Here at AlumierMD we love a bit of self-care and we’re not afraid to shout it from the rooftops! In support of International Self-Care Day on July 24th we’re talking about how skin health and self-care are deeply intertwined and connected to our overall wellness. Taking time for yourself is never selfish and prioritising your skin’s needs is an important part of your wellbeing. In fact, there’s growing acceptance in all areas of healthcare that wellness and self-care contribute to the body’s overall function. We take our short but sweet (thanks hybrid products) skincare routines very seriously and consider it a form of self-care twice a day, every day.
What Is Mindful Aesthetics?
Mindful aesthetics is a holistic approach to aesthetics that incorporates the mind-skin connection and wellness into the arena of aesthetics for better results. Our AlumierMD skin pros can approach skincare with this wider view, looking deeper into areas as diverse as sleep, hormones, and stress. We know that so many aspects of wellness have an effect on the skin and our hybrid, active products can help to support many different lifestyle and skin requirements.
Let’s Talk About Stress
We’re human, we have stress! At different points in life, every single one of us will experience periods of stress. It’s something we learn to manage, but if it goes unchecked for long periods it’s likely to have a detrimental effect on the body, sometimes disrupting our sleep, triggering hormonal imbalances, and causing inflammation. When it comes to the skin, stress can worsen any existing conditions and make skin feel more sensitive, leading to more reactive skin. Cortisol is the hormone produced when the body is stressed and it can breakdown collagen and elastin, which means premature signs of ageing like wrinkles and sagging. Stress can cause all sorts of skin imbalances including messing with oil production and the skin barrier so you may experience diverse symptoms including dry skin, excess oil, blemishes, and acne. Sleep and hormones also have a part to play in skin health, so if they’re disrupted by stress this can also lead to skin imbalances.
In contrast, a relaxed state of mind can help to visibly improve the skin and being kind to your skin is also key. It’s important to be mindful about your products, and of course HOW you use them too. Our skin pros won’t just personalise your skin routine, they’ll also show you how to use your products to get the most out of them, without stressing your skin. Plus, you’ll see your skin pro every season to review your skin routine. Using the same products all year round can be too aggressive, as the skin reacts to environmental changes, so these seasonal reviews are essential for finding the right combination that works WITH your skin.
Where Science Meets Self-Care
Have you ever thought about how skincare can double up as a physiological AND psychological way to unwind? We’ve got an example: it’s evening, time to unwind and relax – if you can do that, your skin and nervous system will rest. If a good night’s sleep follows, then every part of your wellness will benefit – it’s the ultimate in self-care. So, to unwind take a moment to cleanse your skin before gently massaging our MicroDerm Polish from the forehead down in small circles. Touching your face like this can feel calming and helps the MicroDerm Polish to exfoliate and retexturize the skin, rinse away with lukewarm water and then apply Aqua Infusion Mask – this oil-free, lightweight mask provides intense hydration to the skin. To rest your eyes and the delicate skin around the eyes, apply our Eye Rescue Pads. These refreshing gel pads combat puffiness and soak the eye area in moisturising and brightening ingredients. Lie back and relax or do your favourite wellbeing activity – yoga or reading or TV! This moment of self-care should help both your mind and your skin to prepare for a replenishing, restful night’s sleep, and you might even start to feel your body producing the sleep hormone, melatonin.
Self-Care with AlumierMD
When you work with a pro to find a skincare routine that’s tailored to your skins’ needs and lifestyle, self-care becomes simple. Everyday you’re choosing hybrid skincare that functions at a cellular level to boost skin health and respect the barrier. Our clean science and sustainability commitments mean you can feel empowered in your own skin because you know every day you’re doing the right thing for you, which is really what self-care is all about.