Repair and Restore: with

Repair and Restore

By Caroline Hurley WELLBEING PRACTITIONER OF BECALMED IN COWES

As the temperature starts to slowly fall and the autumn creeps in, we start reaching into our cupboards to hunt out our jeans and jumpers. Don’t forget that your skin is calling out for a change as well. After a long summer your skin will be more dehydrated and in need of some pampering. The autumn is the perfect time to help your skin repair and restore ready for the winter. Let us look at some of the most important changes to make to your routine to embrace the autumn season. Exfoliate: Cell turnover slows as the weather cools, so keep your skin looking fresh by helping it out with exfoliation. The gentlest way to exfoliate is with ESPA’s Optimal ProCleanser. This 3-in-1 Cleanser, Exfoliator, and Mask are perfect for optimal luminosity and vitality. Hydrate: Even though the temperature has dropped, it is still important to drink more water to stay hydrated. Repair: Skin damaged by summer sun needs extra moisture and time to repair. Help it along with skin care products that contain healing essential oils. ESPA’s Hydrating Mask contains lavender and other essential oils which not only will help hydrate your skin, but by wearing it overnight, can help to improve sleep. Restore: This is also the perfect time to treat yourself and your skin to a restorative facial. ESPA’s Glow from Within Facial is an invigorating nutrient-rich treatment embracing ESPA’s holistic approach to restoring radiance, feeding your skin and your mood so your face glows with vitality. Dull, lethargic complexions are brightened and refreshed with the power of a sweeping GuaSha massage which stimulates the lymphatic and circulatory systems, helping boost the flow of blood and nutrients to the skin. Concentrating on your scalp, face, neck and décolleté and combining steaming, exfoliation, and multi-masking to maximise results, the body, mind, and skin feel renewed while your face has a lit-from-within luminosity. Nourish to Flourish: We are all aware that what we eat affects our health. Having a balanced diet will reflect in our skin. For example, oily fish, walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids that help keep skin hydrated and fight ageing. Oranges, capsicum, and blackcurrants are a source of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, that help protect skin from the effects of UV rays. Avocado, sunflower seeds, and peanuts contain vitamin E, another antioxidant, that helps produce sebum in the skin. Dark leafy greens and dark chocolate help to stimulate collagen, a protein that gives skin structure and helps retain plumpness and elasticity. Make the most of the autumn evenings to make changes in your routine that will help you repair and restore.