Today we’re here to talk about the largest organ of the human body – skin. It protects, it regulates and it creates. It protects your body from exposure to things like bacteria, it regulates your body temperature and it creates the sensations allowing you to feel any touch. If you’ve ever taken a selfie (or a hundred), what’s the first thing you look at when you decide whether or not the snap is gram-worthy? I would venture a guess and say that it would be how your complexion looks.
What are the criteria for a gram-worthy selfie you ask? Easy.
Clear skin. Blemish free.
I’ll be the first to admit that I use to be lazy when it came to giving my skin the proper care it needed. I’m constantly in the sun, I have terrible sleeping habits and my water intake is sporadic at the best of times. After Jacob arrived I realized how much my skin had deteriorated over those years where I thought I could skip the second cleanse, the toner, the serum and go straight to moisturizing. Boy I wish I knew better back then.
When it comes to your skin, it’s never too early and you shouldn’t wait until it’s too late. Our life choices always have a knock on effect on our skin. How much water we drink, how much junk we eat, how often we exercise and how frequently we indulge in a little night out on the town, whether we’re pregnant or hormonal are just a few factors that contribute to the condition of our skin.
Did you know…
- Skin cells shed daily and is the largest barrier your body has to prevent infections
- Unhealthy skin leads to losses in elasticity and can create a saggy look (and no one likes to sag…)
- The skin around your eyes is ten times more delicate than the skin on the rest of your face
So how do we determine the condition of our skin and what it truly needs?
That’s also another easy one. Ask the experts. I’ve never been one to stick to just one skincare regimen by one brand – because who wants to be limited like that? I like to mix and match where I can to get the best from every brand and make it work for my skin.
If you’ve ever had the chance to stroll through the beauty floor at David Jones then you’ll know what I mean when I say it is like Disneyland for any skincare fanatic. On the flipside, you’ll also empathize when I tell you that it can be daunting when you see counters and counters of beautiful looking products but have no idea where to start.
Luckily for us David Jones has an army of beauty advisors who are all trained and experienced professionals who can help anyone; from the beauty aficionado to the newbie consumer. Now, what if I told you that some of the beauty services offered at their stores are fully redeemable for product? Hallelujah!
With the launch of SKINNOVATION, David Jones has cemented their position in the marketplace as a destination for not just beauty but skincare too. Battling fatigue and damaged skin isn’t ideal and can take years to reverse – so I vote getting in early and just practicing a little self care each day. All it takes is 5-10 minutes and it can make such a difference to your lifestyle choices.
Check out my routine below that I like to practice everyday (or at least I try to when I have the time) to show myself a little self-care. I try to do this regardless of whether or not I wear makeup but I’ve always found that priming your skin properly will equal to flawless makeup. Shop the entire edit from the SKINNOVATION campaign here.
If you’d like to know a little more about Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair then check out my post here.
This post has been created in collaboration with David Jones, however all opinions expressed are solely my own.
