Life can often be busy and hectic, leaving little time for a long and complicated skincare regimen twice a day. If you barely have time to glance into the mirror before you rush out of the door each morning, committing to any sort of skincare routine can seem like a far-fetched dream.

However, skincare doesn’t need to be complex to be effective. Sure, many people rave about their 10-step skincare routines but, in reality, you only need to dedicate a couple of minutes to your skin in order to reap rewards. 

If you would like to learn how to simplify skincare so that you can easily squeeze it into your jam-packed schedule, read on as OROGOLD shares some top tips!

Cleanse Your Face While You’re in the Shower

It’s common knowledge that cleansing should always be carried out before any other skincare products are applied to the skin. After all, if you don’t cleanse, then your other products won’t be able to penetrate your skin. They’ll be blocked by a layer of sebum and other impurities. This makes it almost pointless to waste time applying them in the first place.

However, the cleansing process in itself can take a couple of minutes when carried out on its own. From tying your hair back to lathering up to rinsing off, it’s easy to see why some people simply choose not to bother when their mornings are filled with plenty of other things that need to be done.

With that said, one way to speed up your daily cleanse is to cleanse your face while you’re in the shower. This way, rather than having to spend a couple of minutes cleansing, you’ll cut this time down to about 30 seconds. The only potential issue is hot water. This won’t do your skin any favors, so turn the temperature down to lukewarm before working on your face.

If you want to see maximum benefits from your cleanse, make sure that you pick a cleanser that’s suitable for your skin type. Dry and sensitive skin types need gentle moisture, which the OROGOLD 24K Mousse Cleanser provides with its blend of hydrating plant oils. Meanwhile, if you have oily or combination skin, the 24K Vitamin C Facial Cleanser would be a better bet. It’s infused with witch hazel extract, which will make your pores look smaller. It also contains lactic acid to help remove the excess sebum that your skin is producing. 

Combine Moisturizing and Sun Protection

Other than cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection are two of the other vital steps that you should never miss out on when it comes to your skincare routine. While toners, serums, essences, and more are all optional, a moisturizer and an SPF are must-haves if you want to establish and maintain a healthy appearance.

However, again, this is something else that can take a couple of minutes. You would need to apply your moisturizer, wait for it to sink in, and then follow up with a sunscreen.

Using an SPF moisturizer will enable you to cut this time in half. Rather than having to apply each individual product separately, you’ll be able to slather your face with a single product that not only moisturizes your skin but also shields it from UV damage.

With more and more people looking for ways to scale back their skincare routines, SPF moisturizers are now easily available. With that said, they’re not all created equally. Many SPF moisturizers are primarily sunscreens, with a few moisturizing ingredients thrown in for good measure. Ideally, you want a cream that offers a blend of vitamins, antioxidants, and humectants, just like any good standalone moisturizer would. 

That’s where the OROGOLD 24K Skin Tone SPF 30 comes in. First and foremost, this product is an incredible moisturizer yet it also offers sun protection. It contains glycerin and aloe vera leaf extract to hydrate the skin, vitamin E to moisturize and balance the complexion, vitamin A to smooth and tighten the look of the skin, and green tea extract for its powerful antioxidants. Of course, just like with every OROGOLD formula, you’ll find gold in this cream too. It gives the skin a beautiful radiance, leaving it looking brighter.

Add a Multi-Tasking Serum to Your Skincare Routine

There’s nothing wrong with keeping your skincare routine minimal. However, if you have any specific visible skin concerns that have been getting you down, a basic skincare routine is unlikely to be able to do much about these. 

Instead, you’ll need to treat your skin to targeted formulas that have been designed for the skin concerns that you’re dealing with. If you only have one issue that you want to rectify, this isn’t such a problem. However, if you have several skin concerns, such as wrinkles, dark spots, and dryness, this can often require a few different targeted formulas. This will add precious minutes to your skincare routine.

This is where a multi-tasking serum can help. Serums are a great way to deal with visible skin concerns due to their potent yet lightweight nature. They’re loaded with active ingredients and while most serums are designed to deal with specific skin concerns, some are more multifunctional in nature.

The OROGOLD 24K Vitamin C Booster Facial Serum is a great example. Vitamin C is revered for how it can help the complexion in so many different ways, and this serum contains two forms of the antioxidant. Whether you’re dealing with the appearance of discoloration, aging, dryness, oiliness, or just about anything else, vitamin C has what it takes to improve the look and feel of your skin. In this formula, it’s combined with vitamins A and E, making it all the more powerful. All three ingredients are antioxidants, meaning that they’ll support each other as they work. This will bring you noticeable results so much sooner!

Mask While You Sleep

Face masks are a great way to give your skin some extra TLC. Just like serums, face masks are often designed with a specific skin concern in mind, enabling you to give your skin the ingredients that it actually needs.

While there’s no denying how effective a face mask can be in improving the complexion, there’s also no denying how time-consuming they can be. Most face masks need to be left on the skin for 10-15 minutes before they can be removed or rinsed off. In theory, you could use this time to get other things done. However, in reality, this can be difficult when you need to keep a mask steady on your face. This is particularly the case when it comes to sheet masks.

If you don’t want your skin to miss out on the magic of a mask, overnight masks are the way to go. These formulas are designed to be left on the skin, meaning no rinsing or removal is needed. Instead, you simply apply the mask as part of your evening skincare routine and then leave it to get to work.

At OROGOLD, we have a couple of no-rinse masks that you can choose from. The 24K Rose Gold Hydro Mask is perfect if you’ve been battling dryness or dehydration. It’s brimming with skin-quenching botanical oils while also boasting a top-of-the-line range of humectants and antioxidants. Apply this mask before bed and you’ll wake up to skin that looks soft and dewy.

The 24K Nano Hydra Silk Mask is another option. With a blend of sodium hyaluronate, squalene, aloe vera leaf extract, and glycerin, it’s wonderfully hydrating. At the same time, it also packs a long list of superfruit extracts. These will help to brighten and tighten your appearance, leaving it looking younger.

Give Your Skin the Sleep That It Needs

If you often find yourself wishing that there were more hours in the day, then chances are that you’re familiar with late nights. Whether you stay up late to meet work deadlines or you need those twilight hours to catch up on housework, sleep deprivation is a very common problem when dealing with a busy schedule.

When it comes to your skin, nothing can make up for a lack of sleep. Your skin cells need those precious hours to regenerate. As confirmed by research, this is when the skin’s protein production peaks. With your skin’s proteins being responsible for keeping your skin firm, smooth, and taut, a lack of quality sleep can quickly cause the skin to age earlier than it should.

What can you do about this if going to bed earlier isn’t possible?

Try squeezing a power nap into your day. A quick, 20-minute nap at some point during the day won’t completely make up for the lack of sleep that you experience at night. However, it will still help to stimulate collagen production to a certain extent. You may think that you simply don’t have time to nap during the day but with this being something that also increases creativity and productivity, a nap could very well end up saving you some time in the end. 

Invest in Fast-Acting Formulas

Looking for a quick and easy way to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles? Usually, this takes a while and requires a dedicated skincare routine.

However, there are certain products out there with fast-acting formulas that can produce results pretty much instantly. These are ideal for busy days when you don’t have time to layer multiple serums on your skin. Simply dab one of these products onto your problem areas and watch your fine lines fade in appearance!

Where can you find these seemingly magical products?

Right here! Take the 24K 60-Second Eye Solution for example. In just one minute, it will reduce the look of crow’s feet, puffiness, eye bags, and dark circles. This will give your eye area a brighter and perkier appearance.

If your wrinkles are elsewhere on your face, the 24K White Gold Age-Defying Wrinkle Solution can help. With a blend of high-performance ingredients, this specialized serum will immediately leave your skin looking significantly smoother and firmer.

Summary

When you’re trying to work through a busy schedule, it’s easy to neglect your skin, but this is something that you’ll end up regretting in the long run. Fortunately, by following the above tips, you’ll soon realize that skincare can actually be very simple. Dedicate just a couple of minutes each day to your complexion and you’ll soon start to see some big improvements!

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Not all stress is bad stress. While most of us typically do all we can to avoid stress, at times, it can be a positive force. Short-term or acute stress can help heighten the senses and clear your thoughts. For a brief moment, the body’s collagen production also increases. However, it is when stress continues for an extended period that problems begin to arise.

Dealing with long-term stress can be an exhausting ideal. It can reshape your mindset and alter the way you approach your relationships. Chronic stress, when left unaddressed, takes a toll on the mind, the body, and the skin. This makes it important to take the time to de-stress for your skin. Stick with us at OROGOLD as we delve into this a little deeper.

How Stress Affects the Skin

The brain and the skin are interconnected. Since birth, the psychological and physical aspects of our bodies have been intertwined. When the skin is touched, the brain helps perceive the sensation. Then, when the brain is stimulated, the skin flushes. When the mind is in distress, the skin shows it — sometimes in the form of breakouts, redness, eczema, or psoriasis flare-ups. 

On its own, the skin does a great job of protecting itself — even without the help of skincare. The skin’s natural barrier does most of the heavy lifting: keeping moisture locked in and keeping potential irritants out. However, when the stress hormone cortisol is produced in larger amounts than usual, it chips away at the skin barrier. This makes the skin more prone to irritation and hydration loss.

Besides this, cortisol also triggers the following effects:

• An increase in sebum production, which gives the appearance of oilier and greasier skin
• Stunted production of Hyaluronic Acid, which naturally occurs in the skin
• Slower production of collagen, which leads to a less plump and youthful appearance

How to De-Stress for Your Skin

Knowing that chronic stress wreaks havoc both internally and externally, it is clear that exploring ways to effectively de-stress for your skin is necessary. This is especially true as the new year picks up, work begins to trickle in, and responsibilities are bound to come back in full force.

Here are a few methods to de-stress for your skin and for your health:

Remember: No is a Complete Sentence

It is extremely difficult to recover from stress when you are susceptible to it all the time. While we all want to be a reliable friend, a valuable colleague, or a hands-on boss, sometimes, the day-to-day duties that come with these roles can feel a little overwhelming. 

This year, remember the value of making yourself a priority. Take time to rest, to pursue hobbies, and to define self-care on your own terms — even if that means having to say no to certain things that are asked of you.

Me-Time: Kick Back with a Face Mask

Beyond addressing the root cause of your stress, there are a few other ways to effectively deal with mental strain or emotional pressure. One such method is carving out the time to sit back, relax, and put on a face mask every few days. 

While face masks are a great way to provide an extra boost to the skin, they also provide an avenue for rest and relaxation. They can simultaneously elevate a skincare routine with potent benefits to target specific skin concerns, while also simulating a spa-like break from reality.

At OROGOLD, we have a diverse range of face masks that can aid in your mission to de-stress for your skin and improve its look and feel:

The 24K Advanced Facial Mask

The 24K Advanced Facial Mask features a blend of three plant extracts:

• Ivy Stem/Leaf
• Aloe Vera
• Betula Alba or Birch Bark

To use, take a small amount of the 24K Advanced Facial Mask and massage it into the skin. Use light pressure and move in slow circular motions. Let the product rest on the skin for ten minutes before rinsing off with cool water.

The 24K Termica Energizing Mask

Another mask to consider is Orogold’s unique 24K Tèrmica® Energizing Mask. Infused with a trio of ingredients — Vitamins A, C, and E — this mask minimizes the appearance of dark spots, combats the look of dullness, and smooths out the appearance of the skin.

Unlike run-of-the-mill wash-off masks, the 24K Tèrmica® Energizing Mask heats up when applied to the skin, making for a relaxing self-care experience. Every week, apply the mask onto cleansed skin in slow circular motions. Let the product rest on the skin for 10 minutes, letting it warm up the skin and relax your facial muscles. After ten minutes, rinse off the product with cool water.

The 24K Deep Tissue Rejuvenation Mask & Collagen Renewal Mask

If you aren’t one for wash-off masks, consider opting for a mess-free sheet mask like Orogold’s 24K Deep Tissue Rejuvenation Mask & Collagen Renewal Mask. While wash-off masks, which typically contain Bentonite or Kaolin, are typically a better choice for oily or acne-prone skin, sheet masks are a great option for all skin types. Soaked in an alcohol-free blend of Chitosan, Hyaluronic Acid, and Sea Algae Extracts, this mask delivers potent benefits. 

Each set comes with 14 full-face masks and 12 eye masks for days when your eye area needs a little additional care. To use, cleanse and tone the skin with your products of choice. Remove the full-face or eye mask from its packaging and securely apply it onto the face. Leave on for a few minutes before removing the gel mask. To maximize the product, carefully extract any remaining serum from the packaging and pat it into the skin.

Relax with LED Beauty Devices

Even before the worldwide pandemic changed the world as we knew it, at-home beauty devices were gaining mainstream popularity. Spa-grade DIY tools appealed to beauty junkies and skincare newbies alike because of their safety and convenience. 

Facial massagers, wands, and rollers are just a few of the beauty devices that can elevate your routine. However, among the various gadgets that are now widely available, one particular tool stands out for its diverse uses and effectiveness: the LED beauty device.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology did not start as a beauty innovation. Before being used to improve skin tone and texture, LED therapy was used in medicine. Some applications include NASA plant growth experiments that explored tissue repair and wound healing of Navy SEAL members.

Today, LED therapy is used in dermatology clinics, spas, and thousands of homes. Unlike other beauty devices, LED has several frequencies that can target specific skin concerns.

Choosing an LED Skincare Device

Use these frequencies together in one convenient tool: the Jelessi Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand. Mini but mighty, this convenient beauty tool targets the delicate eye area, which is prone to aging faster than the rest of the face.

With blue, red, and positive light technology to reduce the look of swelling and smooth the appearance of wrinkles, the Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand can also amplify the effects of your favorite eye creams. 

Another interesting feature of this tool is its jade stone center. A few years ago, jade rollers gained popularity because of the stone’s ability to detoxify and tighten the feel of the skin. The Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand highlights these benefits, surrounding the tool’s jade stone with a metal upper that can help cool or warm the skin.

To add the wand to your routine, prepare the skin by cleansing and patting dry with a towel. Next, decide which of Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand’s two modes you want to use:

• For the Anti-Puffiness Mode, press the device’s “C” button. Slowly massage the eye area for five minutes. 
• For the Anti-Aging Mode, press the “H” button. Let the metal head warm up. After one minute, apply your preferred serum or eye cream directly onto the device’s metal upper. Carefully massage the eye area for five to seven minutes.

See Skincare as a Self-Care Method

From skincare diets to ten-step routines, it seems like we’ve seen every regimen possible. We are constantly fed beauty advice — which products to use, which ingredients are best, how many different acids we need — that it can feel overwhelming. The constant influx of information can make skincare feel like a chore.

Rather than sweating the small stuff, reframe the way you see skincare. Instead of a task, see it as a way to de-stress for your skin. Constantly reinventing and expanding your routine with steps will eventually have you disliking taking care of your skin. Remember, no regimen is perfect. The best skincare routine is one that is simple, effective, and that you can commit to long-term. 

Here at OROGOLD, we pride ourselves on developing skin solutions that feel great and deliver results. Each of our products harnesses the beneficial properties of gold and other tried-and-tested skincare ingredients. If you find yourself in need of a skincare reset, consider this straightforward regimen:

Reset Your Skincare Routine

Start with the 24K Mousse Cleanser. Rich yet lightweight, this cleanser lifts dirt, makeup, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its moisture. It is also formulated with Willow Bark Extract.

Follow it up with a moisturizer like OROGOLD’s 24K Deep Moisturizer. Rich and non-greasy, this moisturizer is formulated to replenish the skin’s oils and lock in hydration. Behind the lush texture is a curated list of hand-picked, effective ingredients like:

• Centella Asiatica Extract
• White Tea Extract, taken from the buds and leaves of tea.
• Hydrolyzed Soy Fiber
• Vitamins C and E, a skincare power couple 

Lastly, finish off your skincare routine with a layer of protective sunscreen. The importance of SPF has been a hotly debated topic within the beauty community for the past few years, but with the statistics showing an incontestable rise in skin disease, the verdict is clear: applying sunscreen daily is a necessity. 

Keep your skin safe against UV damage with OROGOLD’s new 24K Skin Tone SPF 30. Despite its sheer, skin-like texture, this broad-spectrum sunscreen is formulated with five UV filters that defend the skin against both UVA and UVB rays. It is also formulated with Aloe Vera and Green Tea extracts.

When You Need it, Ask for Help

One last way to de-stress for your skin is to turn to others for help. It may sound simple, but in the thick of our problems, we can often forget to open up and let ourselves be vulnerable. No man is an island — and even the strongest people have their low points.

This year, allow yourself to reach out when you need help — whether it be from family, a friend, or mental health professional. 

Which of these methods will you be employing to de-stress for your skin? Whether it’s protecting your boundaries or committing to a little extra me-time with your skincare, remember to prioritize yourself and your peace — this year and beyond.