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LIFE, LOCKDOWN & SKIN - A quick guide to bad habits and what to do about them!

Updated: Mar 26, 2021

As Spring approaches and the news of the restriction’s easing we are all now forward to the sunnier months ahead.

for that healthy, skin just in time for summer begins now!

Lockdown has seen an increase in our time spent indoors, consuming more junk food and alcohol, at electronic for hours and and our own skincare issues. All of which can impact the condition resulting in ageing such as lines and wrinkles, Acne breakouts, inflammaging and inflammation etc..

Here we focus on some of the factors that have been damaging our skin during this winter lockdown and what can be done to restore and rejuvenate the skin now for the year ahead.

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Restrictions told us to stay at home and the winter has made us less likely to venture outside. Colder, and increased use of systems during the winter months expose the skin to fluctuations in and air impairing the barrier of the skin.

Dry skin often occurs as a result of the skin’s oils (sebum) being away, allowing to be drawn from the skin. The skin cells become dehydrated and more to causing inflammaging / inflammation. As the outer cellular layer of the skin’s barrier ( corneum) shrink and break away from each other, the skin can appear red, dry, cracked and often feels itchy. Pre-existing conditions like eczema and are made worse causing discomfort and the of ageing become accelerated and more .

In addition, a in exposure to D production in the body. Low levels of Vitamin D are with inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic and psoriasis; however patchy dryness, redness, dull pallor and of spots/pimples are signs of reduced D. D is best produced when the sun's UVB rays are absorbed into the epidermal layers of the skin.

What can you do??

Not having the heating too hot and the use of a humidifier will improve air levels in a room, which in turn will not dry out the skin. Having a hot bath or shower the skin's natural oils (as well as breaks down collagen) and can irritate already dry skin; keeping water at a comfortable temperature and avoid prolonged water exposure. This will allow the skin time to replenish and its barrier layer. Always pat skin dry and apply immediately after bathing to lock in and retain .

Keep hydrated to water loss and prevent dehydration. your intake of skin foods such as oats, avocado, nuts and oily fish to your skin from inside the body. Get outside more to generate D production but don't forget your sunscreen!

Use appropriate skin care products

Maintain your skin's pH levels by opting for more gentle, products to prevent or worsen dry, itchy skin.

Cleansing - Using gentle such as the or the will help hydrate the skin whilst keeping it clean.

Toning - Try and avoid toners and containing alcohols that will only dry the skin out. Aim for hydrating toners such as the or the from PCA Skin®.

- It is important to keep the skin hydrated twice daily, and night, with a to help reinforce the skin's barrier such as the or the

such as the ultra overnight moisturiser is with biomimetic peptides to lasting for tight, dry skin.

Serums- Boost moisture levels by adding a serum to your daily

routine. Hyaluronic Acid holds up to 2000 times its own body weight in water keeping the skin plump, hydrated and with a dewy glow.

The is a firm favourite with our .

For a wider range of products visit the Asthetik London Skin Care shop and order online

JUNK FOOD AND ALCOHOL

Our increased stress levels and boredom has played a role in the food and drink we have been . Stress related eating and over on alcohol and salty/sugary foods can cause skin inflammation, and promotes free radical resulting in stress which accelerates skin ageing.

For example, sugars and refined carbohydrates cause a spike of the which can sebum production in turn clogging pores and contributing to acne outbreaks. High Glycaemic foods are also responsible for a skin process called Glycation (where sugar attach to other fats and proteins in the body). Skin proteins and elastin are greatly affected by Glycation, causing structural weakness and resulting in a loss of volume and elasticity in the skin.

In addition, can cause the skin to look and swollen, as the blood vessels under the skin's surface dilate and increase blood flow to the skin cells an inflamed look to your skin’s . The more alcohol is consumed the longer it takes for the to subside as the skin becomes more .

Better food and drink choices

Eating a more balanced, healthier diet and drinking more water will help eliminate toxins and the skin cells with nutrients. Cutting down on sugar, salt and alcohol will not only our skin's appearance but will help boost the immune system to reduce skin flare ups and break outs and reduce the skin’s ageing process.

Using antioxidant boosters in skincare regime

containing antioxidants such as the range will help boost the skins defence by free and helps against the stress and damage caused by .

Electronic and High Energy Visible Light (HEV)

Working from home, zoom calls or binge-watching Netflix has our use of electronic devices and is effects to our skin.High energy visible light (HEV) or blue light penetrates deep into the skin's layer which helps our body’s circadian rhythm upon exposure, as well as boosting memory and cognitive and helps our mood.

Electronic such as televisions, and also emit this blue light. to HEV light can cause changes and generate free radicals. Thus, leading to inflammation, sensitivity, changes, collagen and elastin breakdown, ultimately resulting in Melanogenesis, uneven skin tone, textural problems and laxity. HEV skin damage is not immediately visible on the skin surface but like UVA/UVB sun damage the effects are more apparent longer term - think age spots!!

What can you do??

Firstly, Reduce ! Using a screen filter, limiting screen time and lowering the brightness on your device or to night mode to disable the blue light. Connecting headphones for phone calls and keeping your phone at a distance from your face will reduce HEV penetration to your skin.

Secondly Use a sunscreen!! SPF containing a like zinc oxide should be used daily to shield the skin from these harmful light emissions and can be with antioxidant boosters to the skins defence barrier. Don’t forget, if you are using devices near a window the sun's UVA and infrared rays can penetrate through glass too! Ouroffer broad SPF and are for all skin types.

is available in warm and cool tints to match a range of skin tones. This new sunshield is Skin Cancer and offers both a and chemical protection for the skin.

Self and treating our own skin care issues.

saw skin care temporarily closed and despite many offering online consultations we turned to the Google skin clinic to us with (often confusing!).

The skin care Industry is a mine field and is marketed so cleverly with attractive packaging, and campaigns; that you can be using on average different skin care per week without even realising it!

Most often of these will contain active ingredients, such as (AHA), Beta (BHA) and Acid’s (PHA), which can be beneficial for resurfacing, and exfoliation, may in fact do the opposite and cause detrimental side effects to the skin if used incorrectly.

What can you do??

Avoid self diagnosing through the million and one various articles and websites out on the web! If you have a or issues with your skin, then contact a qualified practitioner and get some real advice on what you can do.

Here at Asthetik London we offer skincare consultations, providing you with safe and effective advice bespoke to your skin needs, just and a member of the team will get back to you.

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