The Magic of Skinimalism PART 2: How it can help you and your skin

The Magic of Skinimalism Part 2: How it can help you and your skin

OK, so just a little recap on Skinimalism to start …

We have all been there: staring at a bathroom counter and drawers overflowing with dozens of different serums, toners, creams, and treatments. For years, the beauty industry convinced us that a 10+ step, complex routine using many single function products was the only path to glowing skin.

But a revolutionary shift is happening, and it is called Skinimalism.

skinimalism /ˈskɪn.ɪ.mə.lɪ.zəm/ (noun) [U] informal

Definition: A beauty and skincare trend characterised by a minimalist, 'less is more' approach. It involves reducing the number of products used in a daily routine and relying on high-quality, multi-functional products to promote natural, healthy skin. 

Benefits: Adopting a skinimalist approach to your facial skincare routine means that your skin will be happier (less disruption to its pH balance, less risk of reaction, and fewer breakouts), you will save time and money, and you will reduce your carbon footprint by reducing your packaging waste.

What’s new?

At CL&RE Wellness we have been sharing a 5-STEP natural facial skincare routine, which has been following the principles of skinimalism and the good news is … drum roll … that we have now mapped our facial skincare products onto 3 Functional Steps: Cleanse, Nourish, Protect. 

We have created a really simple way for you to start your skinimalist journey and to then add products on to suit your skin type and your routine preference.

We haven’t changed any of the ingredients in our products, we are just helping people choose a simple routine that works for them. 

A quick reminder: All our products are:

Ø  Vegan

Ø  Cruelty free (no animal testing)

Ø  100% natural – no synthetic ingredients

Ø  Scented with 100% Essential Oils, no synthetic fragrances

Ø  Handmade in Warwickshire, UK, in small batches

(1)   CLEANSE, (2) NOURISH, (3) PROTECT

CLEANSE: Remove Impurities, balance and refresh your skin

Choose from the Facial Cleansing Bar (if you like to wash your face), the Cucumber & Rosehip Cleansing Balm, and the Orange & Geranium Cleansing Oil.  If you like to do a double cleanse, then pair up the Facial Cleansing Bar with the Balm or the Oil.  These products will remove dirt, gently sweeping away dead cells and any remaining impurities.

• Ø  TOP TIP: Our Facial Cleansing Bar is great for a gentle cleanse in the morning, whereas our Cucumber & Rosehip Cleansing Balm is also a gentle exfoliant, so is best used in the evening.

NOURISH: Hydrate and Replenish, Support your Skin Health

Our Rosewater Toner will prep your skin, locking in the base moisture and balancing your complexion, while the Rosehip & Apricot Serum evens out your skin tone, improving your overall skin texture and radiance.  Our Luxury Eye Serum will help reduce puffiness and dark circles around your eye area and contours.

PROTECT: Shield, Strengthen, and Defend against Environmental Stressors

Our Hydrating SPF30 Face Cream and Facial Moisturisers will seal in your skin’s hydration and protect your delicate skin barrier against environmental stressors.

How this compares to other skincare rituals and routines

I was on a camping holiday recently with a friend who follows an 11-step Korean Skincare routine:

Yes, her skin was glowing.

Yes, her skincare routine took a looooong time.

Yes, she had to carry a lot of bottles and tubes with her.

Yes, there was a LOT of plastic packaging waste!

Remember that all our CL&RE Wellness plastic component parts in our facial skincare range are reusable: that means you buy one treatment pump or atomiser spray, you keep that and order refills with a tiny aluminium cap for you to reattach to your treatment pump.  Simple and reducing packaging waste!

As ever, drop me a line (using the Contact Page on our website) if you have any questions relating to your specific skin concerns.  I would always recommend starting with the Facial Botanicals Starter Kit, which comes with a comprehensive information leaflet (with, of course, the full list of ingredients) to help you refine your skinimalist facial routines.

Happy Skinimalising!

Clare

CL&RE Wellness