Tomorrow is May 20th, 520 if you pronounce the three numbers in Chinese it means “wu”, “er”, “ling”; it is similar to the pronunciation of ‘I love you’ in Chinese. Therefore, tomorrow is a wonderful day to show your loved ones how much you love them. Not just that, we would say that it is also the time you show how much you love yourself.
Self-care and self-love are daily tasks we should never forget, but if you have not done so do not worry, it is never too late to start! Take tomorrow as a starting point and express your love and thanks to yourself. Like I love the way I smile, I am comfortable with my body shape, I am happy with my own life, thank you for every decision I made so that I can be where I am today, etc. Also take the opportunity to pay closer attention to yourself, such as start doing mediations or building good habits and kicking away bad ones. We are not saying to become narcissistic but paying attention to yourself and showing yourself some self-care and love is important as they will help push us further. Just like how fertilizers can aid plants’ growth.
Besides, looking after your spiritual health is also the time to show love to your skin. The weather is changing, and in the past 2 years of wearing masks, you might start to notice different skin problems such as having more acne and moles. Do not worry you are not alone, wearing the mask all day, prevents the skin on our face from breathing properly, as a result leading to slightly poor skin conditions. But of course, acne and moles can tell us a lot of things about our body and skin conditions, you can check our below-related readings to recap.
To start off, we will suggest tackling the fundamentals of the skincare routine and that is the cleansing of our face. There are a lot of different face cleansers out there, and it is important to choose the one that best suits our skin type in order to show them how much care you have for them. From our last blog post, we have decoded several types of cleansers such as gel, cream, and foam. Now we are here to suggest some products with high ratings that are worth trying and a good treat to treat yourself. All products are gender , it is suitable for all NUWers!
1/ Elemis Sensitive Cleansing Gel
This is a gentle daily cleansing gel suitable for sensitive and dry skin. It helps wash away daily impurities while leaving your skin feeling healthy and calm afterwards. It is suitable to be used twice a day, there are three herbal ingredients in this cleansing gel that makes it special, they are Thyme, Chamomile and Lady’s Mantle. Thyme helps to boost the overall skin health and circulation as it increases the blood flow to the skin. Chamomile prevents skin from ageing and prevents skin from radical changes as it accelerates cell and tissue renewal. Lady’s Mantle is said to be good for healing wounds, but it is also good for skin problems such as acne and rashes.
2/ First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Cream Cleanser
This is a cream cleanser, another gentle cleanser for the oily, combination, normal, dry, and sensitive skin. An excellent product for everyone. This gentle cleanser is sulphate and fragrance-free and is strong enough to remove dirt, makeup, dirt oil and many more without leaving your skin tight and dry after.
3/ SKINFOOD Black Sugar Scrub Foam
SKINFOOD is a Korean cosmetic brand, and it is the first cosmetic brand to root itself in food. This scrub is the same. The texture of this scrub foam is soft and creamy, like whipped cream. It contains black sugar and rice wine. Black sugar provides enriching vitamins and minerals that hydrate the skin. White wine helps tighten pores and reduce sebum. Together it helps leave the skin smoother, cleaner, and more rejuvenated after removing flaky dead skin cells and impurities. The natural ingredients make it user-friendly for all skin types, no matter if you are dry, normal, oily, or sensitive skin you can use this creamy cleansing foam.
4/ PROCOAL Charcoal Face Masks
PROCOAL is a UK brand, and their Charcoal face mask cleanser was rated as one of the most effective charcoal face mask cleansers. It is packed with multiple natural clays such as Kaolin Montmorillonite and Ghassoul Powder. Kaolin is an effective natural clay that helps absorb impurities and excess sebum. Montmorillonite is rich in minerals that help eliminate impurities. Ghassoul is rich in magnesium, and it helps to fight acne, cleanse impurities, and improve skin elasticity
This is suitable for all skin types and for both genders. Cleaning away the excess oil and pore-congesting derbis and leaving your skin nice and fresh.
5/ Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
Dermalogica is the No.1 professional skincare brand in the UK and Ireland used and recommended by many skin therapists. It is a soap-free foaming gel that helps remove impurities without disturbing the skin moisture balance. There are Lemon Balm and Lavender essential oils that give out different helps smooth the skin. It is suitable for all skin types. To make this cleansing slightly different, it is suggested that you can use it with Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant at times. The daily microfoliant is a unique rice-based powder that balances uneven skin tone and helps remove dead skin cells. It is also gentle enough for daily use. Depending on your needs, you can mix and match the two during your daily skin care routine.
Above are some suggestions from NUWA BeautyLab, although most products suggest it is suitable for all skin types. It is advisable to first check the ingredients and to ensure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. And that each product might have different reactions to different people, therefore it might work well for some while it does not work well for others. Treat yourself to the one that best suits you, stop using and consult a dermatologist if reactions and unusual reactions occur.
