What is it? A Hydrating Serum

Suitable For: All Skin Types

Price: £75 for 150ml

Thoughts: I know this is expensive but the mixture of Amino acids, low-molecular hyaluronic acid, ceremides and proteins in short equate to my new favourite hydrating serum, one that I have used night and day since I received it. I would describe this lotion as an essence rather than a serum, it's incredibly light and fantastic to layer underneath other products. Long term use has shown increase in elasticity, wrinkle reduction, reduced inflammation and it increases the skin's ability to resist infection.

The brand originates in Japan and sold in cosmetologist offices, the ethos is to develop high technology cosmeceutical products that are scientifically proven to provide immediate and visible effects to the skin. This was recommended to me for use after my CO2 laser sessions, it is designed to use in conjunction with treatments that cause trauma to the skin in order to stimulate collagen production. Forlle’d developed a pure form of Ceremide lll to help form and repair the skin barrier which is crucial after a treatment that compromises it. This is the first product I apply after the treatment and it is a vital part of my recovery, the laser creates micro-channels in your skin, this potentially leaves it open to infection so the rapid rebuilding of the skin barrier which the refining lotion encourages is crucial. It is the most luxurious essence i've used and is the most effective too so if you have the budget I would highly recommend this lotion for plumped hydrated healthy skin, i will definitely be repurchasing. #gifted #japanesegirl #skincare #blogpost #luxuryvia IFTTT

•          De-frizz and detangle your hair with oils. All-natural oils such as coconut oil are a great way to take away the summer frizz and detangle the ends of your hair. Simply rub it into the ends and brush through with a wide tooth comb.
•          Choose loose hair styles. Your hair is at its most fragile during the summer months. The heat can cause your hair to dry out and break easily. To counter this, choose loose curls or braids when styling your hair each day.
•          A healthy diet means healthy hair. Drinking water and eating plenty of fruit and veg will help your hair stay healthy and hydrated all summer long.

•          Only wash your hair few days. Over-washing can make your hair greasier due to causing your scalp to over produce natural oils. Every 2-3 days is more than enough.
•          Use natural products like Indian lilac to condition your hair in between washes. Indian lilac is also a great way to soothe dry, itchy skin and promote better hair growth.
•          Avoid heat styling. Your hair is likely to dry out quick enough without the added heat from blow drying or using curling tongs and straighteners. Allow your hair to dry naturally when you can and choose styles which require minimal heat products. If you do need to use them, ensure you always use a heat protection spray.

•          Protect your hair against UV. After applying sun cream to your skin, run your hands through your hair to add some sun protection.
•          Wear cute accessories. Accessories such as hats and scarves are a great way to ensure that not only your hair but also your scalp are protected.

Other things to do in the summer

•         Consider getting a trim (or even a restyle!) You want your hair to stay healthy and look its best, so make sure you keep on top of your hairdressing appointments. Why not consider having a summer restyle such as a layered bob or pixie cut. These will mean you need to style less and have a cooler hair style too!
•         Don’t forget to wet your hair before going swimming! Whilst having access to a pool is a great way to cool off; ensure you protect your hair from the chlorine by wetting it first.

I was supposed to demo this routine whilst in the air however I had to cancel my trip to Greece so I thought I’d share as a post so here’s my in-flight facial to step off the plane glowing and hydrated.

@pixibeautyuk Makeup Melting Facial Cloths Now I am not in anyway shape or form telling you you can use wipes, you can't … except on a plane. I am not removing makeup or washing my face in the tiny toilets so wipes are a neccesary evil. These are compact, effective and don’t destroy your skin!

@drdennisgross Alpha Beta Peel Pad If I've got a few hours spare I'm going for a mini facial, I expect all my readers to be avid SPF appliers so an acid before a holiday is fine as long as the SPF is applied! By starting with an acid you leave your skin perfectly prepped for absorbing the layers of moisture you apply and these travel friendly packets are perfect, the Dennis Gross pads are one of the best for clear bright skin.

@mariobadescu Facial Spray A facial spray will help keep your hydration topped up throughout the flight as well as being a god send when you’re in the heat.

@fgbeauty.official Sky Pack Sheet Mask Sheet masks although not the most subtle really pack a punch with the amount of essence that is contained and subsequently pushed into the skin. If I'm on a short haul flight one is sufficient, longer haul I do this routine twice. This particular mask is designed for flights so I was saving it, any hydration mask will be suitable.

@patchology Flash Patch These are my favourite eye masks for travel as they're individually packaged and work so well, there is so much serum contained in the packet you can reapply the serum long after you've discarded the patches. Long haul you need every perk you can get otherwise you look as bad as you feel and these wake up your face as well as plumping all the fine lines.

@pixibeauty On- The -Glow As soon as I set eyes on this I knew it would be my holiday companion, not only for on the plane but to keep in the fridge and applied after sun exposure for a cooling hydration stick. It's like a shield of nourishment which will help fight off the dehydration and bacteria of a plane. I absolutely love it. #blogpost

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