Skin Health Magazine Issue #7 / Spring 2018 | Page 23

adaptable with your Sunday routine, you can fix these issues while also getting the endorphin boost you need before Monday comes calling. Start by cleansing your skin. Whether you opt for your usual face wash or choose one more targeted to your skin’s current state, take your time massaging it into the skin using your fingers or a cleansing device to really loosen dirt, impurities and oil trapped within the pores. Rinse and repeat. If you never tone your skin during the week, now is the perfect time. Douse your face in a refreshing facial mist and wait for as long as it takes for your skin to drink it up. Now you can move on to the fun stuff. LITTLE EXTRAS Exfoliators are a must at the weekend. A scrub coupled with gentle facial massage restores a well-rested glow in minutes, while acid-based lotions and facial pads quickly dissolve the dead layer of skin as you experience a satisfying tingle. Follow with more of your facial mist once your exfoliator has worked its magic. Next, it’s all about masking and you have endless options to choose from. Cover your face or specific areas with your favourite cream, gel, clay or sheet mask and lie down somewhere quiet and comfortable for up to 30 minutes. We like to use this time to read a book, listen to some music or watch our latest Netflix ad- diction that we haven’t had the time to consume as greedily as we’d like. Once your mask has set, head back to the bathroom and carefully rinse it away. Follow with more facial mist. Yes, we’re obsessed. The final steps of your Sunday night mini-facial are pretty much the same as your usual evening routine, just with a few extra steps and added application minutes. Use a corrective serum to address the week’s issues and follow with a hydrating serum, as all skin types can do with a hydration boost. Pat in an eye cream, massage in a good moisturiser and slather on a thick lip balm before climbing into bed and getting a good night’s rest before the dreaded Sunday night blues kick in. Oh go on, one more facial spritz can’t hurt. RITUAL RECOMMENDATIONS Cleanse The Osmosis Skincare Lift Away Cleansing Balm is quite divine and removes everything you don’t want on your face. Mist Get trigger happy with Intraceuticals’ Rose Revival Mist before, during and after your Sunday night pamper session. Exfoliate Blemish-prone skins will love the Murad Pore Reform Skin Smoothing Polish while those on the dry side should try the BABOR Sugar Oil Peeling. Mask The Cliniccare EGF Refresh/Tight Mask is a potent hydrator or you could try the Exuviance Detox Mud Treatment for deep- down decongestion. Treat Choose your serum depending on your skin’s state, but always follow it with a Hyaluronic Acid serum like the Jan Marini Hyla3D HA Activating Complex. Eyes Pat the OSKIA Eye Wonder gel into the eye contour to disperse puffiness and tighten slack skin. Moisture Complete your routine with the Allies of Skin 1A Overnight Mask. Body Use the Ameliorate Smoothing Body Exfoliant to remove rough skin followed by the Epionce Renewal Enriched Body Lotion to hydrate and comfort. ISSUE #07 | 2018 | SkinHealthMagazine.com 23