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Behind the Mask –Advice from Renu
Behind the
BY CLAIRE GRAY, OWNER OF RENU
Mask...
Our face is the most memorable thing about us.
It reflects our mood, our age, our health, our If they are re-usable, wash them at 60 degrees and personality, and some people even believe dry thoroughly. its shape can define our personality type. It is such a shame that in this “new normal” world, we now spend so much of our time with it hidden behind a mask! 2 It is even more important you follow a thorough cleansing routine daily. Cleanse twice. Tone once. Whilst a mask is becoming increasingly important for 3 Wearing a mask slows the skin renewing itself. This is a disaster with regard to the ageing the safety and well-being process, managing breakouts and of others, it is yet another keeping a bright complexion. reason to make sure we Exfoliate twice a week and invest are taking special care in a facial, specific to your needs of our skin. every four to six weeks. We When your face is open to the elements, it needs offer specific facials for every budget for men and women. protection against pollution, air conditioning, UV rays and free radicals. 4 Use the right skin care. It is even more important that your skin is protected against On the positive side, wearing the elements and whatever is lurking a mask can sometimes help inside your mask. Our therapists can help you protect your face against you find the right skin care for your specific the elements. needs. This is also a great time to purchase, Unfortunately, masks will also restrict the skin’s ability as there are lots of extra value packs available. to “breathe” and whilst they can protect you from passing on viral germs, they will also harbour bacteria and germs on your face. This can result in dry, blotchy 5 Skin repairs at night. Whatever we have put our face through during the day, it will take the time to try and repair itself at night. Day care skin, more frequent breakouts, and an uneven is about protection. Night care is about repair and complexion. rejuvenation. Use a good quality night balm, specific to your skin’s needs and it will drink it up overnight. Here are my top tips to make sure you reveal a beautiful, healthy skin under your mask: 1 Resist the habit of keeping a mask in your bag and repeatedly putting it on and off. Have several and use a clean mask every time. 6 Smile with your eyes. We may not be able to show our sunny smile from behind our mask, but we can smile with our eyes! So, keep them in tip top condition using a daily eye cream and grooming your eyebrows and lashes!
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