Morning Routine
Your skin encounters many challenges every single day. Exposure to the sun, dirt, pollution, sweat and extreme temperatures can all directly affect and damage your skin. It is crucial to take the time and appropriate steps to protect it as much as possible by applying the right products at the right time, as part of your daily routine.
With that in mind, I thought it might be helpful to share my daily routine using the wonderful Wild Beauty skincare collection from Rhug.
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The first thing I reach for in the morning is Purifying Cleansing Lotion with wild foraged Dandelion. The cooling texture of cream and the fresh fragrance of Jasmine and Ylang Ylang refreshes the skin and wakes me up in the morning. I apply 2 pumps of the cleanser into my hands before massaging onto my face and neck, gently polishing and cleansing the skin. I then remove any excess using a muslin cloth run under warm water.
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Once I’ve patted my skin dry I add a few drops of Rebalancing Tonic with Meadowsweet onto a cotton pad and sweep across my face and neck. The Organic Cucumber and Aloe Vera base is so refreshing and really helps to soothe the skin, leaving it with a healthy glow. The product is also formulated at pH5 to help rebalance and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier against pollution, detergents and extreme weather conditions so is a vital protection step in my morning routine.
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Once I’ve patted my skin dry I add a few drops of Rebalancing Tonic with Meadowsweet onto a cotton pad and sweep across my face and neck. The Organic Cucumber and Aloe Vera base is so refreshing and really helps to soothe the skin, leaving it with a healthy glow. The product is also formulated at pH5 to help rebalance and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier against pollution, detergents and extreme weather conditions so is a vital protection step in my morning routine.
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I then use the Nourishing Eye Cream with Elderflower, which promotes collagen production and deeply moisturises and soothes the eye contour, reducing any puffiness and in the longer term, helps reduces fine lines and wrinkles. I apply a couple of drops of the product to the tips of my fingers and gently massage around the eye area leaving the skin feeling soothed, hydrated, and radiant.
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The fourth step in my routine is to moisturise. First, I apply the Active Treatment Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to restore moisture and replenish the skin. The Rhug Organic Oat milk in this powerful serum helps to promote the regeneration of skin cells. Full of essential vitamins that help stimulate collagen production for firmer skin, the serum has a light and absorbent texture, which is gentle on the skin making it suitable for all skin types.
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The fourth step in my routine is to moisturise. First, I apply the Active Treatment Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to restore moisture and replenish the skin. The Rhug Organic Oat milk in this powerful serum helps to promote the regeneration of skin cells. Full of essential vitamins that help stimulate collagen production for firmer skin, the serum has a light and absorbent texture, which is gentle on the skin making it suitable for all skin types.
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I gently massage in a couple of pumps of the Protecting Day Cream which gets its slight blue colour from Organic Blue Tansy Oil. This oil is known to have a powerful blend of antioxidant ingredients that help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin, alongside the wild foraged ingredients, Heather Flower, Yarrow Leaf and Lemon Balm which protect against modern pollution and environmental stressors. My complexion is now hydrated, my skin is cleansed, hydrated and looking radiant, and is ready for my makeup.
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The final stage in my morning routine is to apply the Moisturising Lip Treatment with Rhug Beeswax. The wonderful fragrance of the Rhug Honey is delicious. The Beeswax, which is full of vitamin A, helps improve hydration and also forms a lasting protective barrier over the skin surface. I carry this little jar with me in my bag wherever I go so I have it to hand throughout the day.
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The final stage in my morning routine is to apply the Moisturising Lip Treatment with Rhug Beeswax. The wonderful fragrance of the Rhug Honey is delicious. The Beeswax, which is full of vitamin A, helps improve hydration and also forms a lasting protective barrier over the skin surface. I carry this little jar with me in my bag wherever I go so I have it to hand throughout the day.
Evening Routine
The evening skincare routine is definitely the most important routine of the day. During the day, our skin becomes prone to environmental elements and pollution that build up on the skin’s surface. At night, the skin works to repair itself by generating new skin cells that remove daytime damage. Helping your skin with natural rejuvenation at night will keep your skin looking and feeling its best.
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The first step in my evening routine is to remove all my makeup and pollution build up from the day. To do this I use the Purifying Cleansing Lotion which contains antioxidant rich wild foraged Nettle Leaf and soothing Organic Clary Sage which is also an effective anti-inflammatory. I apply a few pumps of the cleanser to my hands and gently massage into the skin to remove any build up from the day. I run my Rhug organic muslin cloth under warm water and gently sweep across my face. If I have been wearing more makeup than usual, after a night out for example, I will usually repeat this stage to ensure my skin is completely clean so that I don’t leave any residue behind. The Organic Papaya Extract is an especially beneficial ingredient in the evening as it helps to gently remove dead skin cells and encourages cell turnover which in turn leads to brighter, more radiant, youthful looking skin.
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To give my skin a boost mid-week I use the Replenishing Mask with Rhug Honey which combats dull, tired, congested skin. To apply the mask I either use a specialist brush or my fingertips to gently spread a thin layer across my face and neck. I then sit back and relax for about 10 to 15 minutes before running a muslin cloth under warm water and sweeping across my face to remove the product. The Organic Plum Seed Oil and Rhug Honey help to boost skin hydration whilst the wild foraged Yarrow Leaf and Organic Hemp Seed Oils help to restore skin radiance, leaving my skin looking brighter, firmer, and fuller.
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To give my skin a boost mid-week I use the Replenishing Mask with Rhug Honey which combats dull, tired, congested skin. To apply the mask I either use a specialist brush or my fingertips to gently spread a thin layer across my face and neck. I then sit back and relax for about 10 to 15 minutes before running a muslin cloth under warm water and sweeping across my face to remove the product. The Organic Plum Seed Oil and Rhug Honey help to boost skin hydration whilst the wild foraged Yarrow Leaf and Organic Hemp Seed Oils help to restore skin radiance, leaving my skin looking brighter, firmer, and fuller.
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After patting my face dry with a face cloth I then use the Rebalancing Skin Tonic, with wild foraged Meadowsweet and Nettle, which helps tone and tighten the skin. I apply a few drops of the vitamin-rich tonic onto a cotton pad and gently sweep across my skin – you can really feel the soothing of the Cucumber Extract and toning properties of the Meadowsweet working. My skin is left feeling brighter, firmer and refreshed.
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After using the toner I gently massage in a few drops of the Nourishing Eye Cream with my fingertips around the eye contour. As the skin around the eyes is thinner than the rest of the face, it is more delicate and prone to aging and therefore needs to be well cared for. The Rhug Honey in the eye cream deeply restores moisture to the eye area and Organic Cucumber Extract soothes the skin leaving my eyes feeling refreshed and radiant. Organic Rose Hip Oil also helps promote collagen production and fights signs of aging. My eyes are left feeling refreshed and hydrated.
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After using the toner I gently massage in a few drops of the Nourishing Eye Cream with my fingertips around the eye contour. As the skin around the eyes is thinner than the rest of the face, it is more delicate and prone to aging and therefore needs to be well cared for. The Rhug Honey in the eye cream deeply restores moisture to the eye area and Organic Cucumber Extract soothes the skin leaving my eyes feeling refreshed and radiant. Organic Rose Hip Oil also helps promote collagen production and fights signs of aging. My eyes are left feeling refreshed and hydrated.
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The next stage of my evening routine is to moisturise and nourish my skin before I go to sleep. First, I use the Active Treatment Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to restore hydration and replenish the skin. The Rhug Organic Oat Milk also helps promote the regeneration of skin cells whilst the nutrient rich Organic Cacay Oil promotes collagen production and helps my skin feel firmer. I apply a few pumps of the product onto my hands and gently massage onto my face and neck. I then apply the Restorative Overnight Cream whose Organic Evening Primrose Oil is rich in omegas which can improve skin elasticity, hydration, and firmness. The Rhug Beeswax, full of vitamin A, helps improve cell turnover whilst you sleep. I apply a couple of pumps into my hands and gently massage across my face and neck and let it work as I sleep – when I wake up the next day my skin looks fuller and more radiant.
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The final stage in my evening routine is to apply the Moisturising Lip Treatment with Rhug Beeswax and Honey. The Honey gives the lip balm a lovely natural fragrance and really helps restore moisture into the lips. It has natural healing properties which will work whilst you sleep.
We’d love to hear more about your skincare routines using Wild Beauty, share them with us using the #rhugwildbeauty for a chance to be featured on our feed.
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The final stage in my evening routine is to apply the Moisturising Lip Treatment with Rhug Beeswax and Honey. The Honey gives the lip balm a lovely natural fragrance and really helps restore moisture into the lips. It has natural healing properties which will work whilst you sleep.
We’d love to hear more about your skincare routines using Wild Beauty, share them with us using the #rhugwildbeauty for a chance to be featured on our feed.
TRAVELLING
I love that when I am travelling I can take my Rhug Wild Beauty favourites with me. The Essentials Kit contains a mini version of the Purifying Cleansing Lotion, Rebalancing Skin Tonic, Protecting Day Cream and Replenishing Mask. It also comes with a luxury organic cotton muslin cloth so you have everything you need for a long weekend away!