Lisa's Bathroom Shelf

To continue in our series of peeks into our teams bathroom cupboards:


This month:  What Lisa uses in her day to day routine!

I've always had a combination skin, although it's definitely not as oily in my t-zone as it used to be - the joys of aging! I've always suffered with dehydrated skin, and once I hit late 20's, pigmentation.

In the morning I cleanse with NeoStrata Clarifying cleanser, and I use a homemade balm cleanser at night.

After cleansing I use Skinceuticals Vitamin C serum, Phloretin CF. I have been using a Vitamin C serum for 15 years now and it's made a huge difference to my pigmentation and gives my skin a real glow. I would never not use it now. 

After waiting a few minutes for the Vitamin C Serum to sink in, and drag the kids out of bed in the meantime ...., I then apply Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier for hydration and firming and plumping, and finish my morning routine with NeoStrata Ultra Daytime Smoothing Cream with an SPF 20. The glycolic in the cream exfoliates, helps my congested areas and also helps with anti-aging.

Both morning and night I apply NeoStrata Intensive Eye Therapy around my eyes. I love this product! It's great for hydration but also contains peptides and very powerful antioxidants to help trigger and reinforce collagen.

In the evening, after cleansing with the homemade balm, a very gentle cleanser that melts on the skin,  I switch between NeoStrata renewal cream and their Dermal Replenishment. Both focus on antioxidants, plumping and hydrating, but the renewal also contains pro-retinal, so is more active.

Top tip

Always apply your products in thin layers, rather than one thick layer.  The skin can only absorb so much product at one time. You are much better putting one layer, and then 30 minutes later, applying a second layer. It will really help with dehydration.

(Photos our own)

Jurgita's Bathroom Shelf

Summer holidays is but a distant memory,  but even so,  getting back into the swing of things back in London takes some time!  Back to work, back to school, back to routine!!!  We understand how our skincare routines can slip while we are on holidays, so we are here to give you some inspiration and motivation to get back on track.  Following on from where we left off, the Fern Team are here to share with you what is on our bathroom shelves and what our daily skin care routines are.

What is on Jurgita's bathroom Shelf?

"My moto is quick, easy and practical. I like to spend max 5 min for my morning routine. 

My skin is combination, where the T zone gets oily and congested, however the skin over my cheek bones is dry and the very top of my cheeks can get red on a hot summers day or chilly winter morning. 

My morning routine is always the same:  

Glo Theraputics Hydrating gel cleanser, Skin Ceuticals CE Ferulic, Glo Theraputics Moisturising Tint SPF 30 on top.  

My favourite product is Skin Ceuticals CE Ferulic. I could not live without it. It brightens up my skin and gives a natural glow, protects the skin from premature ageing. 

My evening routine: 

Same cleanser followed by Glo Theraputics Brightening polish (twice a week) and Skin Ceuticals Phyto Corrective Serum. I do not like putting too much on my skin at night, so I use serums only.  Phyto corrective really helps to reduce the redness as well as hydrates my skin. 

Once or twice a week I will spoil myself with a Restorative mask – and leave it a bit longer than 15 min".

Nicki's bathroom shelf!

We have a lot of our clients who come in for facials asking what we use on our skin. So over the next several blogs I will be sharing with you that very information and a few secret skin care tips .....

So this month:  What Nicki uses!

My Skin Type is Dry and my Skin Condition can often be sensitive and prone to irritation. I also get the odd hormonal breakout and because of my Dry Skin Type, premature ageing is my main concern.

In the morning, I cleanse my skin with Glo-Therapeutics Gentle Cream Cleanser for sensitive skin.
I follow this up with NeoStrata Skin Active Anti-Oxidant Defence Serum all over my face and neck. I find that Vitamin C Products are too active for my skin, and this contains Chardonnay Grape Seed Extract as well as Green Tea Extract which really reduces the look of inflammation. My new hero product is the NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream - the triple being plumping, volume building and firmness!  And lastly I am currently using Glo-Therapeutics Moisturising Tint SPF30 in Medium.

In the evening, I cleanse my skin with the Gentle Cream Cleanser again, and I follow this up with Skin Ceuticals Resveratrol B E Serum. This is an anti-oxidant serum to reduce the free-radical damage that may have happened during the day and prevent collagen breakdown. I only use an eye cream at night, purely as I have more time, and my favourite at the moment is  Skin Ceuticals Eye Balm, a rich hydrating cream and I just love the texture of this product. I follow this with the Restorative Cream from Glo-Therapeutics which deeply nourishes and moisturises my dry skin, as well as being anti-inflammatory.

Once a week I will very lightly exfoliate with Glo-Therapeutics Refresh Facial Polish. This one does not stress my skin, I love the peppermint smell and its very refreshing. I am also using the Skin Ceuticals Phyto-Corrective Mask. This mask is highly moisturising and hydrating and so soothing and calming. I actually leave this mask in the fridge, then  massage it into my skin and leave it on overnight!

Nicki's Top Tip!

Lots of my clients often tell me they forget or struggle to find the time to exfoliate. I am a stickler for the correct exfoliation, and I suggest to keep it in the shower and exfoliate when you have your conditioner in your hair!

Beauty with a higher purpose

Glo Therapeutics is a cosmeceutical skincare line that can be fully customised to our clients needs. We chose this line for the science and ability to make each home care prescription bespoke. Glo Therapeutics is formulated with nourishing vitamins and highly concentrated botanicals. We see this line as a nice blend of non toxic ingredients and highly active ingredients.  Glo Therapeutics is constantly adding and improving on their line. And no one skin concern goes amiss.

Book a free consultation with us today to discuss Glo Therapeutics and how this line could benefit your skin.

Our skin treatments

Here at Fern, we pride ourselves on our superior skin treatments. 
Every treatment is completely bespoke as we know every individual is different. And everybody's skin is different ...
Chose from 60, 75 and 90 minute treatments with either Glo-therapeutics, Skinceuticals or Suti. 
Regardless of which one you opt for, all our facials include a deep cleanse, exfoliation, extractions, facial massage, treatment mask and shoulder, arm and hand massage. The perfect way to treat your skin for the new year!

Then of course, we can offer the added extra with the new Alma machine! Read more about this here ...

Is your skin ready for this festive season?

We often get asked by clients what can we do to keep that glow in the skin like after a facial. We often suggest lots of water intake, a healthy diet, rest and limited alcohol. But during the holiday season some of those things can be hard to do enough of. So we have put together a list of our favourite serums you can easily incorporate into your skin routine.

1) Vitamin C - this is a must, a good antioxidant is the key to giving our skin that much needed protection. It will help protect the skin from wintery conditions, indoor heating and it's a natural UV protector. We have a selection of Vitamin C to choose from, it's best you chat with someone to advice on the correct one for you.

2) Glo Therapeutics Peptide & Defense - this is a powerful peptide rich protective treatment. This product provides free radical protection. It's a lightweight serum cream, perfect for under your makeup or as a light cream at night.

3) Glo Therapeutics Super Serum - this night time treatment contains retinol, one of the best anti-aging ingredients, peptides and growth factors.  This is a high performance anti-aging serum that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This serum can be used every night.

4) Glo Therapeutics Renew Serum - a brilliant night time treatment. This serum contains 1% salicylic acid, 1% retinol and 7% glycolic acid. Smooths fine lines, treats pigmentation and improve your skin texture. Use this serum every third night and wake to glowing skin.

So there you go, no excuses now. Get your serums while stock lasts!

By: Diana Augustoni