Perfec-Tone Blog

Skincare treatments are more important than ever, with facemasks and sanitizing gels really taking their toll. Perfec-Tone offers some lockdown skincare advice.

Has anyone ever mentioned that you ‘look tired’ even if you’ve got a full night’s rest? It possibly may be due to the appearance of swelling under the eyes. It is common for persons to experience heavy bags under the eyes. Some persons may have bags due to genetics, while others may experience temporary swelling due to external factors. 

If you’re like us, you might be finding yourself staying up later than usual. The global shift of staying at home has been connected to our changes in our circadian rhythms. The prominent being our sleep-wake cycle - leaving more hours to staying awake. Although we have more free time to perfect our skincare routine, our skin might not have the results we expect due to sleep deprivation. 

Like other parts of the body, the skin is continually changing. Even after the restoration process, the skin is always interacting with the body and environment. When the skin is not monitored or maintained - especially those with acne-prone skin - your skin quality may be back at square one.

Over the years, parabens were painted as the beauty industry’s dirty ingredient - often described as a carcinogenic ingredient. And we understand why. The global consumer shift to a more natural and ethical lifestyle is prompting skincare brands to be accountable in the source and properties of their ingredients. Consumers have the right to know what’s inside their daily products. However, parabens are not something to be afraid of. You will find that in current research, these ingredients’ benefits outweigh the speculation.

Experts agree that the best solution to pimples leaving them alone - allowing the inflammation to take its natural course. All the while, treating the skin with tested products to eliminate blemishes. However, we recognize there are moments where the sight of pimples is not ideal.

Skincare is a great form of self-care. Studies have shown that sticking to a 3-step daily skincare routine can dramatically reduce levels of the stress hormone, Cortisol. Psychiatrist, Dr. Galyna Selezneva comments on the mental health benefits of skincare, “In my view, routine and appearance isn’t about vanity or a hot trend in beauty standards – skincare is a representation of self-love and even escape from daily stress. You are bringing the focus back onto yourself.” 

With overwhelming evidence, showing a connection between skin health and mental health, there remains a gap in psychological services for those suffering from skin conditions. The British Skin Foundation reports that 9 of 10 dermatologists claim there is not enough importance placed on the psychological effects resulting from skin conditions.