Anti-ageing naturallly with earth4me
Ageing gracefully doesn’t mean succumbing to treatments which use chemicals and other toxic ingredients to keep our skin glowing and youthful. In fact, we should turn to nature and look at what is naturally available to use to help manage ageing skin, both externally and internally. anti-ageing
Many of my clients coming through my clinic are seeking gentle yet effective methods of anti-ageing, and as I get older, I’m also focused on keeping my skin as plump and healthy as possible.
In this month’s blog, I’m going to share my top three treatments for anti-ageing, as well as my recommended skin routine and products to keep skin youthful and glowing.
What happens to ageing skin?
Ever looked at a baby’s skin and marvelled at how smooth and soft it is, and wonder why we can’t keep that look as we get older? Well, when we’re born, our skin contains high levels of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, as well as fat and fresh muscle tone. As we get older, these deplete and this can’t be helped – it’s part of the body’s natural ageing process. Add other factors in such as the sun, external pollutions, chemical based skincare, bad health habits including smoking and unwise food choices, these all contribute to rapid skin ageing.
What can we do to combat this?
Introducing small, yet simple steps into your skincare routine will go a long way in slowing down the rapid signs of ageing, while reducing the severity of pigmentation, dehydrated skin and fine lines around the eyes and lips.
Earth4me is a range of products that contain botanical rich vitamin-based ingredients needed to maintain an anti-ageing skincare routine, such as marine collagen, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and moisturising ingredients such as avocado oil, shea butter, aloe vera pulp and argan oil. Finding the right skincare routine is all about identifying which signs of anti-ageing are you noticing and becoming an increasing concern for you.
earth4me anti-ageing skincare routine, products and treatments
As mentioned earlier, many of my clients seek treatments to manage their signs of ageing. Having developed a number of clinic treatments that target this specific skin concern, I have been able to achieve outstanding results the natural way.
The earth4me ethos is about providing long-term skincare results, and this is why I always recommend using natural products with plant derived ingredients.
Being a beautician for over 15 years now, the demand for chemical based treatments in my industry has not shied away however my experience with many of these chemicals have proven to provide my clients with a short-term benefit, and require them to come back again and again to see the result.
Once you stop having that treatment, the signs/symptoms will return. With earth4me, after the recommended course of treatments, and with continued use of the products from my range, you’ll see long-term results and continual improvement of your skin as I have seen time and time again.
earth4me clinic treatments
Dermaplaning skin resurfacing
Dermaplaning is a cosmetic procedure that removes the top four layers of your skin, which includes removing dirt, dead skin, oil and vellus hairs. While it may sound intimidating, it’s very beneficial for your skin, especially for hydrating fine lines and smoothing out your skin.
It is recommended to do dermaplaning every 4-6 weeks over a 6 month period to see long-term results. As it does involve removing the top layers of your skin, you need to make sure that you treat your skin carefully for 24 hours after your treatment – which means ensuring clean hands and fingers when touching your face. Over the following 4 weeks the key is to feed your skin on our vitamin dense skincare range; with the dead skin layers now gone your products will absorb and be much more effective for treating stubborn aging conditions.
The product I prescribe all clients after this treatment is our highly effective moisturizing Whipped Serum Balm and our Protect Me Zinc Mineral Balm. (see prices and more information on this treatment on our Clinic page.
Vitamin C Infused facial
This relaxing vitamin C facial will help give your skin a healthy and radiant glow, targeting wrinkles, uneven skin colour and sun damage. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that can neutralise free radicals. Because of its antioxidant properties, vitamin C aids in your skin’s natural regeneration process, which helps your body repair damaged skin cells while increasing your own natural collagen and elastin production.
Our recommended take home product Activate Me Vitamin C serum, one of our best sellers with ferulic acid helping repair damaged skin cells. Designed to brighten the skin, restore hydration and improve skin texture, as well as even out any pigmentation concerns.
Lactic fruit peel
Lactic acid is a natural alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) which exfoliates the skin and stimulates your collagen production. Helping to minimise and slow down new wrinkles from forming, while also helping to fade age spots from hyperpigmentation, a common effect of ageing. This is a very gentle facial, and recommended for all skin types so if you have sensitive skin, this treatment is perfect for you.
earth4me anti-ageing skincare routine and products
Cleanse
AM: our Clarify Me cleansing minerals contains natural lactic acid, adding a dose of lactic acid to your daily routine not only helps exfoliate and slough away dead skin cells but is an amazing energising stimulate helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and age spots.
Recommended to be massaged into the skin with water for 3-4 minutes, you can also reapply for a leave on mask treatment for 5-10min. Wipe off with the gentle Polish Me steaming cloth designed not to drag over the skin like normal face cloths thus helping to reduce the formation of new wrinkles. (handmade by me, using 100% organic cotton).
PM: double cleansing is an important step to achieving clean clear skin. Start with the Nourish Me cleansing oil, massaging it into your dry face, neck and décolletage, dissolving all dirt, oil, make-up and bacteria. Steam off with a medium heated Polish Me cloth, holding over your skin until it is cold and wiping of the excess oil, we recommend doing with process twice then follow with the Clarify Me cleansing minerals ensuring all the oil content has been removed.
Exfoliate
2-3 times a week: my Refine Me exfoliating grains contains ingredients containing precious skin minerals like selenium, found in our organic goats milk, which stops free radical damage before premature wrinkles have a chance to form. Containing 70% natural silica from bamboo, this is essential for the body and works to keep your skin looking healthy, supple and radiant.
This exfoliating scrub and mask duo is an anti-ageing powerhouse. Being a powder formulation means the ingredients aren’t diluted and remain active when you use it. Use the same way you’d use the Clarify Me cleansing minerals, massaging it into the skin then reapplying it for 10 minutes for a detoxifying and skin brightening mask.
Toning mist
AM + PM: toners are an important step in an anti-ageing skin routine. They restore hydration to the skin after cleansing and exfoliating, our Flower Me Vitamin C toner contains hydrating blends of floral waters and orange peel that contains high doses of natural vitamin C, and a natural dose of AHA from our distilled apple cider vinegar – all helping to keep skin tight, bright and glowing. To use, shake to activate and spritzer over the face.
Active Products
Active products are known as cosmeceutical or clinical skincare, and they contain a high percentage of active live working ingredients known for their scientific proven evidence to change the structure of the skin at a cellular level.
Our actives have been designed to contain stimulating high penetrating ingredients that treat and correct skin damage.
Activate Me vitamin A = Tightening and smoothing
Our skin restoring retinol is the purest form of vitamin A and 20% more potent than retinyl. It is effective in boosting collagen fibre production, increasing and renewing cellular turnover, while stimulating a smoother younger complexion. Think of it as your powerhouse anti-ageing night serum.
Activate Me vitamin B = Hydrating and Plumping
With hyaluronic acid to help restore, hydrate, balance oil secretion and dissolve inflammation and bacterial skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and dermatitis. Formulated with Niacinamide (B3) to protect your skin from the effects of premature aging by helping your cells to repair and defend themselves.
Activate Me Vitamin C = Brightening and Illuminating
The golden child in our skincare clinic known to significantly reduce the appearance of aged skin, wrinkles and fine lines, blended with our workhouse fine molecular L-Ascorbic acid to penetrate deeper into the dermal layers. Combined with ginseng to stimulate and restore a brighter smoother complexion.
AM: after toning, use 6-10 drops of the Activate Me vitamin C serum, followed by Activate Me Vitamin B serum massaging well and focusing on areas of concern, followed by your choice of moisturiser and SPF.
PM: after toning, massage the Activate Me vitamin B serum into your skin. Follow up with the Activate Me Vitamin A followed by your choice of moisturiser.
Watch out for this trio on our website, to be released this coming month for a limited time only.
Facial Massage
AM + PM: used in traditional Chinese skincare, jade helps improve lymphatic drainage and de-puffs the skin. Our Jade Stone Facial Roller is a must-have for anti-ageing skin routines. Use it after applying your serums to help the product penetrate further into the skin, whilst also massaging the face and helping improve circulation, resulting in brighter plumper skin while reducing puffiness.
MOISTURISE & SERUMS
As your skin ages, you start to lose firmness and elasticity which is how wrinkles and sagging forms. Thankfully, serums are an effective way to mitigate this and our earth4me serums contain pure, botanical ingredients that are targeted to reduce the signs of premature ageing, hyperpigmentation, scaring, and smoothing out fine lines.
I recommend using Treat Me Face Serum under your choice of moisturiser.
AM: depending on your skin type, you can use the Hydrate Me organic facial milk (oily, normal, congested skin types) or the Repair Me whipped serum balm (normal, dry and mature skin types). As we age, our skin loses moisture so if there’s one step you don’t ever skip, it’s moisturising. With the Hydrate Me organic facial milk you can choose to add a custom anti-ageing blend, boosting the hydrating properties of this moisturising cream.
PM: keep skin plump and hydrated while you sleep with the Repair Me whipped serum balm, which contains aloe vera pulp, vitamin E, avocado oil and apricot seed oil, this is a lot of moisture packed into a small jar. Apply and massage all over the face décolletage and neck.
EYES AND LIP
AM + PM: keep fine lines and crow’s feet at bay with the Age Proof Me eye rolling serum, suitable for all skin types, even oily skins. It is easy to apply and easily absorbed into the skin. The eye serum contains evening primrose oil (reduce dark circles), frankincense (restore, tighten and smooth wrinkles) and rosehip oil (rich in omegas and fatty acids) – a powerful anti-ageing combination for the eye area. You can also use this around the lips and fronts of hands if you find you’re starting to form lines in these areas – the ingredients will work on any areas of concern.
Finish up with the Miracle Lip Salve, an all-natural lip treatment that contains restoring herbals and nourishing oils, such as coconut oil, apricot seed, jojoba oil, French lavender, shea butter and vitamin E. Apply the Miracle Lip Salve throughout the day, and on your cuticles too as an added hydrating treatment for your hands.
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Natasha Brock is a trained beauty therapist and skincare specialist with over 15 years experience in New Zealand and Australia. In addition to offering customised skin care products, she runs a clinic in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
