My grandmother believes in the simplest form of skincare, wash your face with water,” she says, look how good my skin is and I have never used any of these fancy products.”
Unfortunately the education process of getting my grandmother to cleanse” with something other than soap is a little trickier then I imagined, however it got me thinking, it is usually only a few simple ingredients that do the trick in any product.
With the key phrase, less is more” in the back of my mind, I decided to drill down and find the simply fabulous products that are wonders in the beauty world and formulated by using only a few simple ingredients.
With just a few notes that can be counted on two hands, features top notes of bergamot, orange blossom and pear, mid notes of freesia, quince and rhubarb and base notes of patchouli, amber and musk. The simple fragrance is simply irresistible, taking those who smell it on a journey to a floral autumn dream.
Petroleum jelly was one of Mum’s favourites when I was a kid. It was her version of My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s Windex. was used on the legs, hands and lips, pretty much all over – a simple one for an all-saver!
To soothe and nourish, what more do you need then a simple sorbolene cream? Skin Basics Sorbolene Cream has a 100% pure formula designed to suit all skin types, including those with particular skin conditions. Simple yet effective, the formula is probably best used as a base to work off in regards to other creams.
Not so simple in the way of ingredients, most know the most effective anti-age fighter around is simply sunscreen. Sunscreen’s active ingredients absorb, scatter and reflect UV energy, which would otherwise enter the skin.
Although the theory of sunscreen is simple they have advanced immensely over the years and are now available in milks, creams, lotions, gels and sprays with mineral or water-resistant formulas.
Whether you are using a traditional or a new-and-improved formula, the main message for sunscreens is to continue to re-apply throughout the day, especially when in contact with water. Even if you are using a water resistant sunscreen, remember do re-apply. UV will penetrate to the depth of 1 metre in water – making this simple tip one to ensure you have the protection you need.
