Summer is here, so we caught up with Tara O'Rourke from Dr Hauschka to get her expert tips for stunning summer skin.
Beautiful skin isn't always healthy — however healthy skin is always beautiful. That's just one of the facts we stand by at Dr. Hauschka Skin Care. You'll find that our approach to health and beauty is quite different from other skin care lines, and you may well be surprised by some of the skin care secrets you discover.
1. Stop Scrubbing!
Cleansing is the foundation of Dr. Hauschka Skin Care. And the reason is simple: it is common knowledge that dirt and impurities can cause breakouts and clog pores. Not so commonly understood is how easy it is to damage your skin by over-cleansing, scrubbing, or using harsh drying or exfoliating products. Soaps, scrubs and harsh exfoliants can strip your face of its natural protection, resulting in dry, irritated skin and premature signs of ageing. Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream using our signature "Press and Roll" method gently exfoliates, removing excess dirt, oil and makeup without disturbing the skin's natural line of defense—the balance of oil and water on its surface layer known as the acid mantle. The activity of pressing and rolling encourages the lymph system's cleansing functions, resulting in a clear, radiant complexion.
2. No More Night Cream
While you sleep your skin is actually hard at work regenerating itself, balancing oil production and expelling impurities. Regular application of night creams interferes with these essential tasks, and over time the skin becomes less able to care for itself. Use of night time moisturisers signals the sebaceous glands to cut down on moisture production, resulting in even drier skin. Over time, skin becomes dependent on moisturising products just to appear "normal." Therefore, we recommend using water-based night care products that allow skin to breathe freely and revitalise. Dr. Hauschka’s night care regime stimulates the skin’s natural regenerative functions and allows the skin to carry on its important night work. It involves three steps: cleansing, toning and revitalising with for example Dr. Hauschka Night Serum or Renewing Night Conditioner.3. Like for Like
Though it might seem counterintuitive to apply oil to an oily complexion, it's actually the most logical solution. The skin knows whether it’s sufficiently protected, producing more of its own oil when skin is dry and less when it's balanced. Drying, soap-based products and oil-free acne treatments can rob the skin of its defenses, leaving it vulnerable and triggering the sebaceous glands to produce even more oil. Applying Clarifying Day Oil provides a light, clean layer of pure plant oils and botanical extracts that balance excessive oiliness. The same principle applies to using a light moisturiser for dry skin: If we treat dry skin with rich, heavy creams or oils we effectively trick our skin into believing it’s been producing too much of its own oil. In response it will decrease production, perpetuating the dry skin cycle.
