23 Feb
Blog

How To Use an Overnight Face Mask For Younger Looking Skin

We all know how difficult it can be to stick to good skin care products overnight. After a long and tiring day, whoever wants to spend time getting around ready for bed instead of just going to bed? However, the consequences of skipping our nightly skincare ritual can be bad. We heard the experts and saw the results of the morning firsthand: dry, irritated skin, clogged pores, maybe even a new blemish or two. Knowing what it is about can make the decision to take a break from the routine less relaxing.

So if we know what's best for us – and regularly apply the energy to complete our nightly skin care routine – why not increase our results and get the best out of our beauty sleep? * Cue overnight facial mask. *

Woman in night face mask in bed looking at phone

"You can never mask enough" Eminence Organics International trainer Katie Rattray tells Canadian life Magazine. We all have skin conditions and concerns that we want to address, from dehydration to pigmentation to large pores. While basic products like cleansing and moisturizing creams can contain additional ingredients to treat these problems, their primary purpose is to cleanse and moisturize them. But the sole The purpose of a face mask is to target certain diseases, making masking one of the most effective skin care treatments. Katie also points out that "sleep masks don't take longer than night cream," so it's wise to do the swap and wake up to a flawless face.

4 advantages of a face mask overnight

If a mask can be effective in 10-15 minutes, what miracles could it do if used all night? If we're lucky enough to get that Recommended amount of sleep, an overnight face mask takes about seven hours to weave its magic. Working with hours means that active ingredients have a longer window of time to treat and beautify the skin.

According to the mind-body expert Dr. Claudia Aguirre, "Transepidermal water loss (think of dehydration) peaks at night". She advises: “It is best to use additional protection to prevent your skin from drying out during sleep, especially in low-humidity climates and in autumn / winter. “Sleeping in a face mask overnight not only binds moisture, but also active ingredients. A mask effectively seals the main components of products that were applied in front of the mask, as well as the mask itself.

The The physical barrier created by a face mask works in both directions: it not only keeps the good things in, but also the bad things out. A night mask protects the skin from dust, dirt and other toxins all night and can be easily rinsed off the next morning.

As moisture loss accelerates at night, cell renewal also accelerates – a process that makes a decisive contribution to slowing down the visible signs of aging skin. "At night, the skin goes into repair mode, new skin cells grow and erase damaged ones," says Dr. Aguirre. A nightly face mask optimizes this regeneration and exposes new skin-moisturizing ingredients that promote the natural renewal process – talk about starting life on the right foot!

How To Night Mask infographic

Try this step-by-step routine for face masks

When you're ready to get a night mask, contact our Product Support Representative Alicia Hawthornesuggests replacing your normal night cream with a night mask once or twice a week. Follow this step-by-step routine from 15 to 30 minutes before bed:

1. Cleanse, tone and apply an essence. You can also use a serum.

2. Apply a thin layer of your night mask – don't forget your neck and cleavage!

3. If necessary, use a towel to protect your pillow.

4. Slumber!

5. Wake up, rinse, and finish with your favorite serum and SPF day cream.

Cream-based masks are better absorbed into the skin

While a night face mask is as easy to apply as a night cream, it should feel as good as one. Gone are the days – or rather the nights – of the hardened removable face masks. Nowadays, the best night masks are creamy and moisturizing so your skin can drink them. "Cream-based masks tend to penetrate the skin better," says Alicia, "where nutrients and other powerful antioxidant-rich ingredients can penetrate deeper for better results."

An important thing to keep in mind is that even if a product is not specifically called a "night mask", it can still be used as an overnight treatment. Below are some of the best night masks from Eminence Organics. Feel free to layer them or mix them in a night mask cocktail – who doesn't like a nightcap for skin care?

Eminence Organics Strawberry Rhubarb Mask

For dehydrated skin:

Strawberry and rhubarb mask

This mask works hard while you rest because hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates and plumps the complexion. Strawberries rich in antioxidants have astringent properties that help remove impurities and reduce the appearance of pores.

For problem skin:

Probiotic mask with clear skin

This mask contains an abundance of clarifying and soothing ingredients such as cooling cucumbers that gently tighten and revitalize your skin during sleep. Ingredients such as tea tree, yoghurt and kaolin clay exfoliate and refine your complexion so that you wake up with a clear and radiant appearance.

For signs of aging

Bamboo time correction mask

If you fall asleep at night, you can be sure that this mask will do its job. It contains a formulation that contains our natural retinol alternative, Swiss green apple stem cells and a BioComplex ™ blend of vitamins, the ultimate heroes to fight visible signs of aging.

swelling

Snow mushroom & Reishi Masque

If this water-based mask is diluted with water, it melts into a quick-absorbing cream that is filled with effective ingredients. Reishi mushroom depilates the skin while birch water cleanses and hydrates, so you wake up to a toned and toned complexion.

Curious which mask is best for you during your nightly slumber? Chat with a licensed beautician at one Eminence Organics Partner Spa to find the best products for your skin type and problems.

22 Feb
Blog

Our Experts Reveal Their Top 10 Tips For Skin Care

Beautiful skin is not difficult to obtain, but it requires basic know-how. Who could ask better than our internal experts how you can take care of your best fortune? Eminence Organics Product Support Representative Alicia Hawthorne and Alana Henrikson Bring a combined 29 years of aesthetic experience and they have summarized their knowledge in an unshakable set of skin care bids. Here are their top 10 skin care tips that they must follow.

Cleanliness not only stands for piety, but also for divine-looking skin. The first law in skin care is that you remove your makeup every night before bed. It prevents breakouts and premature signs of aging.

Turn this sports mantra into your skin care and protect your skin from the sun. Even if sun damage does not show up immediately, it will occur later. So if you protect yourself from too much UV radiation, you are ahead of the game. Also on cloudy days, make sure to wear sunscreen or a double moisturizer with a sun protection factor such as our Lilikoi Mineral Defense Moisturizer SPF 33.

Every month you have to put your face in the hands of a professional. A monthly review by a beautician means that if a problem like clogged pores develops, you can start treatment before it gets serious.

Don't look for bugs. It may be tempting, but popping and squeezing your problem skin causes an inflammatory response. And once the skin becomes inflamed, it causes hyperpigmentation spots or disrupts collagen production – which leads to dark acne spots or depressed acne scars.

Exfoliate at least once a week (depending on your skin type). This keeps the pores clean, which reduces the pore size.

Woman applying eye cream

The fragile area around our eyes is the first giveaway of aging. Keep it hydrated with eye cream every morning and evening to keep crow's feet and deeper lines at bay.

Serums and oils can solve certain problems, especially dehydration. A serum that contains hyaluronic acid hydrates and prevents signs of aging. It is an ingredient that we naturally have in our body that helps keep the skin beautiful and plump, but we lose it from the age of 25.

Be nice to your skin! Your skin goes through many changes in life due to the environment, stress, hormones and aging. Get plenty of sleep, treat yourself to our recommended home care products, and treat yourself to a facial at the closest Eminence Organics Partner Spa

Which of these 10 golden rules do you prefer to follow? Let us know in the comments or share it with us on social media.

18 Feb
Blog

Makeup Mistakes That Are Bad For Your Skin

It happens to the best of us – some days we are really good at taking care of our skin, others much more effort. If you notice increased breakouts, increased dryness, or other signs of irritated skin, this may be due to one of the most common makeup mistakes:

1. Wear makeup in bed

After a long day or night, it can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task to wash off the makeup before going to bed, but it needs to be done. Why?

Your skin produces oil and sebum naturally throughout the day. When combined with makeup that stays in your pores for hours (not to mention bacteria that come in contact with your skin by touching your face or pollution), there is great potential for breakouts. Clogged pores, dull complexion and increased blackheads are just a few of the problems that can arise if you go to bed without washing your face.

The best way to avoid these skin problems is to Do a double clean before you call it a night. An oil-based cleanser is best for breaking up and removing makeup, followed by a second cleaning with your favorite formula that works deep in the pores to remove makeup impurities and traces after the first cleaning.

Eminence Organics rice milk 3 in 1 cleaning water

2. Exercise in make-up

Sport is actually great for the skin, however If you do this with a full face of makeup, you can expect breakouts and irritation!

When sweat, oil, and makeup are combined, there is an increased risk of clogged pores, dull complexions, and uneven texture. Before going to the cardio machine, cleanse your skin quickly with a gentle but effective formula like Eminence Organics Rice Milk 3 in 1 Cleanser that moisturizes and moisturizes the skin while makeup is cleaned, strengthened and removed.

3. Skip an SPF moisturizer

You know that Sun protection is important to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Did you know, however, that using a sunscreen moisturizer brings double benefits to your skin? When the skin is dry, the make-up is difficult to apply and often dries out the skin even more, which leads to a dull complexion and increasingly visible fine lines and wrinkles.

Firm and moisturize the skin with an SPF cream before applying makeup – especially with a formula that addresses certain skin problems, such as a protective or corrective moisturizer.

4. Use expired products

You may have spent a pretty penny on this foundation or love the color of your favorite lip gloss. However, if you use the products for six months to a year, you're probably using expired makeup.

For some reasons, it is important to note the expiration dates of cosmetics. First, aged or expired makeup doesn't work as effectively due to changes in the consistency or degradation of active ingredients like SPF. Second, your skin could react to compromised ingredients. It is known that when using expired cosmetics, irritation, inflammation, redness, bumps and even blisters occur on the skin.

Bacterial growth is much more likely with expired products and when applied to the skin can increase the risk of infection or swelling in the eyes, lips and skin. Always pay attention to the expiry dates of cosmetics and throw them away if they look a little suspicious!

Woman applying lipstick

5. Apply makeup to dry skin

Have you ever tried applying lipstick to dry, flaky lips? You know that the results are less than excellent.

Apart from the appearance, the lipstick is not so easy to apply to dry lips and, depending on the formula, can zap traces of remaining moisture. The best way to keep your lips plump and healthy is to use a moisturizing balm before applying the lipstick.

Dry lips can tear or become irritated. Therefore, always use a lip balm rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which deeply replenishes the moisture and at the same time promotes collagen production.

6. Do not clean tools properly

When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes and tools? If it's longer than a month, your breakouts or dull complexion may be the result of using dirty brushes.

Make-up brushes and sponges absorb oils, dirt and bacteria from the skin every time you use them – imagine walking for weeks or months without thoroughly cleaning them! Dirty makeup brushes can bring bacteria and debris into your pores and endanger your overall skin health. Wash all makeup brushes and reusable sponges monthly – weekly if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Our leading skin care trainer, Natalie Pergar, tells us all about these makeup mistakes and more in her video "In The Mix" below:

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These are some of the most common makeup mistakes that ruin your skin – have we missed any? What are your tips to keep your skin healthy and glowing? Let us know in the comments below or on social media.

16 Feb
Blog

Skin Care Routine For Your 50s: Skin Changes And Hormonal Shifts

Life starts at 50, they say. Some people only start proper skin care when they are about fifty years old. One morning we look in the mirror and find that the days of falling into bed with our makeup are over. For those of us who have been a bit careless in their lighthearted teenagers and twenties and stressful thirties and forties, now is the time to remedy the situation. Because we're suddenly in the middle of the century. Menopause is just around the corner or is just around the corner. When the estrogen decreases, the skin's resistance also decreases. However, a routine tailored to our age can do a lot to make up for lost time.

Our skin at 50

"This is the decade when your skin really loses elasticity," she says Alana Henrikson. Eminence Organics Product Support Representative. "Your skin barrier function is weakened." Your skin can change drastically almost overnight, which is also necessary for your skin care. What kind of changes are we talking about? Here is an overview:

  • wrinkles
  • age spots
  • Ultra dryness and dehydration
  • Sensitivity and irritation
  • slackness
  • Large pores
  • inflammation
  • acne

The sun damage you got away with in your previous years took revenge in the form of Age spots and wrinkles. Collagen production drops: In the first five years of menopause, your skin only produces 30% of what it did before. This reduces the elasticity and leads to wrinkles. Cheeks sag and large pores appear when gravity does its thing. Changing the hormone and pH will weaken the skin even further, compromising the moisture barrier, especially around the eyes, lips and neck, where the skin is thinner. Inflammation makes your skin more sensitive and irritable. And to further insult the injury, acne sometimes returns, a byproduct of hormonal imbalance. It's a long laundry list with dermatological complaints, but here age-appropriate daily skin care can make a real difference.

The best skin care for your 50s infographic

Best skin care routine for your 50s

Get in one Skin care routine that deals with your age affects directly. Any effective 50-something routine should include the following steps:

  • Clean – First, wash your face with lukewarm instead of hot water that frees your skin of much-needed oil. And don't use soap. Instead, try a mild, multi-acting cleanser that hydrates and firms. If you have acne, use a salicylic acid cleanser that clogs your pores but doesn't dry out your skin.
  • Volume – Fill your skin with ingredients that restore the appearance of firmness and elasticity.
  • Peeling – Exfoliation is difficult on older skin. Removing dead skin cells restores glow and reduces signs of aging. By slowing down collagen, your skin is now thinner and more vulnerable. Protect the peeling with a gentle yet effective peeling like our acai peeling for firm skin. And rely more on beauticians to get your job done.

mature woman on the beach

  • Mask – A weekly home mask, like our Bamboo Age Corrective Masque, uses plant stem cells to make your skin look supple and rejuvenated.
  • To treat – One of the biggest problems with older skin is hormonal changes. Loss of collagen due to the menopause leads to sagging, visible lines, larger pores and bags under the eyes. Serums with phytoestrogen ingredients make the skin look younger. This also applies to treatments with retinol or peptides that penetrate the lower layers of the skin and increase collagen production.
  • Humidify – Where do we start? There are a variety of moisturizers to address specific problems. For example, use moisturizers with natural retinol alternatives from plant sources to help combat the appearance of sagging skin. Oils are also essential now: choose a moisturizer that is rich in oils like coconut oil, shea butter and grape seed oil. Your moisturizing strategy is rounded off by creams with hyaluronic acid, which make the skin plump.
  • Eye care – If you notice the first signs of crow's eyes, improve your skin routine with a lot of eye cream. Hydrate the sensitive area around the eyes with shea butter and oils to restore moisture to the skin.
  • Suncream – Protect your skin from age spots and thinning with sunscreens – rain or shine, morning, noon and evening. Sun protection products with at least 30 SPF are your best ally.

These basics are the beginning of yours new skin care life: embrace it! Complete your routine with regular facial treatments at the closest Eminence Organics Partner Spa. Experts can respond to your new needs and ensure that you give your skin exactly what it needs. What changes do you see in your skin? Let us know in the comments below or share it with us on social media.

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