Because both serum and elixir are super potent products, more is not always better. Be careful before piling it on. Powerful ingredients can irritate sensitive skin. Always patch-test accordingly. The skin around the eyes is very fine and delicate and has no oil glands. It’s the first place where you’ll notice ageing, so it requires specialised ingredients. Our Age Defiance Eye Serum is designed to target fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. When to use elixirs or serums: Our soon to be released Vital C Elixir counteracts the effects of sun damage and also protects the skin from IR and UV radiation. This will vary depending on the product. As a rule, Vitamin A should only be used at night as it increases your skin's sensitivity to UV. 2. OILS

It’s estimated that over a whopping 7 billion toxins accumulate from within the skin, impairing its ability to maintain radiance and rejuvenate itself. Your skin needs protection from external influences, too – pollution, toxins, free radicals and the weather – as well as help to counteract the effects of ageing. Oils have a natural affinity with our skin's cutaneous lipids. They work down to the base of the epidermis, which allows them to be rapidly absorbed. Facial oils may also consist of essential oils that work together to functionally to create optimal results. Essential oils alone can contain hundreds of different molecules. The benefit of the inclusion of essential oils in a formula is that they work on a physiological and psychological level. They can calm, uplift and/or sedate the body, mind and senses.An oil is an oil and technically not a serum or elixir. Confusingly, it's become a misnomer in the skincare industry to call an oil a serum. I don’t advocate heavy night creams, as the skin is rebalancing and detoxifying when we’re asleep. Try our Antioxidant Facial Oil Omega 3-6-9. If you have oily skin, a bi-weekly application assists with keeping those deeper layers of skin hydrated and plump.

One of the primary skincare concerns we hear regularly from our clients is the desire for an even complexion and skin tone, which our Age Defiance Night Serum targets. Bamboozled and confused by what sort of hydration you should be using on your skin? You’re not alone. After trialling various layering techniques, I recommend using an oil after cleansing and applying to damp skin that has been lightly spritzed. This assists with penetration, as the skin requires both water and oil. I then follow with a serum and a moisturiser. If you suffer from eczema or rosacea, you may benefit greatly from a gentle face oil layered with a moisturiser to help strengthen and protect the external layer, as well. How to apply face oils:

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