The lifestyles we lead today can be incredibly demanding, even on our skin.
Our complexions are put to the ultimate test by today's daily elements – pollution, UV Radiance, sleep deprivation, and now even the blue light emitted by the digital devices the majority of us use on a daily basis. These modern day villains conspire against us, leaving our skin dull and dry, ultimately leading to premature ageing.
It's not all bad news though. With our lifestyle evolving to become more modern by the day, so does our skincare, which ultimately becomes the antidote to these urban stressors. The result includes new-age products that protect our complexion against environmental stressors – these are our top performers:
Daily Pollution
This includes harmful pollutants in the air, such as dust, dirt and soot that can easily build up in busy cities with dense populations. These pollutants penetrate into the skin and cause irritation and inflammation.
Murad Environmental Shield City-Skin Overnight Detox Moisturiser
A true Super-Hero product, packed full of antioxidants that work to combat pollutants and build up your skin's natural strength, all whilst you sleep! This Overnight Detox Moisturiser leverages Murad's Next Generation Vitamin C to reveal a brighter and more even skin tone. Infused with botanicals, the skin is also left looking more plump, and fine lines and wrinkles and visibly reduced. This overnight mask truly lives up the saying 'Beauty Sleep'!
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Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Oil-Free Oxygenating Gel Cream
Fend off ageing and reveal are more youthful complexion with Philosophy's Oxygenating Gel Cream. If your skin is feeling tired and stressed, then you need to meet your new best friend! Infused with anti-aging ingredients, your skin is left feeling and looking brighter and more youthful. For any of the gals out there leading a fast-paced busy lifestyle, this product is the perfect addition to your regime!
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Blue Light Exposure
Ongoing exposure to concentrated blue light energy through the devices we use each day such as phones and laptops can cause skin damage, including colour changes, inflammation, and weakening of the skin's surface.
HydroPeptide Somnifera Root Mist
Help protect your skin throughout the day with HydroPeptides refreshing facial mist. Specifically formulated to fend off the effects of environmental pollutants and 'blue light', your skin will be left feeling and looking more youthful, with less fine lines and wrinkles.
Shop ThisMedik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect
Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect works to effectively nourish your delicate eye area and fend off environmental damage. Specifically formulated to fend off puffiness and dark circles, the advanced eye cream targets the eye area to deliver brightness and hydration. Your eyes are left feeling nourished and revitalised.
Shop ThisSleep Deprivation
It's not just a saying... Beauty Sleep is a legitimate thing. When your body does not get enough of a chance each day to rest and recuperate the effects can be damaging, not just on your health, overall wellbeing, or relationships, but also on your skin. Concerns such as inflammation is also higher when sleep-deprivation is experienced, triggering acne, eczema and other skin allergies.
Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon
Help protect your skin throughout the day with HydroPeptides refreshing facial mist. Specifically formulated to fend off the effects of environmental pollutants and 'blue light', your skin will be left feeling and looking more youthful, with less fine lines and wrinkles.
Shop ThisThe Beauty Chef Sleep Powder
Scientifically formulated to target your nervous system and deepen your sleep, The Beauty Chef's Sleep Power helps to combat mild anxiety and sleepless night whilst also working on creating happy gut, leading to healthier skin.
Infused with turmeric and nutmeg, as well as passionflower and lemon balm, The Beauty Chef Sleep Powder is the perfect after-dinner drink to calm the mind and prepare for a restful night.
Shop ThisUVA & UVB
UVA – We can't feel them, they can penetrate through glass and they are also emitted from fluorescent lighting. They maintain the same intensity all year round and, as they don't cause any redness (or burning), we simply cannot see or feel the damage that they are causing to the dermis, the deeper layers of the skin. It is here within that lies our collagen and elastin fibres. The result of the UVA damage? Lines and wrinkles and saggy skin!
UVB rays are the original bad boy. As we can feel them and see the burn we pretty much knew that something was not good about these fellas. They penetrate the upper layers of the skin known as the epidermis. The UVB rays are strongest during the middle of the day and can cause immediate and visible damage in the form of sunburn.
ASAP Moisturising Daily Defence SPF50+
Scientifically formulated to replenish the skin's moisture, whilst also delivering broad-spectrum SPF50 protection – Asap Moisturising Daily Defence is more than just your average sun protection.
Combining Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin B3, the formula works to hydrate the skin, whilst also targeting pigmentation and boosting the skin's defence against UV. Added calming Zinc Oxide, a physical UVA/UVB blocker, asap's Moisturising Daily Defence SPF50+ is even perfect for sensitive and acne prone skin.
Shop ThisMedik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF 30
An effective SPF 30 physical Sunscreen that contains broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB to protect the skin against signs of photo-ageing without clogging the pores and leaving shiny residue behind.
Shop ThisDry Air & Temperature Fluctuations
Dry air such as air conditioners and indoor heat can upset the natural balance of moisture for your skin.The less hydrated your skin is, the faster it will age – so it's incredibly important to fight dehydration early on.
Thalgo Hyaluronic Cream
Thalgo's Collagen Cream is specifically formulated to leave the skin feeling moisturised and regenerated, whilst also combating fines lines and first wrinkles. This is the perfect product for those 25+ years as it works on pumpling the skin, and prolonging youthfulness.
Shop ThisMedik8 Hydr8 B5
Designed to deliver intense hydration and long-lasting moisture to the skin, there's a reason why Medik8's Hydr8 B5 is a cult favourite and best seller!
Formulated with multi-weight hyaluronic acid, the serum penetrates the skin's deepest layers to deliver serious moisture. Enriched with Vitamin B5, the skin's water retention is improved and regenerated. Your skin is left feeling plump and looking noticeably hydrated. The fast-absorbing, lightweight and luxuriously smooth serum softens lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin looking and feeling youthful and nourished.
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