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Shea Butter – The Skin’s Best Friend

A skin superfood, Shea Butter is naturally rich in essential fatty acids, phenolics and vitamins A, E and F and exhibits a number of skin-healing benefits.

Considered to be a sacred tree, the Shea Tree (also known as the Shea-Karite tree) grows naturally in the wild in the dry savannah belt of West Africa. A centuries-old legend tells that Egyptian Queen Nefertiti had discovered the miraculous Shea Butter with which she could take care of her incredible beauty.

 

Types of Shea Butter

Refined Shea Butter

Refined Shea Butter is known as the ‘processed form’ of Shea Butter. It’s used in large plants by manufacturers, using chemicals such as hexane. The chemicals help break open the seeds and speed the process of separating the fat (or butter) from the whole of the nut. These chemicals usually remove any odour and help make it smooth, allowing manufacturers to add perfumes and preservatives to increase shelf life.

Unrefined Shea Butter

Unrefined Shea Butter is the purest, most natural form of Shea Butter. Unrefined Shea Butter is removed manually from the seeds which allows for its vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and other properties to retain. Workers will gather the seeds and then boil them. After this, the nuts are crushed by hand so they can be slowly roasted in the butter. By boiling the seeds, the shells will be easier to use. Any bits of broken shell are removed so that the inner seed can be beaten along with water and then boiled again to extract the fat. As the fat cools, it’s whipped to make it smoother and a usable product.

 

Benefits of Shea Butter For The Skin

Highly Moisturising

Shea Butter is rich in vitamins A and E making it an excellent moisturiser for the skin as it nourishes and conditions even the most dehydrated and driest skin. Its fat content helps it to absorb into the skin easily and hydrate and smooth the skin without clogging up pores.

Anti-inflammatory

Shea Butter is packed with derivatives of cinnamic acid which have a ton of anti-inflammatory benefits for sensitive skin and acne breakouts, redness and flakiness flare ups. The essential fatty acids found in Shea Butter helps to lubricate and the protect the skin against inflammation and the effects of inflammation.

Anti-Oxidants

Shea Butter contains plant antioxidants such as vitamins A and E as well as catechin which work to protect the cells from free radicals and environmental damage. The cinnamic acid esters in the fat of Shea Butter help in preventing skin damage from

Sun protection

Shea butter acts as a natural sunscreen, containing natural SPF, providing protection against the ultraviolet radiations of the sun, though the level of protection offered may be variable. Shea butter is considered as the best skin care for winter and after-sun care as it provides the extra moisture, nutrients and protection needed by your skin during the cold season and summer.

Healing agent

Shea Butter has amazing healing properties, being often used as a base in medicinal ointments due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used since ages for the treatment of scars, eczema, blemishes, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretch marks, dark spots, and in reducing the irritation caused by psoriasis. Due to its high content of vitamin A, it is effective in promoting healing and disinfection, and soothes skin allergies like poison ivy and insect bites. The vitamin F in Shea Butter acts as a rejuvenator for soothing and healing rough and chapped skin.

Anti-Aging

Shea Butter is considered to be one of the top anti-aging ingredients for the skin. Vitamin F found in Shea Butter helps to restore the elasticity of the skin and even skin-tone, hydrate and soften the skin. Shea Butter also works to promote the production of collagen to diminish wrinkles and fine-lines and reveal a radiant, youthful appearance. The anti-aging properties found in Shea Butter also help to stimulate blood circulation, promote cell renewal and the anti-oxidants help to fight free radicals which increase the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Shea butter is one of the most used, and probably most versatile natural beauty ingredients and you can find it on our Glamour Ageless Anti-Aging Serum, Amazing White Illuminating Serum and Caviar Enrich Eye Cream.

 

 

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Skincare Do’s and Dont’s – Winter Edition

With the winter months kicking in, a change of weather calls for an updated wardrobe and of course, skincare routine. The crisp, winter air can really take a toll on the skin with it feeling dry,  irritated, tight and more sensitive, so it’s important to consider switching up the usual routine to ensure skin is protected during the cold, dry weather. 


So, how does the winter affect our skin?

The outer layer of the skin (epidermis) contains the perfect combination of water, fats and lipids which help water retention and skin moisture. But in winter the low temperature and low humidity, along with very hot and drying central heating, will trigger a physical process where water will flow across the membrane of skin cells and be spontaneously sucked out of your skin by the dry air.  Our blood circulation will usually recover the water and lipids, however in winter months, the blood flow is diverted from the skin to keep your core warm. As a result. skin self-recovery ability is slowed down in winter and our outer skin barrier (epidermis) is weakened. 

So, to summarise… the cold, winter air reduces blood circulation in the face and tightens pores which in turn reduces our natural oils (such as sebum) that act as a protective layer.

Here are a few skincare do’s and dont’s to help protect your skin and prevent further damage during the cold, winter months!

 

Skincare Do’s

  • Opt for a mild, gentle, non-foaming cleanser to help moisture your skin and avoid your natural oils being stripped further. 
  • Replenish your skin with super hydrating ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid (found in Amazing White Illuminating Serum and Glamour Ageless Anti-Aging Serum) or Aloe Vera (found in Silk Miracle Essence)
  • After a warm, relaxing bath or shower, lock moisture into the skin by applying a nourishing body oil onto damp skin within 3 minutes of getting out of the bath or shower. (Try out Body Oils in: Tranquil Fields, Sensual Rose and Citrus Cheer)
  • Take care of your body by one: staying hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day and two: balancing nutrition by eating plenty of essential fatty acids, omega-3 found in avocado and oily fish and omega-6 found in nuts and whole grains which prevents dehydration in the skin cells.

 

Skincare Dont’s

  • Take a super a hot bath or shower – this breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin
  • Further irritate the skin by harshly rubbing or scratching the skin – gently pat the skin when drying and gently massage in skincare products when applying
  • Don’t over exfoliate the skin if you’re skin is extra dry or flaky as this will further irritate the skin. Instead, remove dead skin cells and reveal your natural glow more gently with our Facial Sonic Cleansing Device


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Skin Care Routine

KATHLEEN Skin Care Routine Tips
7 steps Skin Care Routine from Make-up Remover to Eye Cream

1 Make-up Remover

Remove your makeup gently with liquid remover.  All skin types can benefit from makeup remover with oil, even oily and blemish-prone skin.  Oil dissolves oil!

2 Cleanse

Step one: Apply one or two pumps of the Kathleen Refreshing & Lightening Cleansing Lotion to the dry skin, massage deeply with fingertips in a circular motion, ensure your are going against the “gravity”.   Clean your face for thirty seconds to a minute to lift dirt, oil, makeup and impurities, cleaning deep into the pores.

Step two: Rinse gauze muslin face cloth in hand-hot water and wiring out before gently exfoliate and remove cleanser. Use a clean section of the cloth for each part of the face, rinsing the cloth thoroughly during cleansing. If you prefer, splash cold water on your face at the final stage to tighten your pores.

Kathleen cleanser is a pH balance one and sulphate free, contains 6 active botantical ingredients including organic tamanu seed oil, avocado oil,  rose water, lavender water and lemon extract. After cleansing, you feel soft and comfort (not tight and dry)!

If you want to use a handy beauty device to deep clean your skin, you can choose Kathleen Facial Sonic Cleansing Device. This Sonic Cleansing Device has combined the sonic pulsations with an innovative silicone brush design for a deeper and gentler cleansing. When channeled through smooth, silicon touch-points, the sonic pulsations remove blemish-causing impurities and dirt, leaving the skin clearer and lighter without harsh abrasion. The waterproofing design is perfect for your facial cleansing routine when you bathe or shower.

3 Exfoliate

To achieve optimal daily routine results, you need to use our pure cotton gauze muslin face cloth for gently exfoliation, lifting away makeup and dead skin cells to reveal smoother, clearer and lighter-looking skin. This extra gently way of exfoliation prepares your skin for the next step of skin care treatments.

In addition, you may use chemical or physical exfoliator to scrub gently in a circular motion to remove all the dead skin cells which can give your an unsightly and flaky appearance; but keeps your pores from getting clogged and help your facial skin look fresh and bright.

Every comprehensive skincare regimen includes daily- and weekly-use products. The right face mask can help not only hydrate skin and also detoxifying skin and help improve the appearance of your pore and skin texture after a single use. You can use a face mask once a week or more, depending on your skin type and concerns. Kathleen Natural’s face masks can also act as therapeutic aromatherapy products.   Set aside a bit of me-time when applying your mask. Draw a hot bath, light some candles, and let the magic of the mask work for 10 minutes. You will be drawn into a wonderful, sensory experience that will not only relax your mind and body, but will also leave you with fabulous looking skin.  Choose the face mask for yourself.

4 Toner

This light scented and alcohol-free Kathleen Rebalancing & SoothingTonifying Mist is ideal for all skin types, even extra sensitive skin, to revitalize and soothe your skin. This exclusive gentle and botanical formula of aloe vera, glycerin, chamomile and lemon extracts helps to moisturize dry skin and heal and soothe skin irritation, leaving skin more tone, less redness and radiant appearance.

5 Essence

The essence affects skin on a cellular level, leading to an increase in elasticity, moisture and firmness. You apply the essence with your fingertips all over your face and neck in a circular motion and move out and up.

Our Silk Miracle Essence is a formula protect your facial skin in 7 dimensions – crystal clear, firmness and elasticity, less visible spots, reduced fine lines, anti-oxidants, anti-irritants and promotes the appearance of radiance.  I absolutely see why girls love this lightweight product.

6 Serum

Different serums concentrate on different skin issues.  For example anti-aging or dullness, you can give yourself a facial massage while massaging the serums into your skin. Massage in a circular motion for 10-20 seconds working from the chin and upward to cheek and nose and the forehead.

From the age of 30+,  you can use our Kathleen Glamour Ageless for classic anti-aging.  If your skin is dullness, you must try the Kathleen Amazing White which leaves your facial skin looks more radiant and bright. Serums are a real asset to your skincare routine, keeping your skin firm and glowing.

Alternatively, our therapist recommends: wearing Kathleen Amazing White in the morning for brightening during the day and wearing Kathleen Glamour Ageless Serum at night for rejuvenating your skin while you sleep.

7 Eye Cream

You tap the eye cream around the eye area. Don’t rubbing or pulling.  Eye cream protects and nourishes the skin around the eyes. Massage or pat a pea-sized amount of eye cream under your eyes using your fingertips, sweep around the outside corners of your eyes and end with your fingertips at the inside corners.  Repeat the motion for 4-5 times.  You will feel wonderful after using our Caviar Enrich Eye Cream.

Tips:-

  • If your skin doesn’t need some parts of the routine, skip them.  Sometimes less is more.
  • Always be gentle to your skin, don’t rub or pull.
  • Use a cotton and soft facial towel and clean it every time.
  • Never forget your neck.

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