Do you love smothering your skin with oceans of moisturiser? And think that by applying more eye gel than advised, it’ll work on your lines and wrinkles faster or better? Well, you couldn't be more wrong!
In fact, the general rule with skincare [sun protection aside] is less is more. Anything above and beyond could not only compromise the health of your skin, but is as good as pouring money down the drain.
So if you not sure if you’re using too little, or even too much, of your favourite skincare product, then our guide is just what you need to find your products’ sweet spots and improve your results…
Do you love smothering your skin with oceans of moisturiser? And think that by applying more eye gel than advised, it’ll work on your lines and wrinkles faster or better? Well, you couldn't be more wrong!
In fact, the general rule with skincare [sun protection aside] is less is more. Anything above and beyond could not only compromise the health of your skin, but is as good as pouring money down the drain.
So if you not sure if you’re using too little, or even too much, of your favourite skincare product, then our guide is just what you need to find your products’ sweet spots and improve your results…
IMPORTANT: Cleansing is arguably the most important step in your skincare regime. Giving you the perfect base to allow your products to get to work as they should do. Before cleansing, always remove your make-up with a good quality make-up remover, like HIGHBORN Natural Make-Up Remover. Cleansers are not designed to perform as make-up removers too.
Eye gels and creams are specially formulated to treat your delicate eye area, where you skin is much thinner and prone to sensitivities.
So, always err on the side of caution with eye treatments as too much product can overload the thin, delicate skin around your eyes.
Imperial Eye Gel is pumped full of natural, organic ingredients which are very kind to your skin, but still, no more than a pea-sized amount should be plenty to treat the skin around both of your eyes.
While Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum is extremely lightweight, it contains powerful active ingredients like fruit acids, retinol and vitamin C, so don’t use too much. A pea-sized amount – typically one pump – for your face and neck will do the job nicely. And again, if you like to smooth serum over your décolletage, use a tiny bit more, but don’t be too heavy-handed.
We didn't introduce our super-sized Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum for you to overload your face. It's purely here to last you longer for the best value and convenience.
Moisturising your skin after cleansing is one step you should never skip. But it's very easy to get things wrong when it comes to moisturiser!
We know it’s tempting to scoop up the biggest amount of face cream from our jar of decadent Imperial Moisturiser, but trust us, a little goes a very long way.
We recommend roughly the size of a £1 coin or enough to cover the tip of your middle finger to evenly moisturise your entire face and neck. The same goes for Night Elixir.
Pro Tip: Remember to apply moisturiser to your neck and chest after cleansing. This area is known as your décolletage and it's one of the first areas of skin to show the signs of ageing!
A good facial oil is fantastic for nourishing, repairing, plumping and brightening your complexion with dozens of natural botanical oils. And fear not if you have oily skin; the right facial oil can help balance your sebum production and reduce your oily appearance!
When it comes to our Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil one or two drops, warmed between the palms of your hands, will be the perfect amount to cover your entire face. And don't forget to include your neck and décolletage, where a third drop might be your sweet spot.
This exquisite oil is extremely precious, so don’t go mad or your skin will struggle to absorb any excess and you’ll be left wondering what all the hype is about!
Skincare packaging always includes instructions for use, so don’t dismiss them.
These have been included for a reason; to inform you on how best to use your product for the most effective results.
If a product recommends using one pump twice daily, switching it up to two pumps once a day is not going to give you the same results. It just won’t.
In fact, it will likely set you back, leading to irritations, breakouts and even flakiness.
If your skin is dry, applying double the amount of face cream is not going to give you more moisturised skin. In fact, it’s just wasteful. If you feel like your skin needs more moisturisation, you’ve most likely got the wrong product or could benefit from adding a pre-moisturising serum or facial oil to your routine, instead.
Similarly, if you have oily skin, don’t scrimp on face cream simply because the wrong formulation is making your skin feel weighed down with product.
Switch to a lighter moisturiser, perhaps Organic Hydration Gel, and use the correct amount as directed.
And don’t forget, a facial oil can actually help counteract overproduction of sebum, soo don’t fear it – try it and see.
Don't be tempted to wash your hands after applying your skincare!
If you do end up with too much moisturiser, serum or facial oil on your hands (it’s OK, it happens), apply any excess to your neck, décolletage, backs of your hands or elbows.
In fact, any area of skin you can reach will love you for it!
Spreading the anti-ageing love is way better than overloading and damaging the skin on your face.
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