Is There A Benefit To Alcohol In Products?

Everyone has their favourite toning solution as part of their skin care routine. But are you aware of some of the effects you will encounter by having alcohol in your toning solutions?

What about the awareness of what alcohol actually does to your skin, in terms of regenerating the skin's epidermis?

Let's start off with why it is important for you to use a toning solution after you cleanse your face.

It is very important to use a toning solution because once you wash your face and remove the elements of the day (eg. make-up  pollution, dirt, debris, oils etc. ) you need to replenish the moisture that has been lost due to the cleansing of the face. You need to bring your skin's pH levels back to normal in order for your skin to get the healthy complexion and clear skin.

The reason we need to keep the moisture levels at par, are in fact, going to slow the production of wrinkles and slow the ageing process. Also, 70% of wrinkles are due to sun damage and not taking the proper steps to help block the sun's rays from our faces and bodies.

Which brings me to the reasoning why you shouldn't use a toning solution with alcohol in it.

Alcohol is a very drying solution and you are applying that to your face after you have stripped the skin of it's natural oils by washing it. You are not replacing the moisture that has been lost you are just stripping the skin of the layers and causing the skin to become more dry, which will lead to the opposite effects you truly wanted.

Invest in an alcohol- free toning solution because those have moisturising ingredients incorporated into them. Whether the ingredients are natural plant extracts or natural/organic fruit extracts, those are the best ingredients for your skin that will help with healing and replenishing the moisture loss.

Next time you are looking to invest in a skincare line, pay close attention to details. Check the ingredients that you are going to be putting on your skin. Keep an open mind!

Education 101 on Compromising Ingredients in Some Products

Can I mix products without compromising effectiveness of the ingredients?

Answer is:

Yes you can! But you should never mix any products with SPF in them! It dilutes the sunscreen and your chances of being protected just diminished by 70%!

Never mix a product that has:

* Salicylic Acid
* Glycolic Acid
* Alpha- Hydroxy Acid

With:

* Hydroquinone
* Retinol
* Vitamin C products

The acids will breakdown these products and some of these products are meant for exfoliation. If you mix them with other products that are not meant to be mixed you could experience a deeper issue that could potentially burn your skin and/or cause a severe rash!

Just please be cautious and always read labels as they are important in everything we use in our day to day lives.

It Is A Hug For Muscles and Body

Whether you are into professional sports, workout during the week, or just have an intense labouring job there is a solution to help you subside the effects of tired and sore muscles.

After a workout or a tough day at work, you don't usually feel the effects until the next day when the muscles have been resting all night but there is a way to help relax them so you can wake up in the morning feeling better and renewed.

Relax Bath and Shower Concentrate, 200mL, $40

Let me introduce you to; Relax Bath and Shower Concentrate

This is a great addition to your skin care routine especially after a work out because the properties incorporated into this product help soothe the skin and help relax sore and strained muscles.

You can use it in the bath if you feel like sitting in hot water and zoning out for 20-25 minutes and it is great for the shower when you have limited time but would like the benefits associated with using the product.

Key Ingredients:

*Essential Oils (Basil, Geranium, Camomile, Petit Grain) scent; soothe and promotes a sense of well-being
*Cleansing base of Coconut: cleanses and provides comfort
*Extracts of Linden, St. John's Wort, Hawthorn, Thyme, Valerian: relaxes sore muscles after exercise

In conclusion, you should keep this product in your gym back, sports bag, locker, shower etc. You will see great benefits in using this product after an intense and dedicated workout or even after a tough day at work.

It is available wherever Clarins products are sold.