If you have a big social occasion coming up this summer, such as a wedding or graduation ceremony, or a special holiday that you have been looking forward to, then it is only natural that you will want to look your best. The key to feeling really happy with the way you look and feel is a healthy clear complexion.
However, the stresses and strains of daily life can soon take their toll on your skin. We all know that we should be eating our five-a-day, drinking eight glasses of water, getting plenty of fresh air, sleeping for eight hours every night and packing in a daily exercise routine for the benefit of our general health and wellbeing.
Good skin tends to be a byproduct of healthy habits, but the reality is that long working hours, a busy social life, childcare, or studying can all mean that corners sometimes have to be cut. Late nights, alcohol, coffee, a lack of exercise, and convenience foods can lead to a dull complexion, eye bags, dry patches, or a break out of acne.
Moreover, in the summertime when we may be outdoors more, skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and rosacea can be aggravated by hot weather, allergies, and air pollution. However, there are steps that you can take that do not involve making major lifestyle sacrifices for the sake of your beauty.
You could consider investing in a specialised beauty treatment before a big occasion. For example, a Million Dollar Facial is an indulgent facial that is underpinned by scientific research. It involves a 10 step process that can target specific issues such as scarring, pigmentation, fine lines, broken capillaries, enlarged pores, and surface dryness.
The facial is ideal if you just want to pep up your complexion for the flawless application of makeup, or if you have specific problem areas that you would like to tackle. Before you begin the treatment, your therapist will make an assessment of your skin to determine which aspects of the facial you will benefit from the most.
For example, the treatment can incorporate microneedling, which involves applying tiny needles to prick the skin. This causes no damage to the epidermis, but is designed to stimulate the production of collagen. This is a type of protein that is a part of the skin’s structure, and is responsible for the youthful smooth appearance of the surface.
As we get older, the body becomes less efficient at producing collagen, which is why older complexions are prone to lines, wrinkles, and sagging jawlines.
The treatment is suitable for people of all ages and skin types, and can be individually tailored for best results. After a course of treatment, your complexion will be left clear and smooth with a natural healthy glow and an even skin tone. This makes an ideal base for applying makeup that will look effortlessly flawless in photographs.