Best oxygen facial in Dubai? We (definitely) think so!

Oxygen Facial is the best way to nourish tired and dry skin. It uses a spray of highly concentrated oxygen molecules to regenerate collagen growth. This spray is directed via a machine onto the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis. Infused in the oxygen are essential nutrients, minerals, vitamins and plant extracts.

Benefits of an oxygen facial

Smoother, plumper, more radiant skin is the most obvious benefit of the oxygen facial. This is due to the collagen boost promoted by the treatment, as collagen is the main protein that gives skin its elasticity and strength. The disappearance of collagen over time in our skin leads to lines and wrinkles – oxygen facials therefore reduce these natural signs of ageing.

Thanks to the vitamins and minerals infused in the spray, oxygen facials are also superb at detoxifying skin. This in turn helps to regenerate skin cells and combat the results of UV exposure, air pollution and changes to our diet.

Is it suitable for people with sensitive skin?

The oxygen spray technique is one of the gentlest on your skin, causing no side effects. As such, it’s a great option for those with sensitive skin as it won’t result in swelling, burning, stinging or redness. No chemicals are used in the process.

Oxygen facials restore the skin’s natural pH levels by moisturising deeply. If you have dry or tired skin – a natural reaction to dust and sunlight – an oxygen facial can reinvigorate and protect your skin from harm.

Other benefits of the oxygen facial include healing acne by cleaning and shrinking pores, and the treatment’s very quick recovery time. You can go back to your usual skincare regime immediately after an oxygen facial. It can even rebalance uneven skin tones thanks to its vitamin and peptide content.

Shohreh Bagherian, Ivory’s skincare expert, has been described as “one of Dubai’s hidden gems” by Harper’s Bazaar Arabia. According to Good Housekeeping her treatments reveal “a clear dermal undercoat that is still radiant weeks later”. One of the most experienced skincare therapists in the region, Shohreh Bagherian guarantees fresher, younger-looking skin with immediate results.

Book an Oxygen Facial with Shohreh Bagherian today by calling us on 04 451 5554.

The Must-Do’s For Every Woman’s Skincare Routine

In following a skincare routine that’ll best benefit your facial needs, it’s important to know which products work together, how they benefit your skin, and in what order they should be followed.

Here are certain products that should be included in your skincare routine, and how your skin can benefit from each one of them.

1: Cleanser

Using a gentle, water-soluble cleanser helps remove debris, oil, and makeup, as rinsing with water isn’t enough to clean your face. Cleansers also help allow the products you use to work even better during the evening and in the morning.

Carefully choose a cleanser appropriate for your skin type. While cream cleansers work well for dry skin, gel-formulated cleansers are suitable for individuals with oily complexion.

2: Toner

Toners helps smoothen and soften the skin, whilst removing the last traces of makeup.

Products with skin-replenishing ingredients hydrate, refresh, and revitalize the skin’s surface immediately after cleansing.

3: Exfoliant

Environmental damage causes the surface of the skin to to become dull, rough, and uneven. Exfoliating eliminates this buildup, which could cause clogged pores, uneven skin tone, and worsen the appearance of fine lines and deeper wrinkles.

For individuals with sensitive skin, avoid scrubs with scratchy grains. Instead, look for exfoliators with natural fruit enzymes, as they help remove dead skin cells without the use of microbeads.

How often you should exfoliate depends on your skin type. You can either do it once or twice a week if you have normal or dry skin, and three to four times if you have oily or combination skin.

4: Serum

Serums are filled with antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients that help protect your skin from environmental damage. Unlike moisturizers, serums penetrate deeper, nourishing and hydrating the skin.

Purchase serums specifically to your skin’s need – anti-aging, brightening, or acne.

5: Moisturizer

We advise using a different moisturizer for your morning and another moisturizer for your evening routine.

For daytime, use a lighter formula with minimum SPF 15. This will help the skin retain its moisture and protect against UVA/ UVB rays.

For your nighttime routine, use a thicker and richer formula. Night creams should contain collagen, elastin, and essential lipids to help refresh your face while you sleep.

To consult us regarding your skincare concerns, and have a skincare plan tailored according to your needs, call us on 04 330 64 64

Top 5 Causes of Acne (And What You Can Do About Them)

Although acne is very common – people of all races, gender, and age experience acne at least at some point of their lives, it is more common amongst teenagers and young adults.

Acne is caused by the overproduction of oil and blocked hair follicles, resulting in clogged pores, and growth of bacteria inside the hair follicles.

However, aside from these genetic factors, your day-to-day pattern also plays a big role on why your skin’s constantly breaking out.

Here are 5 triggers that causes acne, and how you can treat them.

1) You workout

There are numerous factors that causes the skin to breakout when you workout.

Sweat on its own doesn’t cause breakouts, but it can mix with oils in your pores that can eventually lead to acne. Friction can also aggravate acne, so make sure to wear loose-fitting clothes made up of natural fabrics. Synthetic fabrics like nylon usually rubs against the skin, traps sweat, and clogs the pores.

When showering after a workout, use a body wash with salicylic acid to keep pores clean.

2) You’re using laundry detergents

Laundry detergents and dryer sheets can irritate the skin, especially for people with sensitive skin. Instead, swap your usual detergent to something that is fragrance-free, and skip the dryer sheets.

3) You don’t get enough sleep

Not getting enough sleep can inflict stress on the body, increasing its cortisol or “stress hormone” levels, and causing breakouts. As much as you can, aim for at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night.

We’ve shared a few tips on how you can get your much needed rest, on our previous post here – https://ivoryaesthetics.com/5-simple-ways-incorporate-wellness-busy-schedule/

4) You don’t regularly change your sheets

Yes, bed linens accumulate dirt very quickly! Make sure to wash and change your sheets at least every 2 weeks, including your pillowcases and towels.

5) You go to bed with makeup on

Going to bed with makeup hinders the skin from regenerating the next day. It traps dirt and dead skin cells, clogging the pores, and leading to chronic inflammation in the form of pimples.

If you’re too tired to go through your entire nighttime skincare routine, remove your makeup off at least with a cleaning wipe.

If you’d like to have your skin checked and analyzed by our experts, you may speak to us on 04 330 64 64. We’ll schedule a date for your skin consultation, and provide you with a carefully-tailored skincare plan

How To Understand Your Skin Type

You think you understand your skin type? Think again.

Most women misdiagnose themselves, resulting to the wrong use of skin care regimen and products. Caring for the wrong skin type can aggravate your skin, resulting to acne breakouts, or even quicken your skin’s ageing process.

That is why, understanding your skin type is very important, as products only yield results when you use ones that are specialized for your skin’s unique needs.

First, let’s take a look on how you can eliminate products that are not suitable for your skin type.

If it stings and/ or burns – No, it does not mean you have sensitive skin. If a product stings and/ or burns your skin, it means it’s irritating AND bad for your skin. The only exception to this rule is when an acid serum produces a stinging sensation.

If it leaves a greasy residue or makes you excessively oily – No, you don’t have oily skin but, you might be using a product that is rich in moisture. Your skin can only absorb certain amount of moisture, and anything in excess would just sit on top of your skin resulting to clogged pores. Another reason for this might be because you’re using a product that contains drying ingredients. This then dehydrates your skin, producing more oil than normal. Remember, the key rule to skin dehydration is to produce less oil.

If it makes your skin feel tight and dry – No, you certainly don’t have dry skin. Although a lot of people associate this feeling to clean skin, it’s not true. This might be because you’re using sulfate-based cleansers or alcohol-based toners that can severely strip moisture off your skin. Instead, opt for sulfate-free cleansers or alcohol-free toners.

Now that you know which products to eliminate from your skin care routine, here’s how you can determine and understand your skin type.

Remember, always wash your face first, get rid of all the make up, and then wait for an hour. This will help you observe your skin more carefully and accurately.

Oily Skin

If your skin has a little bit of shine distributed all over your face, it’s likely that your skin type is oily.

But, pore size is an indication of oil production. If you’re getting shiny and greasy, and you have visibly small pores, it means your products may be the problem.

With oily skin comes acne-prone skin, clogged pores, blemishes, scarring, etc. For this, you need to have a strict skin care routine, exfoliate regularly, and use the right products. Top tip, go natural!

Dry Skin

If your skin almost always feels tight, looks rough, has visibly small pores, and flaky (especially during winter), then you have dry skin.

People with dry skin usually experience problems like premature aging, wrinkles, fine lines, and sometimes even sensitivity. To combat these, you have to moisturize your skin at least twice a day.

However, if you’re experiencing breakouts, this might be your skin telling you that you don’t really have dry skin. Breakouts originate from oil, and if these happen you might either be using the wrong products or your skin type might not be completely dry.

It’s important to note that there are other categories that fall under dry skin such as, Sensitive Skin, Acne-Prone Skin, and Under-Circulated Skin.

Sensitive Skin – This skin type easily gets red and flushed from products, hot showers, alcohol consumption, and spicy foods. Avoid products with synthetic fragrances, and choose those that contain gentle ingredients (like white tea) and formulated to reduce inflammation.

Acne-Prone Skin – Since not all acne are created equal (there’s cysts, pustules, papules, etc), acne can occur at any age, on any region of the face. It can be severe or occasional, but usually anyone with acne categorizes him or herself as acne-prone.

Under-Circulated Skin – This skin type barely turns pink even after facials, scrubbing, or hot showers. Using products with ingredients like peppermint, ginseng extract or rosemary will encourage proper blood circulation and give your skin a brighter and more radiant look.

Combination Skin

If your T-Zone is usually oily, but the rest of your face dry, then your skin type is combination.

Caring for this skin type can be really difficult to maintain, as it needs to follow a carefully tailored skin care plan.

Normal Skin

If your T-Zone tends to get a little oily (especially during the summer), but not flaky, then your skin type is mostly likely Normal.

There’s always a lot to keep in mind and pay attention to when it comes to your skin.

I’d suggest regularly going for a facial as it can benefit your skin, by constantly meeting its changing needs and maintaining its healthy glow.

For more details on facial treatments for your skin type, call us on 04 330 64 64 to book a consultation with one of our skincare experts!

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