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Your dry, dehydrated skin is at risk…

If your skin is looking a little ‘meh’ during the coldest winter months, it’s probably due to the combination of cold weather and warm central heating. This combination of atmospheres is moisture sapping, leading to skin dehydration. With the escaping moisture, you will likely be experiencing escaping oil, leading to skin dryness. Because of this combination, you may also experience higher colour (redness) than usual. This is tissue sensitivity. Often the result of a damaged skin barrier. The 3 (dehydration, dryness and sensitivity) often go hand-in-hand, but it’s an easy skincare fix with the correct prescription.

Why is a dry, dehydrated skin at risk of becoming sensitive? 

On your skin’s surface, you have a protective barrier (we skin geeks know it as the hydrolipidic film, you may know it as your skin barrier). When this barrier becomes damaged through harsh weather conditions, your skin will become dry and dehydrated. Dryness is the loss of your skin’s oil and dehydration is the loss of your skin’s water. You will be able to feel the lost oil and water on your skin’s surface and this light fluid is seen as a sheen, throughout the day.  

The loss of natural oil and water levels allows your skin to become vulnerable. This is because your skin is now dry and dehydrated. Your damaged skin barrier allows potential irritants into your skin. (Soap, water and pollution). Once sensitised, your skin will become less tolerant and redness appears. Your skin may sting or feel hot when confronted with elements that shouldn’t normally trigger irritation.

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Healthy skin barrier, happy skin!

By Kirsti Shuba

No doubt you’ll have read the words ‘skin barrier’ in articles and on product packaging.

But what exactly is your skin barrier?

What causes damage?

What happens to skin which has a damaged skin barrier?

Will it repair itself?

What can you do to keep your skin barrier in top condition?

We’re answering all these questions in this blog.

The outermost part of your skin is the skin barrier (scientifically known as the stratum corneum).

As a fan of Katherine Daniels products, you’ll have heard us talk of the skin barrier on many occasions.

Your skin barrier keeps the ‘good stuff’ in (oil and water). It helps keep your skin and body hydrated.

It keeps the ‘bad stuff’ out (external stressors, pollution particles, dirt and bacteria from the day and UV radiation).

It transports vital nutrients to your skin.

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New Year New Skin.

Skin Cleansing SOS

Depending on how experienced you are with your skincare regime, this blog will either remind you why skin cleansing is such in your twice daily routine. Or it will help you understand why cleansing is such a crucial step for everyone. Once you’ve read it, share the information with a friend or sibling. This could be the article which helps them achieve the skin of their dreams and ‘Better Skin for Life’.

Skin cleansing, why you must!
A crucial first step in any skincare routine. A step which is often missed or not carried out thoroughly.   Lack of proper skin cleansing is the main reason your regime fails to meet your expectations.

Lack of proper cleansing allows the opening to your hair follicles to become blocked with make-up, oil, dirt and bacteria. Something none of us want. Did you know a blackhead or spot is the result of a blocked hair follicle.

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The latest Katherine Daniels product!

Katherine Daniels have launched a brand NEW product and this is a must have!…

With 10% Vitamin C, 5% niacinamide & hyaluronic acid, this product is a supercharged 3in1 concentrate to brighten, plump, perfect and protect the skin!

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How to cleanse your skin correctly?

Skin cleansing is your first step to beautiful skin and the confidence that beautiful skin can bring you.

There’s a couple of things to bear in mind with your skincare routine.

  • Correct and consistent: Do it correctly and do it twice a day.
  • It works if you work it: Owning products does not give you great skin, using them correctly does.
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Which cleanser?

Where do you start and which cleanser to choose?

We’ve created a quick and easy guide to our Katherine Daniels cleansing products to help you choose which product would suit your lifestyle.

Our Katherine Daniels products are suitable for ANY skin type and designed to fit in with your lifestyle and the time you have for your skincare routine.

MICELLAR FACE & EYE MAKE UP REMOVER:

Ideal if you love:

  • A fresh skin finish
  • A light water texture
  • Speedy cleansing
  • A separate eye make up remover
  • Fragrance free formulas
  • The convenience of a wipe but want a better cleansing option

CLEANSING MILK:

Ideal if you love:

  • A hydrated & revitalised skin finish
  • A transforming texture of milk to fluid, a great option for a really deep cleanse
  • The traditional cleansing & toning system
  • A light delicate fragrance

REFRESHING CLEANSING GEL:

Ideal if you love:

  • A squeaky clean, mattified skin finish
  • A concentrated gel to foam texture
  • A lathering wash, ideal for use in the shower
  • An option to share with all the family
  • Soothing Aloe Vera

MIRACLE CLEANSING JELLY:

Ideal if you love:

  • A soft, supple & velvety skin finish
  • A NEW transforming texture from jelly to oil to milk
  • Effortless removal of long wear make up and stubborn mascara
  • Fragrance – free formulas
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Do you make the most out of our relaxation room?

Have you visited our relaxation room?

Did you know we even had one?!

Our relaxation room is open to EVERYONE!

So, if your early for an appointment, want to chill after a treatment, want to avoid the rush hour traffic after a treatment or simply want to enjoy a bit more you time? Then head up to our relaxation room!

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The benefits of aromatherapy & crystals…

This week, as part of our self care month, we will be celebrating and educating you on the benefits of aromatherapy and crystal healing!

Don’t forget- throughout May, quote “self care” to receive £10 off any massage appointment!!

Apart from smelling beautiful, aromatherapy oils can enhance the mind, moods and emotions to help the body heal, reconnect and re balance. They can act like hormones to balance and regulate!!

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