As the seemingly never-ending January finally gives way to February and the daylight hours begin to get (slightly) longer, it feels like spring is almost on its way.
That said, regular readers will know that I wear thermals from October until April, so there are two more months before I feel properly spring-y, and there is no denying that my post-winter skin is definitely in need of some TLC and Vitamin D! But before adding spring sunshine (and its inherent Vitamin D) as well as all those nourishing skin products and treatments, it is important to take the layers of dead skin cells off with some gentle exfoliation.
In the old days, exfoliating your skin was about as delicate a process as resurfacing the kitchen floors (and often left you red-faced and sore) but thankfully Yon-Ka Paris has a wide range of products which gently remove any debris from your skin, revealing a spotless, flawless complexion underneath – with not a red face in sight!
One of my fave Yon-Ka duos are the Alpha-Fluid (£63) & Alpha Peel (£73). The renewing peel works overnight, gently removing dead skin cells so you wake up with radiant skin while the hydrating fluid works during the day to renew and revitalise, creating healthier skin.
Yon-Ka Paris Gommage £37 is an award-winning, non-abrasive polish which you rub gently onto the skin, removing dead skin cells while hydrating and balancing the skin. Borneol and white nettle work together to soothe and purify skin, resulting in a gorgeous glow – no highlighter needed!
If your skin is sensitive, this product is perfect because it is a rub as opposed to a scrub so it calms skin. It is also suitable on the eye area and the lack of oil means it is suitable for all skin types.
Another fab product is the Yon-Ka Paris Guarana Scrub (£37). This is an exfoliating cream which cleanses and purifies the skin. It is made up of two complimentary organic microbeads (guarana seeds and organic brown rice) which are softened by a cocktail of plant extracts – all with soothing virtues which work together to leave skin feeling super smooth and silky.
The Yon-Ka Paris Solution Clarté (£56.50) is a gentle peeling treatment which eliminates dead skin cells, reduces skin discolouration and improves skin quality. When you use it regularly your complexion will become more even, radiant and bright.
With all these to choose from, you can’t not have glowing skin ready for spring (when it eventually comes!).