‘Witch’ Skin Care?

After a week of Halloween parties and trick or treating – it’s time to take off our face paint/witches mask and talk skincare. Understanding the best skincare regime for you can be a challenge – long gone are the days when washing your face with soap and water was sufficient enough.

The world of skincare today consists of so many things such as retinol, glycolic acid and so much more! It can be overwhelming. So where to begin? At Mallucci London, we have highly qualified skin experts who are able to provide you with a bespoke ‘take home’ regime specific to your needs. One of our most popular brands we stock at Mallucci London is ZO Skin Health, which delivers innovative skincare solutions for all skin types. Continue reading to discover the tricks and treats of getting that sparkle back in your skin following the effects of too much pumpkin pie and frightening face paint…

Ageing skin 

As we age, our skin becomes thinner, it may become less plump due to the loss of fat or it may lose its smoothness. Wrinkles, age spots and dryness start to appear. Products such as ZO’s Retinol Radical Night Repair, which has the highest concentration of over the counter retinol, combined with stem cells and antioxidants can help fight the signs of ageing. Mallucci London recommends:

We recommend the following:

1. AM: ZO’s Hydrating Cleanser – PM:  Hydrating Cleanser
2. AM: Daily Power Defense – PM: Radical Serum
3. AM: Renewal Cream – PM: Growth Factor Serum
4. AM: Smart Tone SPF 50 – PM: Recovery Cream

Pigmentation

Pigmentation may be caused by a number of factors such as hormones, sun damage, medication, acne or eczema. Ingredients such as vitamin C, retinol, glutathione, soy, liquorice are key when selecting home-care products to treat pigmented and sun damaged skin. Mallucci London recommends:

1. AM: Gentle Cleanser – PM: Gentle Cleanser
2. AM: Daily Power Defense – PM: Daily Power Defense
3. AM: Brightenex – PM: Retinol Skin Brightener 1%
4. AM: Renewal cream – PM: Recovery Cream
5. AM: Sun Screen + Primer SPF30

Acne

Acne is the most common skin condition, lesions can be whiteheads blackheads, small bumps, nodules and cysts. Clinical studies show that adult acne is on the rise and 40 to 50% of this population between the ages of 20 to 40 have been diagnosed with acne. Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, glycolic acid and retinol can help clear up breakouts. Mallucci London recommends:

1. AM: Exfoliating Cleanser – PM: Exfoliating Cleanser
2. AM: Daily Power Defense – PM: Complexion Renewal Pads
3. AM: Spot correct & Conceal – PM: Daily Power Defense
4. AM: SmartTone Broad Spectrum SPF

Rosacea

Rosacea is most commonly seen in fair skinned patients and patient between the ages of 30 to 60. The cause of rosacea is unknown; it can be aggravated by factors such as smoking, spicy foods, alcohol and sunlight. Mallucci London recommends:

1. AM: Gentle Cleanser for All Skin Types – PM: Gentle Cleanser for All Skin Types
2. AM: Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment – PM: Rozatrol Normalizing Serum
3. AM: Rozatrol Normalizing Serum
4. AM: Daily Power Defense