If the weekdays saw you flying through your skincare routine in an attempt to get through it as quickly as possible, the weekend is a great opportunity to make up for that. Take some time to relax, unwind, and follow this weekend skincare ritual from Lavelier – your skin will thank you!
Start by Setting the Scene
Weekend skincare shouldn’t solely be about caring for your skin. Instead, it should also encompass other aspects of self-care, such as nurturing your mental well-being. Rather than slapping on your skincare quickly and thoughtlessly, take some time to create the right atmosphere so that your weekend skincare routine feels even more special.
How can you do this?
Think about how luxurious the environment at a spa feels, and then try to replicate this. Think atmospheric lighting – candles are great for providing this, with scented candles also offering aromatherapy benefits – and calming music, combined with shutting away all distractions for a while! You’ll immediately start to feel more relaxed, giving this weekend skincare ritual the perfect start.
Gently Cleanse…and Then Cleanse Again
Before applying any products to your skin, the first step is to cleanse. This is the case for any skincare routine, be it on a weekday or a weekend. If you don’t first cleanse your skin, not only will the impurities on your skin’s surface block your other skincare products from accessing your skin cells, but they’ll also be much more likely to delve into your skin themselves, where they’ll cause serious damage over time.
While a quick cleanse twice a day may have gotten you through the weekdays, weekend skincare calls for a more thorough cleanse. This is the perfect time to give your skin a double cleanse – a technique that is becoming increasingly popular due to how it effectively gets rid of all impurities without harming the skin’s natural protective barrier.
If you’re new to double cleansing, it’s a simple technique to adopt! Start with an oil-based cleanser, cleansing your skin as normal. Once you’ve rinsed that off, follow up with a water-based cleanser, such as the Lavelier Oceana Breezy Facial Cleanser. The theory behind this method is that oil-based cleansers are better for tackling oil-based impurities, like sebum, whereas water-based cleansers are more effective at dealing with water-based impurities, like sweat and dirt. Combining the two means that your skin will benefit from the best of both worlds!
Exfoliate With a Peel
Once you’ve cleansed the surface of your skin, it’s time to dive a little deeper with an exfoliator. The purpose of exfoliating is to clear impurities out of the pores, which a cleanser isn’t able to do quite so effectively.
Wondering if you can exfoliate instead of cleansing? The answer is no. Again, you need to remove all of the impurities from your skin’s surface so that your exfoliator is able to reach your pores. Plus, this weekend skincare ritual is all about taking the time to give your skin all that it needs, so don’t try to rush through it!
While there are plenty of different types of exfoliators out there, peels are always a firm favorite. Although initially inspired by professional chemical peels, these at-home exfoliators are much gentler. However, they have the same gel-like consistency that quickly gathers dead cells, excess sebum, and other impurities together, making it easy to wash them all away.
If you don’t yet have a go-to exfoliating peel, check out Lavelier’s Oceana Refining Coral Peel. It brings together a blend of mandelic acid, bamboo powder, and walnut shell powder, effectively exfoliating the skin without stripping away the skin’s natural barrier. It’s packed with antioxidants, too, to give your complexion an additional boost. From vitamin C to green tea extract to coral seaweed extract, your skin will immediately look more radiant after each use of this peel.
Relax With a Mask
Since this weekend skincare ritual is all about relaxing both your skin and your mind, we would highly recommend making time for a face mask. Not only are masks excellent for targeting specific visible skin concerns, but they also have a therapeutic element to them. The right mask will leave your skin looking better and your mind feeling calmer!
How do you find the right mask?
This all depends on your skin’s needs. However, there’s a good chance that one of the face masks from Lavelier will meet all of those requirements while also giving you that important, spa-like sense of indulgence:
- Coral Luminous Face & Eye Masque – these hydrogel masks feel ultra-refreshing! They hug the contours of the skin, saturating it with a hydrating blend of ingredients that quickly soothe the complexion. We even have a matching set for the décolletage and hands – the Coral Hydrating Neck, Chest & Hand Masks! Your skin will feel super pampered.
- HydroTherm Intense Masque – the way in which this mask heats up on the skin will instantly make you feel like you’re at a spa. With this being a clay mask, it’s great for de-greasing an oily complexion. It will also leave your skin feeling hydrated and restored.
- Mineral Allure Transforming Masque – this clay mask combines two types of clay. It’s formulated with ingredients that leave the skin feeling restored and replenished, including panthenol, a duo of seaweed extracts, and coconut alkanes. It changes color on the skin once it’s ready to be removed, making it a fun experience!
- The Facial Anti-Aging Firming System – a mix-it-yourself mask, this formula tackles the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With niacinamide, hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, and other superstars, regular use gives the skin a firmer and more elastic feel.
Massage in a Couple of Serums
By this stage in our weekend skincare ritual, your skin will be feeling wonderfully relaxed, as well as more receptive than usual to any other skincare products that you apply. So, give it what it needs the most in the form of a serum.
Serums are a great way to hone in on any visible skin concerns you’re dealing with. These highly concentrated formulas carry active ingredients further into the skin than thicker products. The best part is that you don’t need to limit yourself to just one. Layer on two or three different serums and, so long as you’re strategic about your choices, they’ll work synergistically together to provide even better visible results.
At Lavelier, we have several serums that would work well in this weekend skincare ritual. The Oceana VitaGlow C Serum is always popular thanks to its high antioxidant content. Meanwhile, the Nano Gold Serum is loved for how it hydrates and soothes the complexion.
If you want an extra-special serum to really make this me-time memorable, check out the Lavelier Blue Algae Beauty Skincare Duo. This two-part product brings together some incredible ingredients, including niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and resveratrol.
The String Lift Sculpting System is another special occasion serum. This set is all about intensely hydrating the skin. It does this by combining six forms of hyaluronic acid with other super-hydrating ingredients. Applying these products to your skin is a novel experience in itself, making it perfectly suited to the spa-like experience you’re trying to recreate.
Focus on Your Eyes
While you may have hastily dabbed on an eye cream during the week, use the extra time that you have on weekends to really focus on your eye area. With the skin here being so thin and fragile, damage occurs easily. Giving this area some TLC will go a long way!
How can you do this? Start with an eye serum. The Lavelier Oceana Wrinkle Reset Eye-Lift Serum will counter the appearance of aging and environmental damage. It features a blend of peptides, antioxidant-rich botanical extracts, and vitamins. Together, they’ll lift, firm, tighten, and brighten the look of your skin.
Following up with an eye cream will lock your eye serum into your skin while providing additional benefits. The Lavelier Eye Firming Concentrate pairs perfectly with our eye serum. Vitamins A, C, and E come together with squalane, soluble collagen, and coral seaweed extract to hydrate, moisturize, and nurture the delicate skin around the eyes.
Moisturize to Lock Everything in
The final stage of this weekend skincare ritual is to moisturize your skin. Not only will this seal in all of the other products you’ve applied, but massage your skin while you moisturize, and you’ll end your routine feeling even more relaxed.
Just like when it comes to choosing the other skincare products you use, pick a moisturizer that meets your skin’s needs. It should also be suitable for the time of day. If you’re following this routine in the morning, a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer, like the Lavelier Seagrass Phyto Silk, would be a good option. Alternatively, combine moisturizing and sun protection into one step with an SPF moisturizer. The Lavelier Divine Day Defense SPF 30 will shield your skin from the sun while also hydrating it and providing a range of antioxidants.
On the other hand, if you’re following this weekend skincare ritual in the evening, indulge your skin with a richer cream. The Lavelier Oceana Restorative Night Moisturizer leaves the skin feeling buttery soft. It provides long-lasting moisture, ensuring a plump and supple complexion the next morning.
Treat Your Skin This Weekend With Lavelier
If you’re looking for a way to pamper your skin, the steps that we’ve shared above are the ideal way to do just that. They take care of just about everything, from deep cleansing to hydrating to catering to your skin’s unique needs. The products that we’ve featured all also offer that extra-special touch when it comes to turning a regular weekend skincare routine into a more indulgent ritual that bolsters both your complexion and your mind.
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