MAGIC Tips for Helping a Damaged Skin Barrier
Here are Charlotte’s MAGIC tips and tricks to help repair your skin barrier…
MAGIC TIP 1: Find your skin type
Did you know that different skincare products are formulated for different skin types? To make sure you’re getting the most out of your supercharged skin routine, find your skin type. By knowing whether your skin is DRY, OILY, COMBINATION or NORMAL, you can tailor your skincare ritual and use products that are suited specifically for your skin type to avoid skin irritation.
MAGIC TIP 2: Take care of yourself
Diet, lack of sleep and stress can all contribute to a damaged skin barrier. It's, therefore, super-important to look after yourself and in turn, your skin barrier. Make sure to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water a day and aim to get at least 8 hours of sleep at night. A healthy diet is also essential. Fatty fish like salmon are great for maintaining skin health, while avocados help with skin moisture and walnuts help to reduce skin inflammation.
MAGIC TIP 3: Go easy on the retinol
Ingredients like retinol, AHAs and BHAs are great for tackling acne and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles but they can exacerbate irritation and inflammation – something you’ll want to avoid if your skin barrier is already damaged! Ease off on these ingredients temporarily while your skin barrier repairs itself. Then, introduce them again slowly, using every third day before building up to every other day and eventually, daily.
MAGIC TIP 4: Embrace hyaluronic acid
When it comes to hyaluronic acid, your skin can never have too much! This MAGIC ingredient is naturally produced by your body and helps to retain your skin’s moisture levels while contributing to its elasticity. Over time, the amount your body produces decreases slightly, which is why it’s important to choose skincare and beauty products infused with this supercharged ingredient when possible. This includes award-winning Charlotte’s Magic Cream, Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Brightening Youth Glow, which are all designed to support your skin’s natural barrier.
MAGIC TIP 5: Use SPF, always
Using SPF daily will help to protect your skin’s barrier from the harmful damage caused by UV rays. Many of Charlotte’s makeup & skincare products contain SPF including Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer with SPF 50 shield, which can be applied at the end of your skincare routine right before you apply your makeup! For extra protection, avoid direct sunlight during peak hours and wear a hat when possible.
Tilbury Tip: Don’t forget to make sure you’re using your skincare products correctly. This includes applying them in the correct order and using the correct amount of product each time.
