Summer skin care tips
Shula Starkey, founder of ARK Age Aware Skincare - the UK’s newest British beauty brand, is a beauty ambassador like no other with a wealth of skin care and wellbeing knowledge.
She established ARK 11 years ago and grew the business from one skincare centre in Fulham to five in Putney, Wimbledon and Holland Park and now Kensington. September 2009 marked the launch of her new range of products and signature treatments at her fifth skincare centre and flagship store in Kensington Church Street.
Summer can be a can be a hazardous time for our skin. Excessive sun exposure on holiday followed by dry winds and central heating in the winter can easily damage its delicate cells and cause premature ageing. Shula Starkey gives her top tips on how to protect and perfect your skin.
Exfoliate – Our bodies shed skin cells every day which result in dull, dry looking skin. Rejuvenation treatments such as exfoliations and nurturing masques restore the skin’s health and balance, so to ensure a healthy glow for the summer months, be sure to exfoliate 1–2 times a week. Invest in a good moisturiser and targeted serum. Daily body brushing is the best tip, always brushing towards your heart stimulating the lymphatic system, helping to eliminate the build up of toxins and encouraging healthy smooth skin. Try Ark’s Invigorating Body Scrub 200ml £22.
Banish cellulite – The dreaded orange peel effect may not rear its ugly head when we're wrapped up in winter layers but once spring arrives, cellulite alert kicks in. Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins and avoid tea and coffee, which are no good for circulation. Stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic systems is great for breaking down the fatty tissues in your body, and the effects are easy to achieve at home. Treating cellulite can do wonders for the skin and really boast your confidence! Try the Ark Vitality Body Wash 250ml £22.50- use with a loofah in the shower!
Remember your cleavage - The neck and décolletage area are often neglected and can suffer from premature ageing without you realizing. In fact, a crêpey décolleté can be more aging than wrinkles on your face. Prepare yourself by using a good age-appropriate moisturizer twice daily to smooth, tone, and plump the skin, while resisting the appearance of redness. Try Ark’s Age Aware Moisturisers 50ml £23 - £28, or Ark SkinResponse Cleavage Facial 75mins £75.
Don’t forget your feet - It's easy to neglect your feet during the winter. Get rid of winter feet by indulging yourself in a professional pedicure. The nails will be cleaned, shaped and moisturised, followed by a salt scrub, a relaxing foot massage and toe nails painted in a lovely summer colour. Try the Revitalising Pedicure, 60 mins £38.00.
For more information of Ark Age Aware Skincare visit arkskincare.com.
ARK is located in a flagship store and 4 skincare centres in South West London.
