While many may begin the holiday season with a radiant glow, keeping this consistent throughout all of the festivities isn’t quite so easy… 

With dehydration, dullness, and inflammation competing to take center stage, it usually isn’t long before this hectic time of year starts to take a toll on the skin. If you’re trying to find a way to ensure that your skin looks beautifully luminescent all season long, this holiday skincare guide from OROGOLD is exactly what you need!

Make Hydration a Focus

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Moisture is something that your skin cells always need. It’s required for every single process that takes place in your skin. It also helps to give the skin a soft and dewy finish. 

Unfortunately, skin hydration levels often dwindle during the holidays. Not only does your skin have all of the usual seasonal challenges to deal with, from cold temperatures to a lack of humidity in the air, but the holidays will throw a number of other stressors at it. Between the extra alcohol you may be drinking, the stress of gift shopping, and the unhealthy foods you’ll be eating at all of those holiday feasts, these all have the impact of dehydrating the skin. 

If glowing skin is your aim, you’ll need to counter this by giving your skin plenty of extra hydration. Start by ensuring that your body is hydrated from within. If you aren’t drinking enough water and your body is dehydrated, it will be very difficult to keep your skin hydrated. 

Then, turn your attention to topical hydration. Hydrating ingredients should feature in every step of your skincare routine. However, you should also be using one or two products that are dedicated to hydration. The OROGOLD 24K Nano Ultra Silk Serum is one that can be used daily, while the String Lift Sculpting System will give your skin a weekly moisture boost. It contains six different forms of hyaluronic acid – one of the most loved hydrating ingredients in the industry!

Be Generous When Moisturizing

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Any holiday skincare guide will tell you that you should be keeping your skin moisturized if you want it to glow. A moisturizer not only helps to increase moisture retention by creating a seal over the skin’s surface that slows down evaporation, but it also gives the skin a smoother and brighter finish. This then means that the skin reflects light more effectively, which leaves it looking beautifully radiant.

There’s no denying the benefits of lavishly moisturizing, especially in the dry winter months. Yet, many make the mistake of being stingy when actually applying the product. Rather than scooping out a generous amount, they don’t use enough. This then means that the moisturizer is spread too thinly, which will affect how well it works.

What should you be using to moisturize your skin during the holiday season? A product like the 24K Deep Moisturizer provides plenty of intensity, ensuring that skin cells feel fully quenched. However, it would also be worth having a lighter moisturizer in your skincare arsenal, like the OROGOLD 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream. It’s the perfect formula to use before a holiday party. The glow that it lends will shine strongly through any makeup that you apply on top. 

Keep Your Skincare Routine Simple

People are often led to believe that if they want glowing skin, they need to use a long line of different skincare products. However, in many cases, this is the opposite of the truth, especially during the holiday season. 

At this time of the year, your skin barrier will be feeling very vulnerable. The winter weather isn’t kind to it, and neither are the festivities. Overload it with too many skincare products or ingredients that are too aggressive, and it won’t be long before you’re paying for your mistakes. 

Instead, keep things simple. You want to minimize the chances of your skin reacting over the holidays. Now is not the time to be slathering your skin with potent active ingredients that, when combined with a compromised skin barrier, are likely to lead to irritation. A cleanser, a couple of serums, an eye cream, and an SPF moisturizer are all you really need to be using each day.

Be Gentle With Your Skin

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Being rough with your skin is something else that can really damage your vulnerable skin barrier at this time of the year. If you want radiant skin, any holiday skincare guide will tell you that this means keeping your skin barrier intact and healthy.

This means being gentle with everything that you do to your skin. Cleansing, for example, shouldn’t be aggressive. If your cleanser isn’t able to do a good job unless a high amount of pressure is applied, look for a formula that’s able to cleanse your skin with a lighter touch, like the OROGOLD 24K Mousse Cleanser.

The same should be considered when exfoliating your skin too. Put away those highly concentrated acids and reach for the OROGOLD 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid instead. Mandelic acid is famous for being the gentlest alpha-hydroxy acid around. Thanks to its large molecular size, it barely penetrates the skin, so you won’t need to worry about it triggering irritation. 

Continue Wearing SPF

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Is SPF really needed in the winter months? The answer to that is a resounding yes. While you may think that you can get away with skipping the sun protection during the holiday season, this will only end up causing some serious damage to your skin.

The sun’s UV rays are always around. With damage being cumulative, neglecting SPF each winter will have a huge impact on your complexion. Fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, sagging, and more will all become issues sooner rather than later. 

When it comes to choosing a sunscreen, the same rules apply as they did in the summer. Look for a broad-spectrum formula that offers a minimum SPF of 30. 

Of course, the sunscreens of today do so much more than simply protect the skin from UV damage. Since glowing skin is the aim, look for an SPF product that will help you with this. The OROGOLD 24K Skin Tone SPF 30. It’s infused with hydrating ingredients to ensure that your skin looks supple and silky after each use. It also contains several antioxidants. These will leave your skin cells feeling even better protected against the sun. 

Don’t Miss Out on Too Much Sleep

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Late nights tend to be part and parcel of the holiday season. However, while you won’t want to miss out on those festive parties, make sure that you don’t overschedule yourself either. Just one night of sleep deprivation will impact your complexion. Several nights a week? Disastrous. 

You’ll likely be aware of how sleep deprivation affects your skin in the short run. Dullness, puffy eye bags, dark circles, inflammation…they all become more prevalent. However, when sleep deprivation builds up, this means that the skin’s natural repair processes are being constantly interrupted. Nighttime is when skin cells regenerate. If you don’t get enough sleep, they aren’t able to do this properly, resulting in accelerated skin aging and damage.

If your skin ends up suffering after a late night, the OROGOLD 24K Dark Circle Eye Solution is worth having around. Infused with a cutting-edge ingredient blend, this lightweight eye cream not only lightens the look of dark circles but also smooths away the appearance of puffiness. It leaves the eye area looking perky and refreshed, with no sign of the late night you’ve just had.

Reset With a Face Mask

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A face mask is another great way to hit the reset button on your complexion after one too many holiday parties. While a mask isn’t going to work miracles, pick one that’s tailored toward the complexion struggles you’re currently dealing with, and you’ll likely see a big improvement once you’re done masking.

The OROGOLD 24K Deep Tissue Rejuvenation Mask and Collagen Eye Renewal Mask would be a good choice if you’re looking to replenish and renew your complexion. These hydrogel masks contain a blend of lavender, hyaluronic acid, and sea algae extracts. Each mask feels hydrating, soothing, and wonderfully relaxing. 

Try Not to Stress Too Much

There’s nothing quite like stress to interfere with glowing skin. And as enjoyable as the holiday season may be, there’s no getting away from the fact that it can also often be equally stressful. 

Stress has a bigger effect on the skin than many realize. Whenever you feel stressed, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. This helps your body to deal with that stressful situation, but has a negative impact on your skin in return. Inflammation rises, protein fibers weaken, skin barrier function declines…the impact of stress can be far-reaching. 

While cutting back on stress may be easier said than done, especially during the holidays, it’s worth making a conscious effort to do so. If you aren’t able to avoid your triggers, meaning the situations that make you feel stressed, work on bringing your stress levels back down as quickly as possible. There are many different ways to do this, from exercising to speaking to a loved one to having some me-time with a book and a face mask. While it may not seem as though these activities are going to make much of a difference to your skin, they’ll lower your cortisol levels and enable you to achieve the glowing skin you deserve.

Glow Through the Festivities With OROGOLD’s Holiday Skincare Guide

It can be difficult to properly cater to your skin’s needs in the winter months, and the holidays make this even more challenging. However, stick to the holiday skincare guide we’ve shared above, and you’ll be flaunting a radiant glow throughout the season. 

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Tired of seeing puffy eye bags staring back at you whenever you look into the mirror? Keep reading as OROGOLD explains how to de-puff the look of your under-eye area while also preventing the appearance of new eye bags from forming.

What Causes Under-Eye Bags?

When dealing with a skin concern, it’s always a good idea to first take a look at the root cause of that problem. When it comes to eye bags, there are a few different contributing factors that could be at play, such as:

• Natural aging – this is the most common cause of under-eye bags. Tissues and muscles weaken, allowing fat to bulge out. This creates a saggy, baggy look under the eyes.
• Sleep deprivation – this causes fluid to accumulate under the eyes, resulting in puffiness. 
• Allergies – congestion and inflammation from allergies can make the eye area look puffy.
• Chronic stress – this can trigger fluid retention, leading to under-eye bags.
• Salty foods – again, this causes fluid retention.
• Sun exposure – sun damage can weaken and thin the skin under the eyes. This can leave it looking saggy and puffy.
• Genetics – sometimes, eye bags can run in the family!

How to Make Your Eye Bags Look Less Noticeable

Although eye bags are usually harmless, they can make you look tired, not to mention older than you actually are. If a smooth and bright complexion is what you’re aiming for, here are some tips to make your eye bags look less noticeable:

Apply a Cold Compress to Your Under-Eye Area

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One of the fastest ways to reduce the appearance of under-eye bags is to apply a cold compress to the skin underneath your eyes. The cold temperature constricts the blood vessels that lie underneath the skin. This reduces blood flow, along with the appearance of swelling and inflammation. Although the effects of this are temporary, it’s a method that produces visible results very quickly. 

For added benefits, rather than using a regular cold compress, try a refrigerated hydrogel eye mask. The OROGOLD Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition work beautifully in this way. Place the jar in the fridge and remove these jelly eye patches as needed. The cold temperature will enhance the soothing feel of the ingredients in these masks. Some, like aloe vera, sodium hyaluronate, and mint leaf extract, are famous for how they de-puff the look of the skin. 

Cooling globes, like the one included in the Collagen Cooling Set Limited Edition, work well for this purpose too. They provide the additional benefit of a gentle massage, which, as you’ll soon learn, can also help to diminish the look of eye bags.

Apply an Eye Cream Containing Caffeine

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There are a few skincare ingredients out there that are known for how they smooth away the appearance of under-eye bags. However, caffeine is considered to be one of the best. 

Caffeine tackles the visibility of under-eye bags in a few ways. Firstly, it leaves the blood vessels feeling more constricted, tightening the look of the skin above them. It also soothes the feeling of inflammation. This can reduce the appearance of swelling under the eyes. Caffeine is packed with potent antioxidants as well. Use the ingredient regularly, and those compounds will contribute to skin that feels smoother and firmer in the long run.

If you’d like to add a caffeine-infused eye care product to your routine, check out the OROGOLD 24K Intensive Eye Formula Cream. It combines caffeine with a blend of other top-tier ingredients, including peptides, vitamin A, green tea leaf extract, and jojoba seed oil.

Turn to the 24K 60-Second Eye Solution

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In addition to caffeine-infused eye creams, other skincare products can sometimes help to quickly reduce the appearance of eye bags. In fact, that’s exactly what the OROGOLD 24K 60-Second Eye Solution was designed for!

This specialized solution features a fast-acting formulation that specifically targets the visibility of puffiness under the eyes. It brings together a few high-performance ingredients, including acetyl hexapeptide-8 and sodium hyaluronate. The way in which this formula gives the skin a plumper, firmer, and smoother finish immediately makes eye bags look less noticeable. The fact that it produces those results in less than a minute is an added bonus!

Gently Massage Your Eye Area

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Earlier, we mentioned that using a cooling globe as a cold compress would bring you the additional benefit of a massage. This can be a useful technique to utilize when dealing with eye bags. It encourages lymphatic drainage, meaning that excess fluid can be cleared from the under-eye area. If your eye bags are caused by fluid retention, a quick massage could be just the solution you need.

While you could use your fingers for this, there are also plenty of facial massage tools available, like the OROGOLD 24K HD Touch. Either way, start by applying an eye serum to your eye bags before lightly massaging your eye area. Keep it gentle – the skin around the eyes is extremely delicate. Any rough tugging will only encourage fine lines to develop.

Prevention Strategies for the Future

Now that you know how to reduce the appearance of the eye bags you’re currently dealing with, let’s take a closer look at what you can do to prevent the visibility of puffiness in the future:

Protect Your Eye Area From the Sun

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One of the most important steps to take if you want your eye area to look smooth, firm, and youthful is to protect your skin from the sun. UV rays weaken the protein fibers that give your skin its structure. They thin the skin too, making them a big contributing factor to eye bags that appear later on in life. The fact that UV rays also trigger inflammation makes under-eye swelling even worse.

Ensuring that your skin, including your eye area, is always covered with SPF will help to prevent the appearance of sun damage. The small nooks around the eyes are easy to miss when applying SPF, so pay close attention. Using an SPF that offers additional skincare benefits, like the hydrating, antioxidant-laden 24K Skin Tone SPF 30 from OROGOLD, will give your eye area an even brighter finish. 

Look for Skincare That Plumps Up the Look of the Skin

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As we’ve discussed, aging is one of the biggest causes of eye bags. The skin sags and loses volume as it grows older, which makes under-eye swelling and fat accumulation more prominent.

Fortunately, there are certain skincare ingredients out there that are renowned for plumping up the look of the skin. Hyaluronic acid, for example, intensely hydrates in a way that leaves the skin looking fuller. You’ll find six forms of hyaluronic acid in the String Lift Sculpting System. It’s perfect for when your eye area is feeling particularly depleted.

Peptides have a similar effect. Not only do they act as humectants, making them great for providing fast hydration, but they also leave the skin feeling stronger and more resilient against further damage. Add a few peptides to your skincare routine with the silky smooth 24K Anti-Aging Eye Serum from OROGOLD. It’s packed with antioxidants too – everything that your eye area could need!

Pay Attention to Your Lifestyle Habits

Your lifestyle has a direct impact on your skin. Certain lifestyle habits can cause or exacerbate under-eye bags. Making a few tweaks in the following areas could be all that’s needed to give you the tighter-looking skin you’ve been seeking:

• Stop smoking. It breaks down your skin’s structure and strength, causing thin, saggy skin.
• Limit the amount of salt that you consume. Excessive salt intake encourages fluid retention under the eyes.
• Get enough sleep. Aim for between 7-9 hours per night.
• Keep your body well hydrated to ensure that toxins are flushed out and fluid retention is avoided.
• Eat plenty of potassium-rich foods. Again, this helps to prevent fluid retention. 
• Manage your stress levels. Stress can cause and exacerbate eye bags.
• Exercise regularly. This boosts circulation, which cuts back on fluid buildup.

Sleep With Your Head Slightly Elevated

In addition to ensuring that you’re getting enough sleep each night, sleeping in a certain position can help to ensure that you wake up without any puffiness pooling under your eyes. 

The key is to keep your head slightly elevated while you sleep. This prevents fluid retention as it encourages any excess fluid to drain downward. 

Ideally, use at least two pillows at night. If you find this uncomfortable, look into slightly elevating the top part of your mattress. 

Manage Any Allergies

When your body experiences an allergic reaction to something, it releases histamines. They help your body to fight off the allergen, but they also increase blood flow. This can cause the blood vessels under the eyes to swell, resulting in eye bags. 

This will quickly be exacerbated if you rub your irritated eyes. It can be hard to resist doing so, but it will only worsen the swelling. 

If your eye bags have been caused by allergies, the best way forward is to find a way to manage your allergies. Try to work out exactly what your triggers are so that you can avoid them in the future. Antihistamines can also be extremely helpful. They block the release of histamines, meaning that they can keep the appearance of swelling and inflammation down. They’ll also reduce the other symptoms that are triggered by your allergies.

Summary

With so many different contributing factors, eye bags can be frustrating to deal with. Fortunately, there are plenty of steps that you can take to smooth away the appearance of puffiness to give your eye area a firmer and tighter finish. 

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Traveling can take a toll on the skin, to the point where it causes a range of different skin concerns that you definitely don’t want to be dealing with when you’re trying to enjoy the seasonal festivities. The best way to get around this is by ensuring that you’re giving your skin all that it needs while you’re on the go this holiday season, which is where these skincare staples from OROGOLD come in: 

The 24K Mousse Cleanser

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Every skincare routine should start with a cleanser. Not only is this essential for ensuring maximum absorption for the rest of your skincare products, but it will also keep your skin free of all of the harmful environmental impurities that you’ll be picking up while you’re traveling. From bacteria to dirt, your skin will be exposed to a whole new environment, along with new environmental aggressors.

With that said, with winter now rearing its head once again, ensuring that your cleanser is gentle enough to not cause any damage to your skin barrier is crucial. A mousse cleanser, like the OROGOLD 24K Mousse Cleanser, will efficiently clean your skin while leaving your skin barrier feeling intact. Unlike many of the cleansers out there, this one makes use of coconut-derived surfactants. They have a conditioning effect on the complexion, which will give your skin a soft and supple finish. Combining them with a blend of plant oils and extracts enables this cleanser to go above and beyond, making it perfect for a holiday skincare routine. 

The 24K Skin Tone SPF 30 

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With so much going on during the holiday season, coupled with the fact that the weather is now cooler and more wintery, it’s all too easy to forget about sun protection. This, however, would be a huge mistake. Not only are the sun’s UV rays present and ready to cause damage in the colder months too, but if you happen to be traveling somewhere with snow or ice, those surfaces can actually reflect UV radiation and magnify damage.

With the OROGOLD 24K Skin Tone SPF 30, incorporating sun protection into your holiday skincare routine is a breeze. Use this as your day cream in the mornings, and not only will you be moisturizing your skin, but you’ll also be protecting it from UV rays. Just like in the summer months, make sure that you top up your SPF every couple of hours. With a cream like this, each reapplication will be particularly beneficial. It will give your skin an extra moisture boost, which is desperately needed in the colder months!

The 24K Multi Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol

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Nighttime is when your skin recovers from all that it has encountered over the course of the day. With the holiday season often being quite hectic and stressful, it needs this recuperation time more than ever. Some extra TLC before bed could give you the festive glow you’re hoping for when taking all of your holiday photographs. 

That’s where the OROGOLD 24K Multi Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol comes in. This night cream is all about ensuring that the skin feels replenished and supported. With a blend of plant butters and oils, including shea, jojoba, and sweet almond, it intensely moisturizes the skin. Meanwhile, the numerous antioxidants in this formula help to repair the appearance of free radical damage. Use this cream before bed, no matter how late a night you’ve had, and your skin will look beautifully radiant the next morning.

The 24K 60-Second Eye Solution

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The holiday season is synonymous with late nights. From family gatherings to seasonal parties, there’s a good chance that you’ll be up past your usual bedtime quite often at this time of year, especially while you’re traveling. This can have a big impact on the skin, particularly when it comes to the thin skin around the eyes. This is why the appearance of puffy eye bags is a common side effect of sleep deprivation – something that the OROGOLD 24K 60-Second Eye Solution will help you to quickly diminish. 

This specialized formula has been designed to make puffy under-eye bags look smoother and less noticeable…in just 60 seconds! Thanks to its high-performance ingredients, it can also help to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and dullness. With this product in your holiday skincare routine, you’ll never have to worry about tired-looking eyes.

The 24K Dark Circle Eye Solution

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Just like puffy eye bags, dark circles are a common occurrence during the holiday season. Add to this the stress of travel, along with the dehydration that usually accompanies this, and it’s easy to see why many rely on their concealer more than usual at this time of year. 

With the 24K Dark Circle Eye Solution from OROGOLD, however, you’ll be able to keep your eye area looking bright and even. It’s packed with several ingredients that are renowned for how they lighten the look of dark circles and discoloration. From resveratrol to vitamin C to caffeine, it’s a formula that can be used daily to ensure a fresh-looking eye area at all times. To enhance the soothing effect that this cream has on the complexion, try storing it in the fridge for a couple of hours before applying it to your eye area. 

The 24K Nano Ultra Silk Serum

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Between the dry, recycled air on planes, trains, and in cars, to the stress, change in routine, and probable increase in alcohol consumption, it’s easy to see why the skin can often end up dehydrated when you travel, let alone during the cold and dry climate of the holiday season. This makes it essential to add plenty of hydrating power to your holiday skincare routine. Layer a hydrating serum into your routine, and you’ll find it much easier to keep your skin looking plump and dewy. 

You’ll find several hydrating face serums in the OROGOLD online store, one of which is the 24K Nano Ultra Silk Serum. It’s packed with humectants – ingredients that bind moisture to the skin without weighing it down. Sodium hyaluronate, seaweed extract, and kelp extract can all be found in this serum. They’re joined by a few lightweight plant oils, such as sesame seed and wheat germ. These work to lock in the moisture drawn in by the humectants. This will keep your skin feeling quenched for hours. 

The 24K Nano Hydra Silk Mask

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Adding a hydrating serum to your holiday skincare routine will help to keep your skin’s moisture levels topped up. However, traveling can further deplete skin hydration, making it worth having a hydrating face mask to hand. Hydrating masks come in various forms, but leave-on masks tend to be the most convenient to use while you’re on the go. 

The OROGOLD 24K Nano Hydra Silk Mask is the perfect example. Apply this mask to your skin, and it soon transforms into liquid droplets, which slowly sink into the skin. Those droplets carry an impressive roster of ingredients. Sodium hyaluronate, squalane, aloe vera, glycerin, and peptides are all known for their humectant properties. At the same time, this mask will also lavish your skin with an array of superfood extracts. Noni fruit, mangosteen, acai berry, goji berry – they’re all brimming with potent antioxidants that your skin will love.

The 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid

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Both travel and the holiday season can trigger breakouts. Put the two together, and those spots are pretty much guaranteed, especially if your skin type is oily. While some people may be able to go without exfoliating while they’re away on short trips, others will need to ensure that their skin remains regularly exfoliated the whole time. 

Our favorite exfoliator? The 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid. This exfoliating gel can be used year-round, but it’s particularly beneficial at this time of the year. Although each exfoliant in this product is quite mild when used on its own, combining several gentle exfoliants results in a product that’s able to thoroughly exfoliate the skin without causing any harm to the skin’s natural protective barrier. This product takes things a step further with the inclusion of several antioxidants. Vitamins A, C, and E are joined by green tea extract to provide an array of potent compounds. Meanwhile, a sprinkling of coconut oil ensures that the skin doesn’t dry out while it’s being exfoliated. 

The 24K Rose Gold Wrinkle Smoothing Solution

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If you’re planning on taking lots of holiday snaps, the last thing that you want to be dealing with is skin that looks wrinkled. Unfortunately, even if your fine lines are only beginning to appear, the dehydration that’s so common at this time of the year can make those creases look so much more prominent. 

There are plenty of skincare products out there that, over time, will reduce the visibility of wrinkles. However, the OROGOLD 24K Rose Gold Wrinkle Smoothing Solution will get this done straight away. This product features several fast-acting ingredients. Hyaluronic acid immediately plumps up the complexion. Meanwhile, acetyl hexapeptide-8 is known for how it quickly smooths and tightens the look of the skin. DMAE has the same effect, while the gold that’s infused into this blend provides instant radiance. It’s the perfect product to use when your complexion could do with a quick fix before a special holiday event. 

Holiday Skincare From OROGOLD

Figuring out what your skin needs over the holiday season can be tricky. This becomes even more so when you throw travel into the mix as well. The skincare staples we’ve featured above, however, will ensure that your skin remains sufficiently pampered, giving you a glow that shines bright throughout the upcoming festivities. 

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Although city living has its perks, it’s not doing your skin any favors. With a growing body of research pointing to how living in a city can damage the skin, more and more people are now taking measures to city-proof their complexion. 

What, exactly, is your city lifestyle doing to your skin and, most importantly, what should you be doing to get your skin glowing once again? Keep reading as OROGOLD explains.

Cities = Pollution

While this may not apply to every single city in the world, the vast majority of them are polluted to a level that would be deemed unsafe by the World Health Organization. Not only does this have serious implications for human health, but air pollution significantly harms the skin, too. Here’s how:

• Pollution triggers an inflammatory response in the skin. This causes inflammation, irritation, and sensitivities, while also exacerbating inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne and eczema.
• Pollutants, from dust to particulate matter, can quickly build up on the skin. They soon enter the pores, where they mix with sebum and dead cells to create blockages that lead to acne breakouts.
• Exposure to pollution takes a major toll on the skin’s natural protective barrier. Once this barrier is damaged, which can happen quickly in a polluted environment, your skin will struggle with moisture retention and environmental defense. 
• The oxidative stress that pollution causes in the skin, combined with how pollutants break down the skin’s proteins and lipids, accelerates the skin aging process. Numerous studies back this up, showing that city dwellers tend to experience fine lines and wrinkles much earlier in life than those living in less polluted areas.
• The oxidative stress caused by pollution also interferes with melanin production, which is the pigment that gives your skin its color. The result of this is an increase in dark spots and discoloration.
• Pollution increases how sensitive the skin is to UV rays. This means that living in a city could leave your skin more susceptible to sun damage.
• Pollutants deplete the antioxidants in the skin. This means that your skin is even less capable of defending itself against all of the other damage that pollution causes. 

Add in Stress and Blue Light Damage

If the skin problems caused by pollution weren’t bad enough, there are other ways in which city living could also be affecting your complexion. Stress, for example, tends to be much more prevalent among city dwellers. The noise, pollution, over-crowding, higher cost of living, and higher crime rates have been linked to mental health problems, including stress, anxiety, and depression. 

This has a knock-on effect on the complexion. Stress triggers the release of cortisol, aka the stress hormone. Like pollution, this hormone damages the skin’s proteins, triggers inflammation, and interferes with sebum regulation. 

Your exposure to blue light will also be much higher if you live in a city. With blue light being emitted by the types of lights used in streetlights, commercial lighting, digital screens, and indoor lighting, it’s almost impossible to get away from it in a city. Why does this matter? Because blue light exposure has been shown to accelerate the skin aging process, cause hyperpigmentation, and even damage skin cells at DNA level.

City-Proofing Your Complexion

Although many aspects of city living may be disastrous for your skin, there are a few steps that you can take to city-proof your complexion:

Cleanse Thoroughly at the End of Each Day

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Over the course of a single day in a city, your skin will end up covered in pollutants. Not only will these clog up your pores, but they also trigger oxidative stress in the skin. The longer they’re allowed to linger, the more damage they’ll cause. This is why it’s important to thoroughly cleanse your skin at the end of each day to ensure that you’re going to bed with pollutant-free skin.

If you live in a heavily polluted city, you may want to consider double cleansing. This is as simple as it sounds – cleansing your skin twice instead of once. The key to this, however, is using two different types of cleansers. The first is an oil-based cleanser – they do a great job of tackling oil-based impurities. This is followed by a water-based cleanser, like the OROGOLD 24K Mousse Cleanser. This will remove any remnants left behind by your oil-based cleanser while also sweeping away water-based pollutants. The result is a cleanse that pretty much guarantees that no pollutants have been left behind.

Layer on the Antioxidants

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Every skincare routine should contain plenty of antioxidants, but this becomes even more important if you live in a city. Not only does pollution and blue light damage sap away your skin’s antioxidant reserves, but antioxidants are essential if you want to counter the appearance of the oxidative damage caused by city living. 

Which antioxidants should you be using? Vitamin C is famous for being one of the best. It neutralizes the visibility of free radical damage, keeps the skin barrier feeling supported, and evens out the look of the skin. This single ingredient is able to counter many of the visible skin concerns exacerbated by living in a city. 

Most people turn to vitamin C serums for this, with serums known for having high absorption rates. Most vitamin C serums, including the OROGOLD 24K Vitamin C Booster Facial Serum, combine vitamin C with other antioxidants. This enhances the visible effects of vitamin C. 

If the city you live in is extremely polluted, we’d recommend taking things further and adding vitamin C to other stages of your skincare routine. With the OROGOLD Vitamin C Collection, you’ll be able to cleanse and moisturize with the ingredient too! 

Regularly Exfoliate

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We’ve already talked about the importance of cleansing, but exfoliation is just as crucial. Although this isn’t something that you should be doing daily, exfoliating your skin ensures that your pores remain clear and clog-free. It will prevent any pollutants that have made their way into your pores from causing deeper damage.

While there are plenty of exfoliators out there to choose from, we’d recommend picking a formula that can also help with the other complexion concerns that come from city living, such as the OROGOLD 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid. With a combination of both physical and chemical exfoliants, it effectively removes impurities from the pores. Meanwhile, it also gives your skin some extra antioxidants with an infusion of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea extract. This means that in addition to exfoliating your skin, it will also help to fight the appearance of free radical damage while giving your skin a brighter and more radiant finish.

Nurture Your Skin Barrier

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Pretty much every aspect of city living is unkind to your skin barrier, making it important to give this layer of skin some extra TLC. Your skin barrier performs some crucial roles, such as keeping moisture locked into your skin and preventing impurities from entering the deeper layers of your skin. Once your skin barrier is compromised, pollutants will have an easier time making their way into your skin, which then makes that damage even worse.

One way to keep your skin barrier feeling strong and resilient is by moisturizing it. A moisturizer acts in a similar way to your skin’s barrier. It forms an additional barrier over your natural one that seals in moisture and serves as an additional layer of defense against environmental aggressors.

Certain skincare ingredients, such as peptides, sodium hyaluronate, and plant oils, are known for leaving the skin barrier feeling better supported. So, try to find a moisturizer that incorporates these barrier-loving ingredients, just like the OROGOLD 24K Nano Day Recovery does. Not only will this cream keep your skin barrier feeling safe and intact, but it will also give your skin’s hydration levels a big boost while treating your skin to some powerful antioxidants.

Pamper and Purge With a Mask

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When it comes to keeping your skin pollutant-free, regular cleansing and exfoliating are undeniably the best methods. However, some face masks can have a purging effect on the complexion too, making it worth adding one of these formulas to your skincare routine. As an added bonus, some face masks also feel incredibly soothing and relaxing when applied. A masking session at the end of a long day can help to relieve some of the stress that comes from city life.

The OROGOLD 24K Advanced Facial Mask does this particularly well. It contains two types of clay, kaolin and bentonite, with clay loved for how it purifies the complexion. The Dead Sea mud in this formula has similar effects, while the numerous hydrating ingredients in this mask prevent the skin from drying out while the other ingredients work their magic.

The OROGOLD 24K Termica Energizing Mask is another clay-based mask worth knowing about. This one contains thermal catalysts that cause the mask to heat up as it’s applied to the skin. This leaves the pores feeling more relaxed and elastic, enhancing the mask’s purging effect on the complexion.

Consider Your Commute

City life often comes with a rush hour commute, which is when pollution levels tend to be at their highest. This means that you could end up exposing your skin to severe amounts of pollution first thing in the morning, which then gives those pollutants all day to cause havoc before they’re finally cleansed away.

What can you do about this? Put together a quick post-commute skincare routine, such as cleansing your skin and then moisturizing once you get to work. Keeping some hand sanitizer with you at all times can be helpful too. Keeping your hands clean will save you from transferring pollutants, along with other impurities, from your hands to your skin each time you touch your face.

Summary

There’s no getting away from the fact that living in a city isn’t doing your complexion any favors. However, this doesn’t mean that you need to pack up for the country anytime soon! Instead, simply keep your city life in mind when putting together your skincare routine. Ensure that your routine caters to the high levels of pollution and free radical damage your skin will be dealing with, and you’ll soon figure out how to maintain your complexion’s glow.

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It’s easy to panic when you first begin to notice fine lines developing on your face. It can sometimes feel as if they come out of nowhere, leaving you looking creased and older seemingly overnight. 

While this may cause you to start frantically reaching for all of the anti-aging products you can find, the last thing that you want to do is overload your skin. Not only will overdoing it fail to bring you the smooth-looking skin you want to see, but it could end up turning your existing fine lines into deeper wrinkles. 

So, what’s the solution? Read on as OROGOLD explains how to target and soften the appearance of fine lines in a way that achieves visible results without overwhelming your skin. 

Step it Up With SPF

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While natural aging does, of course, play a big role in the onset of fine lines, sun exposure is just as significant. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the fine lines that develop on the skin with age are due to UV damage. Protecting your skin from UV rays will, therefore, go a long way in keeping your complexion smooth and line-free. 

Wondering if you’re too late to the SPF game since your fine lines have already made an appearance? It’s never too late to start protecting your skin – it will always make a difference. Getting serious about sun protection now will help to prevent those lines from looking deeper and more rigid. It will also give you a fighting chance when it comes to actually diminishing the visibility of those lines. If you allow the sun to keep damaging your skin, this will never happen. 

If you’re guilty of slacking when it comes to SPF, add the OROGOLD 24K Skin Tone SPF 30 to your skincare routine. This SPF moisturizer not only offers broad-spectrum protection, but it also contains an array of antioxidants. As you’ll find out soon, antioxidants are a must if you’re hoping to keep the appearance of fine lines at bay.

Add a Retinoid to Your Routine

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Retinoids are among the most effective ingredients when it comes to targeting the appearance of fine lines, as well as the wrinkles that usually follow. Improvements are often seen just a few weeks after retinoids have been used regularly, and these results will only continue to get better. 

There are a few different retinoids out there, so pick the one that best suits your skin type and skincare routine. If you’re new to retinoids, start with retinyl palmitate – it’s loved for its gentle nature. You’ll find it in several OROGOLD products, including the 24K Termica Activation Serum. 

Retinol is another popular retinoid. It’s more powerful than retinyl palmitate, so care needs to be taken when using it. It’s best used in the evenings, which is why it has been incorporated into the OROGOLD 24K Multi Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol.

Whichever you use, use the ingredient consistently, and your fine lines should soon start to look less noticeable.

Double Up on Hydration

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Hydration is something that everyone’s skin needs, and a lack of it can cause a variety of problems. For starters, it reduces skin elasticity. If your skin isn’t able to bounce back in the way that it should, it will start to crease. This results in fine lines that are often referred to as dehydration lines. Dehydration will also make any existing fine lines look more noticeable. 

So, one way to target the appearance of fine lines while also giving every single other aspect of your skin’s functions a boost is to give your skin some extra hydration. Humectants, which are moisture-binding ingredients, are the best at doing this. Ideally, ensure that all of the products in your skincare routine have been formulated with at least a couple of humectants, with some containing several.

While this may sound tricky, it’s easy if you shop at OROGOLD – we love the hydrating power of humectants, so you’ll find them in almost all of our products. Some, like the String Lift Sculpting System, bring together an impressive selection of humectants, with this product boasting six forms of hyaluronic acid, among other hydrating ingredients. 

Antioxidants Should Be in Your Long-Term Game Plan

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Antioxidants are something else that should be in everyone’s skincare routine, whether you’re dealing with fine lines or your skin is perfectly taut. They’re crucial when it comes to preventing the appearance of free radical damage, which is pretty much unavoidable in this day and age. 

We’ve already talked about retinoids – vitamin A is an antioxidant itself. Vitamin C is another famous antioxidant – one that has been proven to give the skin a smoother and less wrinkled finish. It’s a true superstar, which is why we designed an entire skincare collection around it: the OROGOLD Vitamin C Collection. 

Plant extracts are another great source of antioxidants. These days, most products contain at least one or two. Some, like the OROGOLD 24K Nano Ultra Silk Serum, feature a selection of powerful plant extracts, including rosemary, lime, kelp, seaweed, and sesame. This serum is also incredibly hydrating, which will help to make those fine lines less visible.

Exfoliate With an AHA

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Exfoliation is a great way to keep your skin looking youthful. It encourages the shedding of dead cells, which, if left to linger, would have made your fine lines look more prominent. Exfoliation also gives the skin a smoother-feeling texture, improving the look of elasticity to make any creases less visible.

When it comes to how you should exfoliate, AHAs, also known as alpha-hydroxy acids, are the way to go. Unlike face scrubs, which can be physically rough on the skin, alpha-hydroxy acids exfoliate in a gentler manner. The gentler you are with your skin, the more you’ll be able to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

While it’s true that some AHAs, such as glycolic acid, can be too harsh for certain skin types, others, like mandelic acid, can be used by all. This is why we’ve included this almond-derived AHA in the OROGOLD 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid. This silky gel gently yet thoroughly exfoliates the skin. At the same time, it provides a boost of antioxidants from vitamins A, C, and E, plus green tea extract.

Consider Where Your Fine Lines Actually Are

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While the advice that we’ve given you will work wherever your fine lines happen to be, their location is worth taking into consideration. Different areas of your skin have different needs, so if fine lines have developed in a certain spot, this could mean that that specific area of your skin needs some TLC.

The eye area, for instance, is known for having particularly thin skin. This means that it’s prone to developing fine lines faster than the skin on the rest of the face. If this is the case for you, bolstering your skincare routine with a few dedicated eye care products, like the OROGOLD 24K Anti-Aging Eye Serum, would be a good idea. 

On the other hand, if fine lines are creeping up on your neck or chest, give this area some extra love. The OROGOLD 24K Neck Duo Treatment is filled with powerful ingredients that will soon leave your décolletage looking smoother. 

Fine lines can prematurely appear on other parts of the skin, too, like the hands. This is why we have a selection of hand care products available at OROGOLD. The skin on the hands is thicker, meaning that special formulations are needed in order for topical products to make a difference here, which is exactly what the 24K Multi-Vitamin Hand Mask provides. Alternatively, give the 24K Rejuvenation Neck, Chest & Hands Masks a try, and you’ll be able to pamper all of those areas with the same hydrating, antioxidant-laden solution. 

Treat Yourself to the 24K Rose Gold Wrinkle Smoothing Solution

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All of the tips that we’ve shared so far will enable you to target the appearance of your fine lines, making them look less noticeable over time. Topical skincare doesn’t usually provide a quick fix, which is why the instant visible results produced by the 24K Rose Gold Wrinkle Smoothing Solution are so impressive. 

This fast-acting solution contains a blend of ingredients that are known for being able to quickly soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. From hyaluronic acid to acetyl hexapeptide-8 to DMAE, these ingredients get to work in seconds, bringing you results soon after.

Massage Your Way to Firmer-Looking Skin

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Wondering what else you can do to target the appearance of fine lines, without involving topical skincare products? A massage can work wonders, especially when combined with your skincare routine. 

Massaging your skin boosts circulation, meaning that your skin cells will suddenly have access to more oxygen and nutrients. It helps them to thrive, meaning that they’ll do a better job of countering the appearance of fine lines. 

Massages are also wonderfully relaxing. A facial massage will immediately relax any tension in your facial muscles. When facial muscles are tensed and contracted, creases form on the surface of your skin. Relieving that tension makes those fine lines disappear. This also means that they won’t develop into permanent wrinkles quite so quickly. 

While you could simply use your hands to massage your face, a massage tool can really elevate the experience. The OROGOLD 24K HD Touch, for example, can be used daily to gently massage the skin in a way that not only feels soothing, but also helps to encourage product absorption.

Enjoy Smoother-Looking Skin With OROGOLD

While fine lines are an inevitable part of life, there’s plenty that you can do to prevent them from appearing sooner than they need to. Follow our tips, and you’ll be able to target and reduce the appearance of fine lines in a way that leaves your skin feeling healthier in other ways, too! 

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Has your ever-reliable skincare routine suddenly stopped working for you? While this can seem disastrous at first, there’s usually a simple reason behind it, as well as an easy fix. Read on as OROGOLD talks through the signs that indicate that your skincare routine isn’t quite cutting it anymore, while sharing tips on how to tweak things so that your routine can once again focus on restoring your skin’s radiance. 

Signs That Your Skincare Routine Has Stopped Working

The most prevalent sign that your skincare routine isn’t working? You won’t be seeing any improvements in your complexion anymore, no matter how great your products may be or how consistently you’re using them. However, here are some other clues that indicate that your skincare routine is no longer meeting the mark: 

• Your skin feels either excessively dry or overly greasy.
• Breakouts and other adverse reactions suddenly become more common.
• You often notice sensitivities, redness, or irritation after applying your skincare.
• Your skin looks dull and lacks a glow.
• The texture of your skin feels rough and uneven.
• Fine lines and wrinkles look more prominent than ever.

If you can relate to any of the above, it’s time to figure out what the problem is…

Start With Your Skin Type

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While this may seem like an obvious one, don’t skip over this section because you assume that you already know what your skin type is. Skin types change, meaning that if you haven’t recently reassessed your skin type, your skin’s needs may now be different from what you’ve previously been dealing with. While we’re going to be sharing plenty of great advice in this article, none of it will make a difference to your skincare routine if you continue to use products that aren’t suitable for your skin type.

If it has been a while since you’ve assessed your skin type, start by cleansing with a gentle cleanser that’s suitable for all skin types. The OROGOLD 24K Mousse Cleanser is perfect for this. Then, wait for 30 minutes after rinsing your cleanser off.

After this, take a close look in the mirror – your skin should resemble one of the following skin types:

• Dry – your skin will look rough and flaky. It will also feel tight and dry.
• Oily – your skin will look shiny and feel greasy.
• Combination – some parts of your skin will be dry while others will be oily.
• Sensitive – your skin will feel irritated and uncomfortable. It may also look red, inflamed, and blotchy.
• Normal – your skin looks hydrated and balanced, without displaying any of the above issues.

Once you’ve re-identified your skin type, take a good look at the products in your skincare routine, examining those ingredient lists. Make sure that each product is suitable for your skin type, swapping out any that aren’t. This simple move will make a huge difference when it comes to how effective your skincare routine is.

Take the Weather Into Account

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Your skin is significantly influenced by environmental conditions, one being the weather. Climatic changes can cause your skin’s needs to quickly shift. If your skincare routine isn’t being adjusted alongside this, then it will stop working in the way that it should. For more insight into how advanced ingredients like peptides can support skin resilience and hydration — especially when environmental stressors fluctuate — check out the Exploring Peptides resource hub at exploring-peptides.com, where you’ll find guides and tools that deepen your understanding of peptide science and formulation.

How, exactly, does the weather affect your skin? Let’s start with heat and humidity. Not only do they trigger an increase in oil production, but they’ll also cause you to sweat more. This means that you may need to swap your regular cleanser for a more powerful formula, like the OROGOLD 24K Vitamin C Facial Cleanser. You may even want to consider double cleansing if your skin feels particularly greasy and sweaty. It’s important to keep the rest of your skincare routine light and minimal too. In hot conditions, pores end up clogged much faster.

On the other hand, if your skin has suddenly found itself in cold and dry conditions, it will be desperate for some extra moisture. Your skin barrier will also be crying out for some support. One way to respond is by adding a thicker moisturizer to your skincare routine, like the OROGOLD 24K Deep Moisturizer. Not only will it give your skin the moisture boost it needs, but it will also do a better job, compared to a lighter cream, of locking in all of your other skincare products. This allows them to work to their full potential, rather than evaporating away. 

Double Check Your Layering

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A skincare routine needs to be carried out in a certain order. While getting this order wrong isn’t necessarily going to do any damage to your skin, it will certainly hinder the efficacy of the products you’re applying. 

Generally, you should always layer your products from thinnest to thickest. This means that after cleansing your skin, move on to the more watery formulas in your routine, like a toner or essence. Then, layer on the serums you’re using – again, if you’re using a few serums, start with the lightest and finish with the heaviest. Finally, lock everything in with the thickest product in your routine – a moisturizer. 

Even if your layering is on point, the amount of time that you wait in between each layer could be affecting your routine. Don’t follow up with the next product too quickly – you need to give each product some time to absorb first. However, don’t wait too long either! Ideally, your skin should be slightly damp from the previous product before you apply the next. 

If you want a quick way to remember the order and timing of your steps, you can create a QR code that links to your personalized skincare routine guide or checklist on your phone.

Are You Using Too Many Products?

If you’re contemplating whether or not you’re going wrong with your layering, this could be a sign that you’re simply using too many products. Layering skincare isn’t usually complicated, unless you’re working with a long line of different products. 

Yes, some people have success with long skincare routines. However, for the most part, these long routines take a toll on the skin over time. They end up damaging the skin barrier to the point where it becomes easily irritated by products that it was once tolerating without any issues. 

If your skincare routine is suddenly making your skin feel more sensitive, simplifying your regimen could be the solution. Take out any non-essential products for now, and try to swap your single-purpose products for multitasking formulas wherever possible. 

Aging Will Take a Toll at Some Point

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While aging may not be enjoyable to think about, it’s important to recognize how the aging process will affect your skin. Even before you notice the visible signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles, your skin’s collagen fibers will start to weaken, and thinning will begin to occur. If this process has begun for you (and it begins earlier than many realize – usually when you’re in your early 20s), but your skincare routine hasn’t adjusted to cater for it, then your skincare routine will no longer be giving your skin what it needs. 

What changes should you make?

Start by compensating for the dehydration that your skin is or will be dealing with. As the skin thins with age, moisture loss increases. Counter this by incorporating plenty of hydrating ingredients in your skincare routine. The OROGOLD String Lift Sculpting System, which features several forms of hyaluronic acid, is great for giving the skin a moisture boost. 

Certain skincare products will also help to give the skin the nutrients it needs as it ages. With the right ingredients, you’ll be able to stave off the appearance of aging for many years to come, keeping your skin looking smooth, firm, and youthful. One product that helps with exactly that is the OROGOLD 24K Multi Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol. Not only will this rich moisturizer keep your skin feeling hydrated for hours, but it also contains retinol – an ingredient that has been proven, time and time again, to be one of the best out there for preventing and reducing the visible signs of skin aging. 

Assess Storage and Check Expiry Dates

Another reason why your skincare routine may no longer be effective? Perhaps the skincare products that you’re using have lost their efficacy. This happens more commonly than you’d think, and it’s usually down to improper storage. 

Most skincare products need to be kept in certain conditions. Why? Because the ingredients within are sensitive to various elements, such as heat, sunlight, and moisture. If you aren’t storing your skincare products somewhere cool, dark, and dry (as opposed to humid, like a bathroom), the ingredients that comprise them will start to deteriorate. 

That same deterioration starts to occur once a skincare product reaches its expiry date, too. Those expiry dates are there for a reason – even though a product may not look expired, the active ingredients within will have lost their potency. 

Have a look through your skincare stash, tossing out any products that have expired or haven’t been stored properly for a while. Sub in fresh replacements, and your skincare routine should kick back into action again! 

Consider Consistency

Finally, let’s talk about consistency, meaning how consistent you are with your skincare routine. Skincare products need to be applied regularly and consistently in order to work. In fact, some ingredients need a while to accumulate in the skin before they can even begin to produce visible results. If you aren’t consistent with your skincare, none of this will be able to happen. 

If consistency is something that you’ve been struggling with, our earlier advice applies once again: simplify your routine. Keep it short and succinct so that it doesn’t take longer than a couple of minutes. If needed, set some reminders for the start and end of each day so that you don’t forget about skincare. 

Power-Up Your Skincare Routine With OROGOLD

If your skincare routine has suddenly stopped working, there’ll usually be a reason behind this. Yes, it may take a while to figure this out, but the tips that we’ve shared above should help. Work your way through them and, by the time you reach the end, you should have a skincare routine that’s once again bringing about improvements in your complexion. 

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Tired of how sweaty and greasy your skin seems to look after just a couple of hours in the heat, let alone all day? You’re not alone. With the heat causing an increase in both oil and sweat production, it doesn’t take long before shine overwhelms the skin…and this is a problem that so many people face. 

While there are plenty of skincare products out there that promise to miraculously mattify your skin and keep it looking that way, it’s rare for them to actually deliver on those claims. If you want to keep the shine at bay, you’ll need to approach the issue from a few different angles, and it’s very difficult for a single product to do that. 

The solution? Add the 24K Termica Activation Serum and the 24K Termica HD Solution to your skincare routine, and you’ll finally be able to take back some control over your skin. Apply this OROGOLD duo to your skin in the morning, and you’ll be able to maintain a smooth and matte complexion until the evening, even when temperatures soar to 90° and beyond. 

A Beautiful Summer Romance: The 24K Termica Activation Serum & the 24K Termica HD Solution

The OROGOLD 24K Termica Collection was created specifically for people who struggle with shiny-looking skin in the summer months. Use any of these products individually, and you’ll notice that your skin already starts to take on a more matte finish. However, combine them together, especially the 24K Termica Activation Serum and the 24K Termica HD Solution, and that’s when the magic really starts to happen! 

A Closer Look at the 24K Termica Activation Serum

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The 24K Termica Activation Serum is the perfect addition to a summer skincare routine. This serum, which has a gel-like consistency, immediately feels cooling and refreshing when applied to the skin, setting your skin up beautifully for the hot day ahead. 

What’s in it? 

Keeping your skin hydrated is crucial at all times, but especially so in hot weather. With the sun rapidly pulling moisture out of the skin, failing to adequately replenish those stores will trigger an increase in sebum production. This, combined with the extra sweat that your skin will be producing in the heat, will leave your skin looking shinier than ever. Thanks to the several hydrating compounds in this serum, however, you won’t need to worry about that. With sodium hyaluronate, collagen, peptides, seaweed extract, and more, all binding moisture to the skin, it will immediately give your face a fuller and plumper finish. 

Meanwhile, there are several ingredients in this serum that will work to regulate how oily your skin feels. The catechins and tannins in green tea extract, for example, will cut back on how greasy your skin looks. Meanwhile, witch hazel extract leaves the pore openings feeling tighter, which restricts how much sebum they can release. Vitamin C is also known for having a balancing effect on the complexion. 

Licorice root extract is another notable ingredient in this serum. It contains a compound called Licochalcone A, which controls how shiny the skin looks. Licorice root extract is also revered for how it lightens the look of hyperpigmentation. It evens out the skin tone in a way that will enhance your matte finish. 

A Closer Look at the 24K Termica HD Solution

It’s not easy to find a summer-friendly moisturizer. Layer a cream that’s even just slightly too thick onto your skin, and not only will you end up increasing sebum production, but you’ll also be more likely to experience clogged pores and acne breakouts. With the 24K Termica HD Solution, however, this will no longer be an issue. This lightweight moisturizer was formulated to give the skin a radiant yet matte appearance. 

What’s in it?

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Just like the 24K Termica Activation Serum, the 24K Termica HD Solution also features plenty of hydrating ingredients. It’s always a good idea to layer moisture onto your skin, and this skincare duo makes that easy. Follow the serum up with this blend of sodium hyaluronate, coral seaweed extract, and other moisture-binding ingredients, and keeping your skin hydrated for hours will suddenly seem so much easier. 

Retinol is another powerful ingredient that has been used in this cream. While many prefer to save their retinol usage for the evenings, using this antioxidant during the day can be very beneficial. Not only will it help to maintain skin hydration levels, but it will also leave your pores looking smaller and your skin feeling less oily. Yes, it can make unprotected skin more sensitive to the sun, but keeping your skin covered with SPF will keep your skin safe while also preventing the retinol from degrading once sunlight hits it. 

Of course, antioxidants are key in hot weather, and this moisturizer contains a number of them. In addition to the ingredients we’ve already mentioned, it also boasts resveratrol, green tea extract, sea buckthorn extract, and a selection of other antioxidant-rich botanicals. 

Adding This Skincare Duo to Your Routine

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No matter how good a skincare product may be, you’re only going to be able to reap its full range of benefits if you apply it correctly. 

This means starting with clean skin. Applying any products to your skin before cleansing it will only leave you with clogged pores that make your skin look discolored and shinier than usual. While we have a few cleansers available at OROGOLD, the 24K Vitamin C Facial Cleanser would likely be your best bet. Not only will it quickly sweep away dirt, excess sebum, and other impurities, but it’s also infused with several ingredients that will leave your skin feeling better balanced and less greasy in the long run. 

Once your skin has been cleansed, you can then move on to applying our skincare duo. Start with the 24K Termica Activation Serum. Apply a small amount to your skin and then gently pat it in to enhance absorption. Then, while your skin is still slightly damp from the serum, apply a layer of the 24K Termica HD Solution. 

Once you’re done, finish with a layer of your favorite sunscreen to keep your skin protected for the next couple of hours. Don’t forget to keep reapplying your sunscreen every two hours or so.

Other Ways to Beat the Shine in the Summer

The skincare duo that we’ve featured above will go a long way in keeping your complexion shine-free all day. However, here are a few extra tips to keep in mind: 

Exfoliate Regularly

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While exfoliation isn’t going to have much influence over how much oil your skin produces, it’s essential for removing excess oil, preventing that sebum from clogging pores. Without exfoliating, all of that oil will be trapped on your skin, leaving you looking greasier.

At the same time, you don’t want to go overboard with your exfoliation efforts. Over-exfoliating will trigger sebum production due to how it damages the skin barrier. Keep things gentle yet consistent by exfoliating with OROGOLD’s 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid. 

Use a Clay Mask Weekly

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Clay is excellent at tackling a greasy complexion. It binds itself to sebum, making it much easier for that extra oil to be removed. 

The 24K Termica Collection, where our superstar skincare duo comes from, contains a clay mask: the 24K Termica Energizing Mask. It makes use of kaolin clay, known for being gentle yet very effective! It also brings together several antioxidant-rich ingredients, including vitamins A, C, and E, aloe vera, and coffee seed extract.

The 24K Advanced Facial Mask is another clay mask worth checking out. This one combines kaolin with bentonite, while also bringing in a few plant oils to ensure that the skin doesn’t end up feeling dehydrated. Those same ingredients also soothe the feeling of inflammation while providing an array of powerful antioxidants. 

Don’t Expose Your Skin to Hot Water

Your skin barrier is intricately linked with sebum production. It regulates how oily your skin is by telling your sebaceous glands whether they should be producing more or less oil.

If your skin barrier is compromised in any way, sebum production usually increases. This is your skin’s attempt to compensate for the gaps in its barrier. If you want to keep that shine under control, it’s vital that you keep your skin barrier healthy.

While there’s so much out there that damages the skin barrier, hot water is a big culprit. If you use hot water while cleansing your face or showering, you’re only going to be adding to how shiny your skin looks. Turn the temperature down to lukewarm, and you should start to notice that your skin naturally looks more matte.

Keep Your Belongings Clean

Think about how many times a day you touch your phone, along with how many other surfaces your phone touches. Not only does that phone end up cluttered with bacteria from all of those surfaces, but the oils from your skin transfer over to it, too. The next time you press that phone against your face, the oil and bacteria move on over, leaving your skin looking shiny and your pores feeling clogged.

To prevent this from happening, keep any belongings of yours that touch your face as clean as possible. In addition to your phone, pay attention to things like your pillowcases and sunglasses. The more often you use an item, the more often you should clean it. 

Turn to OROGOLD for a Matte Complexion All Summer Long

When it comes to dealing with shiny skin, especially in the summer, it can take a while to stumble upon the perfect combination of products. There’s a huge element of trial and error to it, which can be frustrating and expensive! To get around this, we created the 24K Termica Collection. Each product is designed to mattify the complexion, both immediately and in the long term. Whether you opt for the whole set or treat yourself to the summer-loving duo that is the 24K Termica Activation Serum and the 24K Termica HD Solution, your skin will soon be thanking you!

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While single-ingredient skincare products that could only tackle one skin concern each used to be all the rage, multitaskers are now where it’s at. People are increasingly recognizing the damage that they’re causing by overwhelming their skin with long and complex routines each day, hence why the skincare world is now moving toward simplified and minimal regimens. 

The only way to cut back on your skincare routine while still meeting all of your skin’s needs is to invest in multi-functional products. Skincare brands have been responding by producing an array of different two-in-one formulas, but three-in-ones are still much harder to come by. 

This is likely why our new three-in-one product at OROGOLD has been such a hit. With this one product able to encompass three steps of your skincare routine, simplifying your skincare efforts has never been easier!

Meet the OROGOLD 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream

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Ready to discover your new favorite skincare multitasker? Meet the OROGOLD 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream. As you can tell from its name, it’s a hybrid product that blurs the line between a serum and a cream. While it has a very light creamy texture, it carries a high concentration of actives in the same way that serums are famous for. Let’s take a closer look at how it could replace three of the products in your current skincare routine:

A Hydrating Serum

Hydrating serums are products that are used by all skin types. They’re essential year-round, especially as you age and your skin’s ability to retain moisture declines. 

While there are plenty of hydrating serums out there, many share similarities when it comes to ingredients. They’re usually formulated with humectants – ingredients that bind moisture to the skin to provide an instant moisture boost, along with a plumper and brighter appearance. 

The 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream definitely doesn’t disappoint on the humectant front! It contains some of the best hydrating ingredients in the industry, including sodium hyaluronate, squalane, and peptides. Not only will these ingredients work to quench thirsty skin cells, but they’ll also keep your skin barrier feeling supported and strengthened.

An Antioxidant Serum

Just like hydrating serums, antioxidant serums are also popular additions to skincare routines. In fact, many choose to use both, layering one over the other. This ensures that your skincare routine covers all bases.

With the 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream, however, you’ll no longer have to do that. In addition to filling in for your hydrating serum, this formula will also take the place of your antioxidant serum.

Which antioxidants can be found in this product? Vitamin C is one. It’s used in the form of tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, one of the most stable and effective vitamin C derivatives around. Vitamin E and vitamin B3 (niacinamide) can be found in this formula too. Both are antioxidants, with the latter being particularly efficient at tackling the appearance of oxidative damage in the skin. 

Grape seed extract is another noteworthy ingredient. It contains a high volume of proanthocyanidins, which are antioxidants that support, firm, and tighten the complexion. Studies also show that when used alongside a sunscreen, grape seed extract leaves the skin feeling even better protected against UV rays. 

A Moisturizer

Moisturizing is always recommended for every skin type, especially after applying a serum. A moisturizer will form a seal over your skin’s surface, preventing the ingredients from the serum, along with your skin’s natural moisture reserves, from evaporating away. 

The 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream contains a few ingredients that effectively lock in the lighter ingredients in this formula. Sweet almond oil and avocado oil both perform this role, creating a thin film that keeps everything underneath it locked in. 

Those same moisturizing ingredients provide other benefits too. They soothe, support, and hydrate the complexion, while also serving as excellent sources of antioxidants.

Adding the 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream to Your Skincare Routine

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So, where does the multitasking 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream fit into your skincare routine? 

Start by cleansing your skin. After all, you should never apply anything to your skin unless it has been cleansed first. If you want to really bump up your skin’s antioxidant content, give the OROGOLD 24K Vitamin C Cleanser a try. 

After this, you can move on to applying the 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream. If you’re using it in the evening, you won’t need to apply any other products afterward. However, if you’re adding it to your morning skincare routine, make sure that you top it off with some SPF.

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Love the idea of simplifying your skincare routine with multitasking formulas? Here are a few other options to explore:

The 24K Skin Tone SPF 30

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As we mentioned earlier, two-in-one skincare products have become extremely popular. That’s exactly what our 24K Skin Tone SPF 30 is – it functions as both a moisturizer and a sunscreen. This allows it to overcome some of the problems that people have with traditional sunscreens, mainly the fact that they’re thick, leave a white cast behind, and are cumbersome to keep reapplying. Not only is this cream lightweight and sheer, but it also immediately hydrates the skin to provide a plumper and more radiant finish. This makes it an absolute joy to reapply throughout the day! 

What’s in it? A number of proven ingredients that work beautifully on the skin during the day. Aloe vera hydrates and soothes the complexion, while green tea extract provides important antioxidants that keep the skin feeling even better protected against the sun. Meanwhile, vitamins ensure that skin cells feel supported, and gold gives the skin a gorgeous glow! 

The 24K Vitamin C Booster Facial Serum

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While all antioxidants are great for your skin, vitamin C is famous for being one of the best. This ingredient on its own is an incredible multitasker. Combine it with other ingredients that have similar properties, and you’ll have a skincare powerhouse on your hands!

That’s exactly what we’ve done with our 24K Vitamin C Booster Facial Serum. Two potent forms of vitamin C have been blended with vitamins A and E. This creates a blend that’s able to do so much for the skin. Between smoothing away the appearance of wrinkles, lightening the visibility of hyperpigmentation, and giving the skin a more elastic feel, there’s not much that these ingredients can’t do! Even better, the inclusion of wheat germ oil provides hydration, eliminating the need for an additional hydrating serum.

The 24K Golden Multi-Corrective Solution

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There aren’t many skincare products out there that produce visible results in just a minute or two. That’s one of the reasons why the 24K Golden Multi-Corrective Solution is so popular. Apply it to your skin and, in a matter of seconds, it will start to work its magic on your complexion. 

What exactly does it do? It diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and dullness. With its targeted applicator, it’s easy to apply it directly to areas of concern, where it will then make your skin look smoother, firmer, and brighter.

How is it able to do all of this? Its effects can be attributed to its superior ingredient blend. This formula brings together the likes of sodium hyaluronate, specialized peptides, a selection of fast-acting plant extracts, and alpha-hydroxy acids. You’ll spot some of the most efficient names in skincare on this product’s ingredient list, making it one worth having when your complexion could do with a quick fix of any kind!

The 24K Purifying Toner

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What’s the next step in your skincare routine after cleansing? Some people apply a toner, with these products designed to complete the cleansing process and rebalance the pH level of the skin’s surface after it has been cleansed. Others prefer to use an essence, which provides a boost of moisture and nutrients.

The OROGOLD 24K Purifying Toner, however, enables you to do both with just one product. This formula offers elements of both a toner and an essence, providing the best of both worlds. You’ll also find a number of complexion-soothing ingredients in this blend, such as aloe vera, chamomile, and cucumber.

The best part? Thanks to its spray pump applicator, this formula also triples up to be a hydrating face mist. Apply it whenever your skin could do with a pick-me-up, and it will leave your skin feeling refreshed and revived!

The Collagen Plumping Mist

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The Collagen Plumping Mist, which can be found in our Collagen Cooling Set, is another product that straddles the line between toner, essence, and face mist. It’s a very lightweight solution with a spray pump applicator that makes it easy to spritz onto the skin.

However, many find that this mist also performs the role of a lightweight serum. With sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, collagen, and vitamin E, it’s a great formula for boosting moisture retention while keeping the skin barrier feeling supported. 

Treat yourself to the Collagen Cooling Set and you’ll be able to enjoy the three other products that accompany this mist. The HydroCollagen Lift Mask will help you to tighten the look of loose and sagging skin, while the Advanced Soothing Cool Cream is the perfect moisturizer for the summer months. Finally, the cooling globe has an incredibly soothing effect on the complexion. It will also work to enhance the absorption of the other skincare products you apply.

Summary

It’s so easy to overload your skin by using too many products, which can then lead to a whole host of various skin problems. This is why so many people are now trying to simplify their skincare routines as much as possible, a move that you should be making too! With the multitasking skincare products we’ve featured above, this becomes so much easier. You’ll be able to target your skin’s specific needs in fewer steps, which your skin will undoubtedly appreciate.

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Barrier repair has become a hot topic in the skincare world lately. Why? Because it was an aspect of skincare that, up until recently, was largely ignored, yet it’s something that just about everyone would benefit from. 

With the skin barrier now a trending talking point, certain ingredients, from niacinamide to ceramides to peptides, are being recommended as must-haves. While there’s no denying that these ingredients go hand-in-hand with a healthy skin barrier, it’s important to first understand a little more about that precious layer of skin before you start overhauling your skincare routine. 

Ready to get started? Read on as OROGOLD explains all you need to know about your skin barrier and how to give it the very best care. 

Why is the Skin Barrier So Important? 

Your skin barrier sits on the outermost layer of your skin. It’s made up of a combination of lipids, proteins, and dead cells, all of which come together to create a protective layer over your skin’s surface. 

This layer plays a few crucial roles when it comes to skin health, with moisture retention being one. Your skin barrier locks your skin’s moisture reservoirs in, giving the deeper layers of your skin access to sufficient moisture. Without that barrier, all of that moisture would quickly evaporate away, leaving your skin cells parched. 

Your skin barrier also keeps irritants away while preventing external aggressors from damaging your skin. From environmental allergens and pollutants to UV rays and harsh weather, the deeper layers of your skin owe their safety and integrity to your skin barrier, which is why skin barrier repair is so important.  

Understanding Barrier Damage

So, why all of the buzz about barrier repair? Because it’s so easy for the skin barrier to be damaged. Once this happens, barrier function declines, which can then lead to a whole host of various problems. 

Here are just a few of the triggers that lead to a barrier breakdown:

• A dry environment, as well as an overly humid environment
• UV rays
• Exposure to pollutants and other chemicals
• Aggressive skincare ingredients/products
• Aging
• Stress
• Certain skin conditions

How do you know if your skin barrier has been compromised? Dehydration is often one of the first signs. This can manifest in different ways. For some people, dehydration can lead to dry and flaky skin. However, for others, it increases oil production, causing clogged pores and acne. 

Your skin will also become much more sensitive and irritable since a weakened skin barrier won’t be able to keep impurities out. Your skin may decide that it no longer wants to tolerate ingredients that it used to be fine with. You may also notice an increase in inflammation and itching. Your skin will also be more susceptible to infections. 

Is it Possible to Repair a Damaged Skin Barrier? 

If you suspect that your skin barrier might be compromised, even if only slightly so, what can you do about it? Here are some tips that will help to leave your skin barrier not just feeling repaired, but also feeling stronger than ever:

Use the Right Skincare Ingredients

Certain skincare ingredients are known for giving the skin barrier a stronger and thicker finish. Incorporating these ingredients into various stages of your skincare routine will soon have your skin barrier feeling replenished:

Ceramides

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Ceramides are lipids that naturally form a significant portion of the skin barrier. They act like a glue, holding skin cells together. Applying them topically can quickly leave the skin barrier feeling boosted. You’ll find ceramides infused in the OROGOLD 24K Termica Activation Serum, which also contains a few of the other ingredients we’re about to discuss.

Niacinamide

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Otherwise known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is another ingredient that keeps the skin barrier feeling strong and resilient. It offers other benefits too, such as calming the look of irritation and regulating how greasy the skin feels. Give it a try with the OROGOLD 24K Rose Gold Age Glow Duo, a two-part system that combines niacinamide with several other barrier-loving ingredients. 

Peptides

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Peptides are chains of amino acids that keep the skin barrier feeling capable of functioning optimally. Research shows that they can also help to heal the feeling of a damaged skin barrier. You’ll find peptides in several OROGOLD products, including the 24K Termica Completion Cream. 

Hyaluronic Acid

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Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that draws moisture from the air around it and binds it to the skin barrier. It keeps the skin barrier hydrated, enabling it to work to its full potential. OROGOLD’s String Lift Sculpting System contains six different forms of hyaluronic acid. Each one has a different molecular size, meaning that not only will your skin barrier benefit from some extra hydration, but the other layers of your skin will feel quenched as well. 

Oats

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Oats have been used for centuries for a variety of skin barrier-related issues. Studies show that it can improve barrier function, while also acting as a prebiotic for the beneficial bacteria on the skin. As this bacteria flourishes, it helps to support the skin barrier. Oat also soothes the feeling of inflammation and moisturizes the skin. This is why we’ve used it in the OROGOLD 24K Overnight Cream – a decadent moisturizer that also contains peptides, antioxidants, and plant oils. 

Squalane

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Just like hyaluronic acid, squalane is an incredible hydrator. This keeps the skin barrier feeling strong and supported. With squalane being very similar in composition to the skin’s natural sebum, it’s an ingredient that the skin barrier readily allows in. Add squalane to your routine with the OROGOLD 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream. This unique formula also contains niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and peptides.

Keep Your Skincare Routine Simple

We’ve featured several different barrier-loving skincare products above. However, this doesn’t mean that they should all be added to your skincare routine! If your skin barrier is showing signs of damage, the last thing it needs is to feel overloaded with new ingredients and products. Instead, it needs some time to recuperate, which is why your skincare routine should be kept as simple as possible. Pick and choose your products wisely, ensuring that each one helps, rather than hinders, your skin barrier. 

Go Easy When Cleansing and Exfoliating

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Earlier, we mentioned how aggressive skincare products can cause skin barrier damage. They strip away at the various components that make up the skin barrier, leaving that layer compromised. Cleansers and exfoliators are notorious for doing this, so make sure that the products you’re using are gentle and truly barrier-friendly. 

If it’s time for a change, check out the OROGOLD 24K Mousse Cleanser. It’s a sulfate-free formula that moisturizes the skin while it cleanses. Rather than stripping away your skin barrier, it will leave it feeling calm and balanced. Meanwhile, the 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid would be a great product to exfoliate with. However, cut back on how often you exfoliate until your skin barrier feels back to normal.

Pay Attention to pH

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Your skin’s pH level plays a key role in maintaining skin barrier function. It needs to be slightly acidic if the skin barrier is to function properly. Unfortunately, certain skincare products (cleansers in particular) can throw this off.

This is why it can be helpful to incorporate a toner into your skincare routine. Toners rebalance surface pH, which will leave your skin barrier feeling much happier! Again, stick to a gentle formula that hydrates and soothes the complexion, just like OROGOLD’s 24K Purifying Toner. 

Shield Your Skin Barrier From the Sun

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When UV rays hit your skin, your skin barrier is the first to receive the damage. Yes, this protective layer goes some way in helping to prevent UV rays from causing more harm than they already do, but the skin barrier itself is also susceptible to UV damage. 

The best way to shield your skin from the sun is with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Since it’s important to keep your skincare routine simple, consider a two-in-one product, like the OROGOLD 24K Skin Tone SPF 30. Not only will it protect your skin from the sun, but it will also hydrate, soothe, and replenish your complexion. 

Make the Right Lifestyle Choices

While repairing the skin barrier is usually associated with skincare, your lifestyle choices have a huge impact on this too. Make poor lifestyle choices, and your skin, including your skin barrier, will suffer in various ways: 

• Diet – your skin barrier needs certain nutrients to thrive. If your diet is lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, your skin barrier won’t be as strong as it could be. Vitamins A, C, and E should also be consumed on a regular basis to boost the skin barrier.
• Stress – when you’re stressed, your body releases hormones that affect the skin in several ways. One of these is to trigger inflammation, which weakens the skin barrier. Finding ways to manage your stress levels and keep them low will really help to encourage a healthy complexion. 
• Exercise – working out increases circulation, meaning that the skin has access to a greater supply of oxygen and nutrients, both of which support barrier function. Each time you exercise, you give your skin barrier a boost!
• Sleep – if your skin barrier is damaged, it needs plenty of time to heal. The majority of the skin’s healing processes take place at night while you’re asleep. Make sure that you’re getting enough quality sleep each night, so that your skin barrier has a proper chance to recuperate. 
• Vices – cigarettes and alcohol both have detrimental effects on the skin barrier. If you want your skin barrier to thrive, cut the smoking out and limit your alcohol intake.

Caring for Your Skin Barrier With OROGOLD

While it’s never enjoyable to be dealing with a damaged skin barrier, there’s plenty that you can do to turn things around. Use the right skincare ingredients, tweak your skincare routine, and live a lifestyle that’s as healthy as possible – it won’t be long before your skin barrier starts to feel stronger and better balanced once again! 

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