The face has received a lot of attention in terms skincare over the past few decades. And that’s understandable given that it’s the one area that is exposed all year round and is the most upfront feature of a person. Typical face care products include moisturisers, serums, creams, masks, peels, cleansers and toners.

Body skincare, in comparison, gets a poor look-in. Whilst admittedly, the body doesn’t get as much exposure as the face, very few people give it the attention and pampering it deserves or needs. As a reflexologist and massage therapist I see this all the time: dry, calloused, leathery skin, grey or lack-lustre skin tone, pimply imperfections or acne, pockmarks, stretch marks (from pregnancy or rapid weight loss), scar tissue, sagging flesh and wrinkling. Whilst nutrition, exercise and quality of sleep have a role to play in the health of skin, many do not take the time during or after showering or bathing to exfoliate, moisturise and condition their body skin.

What is Body Skincare?

Body skincare refers to the practices and products used to maintain the health and appearance of the skin on the body, as opposed to the face. This can include things like exfoliation, moisturisation, and the use of body lotions, scrubs, and oils. It is important to use gentle, non-irritating products on the body, and to pay attention to any changes in the condition of the skin, such as dryness or irritation.

According to Boscia, co-founder Lan Belinky, the company conducted a survey and “found 40% of adults were starting to feel like having a body care routine was as important as having a skincare routine”. TikTok has contributed to the rise in popularity of body skincare, with brands like Truly getting over 61 million likes advertising its body care products.

The Process of Ageing

There is both an internal and an external process to ageing.

Internal Ageing

Internally, after the age of 20, the dermis – the layer below the skin’s surface (epidermis) produces 1% less collagen per year. According to RCA’s Clinical Director Dr Garry Cussell, “The collagen and elastin fibres become thinner and looser as we age, which means the skin is less elastic, which eventually causes wrinkling and sagging”.

An important part of skincare is exfoliation. Whilst your body does shed 500 million dead skin cells every day, your body’s ability to self-exfoliate declines as you age. In our twenties, the exfoliation process decreases by 28%.  And in our thirties, gradually less moisture is transferred from the dermis to the epidermis and fat cells begin to shrink, making the skin look dull and thin. By the time we reach our forties, collagen production is reduced significantly. Collagen and elastin fibres break and lose elasticity. And in our fifties, our sebaceous glands reduce in size, causing the skin to dry out and become more prone to bruising.

And for women going through the perimenopause, a rapid drop in oestrogen levels causes the skin to dry out and sag more. This is because oestrogen helps the skin produce oil and retain water. Furthermore, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, collagen drops 30% in the first 5 years of (peri)menopause, then approximately another 2% each year for the next 20 or so years.

External Ageing

This is the ageing that occurs as a result of environmental and lifestyle factors. Two of the biggest external causes of skincare ageing are smoking and excessive sun exposure.

Smoking causes the blood vessels in the epidermis to constrict. Decreased blood flow means less oxygen and fewer nutrients are transported to the skin cells. This in turn causes the skin to lose hydration, be more prone to free radical damage and eventually cause collagen and elastin fibres to deteriorate. The end results are sallow, sagging skin with greater wrinkling.

As far as exposure to the sun is concerned, UV (ultraviolet) radiation damages the DNA molecules of the skin causing premature ageing and activates the pigmentation process (triggering melanocytes to produce the pigment called melanin). The latter leads to freckles, sun spots and uneven skin tone. And of course, there is always the danger of skin cancer.

The ageLOC Difference

ageLOC is a patented gene-based approach to combatting the neglect and ageing of body skin. It is delivered as a gel to the skin by means of a Galvanic Body Spa (a microcurrent hand-held device) for deeper penetration and impact. The combined results are immediate and impressive.

You can expect the following benefits:

• Minimisation and smoothing of the appearance of fat and cellulite for a slimmer, contoured appearance.
• A smoothing out of dimpled areas and stretch marks.
• Improvements in the appearance of skin’s firmness for a more youthful look.
• Strengthening of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the skin to help build and maintain healthy looking skin.
• Moisture boost and purification of the skin – reducing the visible signs of ageing.
• General enhancement in the skin’s overall appearance.

The Body Contouring Process

1. Exfoliation of skin using Liquid Body Lufra, comprising of finely ground walnut shells, to buff out rough spots and improve cell turnover.
2. Apply ageLOC Body Shaping Gel using the Galvanic Body Spa – depending on size and number of areas to be treated – this could be between 5-20 minutes.
3. Massage into the treated areas Dermatic Effects – a cream which has hibiscus and honey extracts. This is designed to amplify the results of the ageLOC Galvanic Spa treatment.

✅ It inhibits fat production and stimulate fat breakdown 👌🏻

✅ It prevents the appearance of cellulite and aging skin 💃

✅ An 8-week clinical study showed a 55% reduction in the appearance of cellulite 👍🏻

✅ 84% increase in moisture content 💦

✅ 37% improvement in skin firmness 💪🏻

✅ 69% enhancement in skin smoothness 🙌🏻

Now you can access this treatment in a really flexible and affordable way. Simply choose between 2 body shaping treatment packages (memberships) – 2 treatments per month at £60 or 4 treatments per month at £100 (a saving of £20). With the latter membership you can intensify treatment of one area or choose to target more than one area (perhaps in a double back-to-back session). It’s recommended that each area is treated a minimum of 4 times (with best results spanning 8 sessions). The more frequent the sessions, the more immediate the impact.

Visit the body shaping page for booking information.

Read More:

https://www.glam.com/1152788/body-skincare-is-about-to-be-as-important-as-facial-routines-in-2023/

https://www.acs.org/pressroom/newsreleases/2011/may/the-skinny-on-how-shed-skin-reduces-indoor-air-pollution.html#:~:text=WASHINGTON%2C%20May%209%2C%202011%20%E2%80%94,They%20actually%20can%20be%20beneficial

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The global market for face masks has grown by an impressive 13.3%.between 2013 and 2018, with the market currently valued at almost £6 billion globally. This dramatic growth is set to continue and reach £8.8bn in 2023*.

But why the big fuss?  Well there are 2 key reasons and why these are significiant in our current climate.

The 3 Main Reasons For Using a Face Mask

There are three fundamental reasons why incorporating a face mask at least once a week into your skincare routine can be beneficial to the health of your skin:

• Detoxification
• Hydration
• Nourishment

Let’s first take a look at detoxification. Due to increased exposure to air and chemical pollutants, our skin needs a bit of extra help in getting rid of the impurities and toxins from our skin so that it can better breathe and maintain a healthy, uncongested glow.

Then the mask needs to deliver a second benefit – hydration. Depletion of the ozone layer (increased sun exposure), central heating, lack of proper fluid intake, changes in hormonal activity (e.g. menopause), even stress can all impact the moisture levels in our skin. The skin’s chemical composition is about 70% water, 25% protein and 2% lipids.  So water is the key component and it is vital for us to maintain its moisture levels to prevent premature ageing and promote skin health and radiance.

The third factor is nourishment. Masks can introduce vital anti-oxidant ingredients to the skin that can smooth, soften and rejuvenate slack, ageing skin.

Comparison of Face Mask Brands

The global market is highly fragmented and competitive with global players engaging in product innovation strategies. Major beauty brands are investing in research and development to introduce masks with new features, though typical uses include thorough cleansing, tone brightening, anti-ageing or hydration.

Up until now I have used the Nu Skin Epoch Marine Mud Mask (for most skin types) or the Creamy Hydrating Masque (for dry or dehydrated skin) in the facials I perform at MindBody oasis. The benefits of the Mud Mask is that it contains over 50 beneficial marine minerals to detox, decongest, nourish and hydrate the skin. My clients immediately feel the effects of improved blood flow to the skin, softness and smoothness in texture and refinement of pores.  The Creamy Hydrating Masque contains cactus extract and it’s a well known fact that the cactus can retain huge amounts of moisture over long periods of time.  When I’ve used the Creamy Hydrating Masque on extremely dry skin, the effects are pretty much instantaneous – there is a visible increase in moisture and radiance with an accompanying de-wrinkling and softening effect. See the results of one of my regular clients below (she’s so missing her treatments at the moment and can’t wait for a post-quarantine facial):

However, what I’m truly excited about is that Nu Skin are launching a new product on 18th June under the ethnobotanical Epoch range called Yin and Yang Mask.  This mask adds a lot of nourishment. It’s a multi-purpose product that comes in eco-sustainable packaging and contains unique ingredients, such as jasmine sambac scent, porcelain flower extract (rich in anti-oxidants), and a blend of absorbent, detoxifying ingredients including kaolin and charcoal powder. When gently activating the charcoal powder, the colour changes from white to grey, and at the same time the soft natural fragrance of Jasmine sambac promotes inner harmony and the feeling of relaxation for a glowing, lit-from-within complexion. It leaves the skin looking healthier, brighter, fresh, and more luminous. The product has been inspired by the rituals of China to leave you feeling balanced both inside and out.

Here is a list of popular face masks and what they deliver:

Your Special Offer

If you’d like to pre-order and incorporate this beautiful Epoch Yin and Yang mask in your at-home beauty regime, I can offer you 10%+ discount on the retail price and free Postage and Packaging. RRP is £31.49, but you can now pre-order for just £28.  Please email your order request.  If you are interested in any of the other face masks I use, please also email me using the same email link for more information.

*Source:: Euromonitor at constant FX rate and current prices (March 2020)

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