J’AIME JUNE 2022

BEAUTY
Skincare in your teens
FROM SPOTS AND BLOCKED PORES TO EXCESS OIL AND BLACKHEADS, TEENAGERS SEEM TO FACE A NEVER-
ENDING LIST OF SKIN ISSUES AND STRUGGLE TO KEEP THEIR COMPLEXIONS IN CHECK. BUT BY STARTING
AN EFFECTIVE ROUTINE MORNING AND NIGHT FROM A YOUNG AGE YOU CAN MANAGE MANY OF THESE
NEGATIVE EFFECTS. DEBORAH MITCHELL, FOUNDER OF HEAVEN SKINCARE, SHARES HER TOP TIPS
It was my own struggles with severe acne as a
teenager that led me to not only find solutions to
heal my own skin but develop a career helping others
tackle their skincare woes, and one that I still feel
passionate about to this day.
Growing up, I literally tried every cream and wash
on the market. I’d spend hours squeezing my
blackheads; I even used nail varnish on my spots
but, hardly surprising, that just made them redder
and angrier. I’d stare in the mirror, wondering why
my skin was dry and flaky one day and oily the next
despite watching what I ate and steering clear of
fatty foods thinking that might help.
I learnt the value in using the right products to
ensure a youthful complexion retains good health
and radiance as you get older.
CHAMOMILE, PEPPERMINT AND ORANGE
FLOWER HYDROGELS:
Hydrated skin equals healthy skin. Simple. My three
Hydrogels tackle a range of issues: they feed and
water skin, soothe and repair, diminish blemishes and
minimise redness and inflammation; and because
they remain tacky they also make the perfect base for
your foundation.
CLARIFYING OIL SERUM:
This is perfect for those who
suffer with excess oil, thanks to
the microbes, which naturally
occur and kill off bacteria
to bring the skin back to
equilibrium. Because of its
soothing scent, it also promotes
relaxation and induces sleep –
great if you’re in the middle of
your exams. Simply apply one
or two drops after your cleansing
routine or add to your favourite
moisturiser.
CLEANSE & FOAM WASH:
A teenager’s best friend – it’s a non-abrasive
exfoliator, toner and cleanser in one, making it the
ideal pocket money option. Organic mandarin
essential oil helps ease skin disorders and maintain
moisture levels as well as improving elasticity and
balance oil levels. The presence of organic carrot oil,
which contains healing vitamin A, rejuvenates and
repairs.
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