The Skincare Tips Our Salon Experts Swear By

Why SkinCeuticals Is Essential For Skin Treatments

As we approach the festive season, our longing for healthy and radiant skin increases. Figuring out the best products and treatment plans can be tricky, especially when you have no idea where to start - all you know is that you want results! Achieving glowing skin is made easy with the integration of SkinCeuticals with clinical aesthetic procedures and professional treatments to deliver exceptional improvements in your skin’s health and complexion. Follow our guide as we team up with our professionals in skin treatments to explore the expert tips to correct skin concerns, all using SkinCeuticals skincare products pre and post treatment for enhancing results. 

How To Achieve Glowing Skin with SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals is a dermatologist approved skincare brand that has developed an integrated skincare approach to complement mild aesthetic procedures and professional skin treatments. These powerful products have been formulated to enhance the results achieved from in-clinic treatments by correcting signs of ageing, protecting the skin, and preventing damage from environmental aggressors. 

We sat down with Activeskin’s Senior Therapist with 24+ years of professional experience, Clair, to talk through all things skin treatments, pre and post treatment advice and how the integration of SkinCeuticals throughout is essential for seeing results in your skin. 

With the warmer months approaching, what are you recommending to your clients post treatment to keep their skin well hydrated?

Post treatment, my top SkinCeuticals recommendations to maintain hydration are:

• The SkinCeuticals Nourishing Duo, including the SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser and SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 as ensuring your cleansers and moisturisers are gentle and hydrating is a must. Containing ceramides, lipids and fatty acids, you have all your barrier needs being met which I love. 
• The SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 or SkinCeuticals H.A Intensifier are beautiful, hydrating Hyaluronic Acid serums that plump the skin for a glowing complexion.
• The SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3 with added Niacinamide and Peptides work to support the skin as it hydrates by strengthening its barrier and enhancing firmness. 

Injectable services are forever popular, and even more so as the festive season approaches. What would a treatment plan look like to ensure healthy, radiant skin?

When I think of healthy radiant skin, my favourite treatments are peels and a Healite, or any of our bespoke signature facials with a Healite for the ultimate skin rejuvenation. However, prior to the festive season, a skin needling with a Healite LED Light Therapy treatment creates a fresh, smooth skin surface - like glass! In conjunction with these treatments, I love integrating a day-time protective treatment such as the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic as the antioxidtans protect the skin from environmental aggressors. The SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Overnight Renew is a great corrective treatment for the evening, containing Glycolic Acid & AHA to boost cell turnover for smoother, more refined skin. These products work to support skin brightening and renewal which is essential for achieving radiant skin. Another way of contributing to radiant skin holistically is through the gut! The Beauty Chef Glow Inner Beauty Essential Supercharged Formula is a hero clean beauty supplement with probiotics, Vitamin C and Zinc to support gut health and collagen synthesis. My pro tip is to mix a teaspoon of glow powder to your favourite plain greek yoghurt and enjoy! 

Have you found a particular treatment product or regimen to be effective at prolonging the results of anti-wrinkle treatments?

My two favourite SkinCeuticals products that make my forehead smooth like a botox treatment are:

• The SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 as this product will encourage cell turnover and smooth the skins surface. It is very important that the correct percentage is prescribed for you to achieve the maximum benefit from this amazing product. 
• The SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E is a must try! This super antioxidant is a beautiful formula that brings my skin to life at night and looks so hydrated and smooth in the morning.

How would you go about treating a sensitive skin that also has concerns about premature ageing?

I love recommending SkinCeuticals to sensitive skins! Without a doubt the SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel, Masque or Essence Mist are a must-have. This anti-inflammatory formula has added benefits of treating premature aging and pigmentation. To build a senstive skin’s tolerance to active products, slowly introducing anti-aging skincare products for youthful skin is crucial. The SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 or SkinCeuticals Blemish+Age Defense every second or third night is a great approach to soothing skincare for sensitive skin.  

What is your best professional tip when it comes to skincare?

My overall best professional recommendation is to keep your skincare regime simple, yet effective. Keep your cleansers and moisturisers simple, but suited to your skin type and invest in quality serums & treatments as that is where the magic happens. I also cannot stress enough how important it is to protect your skin, whether that is with antioxidants like Vitamin C or skincare sunscreen - we need protect the skin’s barrier to prevent damage from environmental aggressors. Lastly, investing in a great foundation that enhances your skin without revealing flaws or causing congestion will contribute to that glowing complexion we all long for.