimes will be a little more dry or oily.  The follicles are a normal size and the skin is usually free from blemishes.  Maintenance and preventative care is the goal for this type of skin.

    90% of skin ageing is environmental, lifestyle and how we look after ourselves.  Only 10% is hereditary. 

    Sun exposure, smoking and stress are three of the biggest factors that contribute to premature ageing of the skin.

    It’s as easy as maintaining good skin with simple daily care. 

    ▪   Focus on one problem at a time

    ▪   Always be bothered

    ▪   Never skip your routine

    ▪   The results are worth the effort

    Contact Moana Robinson at Beauty Glow to find out more about a simple skincare routine that you can use at home to look after your skin.