NEXT-GENERATION SKINCARE YOU NEED TO KNOW​

‘Wellness’ and ‘skincare’ are terms we hear often, but what do they actually mean? In essence, it’s a back-to-basics approach of effective ingredients, a consistent routine and lifestyle practices that all work to encourage healthy and happy skin.

Alongside the hard-working, powerful treatments in our routines, it’s important to maintain a healthy foundation. Over-sensitised skin is a growing complaint in the skincare sphere due to an abundance of treatments and harsh formulas that (if not used properly) can cause damage and compromise the skin’s natural protective barrier. Biossance’s gentle formulas are packed with replenishing ingredients such as squalane – a plant-derived ingredient that delivers and locks in moisture – and probiotics to calm redness and relieve irritation. While Tata Harper’s Superkind range caters specifically to sensitised skin with comforting formulas that fortify and strengthen the skin.

A crucial part of good skincare is maintaining consistent skin practices – it may sound tedious, but they make all the difference. We’re not talking strict exercises every day but cleansing morning and night to remove bacteria and dead skin cells (that can lead to spots) and provide a clean canvas for your treatments to follow. And don’t forget SPF! It goes without saying that SPF is crucial for skin health, but it also protects your skin from wrinkles and pigmentation. Pai’s British Summer Time Sunscreen won’t irritate sensitive skin and works well under make-up (and remember SPF is all year, not just summer!).

Looking ahead, we’re perhaps most excited by the developments in the world of supplements as years of medical research are being poured into capsules that promise to heal and protect the skin from the inside out. From collagen powders and CBD oils to nail, skin and hair boosters, there’s something for everyone – a personal favourite is Skin Accumax supplements, which work miracles on hormonal acne-prone skin.