Skinspiration… Soaking
*Disclaimer; All work produced in this skinspiration blog is owned by Nicole Webb, with copyrights to La Beauté Ltd.
The idea of soaking the skin is based on the concept of giving the surface of your skin a drink of water.
The process of ‘soaking the skin’ is perhaps the most simple treatment procedure, yet is one of the most effective for skin appearance.
The skin can only be truly hydrated completely when the skin is soaked in water.
When your internal organs are dehydrated you are notified by the sensation of thirst. When your external organ (the skin) is dehydrated there is no sensation to notify you, you may notice that your skin is dry or tight, you may increase your moisturiser application or add in a serum but that alone is not going to quench your skin’s ‘thirst’.
What is Soaking.
Soaking is an extremely simple procedure that anyone can add into their skin regime.
To soak the skin, simply fill your hand basin with warm water. Add a few drops of Janesce soaking drops – these drops help to break tension in the water, soften the skin surface and allow for deeper hydration.
Take your soaking cloth and immerse it in the water. Wring it out slightly so it’s damp but not dripping wet.
Gently press the cloth to your skin, covering your entire face. Press it onto the face for 20 seconds before re-immersing it in the water and repeating three times.
It is then vital that you quickly spritz your face with a film-forming mist to lock in the hydration before it is draw back into the environment. Followed by your serum, moisturiser and sun protection (during the daytime)
Soaking is to done both morning and night; in the morning instead of cleansing and in the evening after cleansing.
How Does Soaking Work
Water is an essential ingredient for skin health. The skin needs a specific amount of free water in its layers to function correctly. It is often the first ingredient in your skincare products, showing how vital it is.
Although you can only fit so much “aqua/water” into products and often it is not enough to completely hydrate the skin and enable ‘free water’ in the skin. Where as when you soak the skin prior to applying your moisturiser you give your skin a full dose of hydration. This ensures that your skin has the adequate amount of free water for cell function, providing you with a healthy and hydrated skin that has an amazing ‘glow’ to it.
Soaking also soften and reduces wrinkles in the skin, because when the skin is hydrated it plumps up, reducing wrinkle depth and sharpness.
How Do I Start Soaking
Although soaking the skin sounds incredibly simple, it is so effective. It is something anyone can do (even those with the most sensitive skins) and it becomes a beautiful ritual.
In order to begin soaking you only require Janesce Soaking Drops to soften the water tension and increase the skins ability to absorb the high percentage of water, followed by a film-forming tonic / moisturiser to apply directly after, which will create a film to lock in the water.
If you want to know more about soaking please don’t hesitate to contact us.
P.S Soaking the skin and locking in the hydration doesn’t just apply to your face, after a bath or shower whilst your skin is still wet (prior to towelling off) apply a body oil, such as Pure Fiji’s body oil. This oil creates a film, and locks in hydration gained from your shower or bath. A bath or shower is only drying on the skin if you dry or let the skin dry prior to application of a film-forming product.