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LIFE, LOCKDOWN & SKIN - A quick guide to bad habits and what to do about them!

Updated: Mar 26, 2021

As Spring approaches and the news of the lockdown restriction’s easing we are all now to the months ahead.

Preparation for that healthy, gorgeous skin just in time for summer begins now!

has seen an in our time spent indoors, more junk food and alcohol, staring at electronic screens for hours and and our own issues. All of which can negatively impact the overall resulting in ageing such as lines and wrinkles, Acne breakouts, and etc..

Here we focus on some of the that have been damaging our skin during this winter lockdown and what can be done to restore and rejuvenate the skin now for the year ahead.

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Restrictions told us to stay at home and the winter has made us less likely to outside. Colder, inclement and use of central heating systems during the winter months expose the skin to in temperature and air impairing the protective barrier of the skin.

Dry skin often occurs as a result of the skin’s oils (sebum) being stripped away, to be drawn from the skin. The skin cells become and more to pollutants causing / inflammation. As the outer cellular layer of the skin’s ( corneum) shrink and break away from each other, the skin can appear red, dry, cracked and often feels itchy. Pre-existing conditions like eczema and are made worse and the effects of ageing become and more visible.

In addition, a reduction in to natural decreases Vitamin D production in the body. Low levels of Vitamin D are with skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis; however patchy dryness, redness, dull pallor and of spots/pimples are tell-tale signs of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is best when the sun's UVB rays are absorbed into the layers of the skin.

What can you do??

Not having the too hot and the use of a humidifier will improve air moisture levels in a room, which in turn will not dry out the skin. Having a hot bath or shower depletes the skin's natural oils (as well as breaks down collagen) and can irritate dry skin; water at a comfortable and avoid water exposure. This will allow the skin time to replenish and maintain its layer. Always pat skin dry and apply moisturiser after to lock in and retain moisture.

Keep to water loss and prevent dehydration. your intake of skin friendly foods such as oats, avocado, nuts and oily fish to supplement your skin from inside the body. Get outside more to Vitamin D production but don't forget your !

Use appropriate skin care products

Maintain your skin's pH levels by opting for more gentle, products to or worsen dry, itchy skin.

Cleansing - Using gentle cleansers such as the or the will help the skin whilst it clean.

Toning - Try and avoid toners and containing alcohols that will only dry the skin out. Aim for hydrating toners such as the or the from PCA Skin®.

Hydrate - It is important to keep the skin twice daily, morning and night, with a non-acidic to help reinforce the skin's natural barrier such as the or the

Products such as the ultra overnight is engineered with peptides to deliver lasting for tight, dry skin.

Serums- Boost moisture levels by adding a serum to your daily skincare

. Hyaluronic Acid holds up to 2000 times its own body weight in water keeping the skin plump, hydrated and with a dewy glow.

The is a firm favourite with our .

For a wider range of products visit the Asthetik London Skin Care shop and order online

JUNK FOOD AND ALCOHOL

Our increased stress levels and boredom has played a role in the food and drink we have been consuming. Stress related eating and over indulging on alcohol and salty/sugary foods can cause skin inflammation, and free resulting in stress which skin ageing.

For example, sugars and refined cause a spike of the which can sebum production in turn clogging pores and contributing to acne outbreaks. High foods are also responsible for a skin process called Glycation (where sugar molecules attach to other fats and proteins in the body). Skin proteins and are greatly affected by Glycation, structural and reduced function resulting in a loss of volume and in the skin.

In addition, Alcohol can cause the skin to look discoloured and swollen, as the blood vessels under the skin's surface dilate and blood flow to the skin cells producing an inflamed look to your skin’s . The more alcohol is consumed the longer it takes for the redness to as the skin becomes more damaged.

Better food and drink choices

Eating a more balanced, healthier diet and drinking more water will help eliminate toxins and replenish the skin cells with nutrients. Cutting down on sugar, salt and alcohol will not only improve our skin's appearance but will help boost the immune system to reduce skin flare ups and break outs and reduce the skin’s ageing process.

Using antioxidant boosters in regime

Products containing such as the range will help boost the skins by eliminating free and helps protect against the stress and damage caused by .

Electronic screens and High Energy Light (HEV)

Working from home, zoom calls or Netflix has our use of electronic and is to our skin.High energy visible light (HEV) or blue light deep into the skin's layer which helps regulate our body’s circadian rhythm upon daylight exposure, as well as boosting memory and and helps our mood.

such as televisions, computers and smartphones also emit this blue light. exposure to HEV light can cause cellular changes and free . Thus, to inflammation, sensitivity, pigment changes, and breakdown, resulting in Melanogenesis, uneven skin tone, textural problems and laxity. HEV skin damage is not immediately on the skin but like UVA/UVB sun damage the are more apparent longer term - think age spots!!

What can you do??

Firstly, Reduce exposure! Using a screen filter, screen time and the on your device or switching to night mode to the blue light. Connecting headphones for phone calls and keeping your phone at a from your face will reduce HEV penetration to your skin.

Secondly Use a !! SPF containing a barrier like zinc oxide should be used daily to shield the skin from these light emissions and can be combined with boosters to strengthen the skins . Don’t forget, if you are using devices near a window the sun's UVA and infrared rays can through glass too! Ouroffer broad SPF and are for all skin types.

is available in warm and cool tints to match a range of skin tones. This new sunshield is Skin Cancer and offers both a physical and chemical for the skin.

Self and our own skin care issues.

Lockdown saw skin care clinics temporarily closed and despite many online consultations we turned to the Google skin clinic to provide us with (often confusing!).

The skin care Industry is a mine field and is marketed so cleverly with attractive packaging, and campaigns; that you can be using on average different skin care products per week without even realising it!

Most often of these will contain active ingredients, such as Alpha-Hydroxy (AHA), Beta Hydroxy (BHA) and PolyHydroxy Acid’s (PHA), which can be beneficial for resurfacing, brightening and exfoliation, may in fact do the and cause detrimental side to the skin if used incorrectly.

What can you do??

Avoid self through the million and one various and websites out on the web! If you have a or issues with your skin, then contact a qualified and get some real advice on what you can do.

Here at London we offer consultations, providing you with safe and effective advice bespoke to your skin needs, just and a member of the team will get back to you.

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