When we think of showing our skin love it’s easy to imagine spa days or evenings sat on the sofa with a face mask on and a warm drink in hand. But caring for our skin goes a lot deeper than just the pampering we give ourselves once in a while, in fact it can look a little different than we might think. Understanding the way our skin works, the origin of the products we apply, and implementing a little consistency can transform the way we view our skin as well as the actual health of it too.
Loving You Skin Through Its ‘Troubled’ Seasons Too
It’s easy to look in the mirror on a good skin day and love the way our complexion looks and feels, feeling that boost of clear skin confidence. But true self love is loving the skin you’re in just as much when there’s an unexpected flare up and your skin is working over time to heal and protect itself from harmful bacteria or surges in hormones. Despite the fragility of the skin barrier, skincare specialist Tove Agner explains ‘the skin barrier is probably one of the most important organs of the body. Inward/out it is responsible for body integrity and outward/in for keeping microbes, chemicals, and allergens from penetrating the skin’. Acknowledging the beauty in your skin acting as a shield from the damage the outside world can cause, and being in a constant cycle of keeping the good stuff in and the bad stuff out is just another way our skin protects us as we go about our daily life, even if we might be feeling a little more dryness or noticing a few extra spots that morning. Which is why the language we use in our own minds and to others matters. Speaking of our skin with kindness, and emphasising the good it does for us on a daily basis can help make this mental shift so a new acne breakout or eczema flare up won’t break us down, but just symbolise all that our skin endures beneath the surface. Meaning we can see our true value, skin deep.
It’s easy to look in the mirror on a good skin day and love the way our complexion looks and feels, feeling that boost of clear skin confidence. But true self love is loving the skin you’re in just as much when there’s an unexpected flare up and your skin is working over time to heal and protect itself from harmful bacteria or surges in hormones. Despite the fragility of the skin barrier, skincare specialist Tove Agner explains ‘the skin barrier is probably one of the most important organs of the body. Inward/out it is responsible for body integrity and outward/in for keeping microbes, chemicals, and allergens from penetrating the skin’. Acknowledging the beauty in your skin acting as a shield from the damage the outside world can cause, and being in a constant cycle of keeping the good stuff in and the bad stuff out is just another way our skin protects us as we go about our daily life, even if we might be feeling a little more dryness or noticing a few extra spots that morning. Which is why the language we use in our own minds and to others matters. Speaking of our skin with kindness, and emphasising the good it does for us on a daily basis can help make this mental shift so a new acne breakout or eczema flare up won’t break us down, but just symbolise all that our skin endures beneath the surface. Meaning we can see our true value, skin deep.
Finding Skincare With a Purpose
Whilst the skincare industry itself is bursting with products of every kind, the truth is not all skincare is created equal. From the mission behind the brand, down to the ingredients and even the commitment to sustainability and a greater good, the brands in which you choose to invest your time, money and skin matters – and therefore should align with the messages you align yourself with. Granted, it can be difficult to dig deeper and find out which brands are really putting you as a consumer first and mirroring your moral compass. Which is why looking at the credentials of a brand is a great way to let you know a little more about the brand identity, and where in particular they’ve been recognised within their industry. At Vemel we’ve been proud to have been recognised multiple times for our high quality range of skincare within the very competitive world of vegan and natural products. Most recently we were announced as finalists (top 3!) for the Best New Natural Hair and Body Product’ for the 2023 Pure Beauty Global Awards for our latest product launch, Marigold Nectar Hair and Body Oil. This recognition, particularly for a product we hope serves people in a multitude of ways all the while delivering powerful results, symbolises our continued commitment to creating quality skin and hair care derived solely from nature. Our Marigold Nectar serves many purposes, from a pre-wash scalp treatment, an overnight hair mask, a post shower hydrating hair and body oil – all that and it’s completely vegan, natural and waterless, because commitment to yourself and our planet is our greatest act of self love.
Whilst the skincare industry itself is bursting with products of every kind, the truth is not all skincare is created equal. From the mission behind the brand, down to the ingredients and even the commitment to sustainability and a greater good, the brands in which you choose to invest your time, money and skin matters – and therefore should align with the messages you align yourself with. Granted, it can be difficult to dig deeper and find out which brands are really putting you as a consumer first and mirroring your moral compass. Which is why looking at the credentials of a brand is a great way to let you know a little more about the brand identity, and where in particular they’ve been recognised within their industry. At Vemel we’ve been proud to have been recognised multiple times for our high quality range of skincare within the very competitive world of vegan and natural products. Most recently we were announced as finalists (top 3!) for the Best New Natural Hair and Body Product’ for the 2023 Pure Beauty Global Awards for our latest product launch, Marigold Nectar Hair and Body Oil. This recognition, particularly for a product we hope serves people in a multitude of ways all the while delivering powerful results, symbolises our continued commitment to creating quality skin and hair care derived solely from nature. Our Marigold Nectar serves many purposes, from a pre-wash scalp treatment, an overnight hair mask, a post shower hydrating hair and body oil – all that and it’s completely vegan, natural and waterless, because commitment to yourself and our planet is our greatest act of self love.
Taking the Time
Just like our bodily health requires a few extra moments to whip up a healthy and nutritious meal, and our fitness requires that 20 minutes each day to get in some movement, our skin requires a few moments each day to keep it looking and feeling its best. And like all things in life, consistently putting in the time can be the thing which makes the biggest difference. So on those late nights when you just want to climb in bed, mustering up the energy to remove your make up with a quick cleanse (we love our No.1 Cleansing Oil on those nights we want to do a quick little routine, and yet still know our skin is having a thorough cleanse) and following it up with a moisturiser to inject a little moisture and goodness back into the skin means not only will your skin thank you the next morning, but applying this philosophy to your skin over a matter of weeks and months can help build the strength of your skin barrier, giving you an overall healthier looking complexion.
Just like our bodily health requires a few extra moments to whip up a healthy and nutritious meal, and our fitness requires that 20 minutes each day to get in some movement, our skin requires a few moments each day to keep it looking and feeling its best. And like all things in life, consistently putting in the time can be the thing which makes the biggest difference. So on those late nights when you just want to climb in bed, mustering up the energy to remove your make up with a quick cleanse (we love our No.1 Cleansing Oil on those nights we want to do a quick little routine, and yet still know our skin is having a thorough cleanse) and following it up with a moisturiser to inject a little moisture and goodness back into the skin means not only will your skin thank you the next morning, but applying this philosophy to your skin over a matter of weeks and months can help build the strength of your skin barrier, giving you an overall healthier looking complexion.
The truth is self love, much like any muscle in our body, requires regular and consistent exercise to grow and develop. So by implementing tools like looking for skincare which is backed by science and recognised for its ability as well as loving our skin through its healing stages and offering ourselves the luxury of time in our use of high quality products to see changes – we are showing ourselves love in ways beyond just the daily application of skincare.