Skin-ovations to go with the glow
when it comes to plastic pollution. Advances in technology mean that beauty gadgets are becoming increasingly high tech and can offer bespoke treatments for each user, while the trend for looking after wellbeing means you will see an increase in the popularity of holistic beauty ranges designed to promote inner balance.
ECO FRIENDLY
Awareness of the environment is at an all-time high and as a result, demand for clean, green beauty products that are free from silicone, parabens and sulfates is huge.
What is more, as access to water becomes a growing issue around the world we can expect to see more waterless solutions when it comes to skincare.
Beauty giant L’Oreal has already committed to a 60 per cent reduction in water consumption by 2020 – think powdered cleansers and dry sheet masks – and there will also be more entirely waterless beauty launches. Skincare containers designed to be refilled rather than thrown away will be big news too.
Brands are united on trying to remove as many toxins from their existing containers as possible, with a switch from plastic to glass, recycled materials or natural, plant-based materials.
Lush, which sells many products such as shampoo in solid form, omitting the need for packaging, is leading the way and is set to launch the first packaging-free cosmetic shop in the UK. Try Rituals The Ritual of Hammam Soul Uplifting Body Cream, £19.50 (rituals.co.uk), a eucalyptus and rosemary cream that comes in refillable packaging and gives money off for refilling.
TECH-SAVVY SKINCARE Skincare is set to get even more high tech this year thanks to some clever new tools and at-home devices. Look for LED red and blue light gadgets, tools that measure the effectiveness of your cosmetics and even devices to perform a full skin analysis directly from your mobile phone.
Try the new Foreo Luna Fofo, £79 (foreo.com), a facial cleansing tool fitted with advanced skin sensors that analyse your skin and prepare a personalised routine for a truly customised cleanse experience.
STRESS-BUSTING SKINCARE
Look out for stress-busting skincare focusing on achieving inner balance and wellbeing.
Products that work both internally and topically have a positive effect on the skin and will not only make you feel good but make you look good too.
Try the Crystal Clear Quartz Spa collection, which uses the therapeutic effects of quartz crystals and aromatherapy oils for energy healing, and balance of mind, body and spirit.
There are three signature blends, Hope, Happiness and Energise – try the Happiness Mineral Body Scrub, £42 (quartzspa.co.uk) with salt from the Dead Sea and crushed garnet stones to exfoliate and help remove dead skin cells.
AT THE CLINIC
From skin-loving lasers to gentle peels, look out for these groundbreaking new rejuvenating treatments that are coming to a clinic near you.
THE HEARTBEAT LASER Biyonik is an exciting new laser that works with your heartbeat.
The idea is that your cells are most receptive when your heart is about
PAIN-FREE PEELS
Demand for peels has trebled over the past six months as they are a quick and easy way to rejuvenate the complexion.
Old-style peels used strong concentrations of acids to dissolve the top layers of skin. But the new smart peels can do the same job with zero downtime.
Treating everything from acne, redness and hyperpigmentation, they gently alter the pH of the skin, triggering a gentle but effective peel.
SCAR SMOOTHER
Look out for Dermapen 4, a new microneedling treatment that promises to rejuvenate skin and tackles a host of common problems including skin elasticity, pore size, acne scars and stretch marks.
It is particularly effective at treating deep scarring.
DNA FACIAL
Your skin is as unique as you are. Expect to see a surge in bespoke skincare solutions to combat individual problems.
The DNA facial is the most exciting – using the patient’s own growth factors and stem cells to create a tailored treatment.
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lto pump, so by using a pulse oximeter, the lasers blast the skin just before your heart beats, maximising results.