Women_Health_and_Fitness_Magazine_October_2016

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PREPARE YOUR SKIN

If you’re using cosmeceuticals to treat

conditions such as rosacea and eczema,

then chances are your skin’s moisture

barrier is already compromised. This

means active ingredients such as retinoids

penetrate deeper than they should,

resulting in irritation. Before you start using

cosmeceuticals, strengthen your skin by

abstaining from exfoliation and stripping

cleansers for two weeks. Wear SPF 30 during

the day and slather on a thick moisturiser at

night so your skin is in peak condition.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FORMULA

The strength of any given product is

determined by the concentration of active

ingredients. “Cosmeceuticals that are

too strong can strip the skin, resulting in

negative side effects,” says Cameron. “Young

skin that is healthy may simply need a

light cleanser, toner and moisturiser, while

mature skin will need additional anti-ageing

ingredients to boost collagen and elastane

production.”

HERE’S YOUR CHEAT SHEET

TO SOME OF THE BEST

BRANDS IN THE BIZ.

WHAT’S IN

A NAME?

WHO:

ASPECT

WHAT: If you’re worried about ageing signs or skin

imperfections, then this is the brand for you. This

Aussie company promises ‘youthful glowing skin’

but without all the harsh chemicals and irritants.

Catering to all skin types, they have built their

cosmeceutical range using cutting edge science

(but no animal testing) and pure ingredients - think:

vitamins, herbal extracts and super stars like AHAs.

KNOWN FOR: SMC super moisturising complex,

$88, aspectskincare.com.au

WHO:

SKINMEDICA

WHAT: SkinMedica is a brand

with a buzz, not to mention a few

beauty awards to its name. Not

surprising since they seem to have

a product for every skin problem

• sunscreen, cleansing routines,
  moisturisers, peels, brighteners,
  anti-ageing, plumping, and acne
  and scar treatments. They say years
  of research have developed their
  result-driven formulations, which
  promise to improve the overall
  appearance of your skin and protect
  it from further damage.
  KNOWN FOR: TNS Essential Serum,
  $256.50, australia.skinmedica.com

WHO:

ALPHA-H

WHAT: If you’re really into beauty and skincare then

you’re sure to have heard of Alpha-H. Their innovative

cosmeceuticals have been designed to treat and visibly

improve a wide number of skin conditions, including

fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, sun damage,

clogged pores, acne, scarring, dermatitis, and eczema

and psoriasis. This Aussie brand’s award-winning Liquid

Gold AHA product certainly holds ‘cult’ status among

the beauty elite.

KNOWN FOR: Liquid Gold, $59.95, alpha-h.com