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OROGOLD Reviews: The 8 Best Night Creams for Mature Skin

24K Overnight Cream

You may be able to get away with skipping the night cream while you’re in your teens and 20’s, but, after this, you’ll really start to notice your skin suffering in the mornings. As your skin ages, night creams become extremely important. They’ll help to plump away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and lighten and brighten the look of those dark spots.

Of course, with hundreds of night cream products out there, how do you choose?

You’ve come to the right place. Read on as OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews the eight best night creams for mature skin.

For Retinol: OROGOLD Reviews the 24K Multi-Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol

24K Multi Vitamin Night Nourishment

Let’s start with one of OROGOLD’s bestsellers; the 24K Multi-Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol.

What’s so great about it?

For starters, it contains retinol. Ask just about any dermatologist which ingredients you should be including in a solid skincare routine, and chances are that retinol would be at the top of the list.

Why?

Because it’ll give you skin that looks and feels smoother, tighter, and firmer.

OROGOLD reviews show that this potent night cream also leaves the skin feeling noticeably softer, and so much less dry. Since mature skin is thinner, it dries out faster. Hydrating properties are something that you definitely want to look for in a night cream. With sweet almond oil, aloe vera, shea butter, jojoba, and chamomile, it’s not surprising that this formula leaves the skin looking soft and supple!

For even better results, OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews suggest using the 24K Multi-Vitamin Day Moisturizer + Amino Acid during the day. This comes from the same collection as the retinol night cream, meaning that the two contain ingredients that support each other.

For Intense Hydration: OROGOLD Reviews the 24K Overnight Cream

24K Overnight Cream

If your skin has been feeling a little parched lately, the OROGOLD 24K Overnight Cream will leave it feeling deeply hydrated. OROGOLD reviews are extremely positive for this product – customers love how they wake up to skin that looks and feels softer and fresher.

This is all down to its botanically-rich formula. It’s packed with plant butters and oils, including:

  • Sweet almond oil
  • Shea butter
  • Jojoba seed oil
  • Aloe vera

OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews show that this is a formula so perfect for thirsty skin. The multiple humectants in this blend make it even more so – these are what give the skin that instantly plump look after application.

For maximum hydration, apply the 24K Rejuvenating Skin Serum before applying the night cream.

For Skin That Feels Firmer and Tighter: OROGOLD Reviews the 24K Termica Completion Cream

24K Completion Cream

If you’ve been looking into night creams for a while, then peptides are probably an ingredient that you’ve come across. In particular, acetyl hexapeptide-8 and palmitoyl oligopeptide.

You’ll find both of these ingredients in the 24K Termica Completion Cream. OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews reveal that this cream is exceptionally effective at reducing the appearance of sagging skin. Facial lines become less visible with regular use. The fact that this cream can be used in the daytime, as well as at night, means that regular usage is easy.

OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews also show that customers enjoy combining the Termica Completion Cream with the 24K Termica Energizing Mask. Again, these two products are both from the 24K Termica Collection. While mixing and matching skincare products and brands is absolutely fine, using a complete collection is much more likely to give your skin all that it needs.

For Skin That Looks Bright, Even, and Radiant: OROGOLD Reviews the 24K Cryogenic Restoration Cream

24K Cryogenic Restoration Cream

Unfortunately, in addition to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and increasing dryness, mature skin also often has to deal with the look of dark spots.

Why?

It all comes down to sun damage. These dark spots are the result of all of those times you bared your unprotected skin to the sun. The damage accumulates over the years, causing hyperpigmentation.

Don’t worry, you won’t need to be paying for those careless mistakes of your youth forever. All you need are the right topical ingredients. There are certain ingredients out there that can target the appearance of excess pigmentation, giving you an even-looking skin tone.

OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews all point to the 24K Cryogenic Restoration Cream as being the go-to product for this. This formula definitely contains some intriguing ingredients…

In addition to retinyl palmitate, which we’ve already mentioned, this blend also contains alpha hydroxy acids to gently exfoliate away dead skin cells, along with melon fruit extract. Of course, you’ll also find vitamin C in this formula – a must have for anyone looking to lighten or brighten the appearance of dark spots. 

Since this night cream also contains plenty of humectants and moisturizing components, it’s more than capable of keeping your skin at its best while you sleep. However, it’s also safe for daytime use – just don’t forget to top it off with a sunscreen!

For a Body That Feels Smooth & Soft: OROGOLD Reviews the 24K Classic Body Butter

24K Classic Body Butter

So far, OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews have focused on the face when it comes to good night creams for mature skin. This is a mistake that you’ll often see in the dermatology world – people pay so much attention to the skin on their face (and rightly so), but then leave the skin on their body neglected.

The skin on your body needs just as much TLC as you age. This is where the 24K Classic Body Butter comes in. It’s delightfully rich and creamy but OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews show that it doesn’t leave the skin feeling greasy. This is down to its special blend of botanicals, including:

  • Shea butter
  • Aloe vera leaf juice
  • Chamomile extract
  • Cucumber extract
  • Calendula extract

As you can see, the ingredients are hydrating but they’re not heavy or pore-clogging. That makes this body butter perfect for all skin types.

Before OROGOLD reviews the next night cream on the list, we want to let you in on a little secret…

To give your skin an extra dose of moisture when applying the 24K Overnight Cream, try spritzing it with the 24K Hydrating Body Mist first.

For Targeting the Appearance of Neck Wrinkles: OROGOLD Reviews the 24K Neck Duo Treatment

24 Neck Duo

While your neck is technically a part of your body, the skin on your neck wouldn’t agree. Unlike the skin on your body, the skin on your neck is much thinner and more fragile. This is why wrinkles and the dreaded turkey neck appear in this area faster than anywhere else.

If you want to keep your neck looking tight and youthful, then a good night cream designed for this area is a must. OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews suggest the 24K Neck Duo Treatment is the best way to go.

Rather than being a single night cream, this is actually a two-part system. In addition to targeting the appearance of neck wrinkles, it will also help to fade the visibility of age spots, another issue that people commonly experience on their neck.

How does it work?

You start by applying a couple of pumps of the 24K NeckLift Boosting Essence, making sure that your skin has been cleansed first. This essence is packed with vitamins and herbal extracts, along with, of course, 24K gold.

Follow this up with a small amount of the 24K NeckLift Nutri-Cream. This cream feels quite rich, but that’s exactly what your neck skin needs. In addition to plant oils and butters, this night cream also contains peptides, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and multiple vitamins.

For Plumping Up the Appearance of Fine Lines: OROGOLD Reviews the 24K Kelp Caviar Micro-Bead Cream

24K Caviar Micro Beads Cream

As you can tell from its name, this product is all about the sea, and OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews show that customers absolutely love this. There’s nothing quite as hydrating as kelp. It’s a botanical that everyone with mature skin should be using, which is why OROGOLD has an entire collection dedicated to it!

The 24K Kelp Caviar Micro-Bead Cream targets the appearance of fine lines and deeper wrinkles. However, unlike the other night creams on this list, this night cream only needs to be used once a week. Have a read through some of the OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews out there and you’ll notice that many customers use the product more frequently. However, you’ll also notice that they don’t experience results any faster than those who stick to the recommended advice of weekly use. Trust us – using it more frequently won’t change how effective it is, so save yourself from wasting it and stick to weekly use.

So, the benefit of this night cream, apart from the fact that OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews promise a smoother finish, is that you can easily incorporate it into a skincare routine with another night cream. Use this one on one day of the week, and then pick one of the other night creams on this list for the other six days.

For Moisturizing Dry Skin: OROGOLD Reviews the 24K Deep Moisturizer

24K Deep Moisturizer

If you’ve noticed that your skin feels beautifully moisturized after you’ve applied a night cream, but then dries out surprisingly quickly, then the 24K Deep Moisturizer is what you need.

This formula is designed to leave the skin feeling deeply hydrated.

What’s in it?

Several different botanicals, but you’ll also find a few moisturizing ingredients in here. Vitamin E is one, along with vitamin C.

You’ll also notice beta glucan on the ingredient list. Just like hyaluronic acid, this natural ingredient is also a powerful humectant, making it a must for keeping the skin feeling quenched.

For best results, combine this night cream with a hydrating serum, such as the 24K Nano Night Recovery. OROGOLD Cosmetics reviews show that the two work very well together.

Finding the Perfect Night Cream is Easy at OROGOLD

It may take you a while, but stick with it – once you’ve found the perfect night cream, you’ll be able to visibly see the improvements in your skin. Regular use will give your complexion a smoother, fresher, and brighter look, leaving you with skin that looks far younger than its years. Don’t forget, in addition to night creams, you’ll also find everything from face masks to exfoliants on the OROGOLD website – everything you need for a good skincare routine. Have a browse around and feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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How to Choose the Best OROGOLD 24K Serum for Your Skin

gold 24k serum products

Here at OROGOLD, we love serums. They’re lightweight yet potent, capable of transforming the appearance of the skin. As technologies evolve and new ingredients are discovered, we’re constantly developing new and exciting serum formulas, offering you more choice than ever.

In some ways, this is a good thing. However, if you’re new to the world of serums, then we don’t blame you if you feel a little overwhelmed when browsing all of the gold 24K serum products we have available.

Don’t worry, we’re here to help. This guide will talk you through the various skin types and skin concerns out there, helping you to pick out the best OROGOLD 24K serum (or serums!) for your skin.

Dry Skin

Let’s begin with dry skin, an issue that so many suffer with. In addition to patchy, flaky skin never being a good look, those with dry skin also have to deal with the fact that fine lines and wrinkles become visible at a much earlier age.

Fortunately, serums are a great product to combat the appearance of dryness.

Quick and Easy

OROGOLD 24K Nano Ultra Silk Serum

If you’re looking for a serum that’s quick to apply and that’s safe to be used every day, then take a look at the OROGOLD 24K Nano Ultra Silk Serum.

This is a water-less formula, meaning that instead of using water as its base, it makes use of oils. As a result, it’s incredibly hydrating. All of those plant oils are exactly what dry skin needs.

Some of the noteworthy ingredients that you’ll find in this formula include:

  • Sweet almond oil
  • Wheat germ oil
  • Sesame seed oil
  • Sunflower seed oil
  • Seaweed extract

Taking Things Further

OROGOLD products

While the gold 24K serum mentioned above is a great one for daily use, dry skin always benefits from an extra boost. This is what the 24K Rose Gold Age Glow Duo provides.

This serum consists of two products:

  • The 24K Rose Gold Multi-Vital Liquid Powder – this is applied to the skin first. As it’s massaged in, it transforms from a powder to a liquid
  • The 24K Rose Gold Enriching Serum – this is applied after the powder/liquid has soaked into your skin

This gold 24K serum duo is designed to be used on a weekly basis. It contains a number of star ingredients that give it its moisturizing properties, including:

  • Sodium hyaluronate
  • Peptides
  • Niacinamide
  • Rose hip seed extract
  • Resveratrol

Oily Skin

OROGOLD gold 24K serum

Over on the other end of the skin type spectrum, there’s oily skin. With the skin producing so much excess sebum, the pores quickly end up clogged, leading to breakouts.

Serums are key products in an oily skin skincare routine. In many cases, they may even replace a moisturizer, making it important that you opt for a serum that’s moisturizing. Of course, any good serum designed with oily skin in mind will also contain ingredients that can mattify the look of the skin.

With that being said, here’s our 24K gold serum recommendation for oily skin; the OROGOLD 24K Termica Activation Serum.

This serum has been formulated with witch hazel, an ingredient that’s famed for the way in which it helps the appearance of oily skin. It also contains multiple peptides, seaweed, and sodium hyaluronate to hydrate the feel of the skin, and DMAE, licorice root, and green tea to brighten and tighten the appearance of the complexion.

Sensitive Skin

OROGOLD 24K Wild Caviar

Sensitive skin isn’t easy to deal with. It’s quick to react to new ingredients and products, making shopping for skincare a frustrating experience.

When it comes down to it, the more ingredients that you apply to your skin, the greater your chances of developing a reaction. So, you need to look for a gold 24K serum with as short an ingredient list as possible.

Now, hear us out, we’re going to suggest something a little out of the box…

Instead of treating your skin to a new serum, how about going for the OROGOLD 24K Wild Caviar instead?

It may not technically be a serum, but it works in the same way. Even better, it contains just three ingredients, making it ideal for sensitive skin.

As you can tell from its name, wild American caviar is the star ingredient in this product. It’ll leave your skin feeling fortified and ready to take on the world.

Dark Spots and Discoloration

OG gold 24k serum

Chances are that you spent many summers of your youth neglecting sun protection. You may not have noticed the effects of this back then (other than the odd sunburn), but UV damage accumulates in the skin. Over time, all of that time spent trying to achieve the perfect tan will come back to haunt you in the form of the appearance of dark spots and discoloration. The visibility of fine lines and wrinkles are usually close behind, but that’s an issue for a different gold 24K serum to target.

When it comes to the appearance of dark spots, you’ll want to have the OROGOLD 24K Bio-Brightening Dark Spot Solution on your side.

Designed to be used at night, this serum contains multiple ingredients that’ll brighten the look of your skin, such as vitamins A and C. It’s also formulated with kojic acid, which does the same thing.

You’ll also find lactic acid in this blend. This alpha hydroxy acid will gently exfoliate your skin. This helps to fade the look of those dark spots even faster.

Keep in mind that there’s no point using a dark spot serum unless you’re also keeping your skin protected from the sun. If not, the sun will only darken your discoloration, rendering your serum useless. If you don’t yet have a go-to sunscreen that you love using on a daily basis, give the lightweight and non-greasy 24K Skin Tone SPF 30 a try!

Fine Lines and Wrinkles

The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles are a very common skin concern. This is why you’ll find a few different gold 24K serum products at OROGOLD that are aimed at targeting this issue.

Daily Use

OROGOLD gold 24K serum

A daily serum is important in any skincare routine. If the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles are your main concern, turn to the 24K Kelp Caviar Micro-Bead Serum.

This lightweight blend contains a number of proven ingredients, such as:

  • Acetyl hexapeptide-8
  • Acmella oleracea extract
  • Kelp extract
  • Green tea extract
  • Chamomile flower extract

Try following it up with the 24K Kelp Caviar Micro-Bead Cream for maximum benefits. Alternatively, apply another serum over the top! Adding multiple serums into your skincare routine can be very beneficial. However, try to stop at three. After this, the ingredients in each product will be too diluted to have much of an effect.

One gold 24K serum that works especially well with the 24K Kelp Caviar Micro-Bead Serum is the 24K Rejuvenating Skin Serum. The star ingredient in this blend is hemp seed oil. Although already a natural source of vitamins, the hemp seed oil in this formula has been combined with vitamins A, C, and E, all of which will help to tackle the visible signs of aging on your face.

A Weekly Treat

Caviar Elastin Restoration

Your skin will need more than a daily serum if you really want to smooth away the appearance of those wrinkles and tighten up the look of your complexion. Here at OROGOLD, we recommend adding the 24K Caviar Elastin Restoration to your weekly skincare routine.

Now, this product is pretty special. Open the jar and you’ll see small, black, pearl-like capsules. Each one contains a serum dose. Encapsulating the product allows it to stay potent for longer by preventing exposure to air and light, which is how this serum is able to bring about such significant results.

You’ll only need to use one or two capsules on your skin each week, meaning that a single jar of this gold 24K serum will last you for a very long time!

For Special Occasions

OROGOLD syringe

Most wrinkle serums don’t work immediately. It’s usually recommended that you use a new serum for a couple of months before judging whether or not it’s worked for you.

That can be frustrating. Sometimes, instant effects are needed!

A product that’s able to instantly smooth away the appearance of wrinkles may sound too good to be true, but you’ll find it here at OROGOLD. Feast your eyes on the 24K Rose Gold IV Filler Concentrate.

Not only does this serum immediately reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, but it also contains ingredients that will leave your skin feeling hydrated and soft.

Dull Skin

OROGOLD gold 24k serum

It’s easy for the skin to take on a dull appearance. Fortunately, this is usually related to surface layer issues, making it easy to treat.

When it comes to brightening the look of your skin, just about every dermatologist out there would recommed vitamin C. Combine it with vitamin A and you’ll really see results – the two work even better together.

You’ll find this combination in the OROGOLD 24K Vitamin C Booster Facial Serum. This formula contains two forms of vitamin C to give your skin a double dose of the antioxidant. You’ll also notice wheat germ oil on the ingredient list, which contains compounds capable of brightening the appearance of the skin.

Crow’s Feet

24k eye serum

No matter your skin type, the skin around your eyes is thinner than the skin anywhere else on your face. This is why you’ll notice crow’s feet appearing in the area before you start to develop wrinkles on other parts of your face.

While many gold 24K serum formulas are safe to be used around the eyes, it’s always best to have a dedicated eye serum, such as the OROGOLD 24K Intensive Eye Serum.

This formula contains several peptides, ingredients that will leave your skin feeling stronger. 

This serum can be used daily, making it a great addition to any anti-aging skincare routine.

For Men

24K Sir Volcanic Blaze gold 24k serum

While men can use serum products designed for women without any problems, they don’t tend to be quite as effective as serums created specifically for men.

Why?

Well, many assume that it’s just a marketing ploy, but male skin really is different from female skin. It’s thicker, oilier, and prone to different problems. In order to improve your skin, you really need to look for a product that’s able to deal with the issues that male skin faces.

This is where the OROGOLD 24K Sir Volcanic Blaze comes in. Although created to be used in combination with the 24K Sir Volcanic Mask, this gold 24K serum can also be used as a standalone product.

It’s quite the multi-tasker, able to target a variety of different skin concerns, from the appearance of dry skin to the visibility of dark spots.

The men that have tried that gold 24K serum have absolutely loved it. They find that effects are maximized when they combine the serum with other products from the OROGOLD Sir Collection, all of which have been designed with men in mind.

Round-Up

Hopefully, you’ll now have a good idea as to which gold 24K serum products would be best suited to your skin. No matter what you’re dealing with, you’ll find an OROGOLD serum that’s capable of helping you.

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Is There a Way to Instantly Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles?

Wrinkle tightening solution

Aging is a natural part of life. It’s something we can’t avoid.

And with aging comes wrinkles.

Well, if you’re searching for the secret to youthful-looking skin, this article is for you.

Join us here at OROGOLD Cosmetics in talking about a unique solution that offers fast and instant results! Say goodbye to the appearance of wrinkles with our very own OROGOLD 24K DMAE Wrinkle Tightening Solution.

All About OROGOLD Cosmetics

OROGOLD products

Before we delve deeper into the secrets of this unique product, let’s first discuss what exactly makes OROGOLD’s skincare special.

The star ingredient behind each of our products is pure gold.

This is what sets us apart, and this is what makes our products luxurious for the skin.

Using gold in skincare is a tradition that started in ancient times. Gold’s beautifying properties have been harnessed throughout history — from Cleopatra’s habit of sleeping in a gold mask, to using gold in Ancient China to maintain one’s youth.

Here at OROGOLD, we believe that gold can help pamper your skin, and give it a naturally flawless and radiant appearance.

How, you ask?

Well, gold provides the skin with a plethora of benefits that can help retain its youthful look. You’ll find out more about this glimmering ingredient later on. 

Get Instant Results with the OROGOLD 24K DMAE Wrinkle Tightening Solution

Wondering how this solution works? Not convinced that anything can actually deliver instant results when it comes to reducing the appearance of wrinkles?

It may sound too good to be true, but this solution does work

How, you ask? The secret is in its ingredients.

The 24K DMAE Wrinkle Tightening Solution utilizes a blend of some of the best ingredients for tightening the appearance of wrinkles: DMAE and Hyaluronic Acid, among others. Through these ingredients, this lightweight solution gives your skin a temporary tightened feeling, and ultimately softens the visibility of fine lines. It even improves the appearance of sagging skin!

Let’s take a closer look at each of its star ingredients.

24K DMAE Deep Wrinkle Tightening Solution

DMAE

Dimethylaminoethanol, also called DMAE, is a compound best known as a possible precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.

However, more recently, scientists have started exploring DMAE’s benefits in skincare in more detail. A study has shown that regularly applying 3% DMAE on the face significantly helps in mitigating the appearance of forehead lines, fine wrinkles, and other signs of aging.

The good news? These benefits don’t go away, even after stopping the use of DMAE for a few weeks!

Here at OROGOLD, we love DMAE so much that we’ve dedicated an entire collection to it. Check it out here

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is another ingredient that actively fights the appearance of wrinkles. This ingredient is especially helpful in reducing the appearance of wrinkles caused by repeated facial expressions, such as smile lines and crow’s feet.

It’s also mildly hydrating, which aids in making the skin look plumper, firmer, and fuller. In addition to the Wrinkle Tightening Solution, you’ll also find Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 in the OROGOLD 24K Termica Completion Cream and the 24K Kelp Caviar Micro-Bead Serum

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally produced and present in the skin. What it does is keep the skin feeling moist and lubricated. 

But how exactly does this benefit the skin? And what does it have to do with reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines?

Well, hyaluronic acid plays a key role in moisturizing and hydrating the skin. This, in turn, helps the skin look and feel more supple.

With sufficient hydration, wrinkles and fine lines are less visible

Woman looking at skin in mirror

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A is perhaps the most famous, scientifically-backed anti-aging ingredient. And, retinyl palmitate is a derivative of this star ingredient: it’s a combination of pure Vitamin A (retinol), and palmitic acid, a fatty acid.

Just like retinol, retinyl palmitate has been proven to pose a host of benefits to the skin. It’s effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines and giving the skin tone a more even and balanced look.

The best part? Retinyl palmitate is perfectly safe, even for sensitive skin. It’s gentler than retinoids, but provides the skin with the same benefits.

Gold

Of course, we can’t forget gold, our signature ingredient here at OROGOLD Cosmetics.

This is another ingredient that works well at reducing the appearance of wrinkles and giving the skin a healthier look.

With such amazing ingredients, it’s no wonder that the OROGOLD 24K DMAE Wrinkle Tightening Solution does wonders to the skin. 

Upon application, you’ll certainly see your lines looking softer and less pronounced. Generally, these temporary effects last for up to 12 hours, or until you remove the product from your face.

Not sure how to use the 24K DMAE Wrinkle Tightening Solution? Well, here’s how!

How to Use the 24K DMAE Wrinkle Tightening Solution

Wrinkle tightening solution

You can use this product day or night, depending on what works for you. If you’re looking to use this solution regularly, you can apply it once a week. However, it’s also perfectly alright to use the product on the day of a special occasion, when you want your wrinkles less obvious.

Cleanse the skin prior to application. Then, press the top of the syringe down to the skin. Apply this product directly to wrinkles and fine lines you want to minimize the look of. Then, remove any excess product with a cotton swab if needed.

Once your day is done, you can simply wash or wipe the product away.

How to Avoid the Appearance of Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Having this product by your side certainly has its perks, but that doesn’t mean you have a free pass not to take care of your skin!

On the contrary, it’s even more reason for you to pay careful attention to daily activities that might be causing you wrinkles

Here are a few things you can try to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and aging skin:

Regularly Cleanse Your Skin

Never underestimate the power of a good cleanser.

Throughout the day, makeup, beauty products, and even dust and dirt from the environment all pile up on our skin. Thorough cleansing rids the skin of these impurities, ensuring the pores don’t get clogged and damaged further by these elements.

So, never forget to cleanse your skin prior to using your favorite products, including the 24K DMAE Wrinkle Tightening Solution!

For best results, you can choose from OROGOLD Cosmetics’ best-selling cleansers: the 24K Mousse Cleanser, and the 24K Vitamin C Facial Cleanser.

Exfoliate Your Skin

Exfoliation is an essential process for reducing the look of dullness and roughness.

OROGOLD has different exfoliating products you can choose from. Our personal recommendation is the 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid, which utilizes the gentlest alpha-hydroxy acid, Mandelic Acid, for a gentle yet effective exfoliating experience.

Protect Your Skin From the Sun

The sun is the number one cause of skin damage and aging. So, using adequate protection is a must!

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using at least SPF3 0 for sufficient protection against the sun’s UVB rays.

Luckily, we at OROGOLD Cosmetics offer a sunscreen that provides ample protection. Check out the 24K Skin Tone SPF 30 if you want a lightweight but effective sunscreen to shield your skin from the sun’s violent rays!

Use Eye Serums or Eye Creams

The skin around the eyes is the thinnest, most sensitive area on the face.

That’s why using regular moisturizers or serums just won’t work! Rather, it’s best to invest in products formulated specifically for the sensitive skin around the eyes.

That’s where eye serums and eye creams enter the scene.

These products are formulated specifically to keep the skin around the eyes moisturized and hydrated, thus helping prevent the appearance of those dreaded wrinkles and fine lines that usually form around the eyes.

They also have added ingredients that benefit the skin around the eyes, such as caffeine and Vitamin C! These products help with the look of puffiness, eye bags, and discoloration — problems that normally plague the skin around the eyes.

If you want a luxurious experience for your skin, why not choose among OROGOLD Cosmetics’ assortment of eye serums and eye creams? You’ll surely be able to find something that fits your needs.

OROGOLD eye care products

Summary 

Hopefully, OROGOLD has now given you everything that you need to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. In addition to having the 24K DMAE Wrinkle Tightening Solution by your side, it’s also a good idea to ensure that the rest of your skincare routine is packed with beneficial products. Feel free to get in touch if you need some advice on picking the best OROGOLD products for your skin!

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The Secret to Effective Exfoliation

Woman with face scrub

Exfoliation can sometimes sound intimidating when you’re new to the skincare game. But anyone who loves pampering their skin to give it a gorgeous glow can tell you that it’s the secret to a complexion that looks smooth, radiant, and blemish-free.

It’s challenging to get into it when you’re just starting out, especially with all the confusing things you hear online. Some say exfoliation can irritate your skin when it isn’t done properly, others cry out that a few scrubs are bad for the environment, while most rave about it and think it’s non-negotiable.

And then there’s the trouble of picking out the exfoliator that is best for you. There are a plethora of options out there. Should you get that body scrub you’ve always wanted to try, or a more luxurious, gold-infused vitamin C gel that sheds off dead skin with minimal effort from your end?

Today, we’ll talk about the ins and outs of exfoliation and why it’s needed to make your skincare routine more effective. We’ll also let you in on a little OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review so you can take a peek at what makes our holy grail exfoliator tick.

First of All, What is Exfoliation & Why is it Important?

Woman using body scrub on back

Essentially, exfoliation is the act of sloughing off dead skin cells that have built up on your skin. This process reveals skin that looks brighter and more rejuvenated.

Since exfoliating washes away dead skin that makes your skin look duller by the day, it makes your skin look clear and glowy. But that’s just one of the benefits of exfoliating your skin.

Exfoliating is also fabulous for unclogging congestion in your pores. Scrubs and exfoliating acids either push out or dissolve the stubborn sebum clogging your pores. This prevents acne breakouts or a build-up of blackheads. So it’s also key in leaving your skin looking blemish-free.

This single step also helps empower your entire skincare routine. Why? Because dead skin cells form something like a barrier when they’re just sitting on your face. That means that your expensive creams and serums are likely not penetrating your skin properly.

And if you have dark spots and an uneven skin texture due to acne scarring, you’ll be happy to know that exfoliators can help with the appearance of those too. It makes your complexion look and feel more even.

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The Two Kinds of Exfoliation

There are tons of exfoliating products in your typical beauty store aisle, but not all of them work the same way. All exfoliators fall into two main types: physical and chemical exfoliators. Technically, their end goal is the same — to get rid of dead skin. But their plan of attack differs immensely.

Physical Exfoliators 

First, let’s talk about physical exfoliators. These are the ones with microbeads, fine grains, and particles. You use them to manually scrub off dead skin lying on your skin’s surface. You could also use loofahs and body brushes to exfoliate as well.

Some physical exfoliators use plastic microbeads and get a bad rap for not being eco-friendly. Using bigger exfoliants like shells and seeds can also be too abrasive and irritating on the skin. So when shopping for scrubs, look for fine, water-soluble grains, like salt and sugar.

Chemical Exfoliators

Next up, we have the more sophisticated chemical exfoliants, which work by dissolving the dirt and debris on your skin with gentle acids. They eliminate the appearance of dullness by unsticking the bonds holding dead skin cells together on your complexion.

And don’t be intimidated by the word “acid”! It sounds a bit scary, but they’re very effective and gentle on the skin. Tons of acids can chemically exfoliate the complexion, from glycolic acid to salicylic acid.

A Gentle, Luxurious, Effective Way to Exfoliate Your Skin

24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling (white bottle)

Your chemical exfoliant must be gentle and friendly to sensitive skin. Never buy one of those exfoliators that will peel your delicate skin off and tug at it without leaving any real effect on your skin.

That’s why we developed the 24k Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling — a lush and opulent gel that is as beautiful as it is effective at exfoliating your skin.

It’s made with mandelic acid and vitamin C, which brighten the appearance of the skin and eliminate dead skin cells. There’s also some fine bamboo stem powder infused in the formula for gentle polishing and manual exfoliation without the risk of being too rough and abrasive on your complexion.

For a touch of luxury and lavishness, it’s infused with gold. This adds some glimmer and a lively sparkle to your skin.

The best part is that it’s a wash-off peel. Just apply it to your skin, leave it for a few minutes, and then rinse with water. None of those harsh and drying masks that you need to literally pull and peel off your face, leaving your skin irritated.

This peel leaves your skin feeling fresh and looking radiant and luminous. Go ahead and check out any OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review online and see how loyalists rave about its effects.

How the Star Ingredients in the OROGOLD 24K Deep Peeling Work Together

We can’t stop raving about this product because of its plethora of powerhouse ingredients! And this OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review won’t be complete without putting them under the spotlight for everyone to appreciate better. So how do they all work together?

First up, we have mandelic acid — an alpha-hydroxy acid known to be gentler than most acids, making it perfect for sensitive skin that needs a boost of radiance. 

Our peel also has vitamin C — everyone’s favorite juicy antioxidant — to give your skin more glow. 

If there’s anything you should take away from this OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review, it’s that it comprises of hardworking ingredients that are potent yet suitable for all skin types. 

Why Opt for Chemical Exfoliation Over Manual Exfoliation

Even if this OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review makes it sound impressive, you may be asking…

Why opt for a gentle gel and sit and wait a while for noticeable results if you can grab a grainy scrub and scruff away the dead skin yourself?

Well, for many reasons, chemical exfoliation is better than physical exfoliation. Yes, physical scrubs give you instant gratification, but they can be super abrasive on your skin.

If you’re too rough with your application, you can create small wounds in your skin called micro-tears. This ultimately damages your skin barrier, making you more susceptible to irritation and acne.

So while the acids in chemical exfoliants and peels sound scarier and more intimidating, they’re actually gentler on the skin. Instead of roughly scrubbing away your dead skin, they merely dissolve it over time. They effectively do the same thing as your scrubs, just without the harshness.

What Happens to Your Skin When You Exfoliate Regularly?

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Incorporating an exfoliator into your skincare routine has amazing benefits in the long run. First and foremost, you’ll always feel like your skin is clean and fresh, never clogged or congested. Because the exfoliating acids work to get rid of dead, dull skin, you’ll always enjoy skin that looks clear and luminous.

Chemical exfoliants also prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. This allows you to flaunt skin that looks taut and firm for longer.

Take this OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review as a sign that you should treat your skin out to a luxurious exfoliating solution that will leave your skin feeling fresh and looking gorgeous.

Caution: Don’t Over-Exfoliate! Why You May Regret It

Reading this OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review might tempt you to use the luxurious gel every day. After all, it promises glowing skin, right? But you should know that over-exfoliating your skin way too much can lead to a lot more harm than good.

When you exfoliate your skin too often, you could dry out your complexion, leaving redness and even more flakiness on your face. You might even notice some inflammation since you’re essentially rubbing your skin raw by exfoliating too much when you don’t need it.

You should only exfoliate your skin once or twice a week — any more than this is unnecessary. For those of you who are exfoliating physically or chemically for more than that, your skin is probably on the brink of intense irritation. If you keep up with over-exfoliating your skin, you could even develop red, patchy rashes!

Can you relate?

If you notice any of these over-exfoliation symptoms, stop your acids and scrubs right away and let your skin breathe a bit. When your skin barrier has recovered and doesn’t feel sensitive and tender anymore, create a more appropriate schedule for your exfoliation.

Is Exfoliation Recommended for All Skin Types?

Yes, exfoliation is generally needed no matter what skin type you have.

Dry skin is probably the type of skin in the direst need of exfoliation. This is because avid dehydration almost always leads to the issue of flakiness. And if you have dry skin, you know that flakiness does nothing but emphasize how parched your complexion is.

Without exfoliating your skin, all these flakes of dead cells can sit on your skin and accumulate. This leaves your skin looking rough, dull, and unkempt. This also renders your skincare products useless because of the blockage it causes.

That said, exfoliation is also beneficial to oily skin. When your skin produces a lot of oil and sebum, you’re more prone to acne, blackheads, and whiteheads. Exfoliating with acids is a great way to keep these blemishes at bay and even fade the visibility of dark spots left behind by previous breakouts.

Anyone can benefit from the magic of exfoliating. So, even if you have oily skin that doesn’t battle with flakiness, you should still take this OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review to heart.

Conclusion

We know what you’re thinking — exfoliation sounds like a lot of hard work, especially when you think about all the different types of exfoliators and what ingredients you should look out for. Hopefully, this OROGOLD 24 Deep Peeling review helps make things easier to digest.

It’s really just a matter of informing yourself of what exfoliation does, what ingredients work for you, and what products will make you feel your absolute best.

Thankfully, the 24k Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling does it all.

It’s perfect for everyone, whether you have sensitive skin, need to do away with the look of flaky dryness, or are trying to get rid of the appearance of dark spots. It’s a no-brainer exfoliator if we ever saw one. Just a couple of weeks with this holy grail gel, and you’ll be flaunting skin that looks plump, clear, and glowy.

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8 Things You Need to Know Before Using AHAs on Your Skin

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AHAs have been all the buzz in the skincare world, and for good reason. Known for their ability to exfoliate and resurface the appearance of the skin, these acids can give you the radiant-looking skin of your dreams. Before you add an AHA product to your skincare repertoire, though, there are a few things you should know.

What is an AHA?

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AHA stands for alpha hydroxy acid. They are water-soluble acids derived from sugar, fruits, nuts, or dairy products. AHAs are mainly used to exfoliate the skin by removing dead cells from its surface. The strength of an AHA is determined by the type and concentration of the acid and its pH level.

AHAs work by dissolving the “glue” that holds skin cells together and allowing dead skin cells to slough off more easily.

There are a few different kinds of AHAs:

Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid has some of the smallest molecules of AHAs, which allows it to penetrate the skin deeper than other AHAs. This means that glycolic acid is one of the most effective AHAs you can use on your skin. That also means that it’s one of the strongest, so beginners might want to steer away from this ingredient and begin with a gentler AHA.

While glycolic acid is naturally derived from sugar, it is most effective when it is lab-created and optimized for its use in skincare products.

Lactic acid

Lactic acid has larger molecules than glycolic acid and is more gentle on the skin. Because of this, it might take a bit longer to notice the effects of using lactic acid. This acid is great for those who are just beginning their foray into the world of acids.

Mandelic acid

Mandelic acid has even larger molecules than lactic acid and is one of the gentlest AHAs you can use on your skin. It’s great for those with sensitive, easily irritated skin who might want to avoid stronger acids.

Mandelic acid is derived from almonds, so those with nut allergies should steer clear of this ingredient.

Malic acid

Malic acid has larger molecules and penetrates the skin slower. While it’s not considered too effective of an ingredient on its own, it can boost the efficacy of other AHAs. This is why it is often formulated with a combination of other AHAs.

Malic acid is derived from apples, but it’s more commonly found in its synthetic form, which is easier to stabilize.

Tartaric acid

Tartaric acid has almost double the molecule size of glycolic acid. It is used primarily as a pH adjuster in skincare products, making other acids such as glycolic and lactic acid more effective.

Tartaric acid comes from grapes, but, like malic acid, is often used in its synthetic form.

What’s the Difference Between AHAs and BHAs?

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Both AHAs and BHAs are used to exfoliate the skin. The difference lies in their solubility: while AHAs are water-soluble, BHAs are oil-soluble. This changes the way they work on the skin.

As water-soluble acids, AHAs work at the skin’s surface to dissolve the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. On the other hand, oil-soluble BHAs are able to cut through oil and penetrate pores to remove dead skin cells and excess sebum. This makes BHAs great for those with oily skin, clogged, pores, or acne. Salicylic acid, the most popular BHA, is also antibacterial, which makes it even more effective at fighting pesky spots.

While neither acid is better, it’s important to understand how each acid works to choose which one is best for your skin.

If you’re wondering if an AHA is right for you, here’s what you should know.

You Must Use a Sunscreen

Before you start using an AHA, it’s important to have a sunscreen you know you will use. We can’t emphasize this enough — sunscreen is an absolute must when you use an AHA! This is because AHAs make your skin more sensitive to the sun and increase your risk of sunburn. By exfoliating your skin, AHAs reveal newer, smoother-looking skin underneath, which is more susceptible to sun damage. If you’re using an AHA to address the visible effects of aging, such as the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, or age spots, you don’t want to further damage your skin by going without sunscreen.

How to choose the right sunscreen:

The best sunscreen out there is the one you will use. As long as you’re using a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 everyday, rain or shine, your skin will thank you.

Luckily, modern sunscreens are completely different from the thick, white sunscreens you might remember from your childhood summers. Nowadays, there are a ton of cosmetically elegant sunscreens on the market that will make applying them a treat rather than a chore. You can take your pick from physical or chemical sunscreens, or a combination of the two. Make sure to apply the proper amount of sunscreen (around half a teaspoon for your face alone!) as the last step of your skincare routine and before applying makeup.

Start Using AHAs Slowly

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We get it — it can be exciting to start using an AHA, especially because it promises to give you better-looking skin. It can be tempting to start using your AHA whenever you have the chance in the hopes of seeing faster results.

Our advice? Don’t.

It’s important to follow the instructions on your AHA product, but generally, it’s good practice to introduce them to your skin slowly. This means using your AHA product only a few times a week to see how your skin reacts. Once your skin acclimates, you can start using it every other day, before graduating to daily use when your skin builds up a tolerance.

Start with a Gentler Acid or Lower Percentages

Exploring the world of chemical exfoliation is exciting, and you might be lured into trying stronger AHA products in order to accelerate the process to smoother-looking skin. On top of introducing your AHA product to your skin slowly, we recommend starting with a more gentle acid if you’re just beginning your foray into acids.

If you’re a beginner, here’s how to choose the right AHA:

Luckily, when it comes to AHAs, you have a number of different options. You could start with a gentler AHA, like mandelic acid, or a lower percentage (around 5%) of lactic or glycolic acid.

We recommend starting with a gentle AHA product like OROGOLD’s 24k Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid. It’s also formulated with vitamin C, which helps brighten the appearance of the skin, and bamboo stem powder. It’s a gentle way to exfoliate dead skin cells and reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin underneath.

If you want to start with a stronger acid like glycolic acid, tread carefully. Glycolic acid is the most effective out of all the AHAs, which is great, but not so great for those just starting out with acids or those with sensitive skin.

The pH of Your AHA Product Matters

Unfortunately, when it comes to chemical exfoliation, you can’t just use any old product and expect it to work as advertised. Some products that contain AHAs might not work as intended if they’re not at the right pH. Formulation matters, and the pH-level of your AHA product will determine how effective it is on your skin. Changing the pH also changes the amount of AHA will be absorbed into your skin.

AHAs are most effective with a pH of around 3.5-4. Avoid products with a pH of below 2.5 — this may make the AHA too irritating for your skin and disrupt its acid mantle, which is typically around a pH of 4.7

Here’s how to determine the pH of your AHA:

This is where it gets a bit tricky. Most products don’t advertise their pH level, and even if they do, it might not be accurate. Your best bet is to get your own pH strips to test your products’ pH levels. Otherwise, you could try contacting the brand’s representative to ask about the pH of your product.

You Can Disrupt Your Moisture Barrier if You Use AHAs Incorrectly

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Using acids is no joke, and if you’re not careful, you could over-exfoliate your skin and seriously damage your moisture barrier, which leads to dry, dehydrated, irritated, and flaky skin. Your skin may look stretched out and crepey, with more pronounced fine lines and wrinkles. Basically, a damaged moisture barrier is not what you want to get out of your AHA.

Here’s what to do if you’ve over-exfoliated your skin:

If you suspect you’ve damaged your moisture barrier from overusing your AHA or using too strong of a product, stop all active use immediately — this includes vitamin C and retinoids, too. Focus on babying your skin for the meantime, like using a watery hydrator or a serum to leave your skin feeling hydrated. 

AHAs Can Help Address Visible Signs of Skin Aging

If you’re wondering how to get rid of a few pesky age spots or if you’re bothered by a few fine lines or wrinkles, using an AHA is a great way to reduce their appearance.

There’s one caveat, though: since using an AHA makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, you can actually increase your risk of premature aging from photodamage if you don’t use a sunscreen. You don’t want all your hard work to go to waste, so it’s important to keep your skin protected with a broad spectrum SPF. Using a sunscreen is one of the best things you can do to prevent premature aging caused by the sun, so you should be using one anyway!

AHAs Can Hydrate the Feel of Your Skin

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Unlike BHAs, AHAs are humectants, which means they’re water-loving ingredients that draw water to the skin. This means that on top of exfoliating your skin, they can also hydrate it. No AHA does this better than lactic acid. This quality makes lactic acid great for those with dry or dehydrated skin.

AHAs Can Take a While to Show Significant Results

When you use an AHA, your skin may look brighter and more radiant right away, but it can take some time, from a few weeks to a few months, to see a significant reduction in the appearance of clogged pores, rough texture, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. Even if you think your skin has plateaued, keep using your AHA — you’ll start to see major differences in a few months.

The Bottom Line on AHAs

AHAs are a great way to exfoliate the skin and achieve a complexion that looks smoother, brighter, and more radiant. When you start using an AHA, remember to go slow and to listen to your skin to avoid over-exfoliation. Always follow product directions to avoid misuse and, most importantly, never forget to wear a sunscreen!

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What Do Antibiotics Do to Your Skin?

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At some point in our lives, we’ve taken antibiotics, for sure!

Antibiotics are a necessity in our daily lives. Getting sick with a bacterial infection, or recovering from an open surgery, would usually require the use of this medication.

Some people even use antibiotics for the littlest of illnesses — even if this isn’t recommended.

But for all the good they can do for our body’s healing, are antibiotics also our skin’s friend? Or should we be more wary about possible dangers they pose to our body’s largest organ?

In this article, we’ll talk about everything related to antibiotics and the skin.

Let’s start!

What are Antibiotics and What are They For?

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Antibiotics are medications made to fight against bacteria.

They help fight bacterial infection either by eradicating bacteria, or slowing and decreasing their growth. Specifically, antibiotics may attack the wall surrounding the bacteria, interfere with their reproduction, or block the bacteria’s protein production.

Antibiotics are powerful medications, and they typically work right after ingestion. However, it may take some more time before you feel better. Nonetheless, patients are required to take antibiotics for around 7 to 14 days for best results.

Currently, antibiotics come in many forms. We are familiar with their tablet, capsule, and liquid forms, as these are the ones we usually ingest.

However, there are also topical antibiotics—bacteria-fighting medication that come in creams and ointments. These are applied to the skin, rather than ingested.

What Do Oral Antibiotics Do to the Skin?

Now that we know what antibiotics are, it’s time to dissect what exactly their effects are to the skin. Are they always good? Can they cause problems for the skin?

Let’s find out more.

Antibiotics as a Treatment for Acne

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Acne is primarily caused by an interplay of four major factors:

  • Clogged pores – whiteheads or blackheads form when the hair follicles get filled with oil, bacteria, and/or dead skin cells.
  • Oil production – higher oil production makes a person more susceptible to acne. This is especially true when hormones spike during puberty, leading to more oil secretion from the sebaceous glands.
  • Bacterial growth – an increase in oil levels in the skin causes bacteria to multiply.
  • Inflammation – more bacteria in the skin means higher chances of inflammation. In time, acne can become bigger nodules or cysts as it goes deeper into the skin.

Now, what do all of these have to do with antibiotics?

You see, oral antibiotics are sometimes prescribed to patients struggling with severe acne.

The reason? Antibiotics can help target two of the major factors outlined above.

Why are Antibiotics Prescribed for Acne?

Antibiotics can fight against acne-causing bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, and ultimately reduce their number on both the skin surface and even the follicles. This also helps alleviate inflammation caused by the sheer number of these bacteria, apart from the anti-inflammatory properties that some antibiotic classes exhibit.

Usually, antibiotics used to treat acne include Tetracyclines, Erythromycins (which also help reduce inflammation), Minocyclines (for pustular type acne), Doxycyclines, and Septra or Bactrim.

However, dermatologists around the world currently warn against over-using antibiotics in treating acne. 

Antibiotics, though extremely effective, should not be taken for extended periods of time. This is because, in the past few years, certain types of bacteria, including P. acne, have started getting more resistant to antibiotics.

The culprit? Using antibiotics for months, or even years on end in treating chronic skin conditions like acne.

Now, antibiotic resistance is known to spread to people around them, such as family members and neighbors. Aside from this, different strains of bacteria can also acquire resistance genes—so, later on, you won’t only have to worry about P. acne bacteria getting resistant to your antibiotics!

Hence, it’s wise not to simply rely on antibiotics in treating your acne!

After all, acne first and foremost is an inflammatory disease. Other factors, like oil production, come into play in the development of acne, and these aren’t necessarily solved by antibiotics. So long as you have problems with limiting the sebum on your face, you may still have to deal with acne… despite taking oral antibiotics.

Moreover, although antibiotics can help fight acne, they also pose negative side effects to the skin. Let’s learn about this in more detail.

Effects of Taking Oral Antibiotics on the Skin

Regardless of whether you’re taking antibiotics for your acne or for a tooth infection, taking antibiotics can affect your skin in different ways.

Here are a few things to watch out for:

Photosensitivity

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A major issue when using antibiotics is how it makes the body more sensitive to light. In fact, you might see light as brighter than usual, all because of their photosensitizing effect.

But more importantly, antibiotics also make the skin react more to ultraviolet light. This means that, for the duration of your prescribed antibiotic intake, you will be at a higher risk of sunburn, blistering, and peeling when exposed to the sun. Your skin cells will also be more easily damaged upon sun exposure!

What’s more, certain types of antibiotics can even interact with sunlight, leading to a red, itchy rash for as little as 15 minutes of exposure.

Imagine, if you use antibiotics for your acne on an extended basis, that means you can’t go out in the sun, even for just a few minutes!

Sun Protection Tips

That’s why, if you’re taking antibiotics for other illnesses or infections, it’s important to keep your skin protected. To start with, it’s recommended that you avoid prolonged sun exposure. Ultraviolet rays are strongest and harshest between 10 AM to 2 PM, too, so try to stay indoors during those times.

If you must go out, make sure to wear protective clothing, and to use accessories like sunglasses and umbrellas to help shield you from the sun. Most importantly, always wear a reliable sunblock or sunscreen if you have to step outside, even for just a short amount of time!

Don’t forget to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, especially if you’re going to spend a long time outdoors!

Skin Rashes or Allergies

People are probably more likely to have an allergic reaction to antibiotic much more than you think.

In fact, around 6.67 percent of the general population (that’s 1 in 15 people!) have some sort of allergy towards antibiotics, particularly penicillin and cephalosporins.

Now, allergic reactions to antibiotics may take different forms, such as coughing, wheezing, tightness of the throat, and rashes on the skin.

Rashes that come from allergic reactions to antibiotics are usually raised, red, and itchy, such as in the case of urticaria or hives. These can usually go away after some time, especially with the help of anti-allergy medication such as antihistamines. However, they can still be uncomfortable, and picking at your rashes may leave scars or dark marks on your skin.

How to Leave Your Skin Feeling Soothed

To help calm and soothe the feel of your skin, consider applying mild moisturizers. A good bet is OROGOLD’s products, which contain gold as their star ingredient. 

Our personal recommendation would be OROGOLD’s 24K Classic Body Butter — it’s meant to be used on the whole body, so you’re sure to cover all problem areas! Made with oils such as sunflower oil and shea butter, you’ll certainly feel the difference they can make to your skin in no time!

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Rare)

A serious, but incredibly rare disease, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) causes complications with the skin’s mucous membranes—the most linings of certain parts of the body.

SJS starts with fever or sore throat—symptoms usually encountered with other common illnesses, like flu. However, these symptoms are later followed by the presence of blisters and painful rashes all over the body. The top layer of the skin may also shed.

Although SJS can happen as a reaction with any medication, it occurs more often with antibiotics like beta-lactams and sulfamethoxazole. However, other important risk factors to note for this disorder include a family history of SJS, having this illness in the past, or having a weakened immune system.

This condition cannot be prevented, but you can certainly take steps to reduce the risk of contracting SJS. To start, it would be wise to consult with your doctor prior to taking antibiotics, especially if you’ve had the risk factors outlined above.

Are Topical Antibiotics Beneficial?

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We’ve mostly talked about oral antibiotics, but topical antibiotics, in the form of creams and ointments, also exist. Though topical antibiotics can be used for a longer period of time, they still come with their risks and downsides.

Let’s find out more about their uses and possible side effects.

What are Topical Antibiotics Used For?

Topical antibiotics are applied on the skin to treat minor wounds (such as cuts, scrapes, or burns), or treat and prevent skin infections. As with oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics work by fighting bacteria or curbing its growth.

Aside from this, topical antibiotics may also be used for acne.

Topical antibiotics are usually used to treat mild to moderate acne, in conjunction with other medicines, such as benzoyl peroxide. Together, these reduce the likelihood of the emergence of the development of P. acnes bacteria.

However, topical antibiotics may also contribute to antibiotic resistance, as they are used less regularly and more sparingly than oral antibiotics. Hence, it would be best not to rely on this as treatment, even for acne, for which it is recommended to be used for a maximum of three months.

Effects of using topical antibiotics on the skin

Topical antibiotics certainly sound less daunting than their oral counterparts. However, as they’re directly applied to the skin, it’s no surprise that a host of issues can arise from their use.

Here are some of the most common side effects of using topical antibiotics on the skin:

Skin Dryness

It turns out, using topical antibiotics can dry out the skin, and is in fact one of its most common side effects. This usually occurs only on the area where topical antibiotics are usually applied.

In some cases, the dryness will go away once you’re done with the antibiotics. However, if the skin is visibly flaky and scaly as a result of dryness, you may try applying a light, gentle, and non-oily moisturizer to the affected area.

Want a reliable moisturizer to use? You can never go wrong with OROGOLD’s 24K Classic Hand and Body Cream. This moisturizer will reduce the appearance of flakiness, leaving your skin feeling deeply hydrated.

Skin Irritation

Sometimes, using topical antibiotics may irritate the skin; however, these are usually not severe. It’s best to consult with your dermatologist if you feel any discomfort upon application of the ointment.

In some cases, it might be best for your skin to discontinue use of the antibiotics, and to switch to something less irritating instead.

Contact Dermatitis

Seemingly a combination of the side effects outlined above, contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, causing it to get irritated. This ends up making the skin dry and flaky, and even causing redness, rashes, and extreme itching.

However, this problem is easily treatable with corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone creams, so it’s not a huge cause for worry.

Well, there you have it! That’s everything you need to know about using oral and topical antibiotics, and how they can possibly affect the skin in any way.

Summary

As you can see, our body’s organs are vastly interconnected—what you do to address issues with one body part, may end up affecting other parts of your body, too! You may think you’re only taking medication for an infection, but you don’t know what that can do to your skin in the process.

That’s why, it’s best to take care of each part of our body to the best of our abilities. To that end, you may want to drop by OROGOLD Cosmetic’s website, and check out the variety of products available to rejuvenate the appearance of your skin.

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11 Ways to Keep Your Skin Feeling Hydrated

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Skin hydration is something that many struggle with, often not realizing that this is the cause of their skin issues. The reason for this is that dehydrated skin can be quite varied in appearance – even those who have an oily skin type could still be suffering from dehydrated skin.

So, how do you know if your skin is dehydrated?

There’s a technique you can try called the pinch test, but this isn’t always accurate. Instead, common symptoms include:

  • Dark circles under the eyes
  • A dull complexion
  • Itchiness
  • Increased fine lines and wrinkles
  • Sensitivities

It goes without saying that if your skin is dehydrated, you need to take the necessary steps to leave it feeling hydrated again. Here’s how:

Drink and Eat More Water

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Dehydration doesn’t just affect your skin – it impacts your entire body.

When dealing with an issue such as this, it’s always best to tackle it at its root. In this case, that would be the fact that your body isn’t getting enough water.

You likely already know that you should be drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. However, are you actually doing this?

It’s easy to forget, so try setting reminders on your phone. There are also a number of apps out there that you can download to help you to remember to stay hydrated.

In addition to drinking more water, you should also be trying to include more water-rich foods into your diet.

Some of the foods out there with the highest water content include:

  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli
  • Oranges
  • Melons

Not only do most of those foods contain at least 90% water, but each one is also packed with incredible antioxidants that will help your skin in so many other ways.

Use Water-Based Skin Care Products

Since dehydration means that your skin is lacking in water, you need to try to give your skin cells as much water as possible.

Skin care products themselves are usually either oil-based or water-based.

Oil-based products tend to be thicker and don’t penetrate the skin quite as deeply. They work more on the surface layers instead. However, water-based products work on a deeper level.

Apply More Humectants

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Humectants are a group of ingredients that work in a very special way. They have the ability to attract moisture, meaning that when you apply them to your skin, they draw in moisture from the environment around you. This water can then be sent to your skin cells.

There are quite a few different humectants out there, but some are much more effective than others. It goes without saying that you want to be using the best humectants possible to counter your dehydrated skin, which means looking out for the following:

  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Glycerin
  • Urea
  • Alpha hydroxy acids
  • Aloe vera
  • Honey

Invest in a Humidifier

As mentioned above, humectants have the impressive ability to attract water molecules from the environment and bring them to your skin. However, what happens if the air is dry and lacking in water molecules?

In this case, the dry air will end up drawing moisture out of your skin, leaving it even more dehydrated. Things can get even worse if you’re using humectants in a dry environment – they end up attracting water from the deeper layers of your skin, but this then evaporates into the dry air around you.

The best way to prevent this from happening is by countering that dry air.

How?

With a humidifier!

This won’t just help your skin – it will also make a huge difference to the dehydration that the rest of your body is facing.

Placing a humidifier in your bedroom is usually the best way to go. This is the room in which you likely spend the longest stretch of time. However, many humidifiers are easily portable, so you can move it around the house with you throughout the day if needed.

Keep Showers Short and Lukewarm

Love languishing in a steamy hot shower?

It’s time to change that habit.

You may think that spending time in water helps to hydrate your body, but the opposite is true. Instead, a long shower, especially a hot one, is seriously dehydrating.

Not only does it cause your body to sweat out vital moisture, but it also strips the protective oil barrier from the surface of your skin. Without this, the water that’s already in your skin will start to evaporate away at a much faster rate.

Ideally, try to keep your showers to no longer than five to seven minutes. The temperature should be as cool as you can handle, rather than as hot as the tap will go.

Apply Your Moisturizer to Damp Skin

Woman holding face cream

Here’s a tip that will prove to be instantly hydrating to your thirsty skin…

The next time you reach for your moisturizer, try applying it to damp, rather than dry, skin.

Why?

Because of the way in which moisturizers work. They form a thin seal over the surface of your skin, which prevents all of the water from within your skin from evaporating.

Creating this moisturizing seal on damp skin that already contains water droplets means that those droplets will then be trapped beneath the moisturizer layer. Therefore, rather than being rubbed or evaporated away, those water molecules will be pushed deep into your skin. This gives your skin cells an extra burst of hydration.

You’ll be able to see how plump and soft your skin looks immediately after trying this tip out.

Make Use of a Hydrating Serum

People tend to place a heavy focus on moisturizers when it comes to dealing with dehydrated skin. In a way, this is rightly so, because many moisturizers are packed with ingredients that can help to counter the feeling of dehydration.

However, there are also other types of skin care products out there that can hydrate your skin. One of the most effective are hydrating serums.

How does a hydrating serum differ from a hydrating moisturizer?

It all comes down to texture and consistency. Moisturizers contain much heavier and thicker ingredients than serums. These are great for hydrating the surface layers of your skin, but dehydration runs a lot deeper than this.

Even though you can’t see them, the skin cells that lie in the deeper layers of your skin are just as important than the surface skin cells. In fact, some would argue that they’re even more important, because they’re responsible for everything from cell regeneration to collagen production.

Thanks to their lightweight consistency, serums are able to penetrate deeper into the skin than moisturizers. Using a hydrating serum, in addition to a hydration moisturizer, allows all layers of your skin to benefit.

One effective serum to consider is the OROGOLD 24K Nano Night Recovery. This water-based formula is packed with multiple humectants and botanical extracts, making it one that your dehydrated skin will definitely want on its side!

Make Time for a Weekly Face Mask

Woman applying face mask

Many believe that face masks are an indulgent treat. While some don’t do much more than provide an Insta-worthy picture, others really do have the potential to transform the look of dehydrated skin.

How?

Well, it all depends on the mask you choose, since each will be designed to tackle different skin issues. You’ll find masks dealing with everything from aging to hyperpigmentation, and, as you can imagine, hydrating masks are also a popular product.

Face masks often contain ingredients in a higher concentration than other skin care products. The way in which they are used also helps to push those ingredients deeper into the skin. Adding a weekly face mask to your life is a great way to boost your existing skin care routine.

Need some face mask inspiration?

Here are some masks to consider:

Use a Gentle Cleanser, But Not Too Often

Remember how we mentioned that your skin’s outer oil layer serves to prevent your skin’s moisture from evaporating, and that hot water hinders that?

Well, it’s not just hot water that damages that vital layer…

Another common culprit is the skin care products you use, most notably cleansers.

What’s the issue?

Many cleansers are formulated with harsh ingredients that strip away those natural protective oils. This may be great for those with overly oily skin that isn’t dehydrated, but spells disaster for anyone with dehydrated skin.

A gentle cleanser is an absolute must. Our top pick? The OROGOLD 24K Vitamin C Facial Cleanser.

However, even if you’re using the gentlest cleanser out there, it’s important not to over-cleanse. Yes, this applies even to those who have oily skin.

As mentioned, oily skin can still be dehydrated. Dehydration refers to a lack of moisture, which is completely different from the oil that you’re experiencing on your skin’s surface. In fact, dehydration can actually trigger the skin into producing an excess amount of oil to try to compensate for the lack of moisture available.

If your skin is dehydrated, avoid cleansing more than once a day, no matter your skin type.

Regularly Exfoliate

Woman using face scrub

You’re probably thinking…

Surely exfoliation makes dehydrated skin even worse?

Well, in some cases, yes. Using a harsh exfoliant that damages your skin’s outer protective layer isn’t going to do your skin any favors.

However, a mild and gentle exfoliant is still important. All of those thick dead skin cells building up on the surface of your skin will be preventing your skin care products from properly penetrating in. All of those hydrating cleansers, serums, and moisturizers that you use won’t be able to work their magic unless you also regularly exfoliate.

The key when it comes to exfoliating dehydrated skin is keeping things gentle.

Use a mild chemical exfoliant, rather than a scrub. The OROGOLD 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid is a good example – mandelic acid is a very gentle chemical exfoliant that will slowly dissolve dead skin cells without damaging your skin.

Don’t Forget to Wear Sunscreen

You already know that heat from a hot shower can exacerbate dehydrated skin, but other forms of heat damage do this too.

When it comes to the sun, UVA rays are the ones to blame. Not only do they dehydrate the skin, but they also greatly accelerate the skin aging process. As a result, the skin becomes thinner, which makes it even more susceptible to dehydration.

Fortunately, the answer is simple…

Prevent those UVA rays from damaging your skin by making sure that any exposed skin is covered with a sunscreen. Ideally, go for a broad-spectrum formula, as this will protect you from both UVA and UVB rays.

Make sure that you are actually applying enough sunscreen to provide adequate protection. Don’t forget to reapply every few hours throughout the day too.

This may seem a bit much to some, but preventing UV skin damage will not only help to save you from dehydration, but it will also keep your skin smoother, softer, and wrinkle-free.

Say Hello to Happy and Hydrated Skin

Sometimes, figuring out that dehydration is the reason behind the skin issues you’ve been facing is what takes the longest amount of time. Once you’ve worked this out, you’re then on the right track to turning things around and keeping your skin better hydrated.

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9 Common Skin Care Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

Woman looking in mirror touching face

When it comes to skin care and beauty, there are so many myths and misconceptions out there. This may not seem like a big deal, but following the wrong advice could be seriously detrimental to your skin.

It’s always best to be in-the-know when it comes to the best ways to care for your skin, so here are nine common skin care myths that you definitely should not believe.

MYTH: You Only Need to Wear Sunscreen if it’s Sunny Outside

Woman applying cream to shoulders

It’s easy to see why this is a myth that so many people fall for. After all, if the sky is clouded over, then surely the sun isn’t going to be able to cause any skin damage?

Unfortunately, this is where you would be wrong…

Experts say that up to 80% of UV rays are able to penetrate through cloud. This means that your skin is never really safe, even on overcast days.

While we’re on the topic, let’s quickly address the related myth of sunscreen not being needed in the winter.

Just because you can’t feel the heat of the sun doesn’t mean that the UV rays are not there. While some are blocked to a certain extent, UV damage still occurs in high amounts. This is amplified even further if you’re around snow or ice – these surfaces reflect light, doubling your exposure.

So, as you can see, this is a myth that couldn’t be more false. Year-round sunscreen is a must, no matter what the weather may look like.

MYTH: Topical Skin Care Products Will Never Give You Instant Results

Skin care that brings about instant results sounds a little too good to be true. Plus, let’s face it, in most cases, it’s usually a case of false advertising.

However, there are a handful of products out there that really can produce an instant transformation in the appearance of your skin.

Take the OROGOLD 24K Rose Gold IV Filler Concentrate as an example. This solution contains a truly special blend of ingredients:

  • DMAE – gives the skin a tighter and smoother appearance
  • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 – a peptide that leaves the skin looking tighter and firmer
  • Sodium Hyaluronate – a low-molecular form of hyaluronic acid that quickly gives the skin a plumper and fuller appearance
  • Gold – gives the skin a beautiful glow

As you can imagine, combining all of those ingredients together, along with a multitude of other botanicals for long-term benefits, results in a very potent product.

So, while you may be initially doubtful about the instantaneous claims made by cosmetic companies, the best way to get around this is by doing a little investigating of your own. Check out the ingredient list of the product in question and do some research into what you see – this will give you a good idea as to how the product will work.

MYTH: Oils Should Never Be Used on Oily Skin

Oil from dropper on finger

This one may seem like common sense at first. After all, if you’ve already got oily skin, why would you want to put more oil onto it?

Well, basically, while some oils should definitely be avoided by those with oily skin, not all oils are bad. In fact, some can even be beneficial for oily skin, helping to slow down natural oil production.

This is where the comedogenic scale becomes really useful…

It ranks different oils and plant butters on how likely they are to clog up your pores, and therefore cause a breakout.

If you’ve got oily skin, then look for oil and butter ingredients that are on the low-end of the comedogenic scale, picking those that also help to re-balance natural sebum production. A few examples would be:

  • Jojoba oil
  • Marula oil
  • Argan oil
  • Olive squalane
  • Shea butter

MYTH: If You Didn’t Have Acne as a Teen, You Won’t Get it as an Adult

If only this were true…

Unfortunately, there’s a condition out there called adult acne, an extremely common condition at that. It refers to acne that develops in a person over the age of 25, and it can happen even to those who never experienced a single breakout in their teenage years.

Teen acne and adult acne share the same causes, as well as the same treatments. There are also several changes that you could make to help prevent breakouts:

  • Make sure that all of the skin care products you’re using are suitable for your skin type
  • Keep your skin hydrated – dehydration can often trigger excess oil production
  • Don’t touch your face, as this spreads bacteria
  • Protect your skin from the sun – UV rays trigger inflammation in the skin, which leads to breakouts
  • Keep your stress levels down, since stress causes the body to release an oil-producing hormone

MYTH: Vitamin A Products Should Never Be Used on Sensitive Skin

Woman applying face serum from dropper

It’s true that vitamin A is an extremely powerful skin care ingredient. However, this doesn’t mean that it can’t be used on sensitive skin.

You’ve probably heard of some of the vitamin A derivatives out there:

  • Retinoids
  • Retinol
  • Retinal
  • Retinyl palmitate
  • Retinoic acid

Each vitamin A ingredient varies in potency, meaning that they won’t all irritate the skin. Retinoids are the most powerful, while retinyl palmitate is the gentlest.

Your skin also slowly adapts to vitamin A. This applies to all skin types, not just sensitive skin. This means that, so long as you introduce the ingredient slowly, in a mild form, then your skin shouldn’t have any problems with it.

You might be thinking…

Why bother? There are other ingredients out there that I could use on my sensitive skin.

True, but most other ingredients haven’t been proven to be as effective as vitamin A. It gives the skin a firmer and smoother appearance, while also leaving it looking brighter and more radiant. 

Want to give this wonder ingredient a try?

Go with the OROGOLD 24K Multi Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol. Although it contains two forms of vitamin A (retinol and retinyl palmitate), it’s also packed with ingredients that’ll leave your skin feeling soothed and relaxed.

MYTH: If You Don’t Have Lines or Shadows Around Your Eyes, You Don’t Need an Eye Cream

Ever heard the saying “prevention is better than cure”?

It definitely holds true in this case.

The skin around your eyes is extremely delicate, and is much thinner than the skin on the rest of your face.

As you can imagine, thin skin is prone to damage. This is why people often experience fine lines appearing around their eyes before they start to show anywhere else on the face.

Once those lines or dark circles appear, erasing their visibility is difficult. However, start using an eye cream early and you’ll be able to delay their arrival, keeping your eye area looking smooth and tight until your later years.

If you really want to go all out and treat your eyes to the best, add an eye serum into your skin care routine too. This can be boosted even further with the addition of regular eye masks.

MYTH: Wearing Makeup with SPF Means That You Don’t Need to Wear Sunscreen

Woman applying foundation

Back to sunscreen again, which isn’t surprising when you consider that the sun is responsible for up to 80% of visible facial aging.

Now, you might be thinking…

My foundation contains SPF, and I use that all over my face. This is enough to keep my skin protected, right?

Wrong.

For starters, SPF makeup usually only protects against UVB rays. This then leaves those wrinkle-causing UVA rays to wreak havoc on your skin’s collagen fibers.

Even if your makeup products offer broad-spectrum sun protection, did you know that you need to apply a nickel-sized dollop of product to your face in order to actually receive the amount of sun protection claimed on the label?

Chances are that you don’t pile your foundation on quite so thickly.

Plus, even the very best sunscreens need to be re-applied every two to three hours. Again, this isn’t something that most people do with their makeup, which then leaves your skin even less protected.

This isn’t to say that sun-protecting makeup products don’t have their place…

They’re a great way to boost the efficacy of your regular sunscreen, giving your skin an extra layer of protection. However, don’t rely on SPF makeup alone to keep your skin safe from the sun.

MYTH: The More You Exfoliate, the Better Your Skin Will Look

If this is a myth that you believe, then you’ve likely never heard of over-exfoliation. It’s something that can end up being pretty serious, taking a month or two for your skin to get itself back on track.

The purpose of exfoliation is to clear away dead cells from the skin.

Exfoliate too much and you’ll scrub away your skin’s natural protective properties, leaving you to deal with the following symptoms:

  • Irritations and a burning sensation in the over-exfoliated area
  • An increase in breakouts
  • Inflammation and redness
  • A waxy and tight skin texture
  • New sensitivities to skin care products that you were previously fine with

The only way to really treat over-exfoliated skin is to give your skin a break while it naturally heals. This cycle will take at least 28 days, so be patient!

So, how often should you be exfoliating?

This depends on your skin type, but, generally, no more than two or three times a week.

Ideally, use a chemical exfoliant rather than a physical one. They may sound stronger, but they’re actually far gentler and better for your skin, even those with sensitive skin.

Need a new exfoliation product?

Try the OROGOLD 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid. The chemical exfoliant in this formula is mandelic acid, which comes from apples. It feels gentle and hydrating, making it a great choice for all skin types.

MYTH: Your Skin Should Feel Squeaky Clean and Tight After Cleansing

Do you strive for that squeaky clean and tight feeling after cleansing?

If so, this needs to stop, because you’re not doing your skin any favors.

Cleansing is important for clearing your skin of dirt, excess sebum, and other impurities. However, you do also need to be careful when cleansing – the outermost layer of your skin consists of a delicate protective barrier that’s vital for skin health. Harsh cleansing methods strip away this protective layer, leaving your skin vulnerable to damage and dryness.

That tightness you feel after cleansing?

This is a sign that your skin barrier has been compromised. Your skin shouldn’t feel tight after cleansing – instead, it should just feel refreshed, soft, and hydrated.

If your cleanser has been leaving your skin feeling tight and dry, then it’s time for a change. The OROGOLD 24K Vitamin C Facial Cleanser is a light and gentle formula. However, it’s still super effective, and has been infused with two forms of vitamin C, along with vitamin A, to give your skin some extra goodness.

Nobody wants to be dealing with skin irritations, unnecessary breakouts, and premature aging, making it important to know your stuff when it comes to skin care. There’s plenty of advice out there, but always dig a little deeper yourself to make sure that the information that you’re following really is in your best interests.

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Could the Scandi Sleeping Method Give You Better Skin?

Couple sleeping

Ever heard of the Scandi sleeping method?

If you currently share your bed with your partner each night, this is something that you absolutely need to know about. Get ready to transform your beauty sleep – once you realize how the Scandi sleeping method could benefit your skin, chances are that you’ll soon be giving it a go for yourself!

What is the Scandi Sleeping Method?

Bed with two duvets

Simply put, it refers to one bed with two duvets.

This means sharing a bed with your partner, but each of you having individual duvets, rather than a shared one.

Those who relish physical intimacy are probably horrified by the idea, but don’t turn your back on it just yet…

Scandinavia is consistently ranked as the happiest place in the world, and Scandinavian couples who practice the Scandi sleeping method would definitely agree with this. Take a look online – you’ll find page after page of praise written about this sleeping style.

What’s so great about the Scandi sleeping method?

Read on…

The Benefits of the Scandi Sleeping Method

It is estimated that around 30% of people are not sleeping well enough at night. While stress may be the biggest factor contributing to this, partner disturbance is the second reason.

The Scandi sleeping method solves this problem. It enables you to continue sharing a bed with your partner (many partners do opt for separate beds after several years of disturbed sleep), while still being able to enjoy a good night’s sleep.

Temperature Regulation

Ever woken up next to a partner who feels like a furnace?

Turns out that, due to their higher muscle mass, men tend to run hotter at night. This can make it difficult for the woman lying next to them to regulate her own body temperature.

The physical barrier provided by your own duvet will help to prevent your partner’s body temperature from affecting your sleep.

The Perfect Duvet

Chances are that you and your partner have different ideas as to what constitutes the perfect duvet.

Some prefer heavier weights while others sleep better with a light duvet. A compromise is usually the answer when it comes to a happy relationship, but this means that both of you will be suffering from poorer sleep quality.

The Scandi sleeping method means that you can each choose your own perfect duvet, without it affecting the other person.

Tug of War

The duvet tug of war is a complaint that many couples have. One wakes up in the middle of the night with just a tiny corner of duvet to cover their body, and the other is so wrapped up in it that it cannot be pulled back.

Separate duvets prevents this from happening. If you or your partner toss and turn in the middle of the night, the other won’t be so affected, giving you both a good night’s sleep.

Couple in bed and woman has no blanket

The Downsides of the Scandi Sleeping Method

There aren’t many downsides to the Scandi sleeping method, apart from the fact that it takes longer to make the bed each morning.

You’ll need to adapt to different folding techniques too. Many find that the double duvet technique can lead to the bed looking quite messy. The best way to counter this is by finding a throw to place over the top of your duvets during the day.

Wondering how the Scandi sleeping method would affect intimacy?

You’re probably concerned that you and your partner won’t be able to snuggle in the same way that you used to.

Don’t worry, there are ways around this…

For starters, the separate duvets are only for sleeping. If the two of you are lying in bed watching a movie, then by all means share a duvet. Once it’s time to go to sleep, you can go back to using individual duvets.

Alternatively, drape your two duvets so that the middles overlap. This makes for easy snuggles under the blankets!

Now, you’re probably wondering…

It sounds intriguing, but what does the Scandi sleeping method have to do with my skin?

You’re about to find out…

The Importance of Beauty Sleep

Woman sleeping

Ever wondered what your skin does while you sleep at night?

No, it doesn’t snooze along with you. Instead, your skin is hard at work producing collagen, maintaining hydration, fighting inflammation, and so much more.

Sleep and Wrinkles

Wrinkles are something that most would be happy to never experience, but, unfortunately, they’re an inevitable part of life.

Your skin contains a protein called collagen. It’s collagen’s job to keep your skin firm and smooth, with the protein fibers running underneath your skin to hold it up. Sadly, collagen degrades and breaks down with age, leaving the skin loose and wrinkled.

Your body continues to produce collagen, but not at a fast enough rate. However, there are several things that you can do to increase natural collagen production, one of which is making sure that you’re sleeping well at night.

Your skin produces new collagen while you’re sleeping, and only when you’re in the deeper stages of sleep. This means that poor sleep leads to no collagen being produced, which only worsens those visible signs of aging.

Sleep and Dull Skin

Many have become so accustomed to their dull and lacklustre complexion that it has become the norm to turn to makeup each morning to help illuminate their face.

Well, if you’re someone who hasn’t been getting quality sleep each night, then this is something that you could easily transform.

While you sleep at night, your body speeds up blood flow to the skin. Your blood is what carries oxygen and nutrients to your skin cells. Increased blood flow means healthier skin that glows from within.

On the other hand, poor quality sleep actually leads to a decrease in blood flow to the skin. This gives the skin a dull and tired appearance, with a noticeable lack of radiance.

Sleep and Puffy Eyes

Ever wake up from a night of poor sleep to find puffy, circled eyes staring back at you from the mirror?

This is common. Although there are several factors that can contribute to puffiness and dark circles around the eyes, poor quality sleep is the biggest one. It causes the blood vessels around your eyes to expand, which gives the area a puffy and darker appearance.

The best way to deal with this?

Improve your quality of sleep. If you know that your sleep interruptions are caused by your partner lying next to you, then the Scandi sleeping method is definitely worth a try!

While you’re working on convincing your other half that the Scandi sleeping method could be great for the two of you, invest in a solid eye cream to keep the appearance of puffiness at bay.

Other Ways to Sleep Better at Night

Already practice the Scandi sleeping method but need more help improving your sleep quality? Or maybe you’re ready to give the Scandi sleeping method a try, but want to boost your sleep in other ways too.

Either way, here are a few proven tricks and techniques for getting a better night’s sleep:

Avoid Electronics 30 Minutes Before Bedtime

Woman reading book at night

Some will say 30 minutes, others will say a couple of hours. Either way, the general gist is to stay away from your electronic devices a while before heading to bed.

Why?

Because the blue light emitted by electronic devices triggers the body to stay awake. This makes it much harder to fall asleep, especially into a deep sleep, meaning that your skin ends up suffering.

Plus, whatever you may be looking at on your phone or laptop is probably also stimulating your brain. This is the opposite of what you want before bed – find an activity that calms your brain and helps you to unwind.

Establish a Relaxing Night Time Skin Care Routine

A relaxing skin care routine before bed will leave your skin feeling nourished, hydrated, and loved. You’ll feel so much better falling back against those pillows, and you also won’t have to deal with any skin irritations through the night.

Looking for a new night cream?

Try the OROGOLD 24K Multi Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol. This lush formula glides onto the skin so beautifully. It’s packed with vitamins and botanical extracts, and is designed to combat the appearance of aging.

Make Your Bedroom as Dark as Possible

You may think that your bedroom is dark, but chances are that there’s still some light filtering through. Whether this may come from that extension lead tucked away behind your bed, a slither of light through your windows, or a glare under your door from another room in your house, that light isn’t doing your sleep quality any favors.

Make an effort to eliminate any sources of light from your bedroom, so that it can be as dark as possible when you sleep. Black-out curtains are great for this if you have problems with light seeping in through your windows.

Keep Your Bedroom at a Comfortable Temperature

Did you know that the optimum temperature to keep your bedroom at is between 60-71 degrees Fahrenheit, or 15.6-22 degrees Celsius?

This may seem a little on the cool side, but experts agree that too much heat can interfere with good sleep. Those temperatures have proven to be extremely beneficial in helping a person to fall asleep while also maintaining good sleep quality, making this a trick well worth a try.

Keep Things Quiet

White noise machine next to bed

Noise is one of the worst culprits when it comes to interrupted sleep. This is something that can also end up affecting your overall health.

You’re probably thinking…

If I’m not able to control the noise, then surely there’s nothing I can do about this?

Not true at all!

This is where a white noise machine can be so useful. It works so well at drowning out external noises, giving you a better night’s sleep. Alternatively, try playing your own soothing tunes from some speakers or headphones, or opt for a pair of old fashioned ear blockers.

Fill Your Bedroom with Soothing Scents

The nose is a sense that many often neglect, but treat it right and it could start to help you to sleep better at night.

There are certain scents out there that are known for promoting relaxation, while others help to make a room feel more comfortable and inviting.

All of this is definitely what you want in your bedroom!

There are several different ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your bedroom, from essential oil diffusers to scented candles. Either way, the scents that you want to be sniffing more of include:

Sip on a Sleep-Promoting Herbal Tea

In addition to breathing in some of those beautiful scents mentioned above, you could also try drinking them too.

There are certain herbs out there that are revered for their sleep-inducing properties. Whether you purchase them dried and brew your own or opt for ready-made tea bags, some of the sleep-promoting herbal teas that you want to be drinking more of include:

  • Chamomile
  • Lemon balm
  • Lavender
  • Passionflower
  • Valerian root

Not only will the herbs in your tea encourage your body to fall asleep faster, but each one also has its own skin-enhancing benefits. Not only that, but that extra water that you will be drinking before bed will go a long way in keeping your skin hydrated while it’s busy working hard at night, meaning that you wake up with plumper and softer skin.

For those who have never heard of it before, the Scandi sleeping method may seem a little crazy. After all, isn’t it more traditional to share a duvet with your partner?

That may be the case, but traditions aren’t always the best way forward. Just about everyone who has given the Scandi sleeping method a try ends up raving about it. Benefits aren’t just seen in their physical and mental health, but also in their appearance too. If you know that you aren’t sleeping as well as you should be each night, you’ve got nothing to lose by giving the Scandi sleeping method a try, if only for a short while!

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Winter Sports and Your Skin: How to Maintain a Healthy-Looking Complexion

Woman wearing ski goggles

You’re probably looking forward to all of those winter sporting activities you have planned over the next few months. Unfortunately, this is something that your skin will be dreading.

Why?

Because the cold weather, combined with UV rays that are more intense at higher altitudes, can really cause havoc to your complexion. Here’s how to keep your skin looking its best and maintain that beautiful glow, no matter how long you may spend out in the snow.

Cover All Exposed Areas of Skin with Sunscreen

Woman applying cream while outside in snow

Exposing your skin to the sun’s UV rays at a lower altitude is a big no-no, so this becomes even more so if you happen to be skiing or snowboarding up in the mountains. The higher you are, the stronger the sun’s UV rays will be.

Snow and ice also increase UV exposure due to the way in which they reflect UV rays around the environment.

Why does this matter?

Because the sun’s UV rays have a number of damaging effects on the skin, such as:

  • Triggering inflammation, which exacerbates inflammatory skin conditions, including acne, psoriasis, and rosacea
  • Increasing premature aging by destroying the protein fibers in the skin, which would have otherwise kept the skin smooth and firm
  • Stimulating the skin into over-producing melanin, which leads to dark spots and discoloration
  • Causing a rough and leathery skin texture
  • Damaging the DNA within skin cells and causing skin cancers to develop

The only way to really protect your skin from all of that is by making sure that you always keep any exposed parts of your skin covered with a sunscreen.

Don’t just roughly slather it on either – pay special attention to make sure that your skin is truly covered. Studies have found that skiers often miss out on 10% of their face when applying sunscreen, leaving them with sunburns and other forms of damage to deal with afterwards.

Some of the often-missed areas that can end up damaged include:

  • The eyelids and around the eyes
  • The nose, especially the bridge and the underside of the nose
  • The neck, especially around the back
  • The underside of the chin
  • The scalp
  • The lips

If you plan on taking breaks in between and exposing your arms or legs to the sun, then make sure to keep these covered in SPF too.

How Often Should You Reapply Sunscreen in the Winter?

Ideally, you should be reapplying your sunscreen every two hours. This may seem like a lot, but when you’re active, you sweat more. The sweat will soon render your sunscreen completely ineffective, making regular applications a must.

What’s the Best SPF for Winter Sports?

SPF 30 is usually recommended, because sunscreen efficacy doesn’t really noticeably increase when you go for a higher SPF.

However, although the differences may be tiny, it would be worth going for an SPF 50 if your skin is particularly dry or sensitive. 

Make sure that you go for a broad-spectrum formula. This means that your sunscreen will protect you from both UVA and UVB rays.

Look After Your Eyes

Woman wearing ski goggles

The skin around your eyes is extremely delicate. In some areas, it can be up to ten times thinner than the skin on the rest of your face, leaving it easily vulnerable to damage.

While applying a sunscreen around your eyes is important, this isn’t usually enough to keep the skin looking its best. Plus, it isn’t just your skin that you need to watch out for here – your eyes themselves can end up damaged. Snow blindness, officially known as photokeratitis, is a common problem that many have when spending time outdoors in the winter.

So, what can you do about this?

Invest in a quality pair of winter goggles. They need to offer 100% UV protection, as well as polarized lenses to absorb the glare from the sun. This will save you from needing to squint, which then helps to prevent crow’s feet from forming around your eyes.

The color of lenses you choose should depend on the sport you’re doing and where about in the world you are:

  • Clear lenses are all you need if you plan on skiing or snowboarding at night
  • Rose-colored lenses are great for cloudy or overcast days
  • Yellow lenses help to improve contrast in low-light situations
  • Photochromatic lenses will change color based on external light levels

Sunglasses are a must too, since you won’t want to wear your goggles when you aren’t skiing. Look for a hardy pair that guarantee protection against both UVA and UVB rays. However, while your sunglasses may look more stylish, try to opt for your goggles instead as much as possible. Due to the way in which these wrap around the head, they offer more UV protection.

Even if you wear contact lenses that already offer UV protection, it would still be a good idea to invest in both UV-protecting goggles and sunglasses.

Protect Your Pout

As mentioned, the lips are often an area that many forget about. This leaves them dry, chapped, and uncomfortable after a day out in the snow.

Not only does the cold air outside dry out your lips, but so does breathing through them, which commonly happens when participating in winter sports. If you tend to lick your lips throughout the day, then this isn’t helping either – your saliva contains acids that not only irritate the lips, but remove the natural oils that would have otherwise been protecting the skin here, leaving them even drier.

In order to combat this, you need to be using a lip product that prevents your lips from feeling parched.

The 24K Renewal Lip Balm is a great formula to go for. It contains a number of different plant waxes and oils that leave the skin feeling soft and hydrated. Some of the key ingredients in this lip balm are:

  • Shea butter
  • Beeswax
  • Mimosa flower wax
  • Avocado oil
  • Sunflower oil
  • Castor seed oil
  • Baobab seed oil
  • Mango butter

You will also need to top your lip balm with a layer of sunscreen, and reapply both your lip balm and your sunscreen every couple of hours.

Once you’re done for the day, reapply your lip balm once more. If you’re planning on adding some color to your lips for the evening, make sure that you pick a moisturizing lipstick formula.

Don’t Forget About Your Hands!

Woman applying hand cream with snowy background

While you will probably be wearing gloves for the majority of each day, your hands will still be exposed to the elements whenever you take your gloves off.

In addition to keeping them protected with sunscreen, you should also be giving your hands a little extra TLC in the evenings.

How?

Try the 24K Multi-Vitamin Hand Mask for starters. The plant oils and extracts in this beautifying blend will leave your hands feeling soft and nourished, ready to face the winter weather the next day!

Wear UV-Protective Clothing

Most of the UV-protective clothing options out there are designed for the summer, but there are more and more garments now being created for winter sports, with companies realizing the importance of UV protection in the winter too.

How does UV-protective clothing work?

They’re made with certain techniques and fibers that not only limit the amount of UV rays able to enter into your clothes, and therefore your skin, but they can also block and reflect UV rays, preventing them from coming into contact with you at all.

UV clothing comes with a UPF rating, which stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. This basically tells you how much of the sun’s UV rays a certain fabric blocks. For example, a garment with a UPF of 60 allow just 1/60th of UV rays to enter through its fabric.

The higher the UPF rating, the more protection the clothing will give you.

If you don’t want to invest in a whole new wardrobe for your winter sports trip, that’s understandable. Instead, there are certain clothes that you can pack to give yourself some extra UV protection:

  • Choose clothes made from densely woven fibers, rather than a looser weave, as this physically blocks UV rays from penetrating through. Some of the best fabrics are nylon, merino wool, and polyester, while cotton, silk, and acrylic are among the worst.
  • Go for garments that don’t have much of a stretch to them. When fabrics stretch, UV rays pass through the gaps in the fibers.
  • Make sure that your clothes aren’t too worn or faded. This weakens the textiles, making them more susceptible to UV rays.

Stay Hydrated

Woman in snow drinking water from bottle

The winter months can be so drying on your skin, especially if you’re spending lots of time outdoors and in the snow.

While protecting your skin from the outside is important, you also need to turn your attention to staying hydrated from within. A lack of hydration will exacerbate that winter dryness and flakiness, leaving your skin feeling sore and sensitive.

It goes without saying that the best way to keep your body hydrated is to make sure that you’re drinking plenty of fluids. Water is the best, but this doesn’t need to only be plain water. Teas, especially herbal tea, and fruit juices are great for hydration too, while infusing your water with fruit will add some extra flavor, as well as a dose of vitamins and antioxidants.

The food that you eat also helps to keep your body hydrated. Certain foods have a surprisingly high water content, so try to add more of the following into your diet:

  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli
  • Oranges
  • Apples

Don’t forget that alcohol and caffeine both have dehydrating effects on the body. If possible, stay away from those coffee breaks in between ski runs, and try to cut back on the amount of alcohol you consume in the evenings.

Be Consistent with Your Skin Care Routine

You probably won’t want to pack all of your skin care products to take with you on your winter trip, but there are some that are essentials.

Your skin needs proper care now more than ever, so make sure that you’ve got everything that you need to give it this.

Wondering what you’ll need?

Some of the must-have’s include:

  • A soothing cleanser
  • A hydrating toner
  • A serum
  • A moisturizing day cream
  • A thick night cream
  • A facial oil (if your skin is already on the dry side)
  • A sunscreen

Wondering if you can use a moisturizer that contains SPF, instead of using two separate products?

Yes, but only if you apply enough of it. People tend to skimp out when it comes to using an SPF moisturizer, applying such a light layer that the product doesn’t end up providing the SPF rating printed on the label.

As mentioned, you’ll also need to keep reapplying your sunscreen every couple of hours, which may be more often than you need to reapply your moisturizer. This can sometimes make it more cost-effective to use two separate products, although a moisturizer with SPF is the perfect way to start your day each morning.

Make sure that you stay consistent with your skin care routine. Your skin will need proper attention both mornings and evenings if you want to really protect it from winter damage.

Winter sports are a great way to stay fit and healthy over the colder season, but all of that sun, snow, and wind can really mess with your skin. It’s important to understand the various problems that can be caused, so that you can then equip yourself with all you need to deal with these potential issues in the best way possible. From keeping exposed skin covered with sunscreen to ensuring that your clothes also offer UV protection, following the steps above will ensure that your skin looks and feels its best, no matter what you may be doing this winter.