The Kerryman (North Kerry)

Claim back your radiance with these simple tips

- By MARY O’DONNELL

RADIANCE or the lack of is a major problem this time of year and the skin can just look dull after late nights and rich foods .

Vitamin C added to your skincare routine can soon get that glow back after the festive time.

Pigmentati­on is a major problem for many people when it comes to skincare and they feel it is quite ageing and unsightly.

Vitamin C also helps with this particular problem.

Pigmentati­on causes changes to the color of your skin. Melanin is made by cells in the skin and is the pigment responsibl­e for your skin’s color. Hyperpigme­ntation is a condition that causes your skin to darken.

Sun damage increases your skins pigmentati­on. People with darker skin tones are more prone to pigmentati­on especially with excess sun exposure and excess melanin in the skin.

Age spots are caused by prolonged exposure to sun and can appear on your face and body.Vitamin C is a wonderful product when it comes to this particular problem in skincare.

It boosts your collagen production to give you firmer, more plump and smooths out fine lines and wrinkles. The antioxidan­t properties help fight free radicals and damage caused by UV radiation. The result is younger, fresher looking skin.

La Roche Posay have a pure vitamin C 10 serum that I highly recommend.

It is a very hydrating, brightenin­g serum and is lightweigh­t in texture and helps to prevent the appearance of fine lines. Ideal for those with ageing concerns, dull skin and uneven skin tone.

This serum melts into the skin upon applicatio­n and is very easily absorbed and can be used day and night .

Trilogy have a great beauty booster with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. This intense brightenin­g treatment helps the dullest skin to glow. It contains a natural vitamin C powder that delivers a potent antioxidan­t quality. It’s a powerhouse at brightenin­g the complexion by improving the appearance of skin tone and pigmentati­on. Vitamin C Booster Treatment is a freshly activated radiance beauty booster.

After the booster I recommend using a moisturise­r.

Trilogy’s certified natural Vitamin C Moisturisi­ng Lotion is perfect for over the booster. It is a light daily hydration lotion that helps brighten and illuminate dull skin.

Formulated with antioxidan­t vitamin C, rosehip and daisy extract, it promotes more even skin tone, puts dullness at bay and makeup can be applied afterwards. It is uitable for all skin types especially those looking for a radiance boost.

Trilogy Vitamin C Energising Mist Toner is packed with nourishing botanical extracts including Mandarin and Ylang Ylang to refresh skin, boost radiance and help to balance your complexion. This can be used to refresh your makeup in the middle of the day .

Avène radiance mask is one of my favourites and can be used weekly.

It does exactly what is says on the tin - it gives radiance to the skin and is excellent to use before your make up if you have a special occasion and make up goes on so well afterwards.

My advice is then to use Sunscreen to prevent future pigmentati­on and to protect the skin.

I use Avène sunscreen as it is very effective and is formulated for sensitive skin and even if it’s not sunny outside get in the habit of using it 365 days .

Avène also have sunscreen with a little coverage and can be used instead of makeup or just for days when you want to give makeup a break. all time

SPONSORED BY BEAUTY @ LEAHY’S OAKPARK

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