NIKKISAVY SKINCARE

WHEN LESS IS MORE ; 2020 / 2021 has been a boom year for skincare categories .  With many of us now working from home, we’ve had the luxury of additional time on our hands for home treatments.  But how much is too much and what are the signs that you may have gone overboard with overzealous exfoliation? BENEFITS OF EXFOLIATING Exfoliation is an additional step in your skincare regime designed to amplify your results. It expedites and removes a build-up of dead skin cells and assist with the natural shedding process that tends to slow down as we age.  Exfoliation addresses issues such as dry, flaky skin with the results revealing a renewed and radiant complexion sitting just below the surface. Exfoliating the dead skin cells also allows an improved delivery system and penetration of active ingredients found in serums ,lotions and, hydrating ingredients found in moisturizers. Correct exfoliation leaves a fresh, healthy, and clean skin surface which forms the foundation of good skin and a

While it’s impossible to stop your skin from aging , there’s a lot that you can do to slow down the process . Of course, you need to start early so that your skin shows visible signs of aging quite later . If you’re worried about fine lines and wrinkles , sun spots , and more , it’s time you do the best you can for your skin so that you don’t have to deal with these problems soon . And if you already have a few of these problems , it’s never too late to do the right things . HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO HELP YOUR SKIN LOOK GREAT : Eat and Drink Healthy : Working from the inside out is the best thing you can do for your skin . What you eat shows on your skin , and if you eat a healthy diet , you’re sure to have beautiful glowing skin . Include Vitamin C-rich foods in your diet . They help produce collagen fibers that are essential for keeping skin firm and supple . Protein-rich foods like meats rebuild cells and help repair skin . Cut down on junk food as it contains excess sugar ,

Your skin is your body’s largest organ . It is complex and multi-layered . How well do you know it ? Changes in health , weight and just the process of aging have an effect on skin’s elasticity . HERE ARE TOP FACTS ON SKIN AND SAGGING  Collagen and elastin , this two proteins are necessary for skin health because they offer support and elasticity , can be found in the dermis ( middle layer of skin ) . Fibroblasts are the cells in the dermis that synthesize collagen and elastin . Collagen is the most abundant protein in the skin , making up 75% . Diminished levels of collagen and elastin cause your skin to wrinkle and sag . Reduction of tissue in the subcutis ( fatty layer ) also causes your skin to sag as well as wrinkle . Over time , environmental factors and aging diminish your body’s ability to produce collagen and elastin . We lose 1% of collagen per year after the age of 29 . Existing Collagen and elasticity are broken down daily by the sun , free-radic

We get a lot of questions on serums. People are confused about what they are , how to use them and how to incorporate them into their daily regimen . If this sounds like you , read on to see the answers to your most common questions ! WHAT IS A SERUM  Serums are lightweight , fast-absorbing liquids used as an alternative or in addition to moisturizing creams or lotions . Serums are usually formulated to have the highest concentration of active ingredients in a skin care line-up . WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SERUM AND A MOISTURIZER ?  Serums are formulated to penetrate the skin and deliver potent active ingredients into deeper layers of your skin than a regular moisturizer . A moisturizer might also contain active ingredients , but it is primarily designed to form a barrier between the skin and the outside world , helping the skin to retain moisture . Unlike moisturizers , serums do not contain occlusive  or airtight moisturizing ingredients such as petroleum or

WHAT IS DULL SKIN ? Skin that has lost its natural radiance , luminosity and glow is identified as dull skin . The triggering factors could be 1 - Advancing age 2 - Skin dryness 3 - Damaged skin cells 4 - Very slow skin cell turnover Our skin looks dull when there is a built-up of dead skin cells on its surface . These piles of dead cells cause uneven , dull and rough patches on our skin making it look lifeless and dull . Our skin could look dull due to dryness ; lack of moisture . Regular exfoliation and hydration , both from the inside and outside are the most effective ways to brighten up dull skin .

Cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, and chocolates !  The sugar cravings never ends . The promise of a slim waistline has only been a temporary motivator as I see myself fall prey to sweet temptations more often than I would like . The shocker recently came when I found out that excess refined sugar is a big contributor to skin aging . The culprit to be blamed for this is a natural process called glycation, where blood sugar attaches itself to proteins and makes way for AGEs (Advanced Glyacting End products) . These AGE molecules  can cause premature aging , skin dullness and sagging skin and these molecules are directly linked with sugar . Sweet nothings are not nothing , after all ! THE SUGAR IMPACT Research and studies indicate that sugars in the form of added carbohydrates or refined sugars can lead to premature aging , sagging skin and more wrinkles . When we consume simple sugars in the form of starches such as rice , bread , potatoes and sweets , there is a rapid ris

Did you know that Vitamin C serums can protect your skin and even reverse the signs of aging ? One of the hottest skincare products on today’s market utilizes nature’s very own vitamins in order to minimize lines , increase collagen production and enhance the skin’s protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Let’s take a look at why you should consider adding a Vitamin C serum to your skincare regimen: SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE  Many skincare products make all sorts of claims to make you look decades younger without having any proof to back it up . Unlike the other products , the effectiveness of Vitamin C has been studied clinically and documented in various studies . Vitamin C increases the skin’s natural protection against the sun by as much as eight times . This is very encouraging since sun exposure is the leading cause of increased lines and wrinkles . Another study resulted in noticeable reduction in fine lines and improved fine lines and reduced hyperpi