UK based makeup artist, skincare specialist, beauty blogger. She is the founder of the Podcast series BOSSWOMAN.co.uk

How to Choose a Face Mask

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When it comes to getting the best skincare routine, always speak to a professional to understand the body functions and what it will need to deliver that perfect balance of radiant and comfortable skin.

Understanding how your skin functions, how it works, how water loss effects the skin, and the importance of skin hydration is the science that we should be aware of. The skin cells are constantly dividing to renew themselves, to provide a dynamic barrier of protection from the environmental aggressors. As you approach your skincare, many issues including stress, drugs, can worsen the skin condition.  Use your new knowledge to exclude the trendy product jargon, and only purchase products according to your skin type, condition and climate.

Recommendations of beauty products from well meaning friends are great but what works for them may not be suitable for you. It is always better to check the ingredients to avoid irritation if you have sensitive skin.

SKIN CONDITION

The skin condition can range from sensitive, everything that sits on the skin feels uncomfortable even itchy and may have that tight feeling after contact with most perfumed products or even water. Are you shiny oily, acne-prone, and may have dry patches that have lost its radiance, therefore showing signs of dehydration with fine lines. Or does your skin feel and look sluggish, and even blemish prone all these factors will affect makeup application, repair and how often you will need regular facials.

The changes in the skin condition can also be affected by hormonal changes from pregnancy, medication, stress or that “time of the month”  something as simple as the weather. All of these skin conditions can change according to many external factors, you will soon become your best skincare expert by looking at which ones, are affecting your skin. 




By choosing an organised simple routine your skin may start to respond favourably, to most conditions. Those that have a more problematic skin, or skin disorder will have varying needs, they benefit from to a visit to a recommended skin specialist or dermatologist who can aid your skin, by delivering the best results possible.  

You may even decide to follow a more approach to heal the  the use of  AHA or BHA, Retinols or Glycolic preparations. Always ensure you are using a SPF Sun protection product if using any of the acids or skin peels.

Stress related skin problems can include: 
Acne
Eczema
Hives
Ichthyosis
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Vitiligo

Avoid stress where possible, and live and eat healthily drink water to stay hydrated, and minimal exposure to the sun. 



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Skincare Routine for most skin types:

Cleanser
Toner, Mist, 

Hydrating lotion, or glow tonic 
Serum, spot treatment, 
Eye creams
Moisturizer 
SunCream 

Wait for the products to dry on the skin service and to be absorbed onto the skin before applying each product, in a layering regime, wait about 2 minutes and massage lightly around the eye area on the socket line.                  
Take a look at your bathroom cabinet, decide which of your recent skincare purchase is right for your skin type and condition. Learn how to boost your routine weekly with a pampering session that is super beneficial, intensely hydrating, and infused with nourishing vitamins.


Masks and Skin Health
Each skin type is unique and has different needs to look and feel its best. I have been  blessed with my mother's beautiful skin, and my 'Beauty Treat' of the moment is to use a super mask once a week for 10 minutes to deliver a polished radiant look!
There are so many face treatment masks that are currently trending, ramp up your routine weekly with a pampering session, with a high performance LED light, It was totally weird, felt warm and prickly, but delivered an increase to my blood circulation,that left me with a calmer, less sensitive, brighter skin.



Here I am, trying an LED mask for the first time!







Face masks come in a variety of forms from thirst quenching sheet masks, to LED light that work's by emitting wavelengths of visible light that can benefit the skin in many ways. This popular therapy can fight bacteria, plump the skin smoothing wrinkles delivering the missing nutrients your skin craves. Today the are so many options are available on the market. This makes it difficult to make the correct product selection and its very tempting to forget the condition of our skin and choose what's trending and purchasing the latest celebrity release.

I love a beauty counter from budget to luxury brands, and I can be seen leaving armed with an array of masks, serums and oils treatments to satisfy my skin's daily needs. 



Enjoying the clarifying green anti-oxidant oils and mask from Tropic skincare
When you begin to use a weekly face mask alongside your night-time routine, you will love the smoothness and 'glass skin' results. As the harsher weather approaches get Mask ready..


Love this Sunday Riley oil when my skin is Dehydrated 

When you begin to use a weekly face mask alongside your night-time routine, you will love the smoothness and 'glass skin' results. As the harsher weather approaches get Mask ready..
The time is approaching for those Beauty treats to boost the complexion and nothing does it quicker and makes you feel better, than a wonderful face mask.

See you all soon...
Cheryl x Top Tips to the best Sheet masks 

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