Pamper yourself

Every now and then us women need to pamper ourselves, although the chance we get to sit back and relax something important seems to come up!

With stress taking over, it's important to make sure that we get the chance to de-stress without feeling guilty. Whether it's a massage at a spa, a night with your girlfriends or a hot bubble bath... it will leave you with a smile on your face and feeling relaxed and calm - something we all need once in a while.

Moisture at night

Night-time is the time of the day we get to relax and get a good nights sleep. We already know that getting plenty of sleep, helps the body and the skin... but did you know that adding moisture into the skin at night is a must, even if it's oily.

Why is a night moisturiser so important? Well... during the day your face has to tackle with harsh weather and pollution, which can leave your skin feeling dry and dull. Adding a cream or oil into your evening routine will help to add back the moisture that was once lost, but also help soothe and calm your skin. 

In the morning, you will be able to feel and see a difference in your skin... if you don't believe it, why not try it for yourself. Apply the product to only half of your face, (not forgetting the neck), and leave it to soak in and head to bed... once you awake, you will be able to see the results for yourself.

Of course, you need to make sure you choose a product suitable to your skin type. So always check the ingredients on the back, as well as what it claims to do on the bottle. Here are Face Matters, we have our Evening Elixir, it contains a blend on botanical oils and pure organic collagen-boosting silicon making it the perfect anti-ageing product! Simply massage a small amount into the skin after cleansing.

Dealing with face redness

Facial redness is not a great look for anyone and can knock your confidence, leaving you feeling down. Well, I can help... here are a few tips and tricks on how to help cover and heal the redness in your skin.

1. Instant Fix
If you are looking for a quick and easy fix then using a green tinted concealer or primer base will help hide and cover up any redness. The reason behind using a green based make-up product is that it will help to cover and cancel out the redness that is on your skin, use a foundation on top of this to achieve a healthy, flawless finish.

2. Splash of Cold Water
Splashing your face with ice cold water is a quick way to constrict the blood vessels, as well as tightening the pores.

3. Don't Over-Exfoliate
Exfoliating too much can contribute towards skin redness. Choose a scrub that has small beads or use a cleanser/balm with a muslin cloth.

4. Test It
Skin-care and beauty products can contain many products, some which may irritate sensitive skin. I suggest doing a small patch test on your wrist, this will allow you to see if the product is right for you.

Goodbye stress!

We all hate feeling stressed, as it can make you feel run down and even result in you becoming ill - banish that stress away with our top tips!

1) Candles.

Yes, lighting candles can help relax you. 

So if you come home one evening and feel stressed - instead of switching on the lights why not burn some candles! Try scented ones to help calm you down more.

2) Facial Spray.

Being stressed can sometimes cause you to feel all hot and bothered. Take away the heat with a simple facial spay, why not try our Collagen Spritz, it will help to cool you down whilst taking care of your skin! 

3)  Try Yoga.

Doing gentle exercise can actually take your mind away from things, de-stress you and it's a way to keep fit. How great! 

Why not take a class in yoga, a great way to calm down and also meet new people. If you don't have time then simply do a short yoga session in the comfort of your own home. 

4) Sleep.

Over-thinking and stress can cause problems with sleep! 

Burning lavender and chamomile scents can actually help reduce stress and help you sleep better, resulting in a better nights rest. But all those restless nights can cause dark circles and puffiness around the eye area. Using a product with viatmin C or/and E can help tackle these problems - something to remember when buying your next skincare products!