Elevate Your Skincare Routine as the Clocks Change

As we are released from the shackles of winter, our complexions can often look a little worse for wear. We’re referring to that grey-ishhue and dry skin, courtesy of a lack of sunlight and indoor heating. Not to worry, we’ve finally reached that glorious time of year when the mornings brighten and the evenings stretch. We’ve been blessed with more time in the day to get back into the swing of things and leave our dull winter skin behind us.

If you’re not sure where to start to go from lackluster to luminous, fear not. Here’s how to elevate your skincare routine with the help of Kutemwa Skin’s skincare range of truly lush and hydrating products, sure to leave your skin radiant and glowing.

Keep it simple

To begin, let’s address the common concern that many skincare shoppers face these days- that is, of course, the complexity of modern regimes. If you feel deterred by the shelves of acids, vitamins, and scientific sounding formulas, we don’t blame you. Shopping for skincare is getting more complex than it needs to be. Luckily for us, Kutemwa Skin has cut out the nonsense, keeping its routines to the daily, transformative essentials.

Their morning routine consists of just 4 simple steps that provide an instant boost of radiance as well as promoting long term skin health. With ingredients like coconut oil for intense moisture, vitamin E for antioxidants, the infamous hyaluronic acid for that delightful plumping effect and witch hazel for that pore-less appearance, this routine is jam-packed with the necessities for a confident, radiant glow.

Equally straightforward, their night routine consists of three blissful steps so that you can awaken to a bright, hydrated complexion.

Never skip a cleanse

Every effective skincare routine starts with a cleanse, which is why you’ll find the Radiance Melting Cleanser within both the morning and night regimes.

Some may argue that an AM facial cleanse isn’t always necessary, however, we believe that a clean complexion helps to get the day off to a good start. What’s more, with its subtle notes of vanilla and white flower, the luxurious honey gel makes for the perfect morning ritual to ease you into the day that awaits you. The nourishing formula is gentle enough to be used morning and night, yet still rich in ingredients like oryzanol to help the skin stay smooth and supple whilst combating blemishes and age spots.

Don’t underestimate a tonic

Once your cleanse is complete, reach for a hydrating tonic over the skin to remove all last traces of makeup and oil. Just one sweep over the t-zone will leave your skin looking and feeling refined, refreshed, and ready for the day ahead. What’s more, the aloe vera and rose water ingredients work together to not only hydrate the skin, but balance its PH levels too.

Reach deeper levels with a serum

Next up, we have the serum. Whether your choice is the radiance ACE option or the Senegalese Baobab oil, the thin formulas of these serums sink deep into the skin’s surface to target specific concerns like dehydration or dullness. Gently dab the nutrient rich gel or oil onto your cleansed skin and blend it all in until it’s fully absorbed. After applying, gently tap your face with the tips of your fingers to allow it to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin and work its glow-boosting magic.

Seal it all in with a layer of moisturiser

Finally, it’s time to seal all your efforts into place with a nourishing layer of moisturiser. The lightweight veil of hydration that the Radiance Moisturiser provides is thanks to the natural coconut and sunflower oils, while the rice bran and jojoba oils help to even out skin discolouration and lighten dark spots on the face.

Don’t forget about the importance of Facials

Facials provide a deep cleanse of your skin, going far beyond what ordinary home products can achieve. They can help to detoxify the skin, remove dirt and oil build-up, and eliminate impurities that can lead to acne and skin dullness. Facials a complement to, not a replacement for, a daily skincare routine. Consistent home care in combination with professional treatments like this HydraFacial treatment from a Medspa like the Medspa in Newport News, VA will yield the best results.

To conclude, elevating your skincare regime may be simpler than you think. The foolproof yet powerful Kutemwa products will leave you with skin that feels hydrated and looks radiant- carrying you into spring with a newfound boost of confidence.

Josie Wilkins

Josie is a Journalism graduate from Galway, Ireland. In her free time, she writes for her blog, Naturally Fuelled (@josiewilkins on instagram). When she isn't writing, she enjoys playing the one song she knows on the piano, 'I Giorni', saving the postman from her aggressive Shorkie, and defending brussels sprouts as an all-year-round snack!