AN aesthetics expert has revealed why she won’t shell out big bucks for two skincare staples.
She shared the anti-aging go-tos she saves money on while recommending a cheap tool for combating puffiness.
Fiona Ross is the founder of The Aesthetics Club, a UK-based facility that provides treatments and beauty methods used by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston.
Ross shared top skincare tips that work for different budgets.
“I’m big on not spending massive amounts of money on your cleanser and moisturizer. There are really nice, budget-friendly products that don’t break the bank,” she said.
She would rather people spend money on “correcting products” or “treatment products” that target skin issues such as acne, redness, and dryness.
“If you use those products that specifically target those concerns you can sandwich them with the cheaper options,” she explained.
Every two weeks, she does a mandelic acid chemical peel at home to help improve the appearance of her skin.
Derived from bitter almonds, the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) “accelerates cell turnover and functions as a powerful exfoliate to remove dead skin cells,” according to Healthline.
Ross also uses an “underestimated” tool about once or twice a week.
“I love using a gua sha — it should not be underestimated if your face is feeling a bit puffy,” she said.
A favorite of Kendall Jenner, the traditional Chinese medicine technique involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to relieve hypertension and improve circulation.
Ross has a set of “golden rules” that anyone who is looking to improve and protect their skin should follow.
“Double cleanse, apply SPF, keep eye care in the fridge, and put the remainder of products on the backs of your hands,” she said.
Ross also stressed the importance of having a consistent morning and evening routine.
She explained that she starts every morning washing her face with an exfoliating cleanser.
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“At night I would always recommend doing a double cleanse as some makeup and SPF can be really stubborn to get off,” she added.
“Cleansing is very important because it is taking the day off for you. It will reduce congestion, blackheads, and breakouts.”
In terms of anti-aging, she advised avoiding the sun, smoking, sugar, and stress as much as possible.
“Sun and smoking are the top two, but sugar and stress can also cause a lot of skin issues,” she said.
“Meanwhile, for younger, oily skin I would take oil completely out of the skin routine.”
She suggested using oil-free products and opting for cleansers that work against oil production.
Specifically, look for those with BHAs and AHAs in it because “that will help,” Ross advised.
“If someone’s skin can’t create water it creates more oil, so sometimes getting the appropriate hydration is all they need,” she explained.
If you’re willing to splurge, Ross recommended pricier treatments like a Lyma Laser, an Oxylight six-step facial, and Ameela, a salmon sperm facial.
The Aesthetics Club is one of only a few firms in Scotland to offer Ameela, an injectable gel made of polynucleotide derived from salmon DNA.
Jennifer Aniston and Kim Kardashian have both raved about its results.
The anti-aging method hydrates, firms, and contours while reducing free radical damage under the skin.
