Life and nature see the recurrent happening of cycles, so your skin does. During the skin cycle process, your skin constantly renews and repairs and you can support it.

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The skin cycle is essential for maintaining the health of your skin but with ageing, it slows down. Your skincare products can play a huge role in this process.

What Is The Skin Cycle And How Does It Work?

The skin cycle is a natural process when your skin renews and repairs itself, where skin cells go through different phases, eventually leading to the shedding of dead cells and the formation of new, healthy skin. This cycle is essential for your skin's health, texture, and appearance.
 
The average skin cycle takes about 28 to 40 days in younger adults but, as we age, this cycle slows down, which can result in dull, uneven skin texture, as dead cells accumulate on the surface for longer periods.

Skin Cycle Steps And The Right Product For Each Stage

This renewal process goes through three different stages and each one is essential to the next one like the link of a chain. For each step, you can use a specific product to ensure your skin cycle works smoothly.

Stage 1: Cell Production (Proliferation)

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In this phase, new skin cells are generated in the deeper layers of the skin. Stimulating healthy cell production is key, and products that boost collagen and cell regeneration, like Elizabeth Grant Skincare Professional Institute Collagen Booster Drops (£48, available online at ElizabethGrantUK), are beneficial here. These Collagen Booster Drops help strengthen and support collagen and elastin, helping to increase the vitality of skin, helping to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and resulting a visibly younger and more hydrated skin. 

'"I love all the products but my favourite has to be the Elizabeth Grant Skincare Collagen Re-inforce 3D Cleanser. It just quick and easy to use and feels soft and smooth. My face feels great after cleaning with this product, so 10/10 for me" - Deborah St. Louis (Director)

Stage 2: Cell Migration (Keratinization)

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During the second phase, skin cells move towards the surface and begin to harden. Keeping the skin hydrated and protected is crucial. The Elizabeth Grant Skincare Collagen Re-Inforce 3D Advanced Face Lift Day Cream (£56, available online on Debenhams) is formulated with five different types of collagen and Torricelumn™ to help fortify the skin and visibly improve the appearance of skin firmness and facial contours. Day after day, the skin looks firmer and appears more lifted.

Stage 3: Cell Shedding (Exfoliation/Desquamation)

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In the last stage of the skin cycle, the dead cells on the surface are naturally shed. This step is essential for revealing fresh, glowing skin. Helping this process with exfoliation ensures dead cells do not linger too long, which can clog pores or cause a rough texture. For this skin cycle step, the Elizabeth Grant Skincare Collagen Re-inforce 3D Cleanser (£21, available online on Debenhams) helps to fortify the skin's moisture barrier, leaving it feeling stronger and more resilient. This cleanser removes dirt, debris, dead skin cells and makeup and protects the skin from environmental stress that results in accelerated skin ageing.

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We reveal 5 simple and accessible products models love and use in their daily skincare maintenance and why models swear by it.

Skincare Essentials That Models Love

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The world of skincare is absolutely massive and having a winning set of products is key, but finding these great products can be a tough task because of how many competing brands there are on the market.

In this article, we'll be sharing which products are most important and why you need to be using them. These items should be part of your daily skin care routine and we think you’ll absolutely love them.

1. A Great Cleanser

A good cleanser is the cornerstone of any solid skincare routine and should be the first step in your regime, morning and night. It's important to find a cleanser that suits your skin type as this will help to ensure that your skin is being properly cared for.

If you have oily skin, you'll want to look for a gel or foaming cleanser as these will help to remove excess oil without stripping the skin. If you have dry skin, on the other hand, you'll want to look for a balm-based cleanser as these will be more gentle.

Cleansing is really important to your skin care routine because it is designed to remove any grime, impurities, or excess oil from your face that could otherwise cause a breakout.

Why not give your face a double cleansing approach like they do in Japan? It's super easy to do as well, with you first cleansing with an oil cleanser before washing and then using a moisturising cleanser to restore hydration after cleaning your skin.

2. A Skin-protecting Serum

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Vitamin C is an absolutely essential ingredient in any skincare routine as it has so many benefits for the skin. It's a powerful antioxidant which means it helps to protect the skin from damage caused by sunlight, brightens the complexion, and even helps to boost collagen production.

If getting it in serum form isn't for you, supplements can do a decent job at giving you skin that's robust and sun damage resistant. Getting vitamin C onto your skin and into your diet is something that's overlooked by many, despite the benefits of it being well-known.

All of these factors combined, make this vitamin a real powerhouse ingredient that every model swears by. Many don't seem to have incorporated it into their skin care routines, but we have no idea why.

3. An Spf Primer

SPF primer is an absolute must-have for caring for your skin, no matter what time of year it is. The sun's UV rays can cause all sorts of damage to the skin including wrinkles, sunspots, and even cancer so it's important to always make sure you're protected with a good quality SPF product. Look for an SPF30 or higher on the label.

Using a good primer with a good SPF rating can help your skin from drying out and stop you from ageing prematurely, making you look younger for longer. When buying a good SPF primer, you should look for a product that will give your skin a good glow and is easy to use, whilst also giving you a grease-free finish.

4. A Hydrating Moisturiser

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A good moisturiser is essential for keeping the skin hydrated and looking perfect. What's important is to find one that suits your skin type as this will help to ensure that your skin is getting the hydration it needs without becoming too greasy or oily.

Your moisturiser is something that's definitely worth spending good money on because it can help you to look fresh, as well as help you continue to a youthful appearance thanks to the lack of dried and cracked skin. It's worth the investment!

5. A Facial Oil

Facial oils are a great way to add an extra boost of hydration to the skin and they can be particularly beneficial for those with dry or mature skin types. They can also help to balance out oil production in those with oily or combination skin types.

Why use facial oil though? These beauty facial oils help give you a luminous appearance and can keep you looking moist and ready to seize the day. There are lots of different facial oils on the market so it's important to find one that contains ingredients that are beneficial for your specific skin type.

Nobody wants to have skin that's dry and in poor condition, so investing in a good facial oil will help remedy this and help make you confident in your skin. These oils can actually restore aged skin, and deliver vital antioxidants.

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So many of us live or work in cities and built up areas these days, where traffic blocks up our streets all day long and air quality stagnates indoors. The result is an increase in our exposure to pollution, dirt, train fumes and smog, all of which takes its toll on our skin and overall health.

Skincare can be overwhelming and confusing, even for the most savvy skincare junkies. Not to mention men, who have their specific skin concerns and needs.

When it comes to skincare for men, there are even fewer places where male consumers can access skincare knowledge or tips.

That’s why Shakeup Cosmetics, the fastest growing men’s beauty brand in the UK is bringing to market a four-step skincare regime – FACE 4WARD, which is aimed to demystify skincare jargons, and make skincare for men easy to understand and simple to follow.

Step 1: Multi-action Daily Face Wash

Deep cleansing face wash designed to remove dirt, oil and environmental pollutants to reveal fresh and smoother looking skin. Packed with Willow Bark extract & fruit AHA complex of Orange, Lemon and Bilberry to gently exfoliate skin, improve skin tone and the appearance of pores. Aquaxyl™, a natural pro-age moisturiser preps skin for shaving, and boosts hydration to prevent dryness.

Step 2: Clarifying Toner

A multi-tasking, freshening toner that exfoliates skin with Glycolic Acid & fruit AHA complex, and helps reduce oil & shine, leaving skin perfectly prepped for serum or moisturiser. Witch Hazel extract helps to minimise the appearance of pores to reveal smoother skin.

Step 3: Pro-youth Serum

A powerful and nourishing serum that helps to reduce the appearance of multiple signs of ageing. Tiger Grass assists in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and promotes a brighter complexion. Squalane helps to reduce excess oil, calm irritation and target uneven skin tone. Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide help to boost hydration and tighten pores to reveal healthy, radiant looking skin.

Step 4: Matte-effect Gel Moisturiser

A lightweight gel moisturiser with Matmarine™ biotech ingredient that targets oil and shine for a natural matte finish. Helps replenish tired skin by delivering a hydrating boost of Hyaluronic Acid to give skin a supple and youthful glow.

Words From The Founders

“It’s been a long time in the making and we are so excited that this range is ready to meet the world. We love the simplicity of this range, but they are packed with skin-loving actives and ingredients, suitable for all skin types, and targeting some of the most common skin issues our customers are facing. We hope you will love them as much as we do!”

Find out more about other Face 4ward products available for all men by Shakeup Cosmetics.

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