*Disclaimer: The product was provided by NeoStrata South Africa, though, the review therein is based on the author’s experience and opinion. Aesthetic Appointment reviews are intended to be for information purposes only, nor should they be regarded as a replacement for sound medical advice. Always speak to your doctor or skincare therapist if you have any concerns*
Well, we haven’t had much of a summer, with all the rain, but let’s rather talk skin and the fact that there haven’t been many UVA rays to do their usual summer damage. Notwithstanding, I am a staunch believer in removing dead skin cells regularly in order to achieve that ‘Glow’ that all good skin features. Young skin does this perfectly, on its own, with no help from any product whatsoever.
The older you get, sadly, the skin gets tired of renovating itself and you sort of have to help it along. In the past, exfoliators had coarse grains that helped to physically remove dead skin cells when you applied the product in circular motions – some being far too harsh, causing irritation. If you are too enthusiastic about the rubbing, you might do yourself some harm!
Enter one of my favourite medical skincare brands, NeoStrata (I have been a regular user of the Skin Actives range ever since I turned 50). I was kindly gifted the new NeoStrata Glycolic Microdermabrasion Polish – so after the holidays, I tried it on my mature, normal skin. This is a dual physical and chemical exfoliating treatment, but never fear, there are no large abrasive grains to worry about – the texture is very fine.
NeoStrata Glycolic Microdermabrasion Polish – R1190.00
The important ingredient is Glycolic Acid which is incredibly effective in cell turnover, as well as collagen and elastin production. This benefits the skin immensely.
In addition, Lactobionic Acid plumps and firms and your skin will be left radiant and smooth. One thing to remember when you are exfoliating is to use your sunscreen religiously. If you have mature skin, do make this a regular treatment, as the expensive serum that you are using will penetrate so much more efficiently if your skin is well prepared. A lovely product to add to your regimen – but not those with sensitive skins.
The NeoStrata Overnight Anti-Pollution Treatment is also a great gel cream to use if you have been outdoors on holiday and your skin has been exposed to wind, sun and sea. It’s a lovely skin recovery treatment to use at bedtime (and I used it after exfoliating).
NeoStrata Overnight Anti-Pollution Treatment – R1110.00
It has powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients like Lilac Plant Cell Extract, giving it a soothing, serene scent which I found very gentle and relaxing. Remember that sleep is a great restorer and enhancing your beauty sleep with a treatment that aids in minimizing the visible damage of daily pollution is really a good idea. Skin texture will be refined and refreshed.
Beautiful products from a beautiful brand – it never fails to deliver.
NeoStrata Glycolic Microdermabrasion Polish retails for R1190.00
View the full range and learn more here: www.neostrata.co.za/product-category/correct
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Paola Chellew is a freelance journalist and regularly writes for a number of publications. A former professional contemporary dancer, she has always loved the arts in all their forms. She has been a freelance writer for many years and has been published in various magazines including Live Out Loud, Private Life and Do It now magazines. Her passion for beauty and skincare started in her teens, when she would read every beauty editor’s picks and reviews. Serious about skincare, she has researched medical-grade products for over ten years, as well as aesthetic treatments to restore and repair skin to look its best. Having turned 60 last year, she has dedicated her blog to the “over 50s and beyond Club”, shining a spotlight on a generation that is seemingly side-lined by the beauty industry. “There is no age limit for when you stop being beautiful – a gorgeous lipstick, a sexy fragrance, radiant skin- these are not synonymous with youth- they are just things that add an extra sparkle to my day”.
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- Paola Chellewhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/paola-chellew
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