2021 saw more of us than ever focusing on skin care amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Stuck at home, we finally had time to notice what was going on with our complexion and pay that bit more attention to our skin care routine, ingredients, and trends.
Universally, there was a lean towards ‘skinimalism’, after all we didn’t really need to plaster on the make-up just to sit on the sofa! But stripping down our make-up meant that we wanted the bare canvas to be clear, healthy, glowing and the holiest grail of all, youthful. And with greater knowledge and understanding, we also became happier to spend money on fewer, quality products rather than cramming the bathroom cupboard full of products that would never see the light of day.
So, 2022 promises to be an equally interesting year, as consumers demand more from their skincare. Hardworking ingredients that work at a deeper, more meaningful level heads straight to the top of the hit list, but for those with mature skin, what else can help you achieve your skincare goals this year?
1. Adopt an Inside-Out Approach
Adopting an ‘inside-out’ approach is the way forward when it comes to achieving visible, long-term results from skin care.
This is all about understanding your skin type, what it needs and using active ingredients that can penetrate the deeper layers to correct the damage already sustained within skin cells and prevent it from happening again. It’s only by doing this, that transformation occurs.
SUZANOBAGIMD™ has formulated a range of products with this in mind, using clinically proven ingredients that get to the root of the problem and target common skin concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, rough, uneven texture, dull complexion, delicate and sensitive skin.
2. Retinaldehyde is your New Best Friend
Industry insiders are all over this alternative to Retinol and skincare websites and blogs are going into orbit over its properties. If you’ve not heard about it before, Retinaldehyde is another form of Vitamin A that’s directly converted into Retinoic Acid by the skin. Its benefits include improved skin firmness and elasticity and as you’d expect, diminished fine lines, and wrinkles. SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance® Skin Rejuvenating Complex, incorporates Retinaldehyde within a soothing formulation, that’s perfect for sensitive skin.
3. A Daily Hydrator that Gives More
One of the bugbears of having mature skin is that it often looks and feels dry and dehydrated. This can lead to irritation, sensitivity, flakiness, and even chapped skin. And you’ve probably noticed that when you hydrate your skin, it drinks the moisture in like there’s no tomorrow.
So, it’s vital to supply your skin with extra-strength, longer-lasting hydration as well as attending to the signs of ageing. Not only that but cell turnover slows as we age leading to an overload of dead skin cells, oil and dirt which often translates to a dull complexion too. A moisturiser that helps with skin clarity is a must-have but is it really possible to find a daily hydrator that does all of these things? Yes, it is! SUZANOBAGIMD™ Intensive Daily Repair is a hydrating lotion that’s been cleverly formulated to improve skin clarity and texture as well as minimise fine lines and wrinkles. Its secret superpower is the inclusion of PHAs (Polyhydroxy Acid) that gently exfoliate all the cell debris, ensuring that the other active ingredients, protective peptides and antioxidants penetrate further, to work optimally. Skin is repaired daily, and the important skin barrier function is protected. A win win all round.
4. Antioxidants for Protection
You’ve probably heard all about antioxidants, so we won’t bang on about how good they are at defending skin against free radicals, the unstable atoms that cause damage to skin. Or maybe just a little bit. Point is that this is an essential ingredient no matter your age, especially if you want to keep your complexion in prime condition and prevent the signs of ageing.
SUZANOBAGIMD™ products harness the properties of antioxidants to provide this crucial protective effect. Take SUZANOBAGIMD™ Foaming Cleanser, for example, which uses a powerful trio of antioxidants, Aloe Polyphenols, Brassica Sulforaphane and Citrus Bioflavonoids. That’s only in the cleanser. Imagine how much antioxidant protection you’d receive if you use the full range of SUZANOBAGIMD™ products!
5. Sunscreen is a Must
Sunscreen is hitting the skin care radar big style for most women. It’s for good cause because some might argue it’s the number one way to prevent premature ageing. After all, sun damage is often the worst culprit and, in all honesty, most of us probably haven’t used a daily sunscreen until recently.For broad spectrum daily protection against UVA and UVB rays and a product that leaves a sheer, matte finish, it could only be Obagi Sun Shield TM Matte Broad Spectrum SPF50.
6. Anti-inflammatory skincare
Inflammation is the cause of a multitude of health and skincare conditions. Unfortunately, as we age, inflammation in the body increases so anything we can do to counteract that can only be a good thing. Of course, you can address diet, exercise, and stress management to help with this, but did you know that you can also incorporate this into skin care too?
There’s been a definite move away from more aggressive ingredients to those that are kinder, strengthen the skin barrier function and support the microbiome. SUZANOBAGIMD™ products firmly take this on board and carefully blend products without the use of parabens, synthetic fragrances, or dyes. All products are also dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic and non-sensitising so are suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
7. On the Move Skincare
Life is busy these days, but you don’t want to compromise your skin’s health because you didn’t have time. SUZANOBAGIMD™ Cleansing Wipes are nifty pre-moistened cleansing and protecting wipes consisting of BioDTox, Suzan’s signature trio of soothing Aloe and protective Broccoli and Citrus Extracts.
Keep a pack of these on hand to remove make-up, dirt, sweat, excess oil and deeper impurities when you’re not able to carry out your normal routine, like at the gym, spa, a hotel visit, or stayover with friends.
