In recent years, ‘natural’ has been a huge buzzword in the beauty world. Natural skincare in particular has really taken off, with proponents of the all-natural movement proclaiming these products to be better for both the skin and the environment. 

However, is this really the case? Does natural skincare actually work, and is it something that you should be buying into? Join Vine Vera as we talk through the pros and cons of natural skincare, along with everything else that you need to know. 

What’s Natural Skincare All About? 

Natural skincare is exactly what it sounds like: skincare made from natural ingredients. They’re usually made with plant-derived ingredients, such as plant oils, plant butters, and plant extracts. Natural products don’t contain any synthetic or chemical ingredients whatsoever, which is one of the reasons why they’re trending in such a big way. 

Why is Everyone Raving About Natural Skincare?

Why all the fuss over natural skincare? Here’s what all of the buzz is about:

Natural Skincare Exposes the Skin to Fewer Synthetic Chemicals

Not so long ago, it became known that the average American woman uses around 12 personal care products a day. This may not seem like much, but it actually amounts to exposing the skin to roughly 168 different chemicals per day, which is much more shocking! 

The fact that natural skincare products don’t contain any synthetic chemicals enables people to greatly cut back on that number. From parabens and sulfates to artificial fragrances, all of those synthetics that are commonly found in cosmetics are absent in all-natural products. This, in theory, means that the skin barrier, as well as the skin in general, can be kept healthier and more intact. 

Natural Products Can Be Gentler on the Skin

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While all of the chemicals used in skincare products serve a purpose, there’s no getting away from the fact that some of them can be irritating on the skin. Sulfates, for instance, are powerful detergents that efficiently cleanse the skin. However, they can also strip away the skin’s natural protective barrier. This is why the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser boasts a sulfate-free formula. Likewise, parabens are effective preservatives but are controversial ingredients due to their potential health implications (again, you won’t find any parabens in Vine Vera skincare products!). 

With natural skincare products free of all of those chemicals, they can sometimes be gentler on the skin. This is why they’re often favored by those with sensitive skin types.

Natural Ingredients are Packed With Beneficial Compounds

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One of the big benefits that comes from using just about any natural ingredient is that they tend to have multitasking abilities. While many synthetic ingredients are often geared toward a singular purpose, plant-derived ingredients, be they in the form of an oil, an extract, or anything else, contain a vast array of beneficial compounds that enable them to boost the complexion in multiple ways. 

Take shea butter, for example, which you’ll find in several Vine Vera skincare products, including the Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream. It’s primarily used for how it intensely moisturizes the skin. However, it also contains fatty acids that soothe the feeling of inflammation, as well as antioxidants, including vitamins A and E, that fight the appearance of environmental damage. It leaves the skin barrier feeling stronger too. 

This multifunctional nature is shared by just about every natural ingredient. With more and more people seeking out multifunctional skincare products in an attempt to cut back on overly long skincare routines, natural skincare ingredients fall perfectly in line with this.

Natural Ingredients are Biodegradable and Believed to be More Eco-Friendly

With sustainability becoming a focus of just about every industry, this movement has helped to fuel the demand for natural skincare. After all, unlike some synthetic chemicals that harm the environment and don’t easily break down, natural ingredients are completely biodegradable. 

As a result, this has led many to also believe that natural skincare is more sustainable and eco-friendly. However, as we’re about to discuss, this isn’t always the case…

The Downsides of Natural Skincare

There’s no denying that natural skincare certainly has an appeal. However, before you jump onto that all-natural bandwagon, you also need to be aware of the downsides:

Natural Ingredients Aren’t Always Sustainable and Eco-Friendly

Let’s start by talking about the impact that natural skincare has on the environment. It’s believed to be the more sustainable option. After all, the ingredients used in those products come from nature! However, this doesn’t mean that they’re sustainable. Many of the natural ingredients used in cosmetics contribute to environmental destruction, whether due to their growing requirements, harvesting methods, or anything else. The resources that are then needed to process and ship those ingredients also take a toll on the planet. 

With this in mind, it could easily be argued that synthetic ingredients are far more eco-friendly. When an ingredient is produced in a lab, it can be created locally. This means a lower carbon footprint, and it won’t require nearly as many natural resources either. When it comes to sustainability, lab-produced ingredients often win out. 

Natural Doesn’t Mean Organic 

People often assume that because a skincare product is natural, it’s also organic. However, this isn’t actually the case. This means that although you may think that your natural skincare products are exposing your skin to fewer chemicals, they could actually be laden with pesticide residue and other toxic chemicals. 

Yes, you could seek out products that are both natural and organic. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that organic doesn’t mean that an ingredient is completely chemical-free. The use of chemicals is limited when producing those ingredients, but they are, on the whole, still used to some extent.

‘Natural’ isn’t a Regulated Term

The worrying part about the natural skincare trend is that the term ‘natural’ isn’t actually regulated in the skincare industry. Just about any brand can slap this claim across their packaging, even if their products are filled with synthetics and only contain a small percentage of natural compounds. 

This can make shopping for high-quality natural skincare tricky. You’ll need to get into the habit of scouring each and every ingredient list. This is important when buying any cosmetics. However, it becomes even more so if your goal is to only use natural ingredients.

Natural Skincare isn’t Always Gentler on the Skin

Earlier, we discussed how natural skincare products can often be gentler on the skin because they don’t contain some of the notorious chemicals that are commonly used in cosmetics. However, don’t make the assumption that all natural ingredients are going to be kinder to your skin…

Research shows that nearly every single all-natural skincare product out there contains known irritants that can trigger dermatitis and other skin issues. Even though their ingredients may be natural, it’s surprisingly easy to develop allergies to certain oils, minerals, and other compounds that are found in those ingredients. What’s worse is that many people don’t expect these results. They’re taken by surprise when their skin reacts, not suspecting that their natural skincare products are the cause. As you can imagine, this then means that it takes much longer to rectify those new skin concerns.

Results Can Be Inconsistent 

One of the reasons why the efficacy of skincare products has progressed in leaps and bounds over the years is because of how lab-produced ingredients can guarantee consistency in performance. On the other hand, the same can’t be said of natural ingredients. 

Instead, natural skincare products often vary quite significantly when it comes to how effective they are. Different batches of the same formula can produce very different results. This is due to how the various compounds in a natural ingredient can dramatically fluctuate depending on where an ingredient has been grown, how it has been grown, the weather conditions it experienced while growing, how it was harvested, and more. If you’re looking for skincare that provides consistent results, all-natural products are unlikely to deliver.

You’ll Miss Out on Some of the Best Ingredients Around

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There’s no disputing the fact that the majority of the natural ingredients used in skincare products are extremely beneficial. However, shunning all synthetic ingredients means that your skin will be missing out on some of the most effective ingredients around. 

Take resveratrol, for example, which you’ll find in every Vine Vera skincare product. It’s originally a natural compound – it comes from the skin of red grapes and a few other plants. It’s an incredibly powerful antioxidant, more so than many other natural ingredients. However, to make it practical and sustainable to use this ingredient in cosmetics, it’s usually lab-produced. 

The same can be said of hyaluronic acid. Again, it’s a natural compound that’s found in the human body. It’s exceptionally hydrating, providing a plumper complexion in seconds. That’s why you’ll find it in several Vine Vera products, including the Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk. It’s efficient yet completely safe. However, again, it’s a lab-produced ingredient, meaning that it won’t be found in all-natural products. 

So, What’s Best for Your Skin? 

As you can see, there are both pros and cons to natural skincare products. This can make it difficult to determine what’s actually best for your skin. 

When it comes down to it, going with an extreme, such as all-natural or all-synthetic, means that your skin is going to end up missing out on one or the other. Ideally, if you want to see the best results from your skincare routine, you’ll need a bit of both. Natural ingredients combined with synthetic compounds will really enhance how a skincare product works, while also ensuring that your skin is receiving all that it needs. 

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Want to give your complexion a boost? Serums are often the best way to do this, which is why they’re considered to be some of the most popular skincare products around. Their lightweight texture enhances absorption, enabling the skin to make the most of the highly concentrated and targeted formulas on offer. 

Of course, any skincare product is only as good as the ingredients within it. So, which ingredients should you be looking out for if you want a skin serum that’s capable of transforming your complexion? Stick with Vine Vera as we talk through some of the best:

Resveratrol

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Let’s begin with one of our favorite ingredients here at Vine Vera: resveratrol. In fact, we love it so much that we made it our signature ingredient – you’ll find it in every single Vine Vera skincare product. 

What’s so great about resveratrol? It’s an extraordinarily powerful antioxidant. Numerous studies back the ingredient up, especially when it comes to how resveratrol is capable of preventing and reducing the appearance of skin aging. Resveratrol also lightens the look of discoloration and soothes the feeling of itching and irritation that can come from dermatitis and other inflammatory skin conditions. 

Although resveratrol may offer some impressive results, it’s still a gentle ingredient in terms of how it interacts with the skin. It can safely be used all over the face, including on the skin around the eyes. It’s particularly beneficial for the skin here since the eye area is prone to premature aging. Add the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum to your skincare routine, and you’ll soon notice that your eye area looks smoother, firmer, and brighter.

Vitamin C

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You probably expected to see vitamin C on this list. After all, vitamin C serums are some of the most popular skincare products out there! While this antioxidant can be beneficial in just about every type of topical product, it works particularly well in a serum, as this allows the deeper layers of your complexion to access the ingredient too.

What makes things tricky is that there are several forms of vitamin C out there. Some will be better suited to your skin than others, making it important to know which to look for:

• Ascorbic acid – this is the most biologically active form of vitamin C. However, it oxidizes quickly and, depending on the formulation that has been used, it could potentially irritate dry and sensitive skin types.
• Sodium ascorbyl phosphate – a very gentle, water-soluble form of vitamin C. It’s not very potent, but this can be great for people with sensitive skin.
• Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate – this derivative’s oil-soluble nature enhances absorption. It’s powerful but stable, and doesn’t usually cause skin irritation. This is why we’ve chosen tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate for the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum. 
• Ascorbyl palmitate – a fat-soluble form of vitamin C, which makes it easily absorbed by the skin. It’s very gentle but not overly potent.

Vitamin A 

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Another vitamin worth paying attention to is vitamin A. Like vitamin C, it’s available in several different forms. They all work toward the same goal – reducing the appearance of wrinkles, lightening the visibility of dark spots, and giving the skin’s texture a smoother and softer finish. However, they vary quite significantly in terms of intensity…

Retinol is one of the most popular forms of vitamin A. Regular use can work wonders on the complexion, but this ingredient comes with its downsides. Due to its potency, it’s known for irritating the skin, even for those who don’t normally suffer from sensitivities. 

Retinyl palmitate is another popular option. Unlike retinol, it doesn’t cause any skin irritation. Yes, it may take a little longer for you to see the same visible results from retinyl palmitate on its own, but it can be combined with other ingredients to make its effects on the complexion comparable to retinol. 

This is exactly what we’ve done with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum. Retinyl palmitate is joined by lactic acid, vitamin C, resveratrol, and sodium hyaluronate, giving you a skin serum that quickly restores and revives the look of youthful skin. 

Sodium Hyaluronate

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Hyaluronic acid is one of the most talked-about ingredients around. It’s loved for its intense hydrating effects. As a humectant, it draws and binds moisture to the skin, meaning instant hydration! 

Sodium hyaluronate is a low molecular weight form of hyaluronic acid – ie, hyaluronic acid that has been broken down into smaller molecules. This allows the skin to absorb it better, meaning that the skin then feels hydrated on a much deeper level. 

The more humectants in a skin serum, the more hydrating that serum will be. This is why our String Lift Sculpting System, which contains six different forms/molecular weights of hyaluronic acid combined with other humectants, is loved for its super-hydrating capabilities. This two-part skincare system also contains resveratrol, ensuring that your skin enjoys plenty of antioxidant power too. 

Peptides 

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All of the ingredients that are featured on this list are multitaskers, although some more so than others. This is important when shopping for a skin serum as it means that you can target all of your visible skin concerns with fewer products, to save overloading your skin. 

Peptides are prime multitaskers. They offer such a wide range of benefits, starting with how they give the skin a firmer and smoother finish, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They’re loved for how they leave the skin barrier feeling supported too. This, along with how peptides boast humectant properties, means that skin hydration improves as well. 

Peptides also have a soothing effect on the complexion. They calm the feeling of inflammation, meaning that they’re suitable for all skin types. 

If you want to make the most of peptides, look for a skin serum that combines a few different types, such as the Vine Vera Chianti Revival Serum. There are three different peptides in this formula, ensuring that your skin really benefits from all that these ingredients have to offer. 

Plant Extracts

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Natural ingredients play a key role in many skincare products. When it comes to skin serums, they’re most commonly used in the form of extracts, rather than oils. Extracts are lighter and more highly concentrated, lending themselves well to the nature of a serum. With plant extracts, your skin gets access to an array of powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals, many capable of repairing the appearance of environmental damage and aging skin.

When it comes to the different plant extracts out there, you can’t really go wrong! With that said, each has its own effects on the complexion, so pick serums containing those that target your visible skin concerns. 

If your skin is feeling inflamed and irritated, give aloe vera leaf extract or chamomile extract a try. On the other hand, if you’re hoping to diminish the look of skin aging, green tea extract or the Szechuan pepper extract used in Vine Vera’s Flawless Finish Silk Capsules would be a great choice. 

Plant Stem Cells

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Now that we’ve talked about how powerful plant extracts can be, it’s time to move on to plant stem cells. These are often used in extract form too, but unlike regular plant extracts, they’re even more potent and concentrated! They go even further when it comes to repairing the look of skin damage, making them worth seeking out.

Why aren’t plant stem cells more widely used? The tech is still relatively new. However, it’s only going to become more widespread because not only are plant stem cells often more effective than their extract alternatives, but they’re also a much more sustainable ingredient. The biotechnology involved in producing them uses fewer resources, such as soil and water. 

You’ll find plant stem cells in a few Vine Vera products, including the Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution. Rose stem cells feature in this densely concentrated solution, along with other high-performance ingredients that enable it to quickly soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid is an ingredient that people with oily skin will likely be familiar with. This beta-hydroxy acid is known for how it cuts through excess grease to release blockages from the pores. 

Salicylic acid also lowers the feeling of inflammation in the skin, counters the appearance of dark spots, and helps to regulate how oily the skin feels. It can work wonders on an acne-prone complexion! 

Salicylic acid is a popular ingredient in exfoliating serums. However, unless you have oily skin, be careful when using it. Overdoing it can quickly lead to symptoms of over-exfoliation, which can take months for your skin to recover from. 

Other Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Next Skin Serum

While the ingredients in a serum should always be your first point of call, there are a few other factors to consider too. 

Firstly, compatibility with the other products in your skincare routine. If you plan on layering your serum in between other products, which is the best way to get the most out of it, make sure that the ingredients in that serum aren’t going to interact negatively with the rest of your skincare routine. It’s usually only potent active ingredients that are problematic, like mixing retinol with an alpha-hydroxy acid.

The packaging of a skin serum matters as well. As we mentioned earlier, certain skincare ingredients oxidize faster than others. This happens when they’re exposed to air, light, or temperature fluctuations. Opaque packaging, along with a pump dispenser, helps to minimize this. 

Of course, always check out product reviews. These will tell you so much about how a skin serum works in real-life situations. Sometimes, no matter how good a product may seem, it just doesn’t cut it in reality. This is exactly what you’ll be able to find out by reading reviews. 

Summary

While serums can have a transformational effect on the complexion, this only happens if you choose the right one. Pick the ingredients that your skin needs the most, apply them in the form of a serum, and your skin should start to look and feel healthier in no time. 

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With the winter months now approaching, many people will find that their environment switches from humid to dry. While the cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions of the winter season may cause problems for your skin, that all-encompassing dryness tends to be the biggest challenge at this time of year. 

What can you do to keep your skin looking dewy and glowy, even in a severely dry climate? Read on as Vine Vera shares some must-know skincare tips.

Always Begin With a Gentle Cleanse

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We’re soon going to be discussing the various skincare products and ingredients you should be using to combat the effects of a dry climate. However, in order for all of those products to actually work as they should, you’ll need to begin by cleansing your face. This will remove the impurities, flaky cells, and more that cover your skin, ensuring that the rest of your products will be able to easily dive in and work their magic.

With that said, with a dry climate usually equating to drier skin, you need to be careful about your choice of cleanser. While powerful foaming cleansers may have been a necessity in the hot and humid months, a dry climate calls for a gentler touch. As you’ll soon learn, the last thing that you want to do is damage your skin barrier, which is exactly what will happen if you use an aggressive cleanser in a dry environment.

One way to ensure a gentle yet efficient cleanse is with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser. Its coconut-derived surfactants condition the complexion while they cleanse. Meanwhile, the many moisturizing ingredients in this formula will keep your skin feeling soft and supple. 

Learn How to Layer

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The most prevalent skin issue in a dry climate is moisture loss. Dry air literally sucks the moisture out of your skin. The drier the environment around you is, the faster this will happen.

To prevent this, correctly layering your skincare is crucial. It ensures that each layer you apply is locked in by the next. If you incorporate hydrating ingredients into each layer, this will leave your skin feeling hydrated at a much deeper level, while also slowing down the rate at which moisture evaporates from your skin.

So, what’s the correct way to layer skincare products? The simplest rule to follow is to go from thinnest to thickest. This means that once your skin has been cleansed, you’d follow up with a toner, and then an essence, and then a serum or two. The final step would be to lock everything in with a rich face cream to ensure that you’ve created a solid seal over your skin’s surface, providing a strong barrier between your skin and the dry air around you.

Always Apply Humectants to Damp Skin

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With moisture loss being such a big problem in a dry climate, one of the skincare tips that’s often repeated is to incorporate more hydrating ingredients into your skincare routine. Giving your skin access to extra moisture can help to compensate for some of the moisture that the skin loses. 

Humectants, like the sodium hyaluronate and lactic acid in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum, are the most hydrating group of ingredients out there. They attract moisture from the environment around them and bind that moisture to the skin. However, if the air around you is dry and doesn’t have any moisture to spare, the humectants that you apply to your skin will end up drawing moisture from the deeper layers of your skin and bringing it up to the surface. While that’s great for your skin’s surface layer, it causes those deeper cells – the ones responsible for the core functions that occur in your skin – to dehydrate. 

This doesn’t mean that you should stop using humectants when the weather turns dry – they really are some of the best hydrators around. Instead, simply make sure that your skin is damp when you apply them. This gives them a nearby moisture source to draw from, saving them from having to pull moisture away from the deeper layers of your skin. 

Build Up Your Barrier

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The constant moisture loss that your skin has to deal with in a dry climate can cause havoc to your skin barrier. Over time, that barrier will weaken, which only exacerbates the moisture loss while causing a whole host of other skin problems. 

This is why one of the most important skincare tips to follow when dealing with a dry environment is to focus on your skin barrier. Seek out ingredients that work to leave that barrier feeling stronger, thicker, and more resilient. Not only will this help to slow moisture loss down, but it will also reduce the appearance of sensitivities, redness, inflammation, and more.

Which ingredients should you be looking out for? Ceramides and peptides are known for being some of the best. Hydrating ingredients and antioxidants also leave the skin barrier feeling bolstered and more capable of functioning optimally. 

If you’re looking for a product that brings all of that together, check out the Vine Vera Chianti Revival Serum. Not only will it do the world of good for your skin barrier, but it will also minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.

Cut Back on Exfoliation

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In addition to using the right ingredients to keep your skin barrier supported, you’ll also need to ensure that your skincare routine isn’t damaging your skin barrier in any way. Exfoliation is notorious for doing this, which is why one of the skincare tips that you’ll need to follow is to cut back on how often you exfoliate. 

When it’s warm and humid, your skin produces a higher amount of sebum and sweat. This is why clogged pores and breakouts are more prevalent during the summer. However, once humidity levels drop, sebum production declines too, meaning that you won’t need to exfoliate quite so often. Doing so will only lead to over-exfoliation. This will harm your skin barrier, along with other aspects of your skin’s health.

So, how often should you be exfoliating in a dry climate? This all depends on your skin type. Dry and sensitive skin types may only need to exfoliate once a week, whereas those with combination or oily skin will likely need a bit more than this. Stick with a gentle exfoliator, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling, rather than an overly harsh formula. Pay attention to how your skin responds to your exfoliation efforts, so that you can adjust things as needed.

Boost Moisture With a Mask

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A hydrating daily skincare routine is the best way to ensure that a dry environment doesn’t cause your skin to dry out. However, sometimes your skin may need a bit more than this. Investing in a moisture-boosting face mask that provides super-intense hydration could give your skin the extra moisture it needs to truly thrive.

What type of face mask should you be looking for? Most of the skincare tips out there recommend hydrating sheet masks, like the Vine Vera Pinot Noir Anti-Aging Luminating Face & Eye Mask. The way in which they provide a physical barrier for a while between your skin and the dry environment around you, while also pushing in a blend of hydrating ingredients, can leave the skin looking luminescent straight away.

However, there are other types of hydrating face masks worth considering too. Magnetic masks, for instance, are surprisingly hydrating. With the Vine Vera Resveratrol Malbec DNA Magnetic Mask, a light layer of oil is left behind when the mask is removed. With this consisting of a mixture of hemp seed oil, marula oil, baobab oil, and other antioxidant-rich oils, it’s great for moisturizing the skin too.

Leave-on masks can be useful as well, especially overnight. This is when moisture loss is at its highest, meaning that it’s also when your skin would really benefit from some extra moisture. With a hydrating overnight mask, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk Mask, you’ll easily be able to quench those thirsty skin cells while you sleep. 

Stop Taking Hot Showers

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While most of our skincare tips are related to skincare ingredients and products, other aspects of your lifestyle affect your skin too. Your showering habits, for example, directly impact your skin. If the climate that you find yourself in happens to be both dry and cold, then chances are that you enjoy indulging in a hot shower each day. This, however, is one of the worst things that you could be doing to your skin.

What’s wrong with hot showers? Hot water melts the sebum on your skin. Not only does this sebum make up an integral part of your skin’s protective barrier, but it also moisturizes and conditions the skin. Allow hot water to strip it away, and the moisture loss will really start to increase.

Although a lukewarm shower may not feel quite as luxurious, this is a much better temperature for your skin. Once you’re done, don’t forget to immediately give the skin on your body some attention. As we mentioned earlier, hydrating ingredients are much more effective on damp skin. So, while your skin is still damp from your shower, slather on a hydrating body cream, like the Vine Vera Intensive Shea Body Butter. The richness of this moisturizer, along with its fatty acid content, will make it much easier for the skin on your body to cope with the dry climate you’re in. After all, it’s not just your face that deserves good skincare! 

Caring for Your Skin With Vine Vera

There’s no denying that a dry climate poses a number of skincare challenges. However, with the right skincare tips and products by your side, you’ll be able to give your skin all that it needs to look and feel its very best, no matter what the environment around you may be like.

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Are you wondering why, despite your best efforts, your pores still always seem to look large and very visible? It could be that rather than helping your pores, your skincare routine is actually making things worse. Keep reading as Vine Vera explains exactly what you need to do if you want your skin to look poreless and flawless!

Start By Rethinking Your Cleanser

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It goes without saying that pore blockages are the last thing that you want to be dealing with. This is why a good cleansing regimen is key. By cleansing your skin’s surface twice a day, you’ll be preventing impurities from building up, both on that surface layer as well as in your pores. 

If, however, your pores don’t look any different after you’ve cleansed your skin, then this is a sign that you should rethink the cleanser you’re using. Likewise, if your skin feels even more congested after you’ve cleansed, then, again, a new cleanser should be on the cards.

While there are plenty of cleansers out there to choose from, stay away from any that contain rich, heavy ingredients. Instead, a lightweight formula, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser, would be a much better fit. It’s a superstar formula that not only boasts vitamins and antioxidants, but also contains lactic acid. This exfoliating acid enables this cleanser to dive a little deeper than most, clearing out any impurities from the openings of your pores. 

Exfoliation is Key…But Get it Right 

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Speaking of exfoliating ingredients…

This is another key aspect of skincare if you’re trying to improve the look of your pores. If you don’t exfoliate or don’t exfoliate properly, impurities will soon build up in your pores. They’ll make your pores look darker, stretching them out to make them appear larger, too. Even worse, once bacteria join those other impurities, acne breakouts won’t be far behind.

Regularly exfoliating keeps your pores clear. However, it’s important that you do things correctly. Use an exfoliator that’s too harsh for your skin or exfoliate too often, and you’ll only end up irritating your skin barrier to the point where your pores start to look inflamed and even more prominent.

Start by making sure your exfoliator is up to scratch. Avoid aggressive face scrubs, favoring solutions containing alpha-hydroxy acids instead. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling, which has been formulated with mandelic acid, is always a popular choice. 

Then, make sure you aren’t exfoliating too often. Three times a week is the maximum that you should be exfoliating. Any more than this and you run the risk of causing long-term damage to your skin’s natural protective barrier.

Mask Strategically 

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Many people assume that exfoliation is the only at-home method for quickly clearing gunk out of the pores. Sure, you could have an extraction, a chemical peel, or another treatment carried out professionally, but what else can you do to clear out your pores at home? 

A clay mask is the answer. Clay binds itself to sebum, which forms a large portion of pore blockages. Get rid of that excess sebum, and your pores will suddenly look much smaller. 

If you don’t already have a clay mask in your skincare routine, you’re missing out. Our top choice would be the Resveratrol Chianti Thermic Mask, which has a self-heating element. It gently warms on the skin, which leaves the pores feeling super-relaxed and more flexible, enabling sebum and other impurities to be removed more efficiently. 

One strategic way to maximize the effects of a clay mask is to first use a pre-mask, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Dissolving Pre Mask. It’s a gentle, antioxidant-rich exfoliator that preps the skin for the mask that’s about to follow. This makes it even easier for the mask’s ingredients to penetrate the skin.

Don’t Overload Your Pores With Too Many Products

How many products does your daily skincare routine currently consist of? If you’re having to use two hands to count, then this is another way in which your skincare routine could be making your pore issues worse.

Believe it or not, your skin doesn’t enjoy being overwhelmed with too many products. Yes, long and complex routines may have been popularized for a while, but as dermatologists have always warned, piling all of those products onto your skin each day can have consequences, one of which is enlarged pores. 

If your daily routine is pretty intricate, think about how you can scale things back. Cut out any unnecessary products, and try to swap any single-purpose products for multi-tasking formulas. Stripping your routine right back will give your skin and your pores a break, allowing your skin to thrive once again.

Make Sure Your SPF is Up to Scratch

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It’s no secret that sun exposure harms the skin. However, while its ability to cause wrinkles and dark spots is well known, few people realize that UV rays can affect the pores, too. The damage that they cause to the skin’s protein fibers means that the pores no longer look so taut and tight. Instead, pore openings start to sag and droop, making the pores look larger and more shadowy.

Sun exposure can also increase oil production. The more oil your skin produces, the more your pore openings will need to dilate. Again, even though this is only temporary, it will leave your pores looking bigger.

If SPF doesn’t have pride of place in your skincare routine, you’re definitely doing your skin a disservice. Yes, many people find that heavy sunscreen formulas can lead to clogged pores, but there are plenty of lighter alternatives out there. You’ll find one here at Vine Vera: the Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30. Being an SPF moisturizer, it’s lighter than traditional sunscreens, yet it does a great job of shielding the skin from UV damage.

Read Up on Comedogenic Ingredients

Think that you’ve perfected your skincare routine because all of the products that you use promise to keep your pores looking small? Think again. It’s so easy to fall for marketing claims, but many skincare brands make false promises that could leave you thinking you’re doing the best for your skin…when you actually aren’t.

The only way to know whether or not a product is going to clog your pores is by looking at its ingredient list. All ingredients have a rating on the comedogenic scale. This scale tells you how likely an ingredient is to clog your pores. It’s very difficult to put together a full skincare routine that’s completely non-comedogenic, but ensuring that each ingredient you’re using rates low on that scale will go a long way in keeping your pores looking invisible.

Unfortunately, this is going to require some work on your part. The good news is that rather than having to look up every single ingredient, a clever online search for each of your products should help you to learn how comedogenic they really are.

Don’t Forget to Consider the Aging Process

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Does your skincare routine address the visible signs of skin aging? If not, this is something else that could be preventing you from achieving a poreless complexion. In the same way that the sun’s UV rays damage the skin’s protein fibers and lead to droopy pores, the aging process also causes those fibers to weaken and sag. 

If your pores have been looking large and long, skincare products designed to tighten up the look of the skin could make a big difference. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum, for example, contains several ingredients that work to firm and tighten the complexion. Between green tea leaf extract, resveratrol, sodium hyaluronate, and peptides, it will work its magic in no time. The best part? It also contains witch hazel extract. This astringent ingredient is revered for how it leaves the pores less visible.

The Facial Anti-Aging Firming System is another product that, as you can tell from its name, is designed to give the skin a firmer and tighter finish. This duo consists of a mask powder and an essence, which are mixed together before being applied to the skin. With resveratrol ferment extract, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed collagen, niacinamide, polypeptides, and more, regular use will leave your skin looking younger and your pores looking smaller. 

Be Physically Gentle With Your Skin

Do you ever rub or tug at your skin? Whether it’s while you’re removing your eye makeup or when you’re drying your wet face, it’s easy to forget that the skin on the face is extremely delicate. It may not seem as though rubbing has any impact, but the more you tug your skin and stretch out your pores, the harder your skin will find it to bounce back over time. You’ll only be accelerating the onset of the loose skin that comes with age, along with the accompanying enlarged pores.

To prevent this, make an effort to be gentle with your skin at all times. There’s no reason at all to treat it roughly. If your eye makeup isn’t coming off, use a better cleanser. If you’re in a hurry to dry your face after cleansing, use a more absorbent towel (plus, skincare is best applied to damp skin anyway). Not only will your efforts help to keep your pores looking tiny, but they’ll also prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, both of which will also be exacerbated if you’re rough with your skin. 

Enjoy Invisible-Looking Pores With Vine Vera

If your pores are causing problems, there’s a good chance that your skincare routine is somewhat to blame. The good news is that it’s usually easy to put things right. Whether this means switching to a different cleanser, upgrading your SPF, or simplifying your skincare routine, put our tips into action, and you’ll soon be impressed with how ‘barely there’ your pores look.

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Is it possible to have a lazy day without neglecting your skin? Absolutely! Skincare doesn’t have to be a drawn-out, time-consuming process. Instead, keep these lazy skincare tips from Vine Vera in mind, and you’ll be able to indulge in some guilt-free me-time, knowing that your skin has been taken care of.

Make the Most of Multitaskers

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If you don’t want to spend lots of time on your skin but want to ensure that all of your skin’s needs are taken care of, multitasking products are the way to go. Be strategic with your choices, and you’ll be able to keep your skin looking bright and youthful without feeling bogged down by an over-complicated skincare routine. 

Multitasking products can be incorporated into just about every stage of your regimen, enabling you to create the ultimate lazy skincare routine! Start with a multitasking cleanser, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser. In addition to thoroughly cleansing your skin, it will also brighten your complexion with vitamin C and licorice root extract, while providing an array of other antioxidants. 

Then, move on to a multitasking serum, such as the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum. With peptides, ceramides, seaweed extract, and sodium hyaluronate, it hydrates the skin and keeps the skin barrier feeling supported. At the same time, kojic acid tackles the visibility of discoloration while vitamins and other antioxidants repair the appearance of environmental damage and give the skin a more youthful finish.

Finally, finish with a multitasking moisturizer, like the Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30. This day cream also provides sun protection, which will save you from having to apply a separate sunscreen after moisturizing. 

As you can see, with just three multitasking products, you can build a lazy skincare routine that still goes above and beyond for your complexion.

Do Some Multitasking of Your Own

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It’s not just your skincare products that should be multitasking – this is something that you can be doing too! Carrying out certain elements of your skincare routine while you’re doing other things enables you to give your skin some extra care without having to dedicate even more time to your routine. 

Take masking, for example. Face masks aren’t considered to be an essential product, meaning that most lazy skincare aficionados skip them altogether. However, mask while you’re doing the laundry, vacuuming your house, washing dishes, or carrying out other similar tasks, and you’ll be giving your complexion a boost without having to really do much extra. Sheet masks, like Vine Vera’s Pinot Noir Anti-Aging Luminating Face & Eye Mask, lend themselves well to this. However, if you find wearing a sheet mask uncomfortable while you’re moving around, clay masks, such as the Resveratrol Chianti Thermic Mask, work well too!

Another way to multitask while caring for your skin is when you’re spending some time sitting around and scrolling through your phone. You only need one hand for this, so put the other to good use by using this time to pamper your skin with some LED light therapy. With a tool like the Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand, you don’t need to do anything other than hold the device over your skin and move it around. Before you know it, you’ll have given your skin a full LED light therapy session – lazy skincare at its finest!

Mask While You Sleep

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We’ve already talked about how face masks are great products for multitasking. However, if that doesn’t appeal to you, another way for your skin to benefit from the properties of a face mask without the need for any extra work on your part is to slather it with a leave-on mask before you go to bed. This way, the mask will work its magic while you sleep. You’ll then rinse it off the next morning when you cleanse your skin, meaning no additional effort is required. 

Of course, this is another opportunity to keep our earlier tip in mind – seek out multitasking skincare products. You could do this with your face mask too, opting for a formula that tackles a few of your visible skin concerns. Alternatively, if there’s one issue that you want to hone in on, a mask can help with this as well. 

One leave-on face mask that’s a great all-rounder is the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk Mask. It’s brimming with hydrating ingredients, including squalane, aloe vera, sodium hyaluronate, and peptides. Extra hydration is exactly what your skin needs overnight. It’s also loaded with potent antioxidants, not only from the power of vitamins A and E, but also from the long list of superfruit extracts infused into this mask. 

Focus on Hydration

Often, all that your skin really needs in order to look smoother, brighter, and more radiant is moisture. Moisture loss is an issue that’s now more prevalent than ever, with modern-day lifestyles exacerbating this in a big way. From pollution to harsh skincare products to caffeine and alcohol, there’s so much about daily life that contributes to moisture loss. 

Once your skin begins to feel even slightly dehydrated, it will start to look duller. As this continues, fine lines and wrinkles will become more noticeable. Your skin will also take on a rougher texture and, due to the damage that dehydration causes to the skin’s natural protective barrier, sensitivities will also become more common. 

As you can see, the simple act of giving your skin some extra hydration can go a long way! How can you do this? There are plenty of hydrating products out there that you could layer onto your skin. However, in the vein of simple and lazy skincare, the key is to ensure that all of the skincare products you use contain humectants. These are ingredients that bind moisture to the skin, meaning they provide quick and effective hydration. Sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, squalane, and a few of the other ingredients we’ve already talked about all function as humectants. Prioritize these in your routine, and you’ll be able to keep your skin looking luminescent. 

Invest in a Full Skincare Collection

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While some people feel lazy when it comes to applying skincare, others feel that way about shopping for skincare products in the first place! In many ways, this is understandable. With so many different products out there clamoring for your attention, knowing which formulas would best suit your skin usually requires scrutinizing ingredient lists, followed by plenty of research. 

One way to get around that is to stop shopping for individual skincare products and invest in a skincare collection or set instead. Vine Vera’s Bird Nest Collection is a great example. This set contains four products: a cleanser, a face mask, an eye cream, and an SPF moisturizer. They come together to provide an easy, lazy skincare routine that minimizes the appearance of UV damage and tired skin, bringing out the skin’s natural radiance. 

The Vine Vera Vitamin C Power Set would also be a clever purchase. It consists of an exfoliator, a serum, and a moisturizer, each one infused with vitamin C. Add in the vitamin C cleanser we featured earlier, and you’ll suddenly have a powerful antioxidant-rich evening routine all laid out for you.

Create a Bedside Routine

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If you often find that you forget about skincare until you’ve crawled into bed for the night, one simple way to ensure that your skin is still cared for is to keep a few easy-to-use skincare products on your bedside table. This way, all you’ll need to do is lean over to access your skincare. You’ll be able to apply your products while you’re sitting in bed – lazy skincare personified! 

With that said, a bedside routine shouldn’t become a regular habit. As you probably know, the first step in every skincare routine is to cleanse the skin. It’s difficult to do this properly without water. Although facial wipes may seem to work, they aren’t very effective at actually removing dirt and oil, tending to smear it around instead. They’re better than not cleansing your skin at all, but shouldn’t be relied on daily.

Other than a water-free way to cleanse your skin, what else should your bedside routine consist of? You don’t need to go overboard, especially since you haven’t properly cleansed. Keep it simple with a hydrating, antioxidant-rich night cream, such as the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream. It will ensure that you wake up to skin that feels soft, smooth, and supple.

Seek Out High-Performance Products

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We’ve shared some good lazy skincare tips above, but how about a tip to make you a little less lazy about skincare? 

For many people, that laziness arises due to how long it can take to see results from topical products. You usually need to wait several weeks, if not months, before a product starts to take a noticeable effect on the skin. 

One way to give yourself some extra motivation is by seeking out high-performance products that produce instant visible results. Case in point: the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution. Dab this product under your eyes and, after just one minute, your under-eye area will look smoother and significantly less puffy. 

The Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution is another one that contains fast-acting ingredients. This product quickly smooths away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. If you’re looking for a way to instantly achieve younger-looking skin, this product is exactly what you need. 

Lazy Skincare Doesn’t Mean Neglecting Your Skin

As you can see, there’s nothing wrong with being lazy about skincare, so long as you’re strategic with the small amount of effort that you do end up putting in. Keep our tips in mind, and you’ll be able to give your skin all that it needs and more, with minimal effort! 

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It’s no secret that hot weather and heavy skin creams don’t mix. The last thing that you want when your skin is feeling greasy and sweaty is a thick moisturizer weighing your skin down. For this reason, many swap to lighter lotions or gel moisturizers once the heat of the summer really kicks in. 

While there’s nothing wrong with this, it’s important to keep in mind that not all skin creams are unsuitable for hot weather. There are always exceptions, one of which you’ll find at Vine Vera. Get ready – you’re about to meet your new favorite summer moisturizer! 

Introducing the Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer

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You’re probably aware of how beneficial it can be to incorporate a vitamin C serum into your summer skincare routine. Well, with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer, you’ll be able to moisturize your skin with the ingredient too! 

A Summer-Friendly Formula

Take a look at the ingredient list of any of the skin creams out there, and this will immediately tell you whether or not that formula is summer-friendly. Certain ingredients are essential in the summer, and this moisturizer contains several of them. 

Vitamin C is, quite clearly, the star of the show. With this antioxidant capable of brightening the complexion, firming up the look of wrinkled skin, lightening the appearance of discoloration, and leaving your skin feeling better protected against the sun, it’s one that deserves to feature in multiple stages of your skincare routine.

Like all antioxidants, vitamin C works best when it’s combined with other antioxidants. We’ve included plenty in this moisturizer, from vitamins A and E to resveratrol and a variety of plant extracts. They’ll all help to keep the appearance of sun damage, as well as other forms of environmental damage, at bay.

A Rich But Non-Greasy Texture

One ingredient in this cream that we haven’t yet discussed is shea butter. It gives the moisturizer a rich and notably creamy consistency – one that feels decadent on the skin. 

With that said, people sometimes shy away from shea butter in the summer months, especially if they have oily skin. Due to the word ‘butter’ in its name, it brings about connotations of an overly thick, pore-clogging ingredient. This, however, is not the case at all. Shea butter is actually considered to be a non-comedogenic ingredient, meaning that it won’t clog your pores. Instead, it absorbs into the skin quickly, with no greasy residue left behind.

Can Be Used Morning and Night

Experts often recommend having separate skin creams for day and night. Why? Because the skin’s needs vary depending on the time of day. Daytimes, which is when your skin faces a large amount of environmental stress, call for plenty of antioxidants. Meanwhile, nighttime, which is when moisture loss peaks, requires extra hydration. 

Unlike many skin creams, the Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer is able to cater to all of those needs. Its many antioxidants are great for daytime use, while its blend of super-hydrating ingredients will keep your skin quenched all night long.

Adding the Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer to Your Skincare Routine

Let’s start by talking about where to get the Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer from. The official Vine Vera online shop is the best place, or shop directly from one of our physical retail locations. However, steer clear of any third-party sellers you spot online – there are so many fakes out there! 

Once you have your moisturizer, give this vitamin C-infused routine a try:

Cleanse

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Your skin should always be clean before you apply any skincare products to it. However, if the weather has been particularly hot, make sure that your cleanser is up to the task of dealing with the extra sebum that will be coating your skin. 

This is where the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser really shines. With this formula also containing vitamin C, it’s a great way to give your skin a layer of the ingredient before you use your vitamin C moisturizer. 

Apply a Serum

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While you can go ahead and moisturize immediately after cleansing, we’d recommend applying a serum in between. Serums are great for targeting specific visible skin concerns, so pick one that’s capable of dealing with yours. 

If you’d like to add even more vitamin C to your skincare routine, the Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum is one of our bestsellers. The Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum also contains vitamin C. However, with this one also infused with kojic acid, licorice root extract, and peptides, it’s an even better serum for those who are trying to lighten the look of dark spots. 

Moisturize

Once you’ve applied your serum, wait for 30 seconds or so until it absorbs. However, don’t allow your skin to fully dry out. Ideally, you should moisturize while your skin is still partially damp.

Scoop a small amount of the vitamin C moisturizer out of the jar and spread it evenly over your skin. Then, gently massage it in. 

SPF

If you’re following this routine in the morning, you’ll need to round things off with some SPF. The great thing about applying SPF after vitamin C is that the two will work synergistically together. Research shows that the antioxidant leaves the skin feeling even better protected against the sun when it is applied under SPF. This is enhanced even further when vitamin E is added to the mix, which our Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer also contains. 

Other Summer-Friendly Skincare Products From Vine Vera

Want to boost your summer skincare routine even more? Here are a few other Vine Vera products that are perfect for the summer months:

The Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling

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If you think that your skin would benefit from even more vitamin C, the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling enables you to exfoliate with the ingredient too. This peel brings together a few different exfoliants, including mandelic acid and bamboo powder. It’s an excellent exfoliator for the summer months because it doesn’t contain any aggressive exfoliants, yet it does a great job of thoroughly exfoliating the skin. 

Of course, in true Vine Vera fashion, this formula is filled with an array of antioxidants as well. In addition to vitamin C, your skin will benefit from resveratrol, vitamin A, vitamin E, and green tea extract. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Eye Serum

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With the skin around the eyes being thinner and more delicate than the skin elsewhere on the face, it’s even more prone to sun damage. People tend to squint more in the summer too, which only exacerbates the fine lines that develop around the eyes with age. 

With the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Eye Serum, you won’t have to worry about the appearance of crow’s feet or any of the other visible skin concerns that the summer brings. This silky formula, which contains the likes of peptides, sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, resveratrol, and vitamin C, will keep the skin around your eyes looking smooth, firm, and bright. 

The String Lift Sculpting System

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Dehydration is a very common problem in the summer. With the sun rapidly pulling moisture out of the skin, it doesn’t take long for skin cells to end up parched. If you want your skin to look plump, bright, and radiant for the rest of the season, giving your skin cells some extra hydration will go a long way.

This is where our String Lift Sculpting System comes in. It contains two products: the Golden Sculpting Serum and the Elastic Collagen Threads. When applied, the threads are sandwiched between two layers of the serum, where they dissolve and lavish the skin with their hydrating ingredients. With this duo, your skin will be able to soak up six different forms of hyaluronic acid, along with peptides, resveratrol, collagen, and oat extract. 

The Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition

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Looking for a way to instantly cool and calm the feel of the skin under your eyes? Jelly eye patches are what you need. You’ve likely seen various versions of these all over social media, with these eye masks becoming particularly useful during a hot summer. 

The Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition is Vine Vera’s version. These masks feel instantly soothing when applied to the skin, although you could enhance this by storing them in the fridge for a couple of hours before using them. They’re infused with a hydrating, antioxidant-rich blend that will quickly diminish the look of puffiness, dark circles, and sallowness. Use these masks morning or evening – whenever your skin could do with a pick-me-up. There are 30 pairs of masks in each jar, so it will be a while before you run out!

The Resveratrol Tightening Neck & Chest Mask

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While we have plenty of face masks available at Vine Vera, we wanted to bring your attention to something a little different: neck and chest masks. Just like the eye area, the skin on your decolletage is surprisingly thin. This is why it often turns creased and crepey before the skin on the face does. If your decolletage has received a lot of sun exposure this summer, it would likely benefit from some TLC, which is exactly what our Resveratrol Tightening Neck & Chest Mask provides. 

These hydrogel masks are primarily designed to plump and smooth the look of the skin. They feel soothing and refreshing when applied, making them the perfect tonic at the end of a long, hot day. With a blend of hydrating ingredients and antioxidants, regular use will give your skin a firmer and tighter finish in the long run. 

Summer Skincare From Vine Vera

It’s always a good idea to tailor your skincare routine once the weather turns really hot, but this doesn’t mean that you need to ditch all of your skin creams. Sure, the products that you currently have may be too heavy, but the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer? The perfect cream for a hot day (or night!). Give it a try and you’ll soon agree!

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Have you been struggling to keep your skin looking fresh this summer? With all of that extra heat and humidity, not to mention the increased exposure to UV rays, the warmer months can really take a toll on the complexion. 

The good news? With the right products, you can quickly turn things around. Here’s Vine Vera’s summer skincare survival kit – products that you’ll be able to rely on even when temperatures are sweltering. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30

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Let’s start by talking about sun protection – one of the most important aspects of summer skincare. If you want your skin to get through the summer months without coming out of the season with too much damage, SPF needs to be taken very seriously.

However, many people struggle with how thick and heavy many sunscreen formulas can feel. No one likes seeing a ghostly white cast left behind on their skin after applying SPF! Plus, those with oily skin commonly complain about congestion and clogged pores after using sunscreen, especially since all SPF products need to be reapplied every couple of hours.

The solution? Add the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30 to your summer skincare kit. It’s a lightweight cream that does the job of both a moisturizer and a sunscreen, enabling you to conveniently combine two steps of your skincare routine into one. It feels weightless on the skin, melts in to leave a sheer finish, and is packed with antioxidants that will help your skin to fight against the appearance of environmental damage.

The Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum

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There are certain visible skin concerns that become particularly prevalent in the summer months. Dehydration, discoloration, dullness, and wrinkles are just a few of the issues that rear up at this time of year. It’s not easy to find a single skincare product that’s capable of tackling all of those problems in one go, which is why we created the Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum. 

Take a look at this serum’s ingredient list and you’ll notice several hard hitters. Vitamin C, in the potent form of ascorbic acid, is on the list, with this antioxidant highly recommended by dermatologists for every summer skincare routine. It’s a great ingredient for lightening the look of dark spots, especially when combined with the kojic acid, licorice root extract, and peptides that are also in this serum. 

This formula is also extremely effective at hydrating the skin on a roasting hot day. Seaweed extract, sodium hyaluronate, and collagen all provide a burst of moisture. Meanwhile, resveratrol rounds things off with its game-changing antioxidant properties. 

The Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum

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Looking for a simpler summer serum that focuses solely on providing hydration and a luminous glow? Check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum, another lightweight formula, but one that consists of numerous hydrating compounds. 

There are a few ingredients that contribute to this serum’s hydrating effects. Sodium hyaluronate is one, with this humectant famous for how it binds moisture to the skin. Glycerin acts in the same way, while lactic acid boasts humectant properties as well. The latter is also known for having a mild exfoliating effect on the skin. Although it’s not used in a large enough concentration in this serum to properly exfoliate the skin, it will ensure that you won’t end up dealing with clogged pores while keeping your skin looking bright and fresh. 

Just like with all Vine Vera products, resveratrol makes an appearance in this formula too. It’s an incredibly powerful antioxidant that has been shown to prevent and reduce the visibility of UV damage on the skin. It’s even more effective when it’s combined with vitamin C, which is exactly what we’ve done with this serum. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet Toner 

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Keeping your skin hydrated is so important in the summer. With UV rays regularly causing damage to the skin’s natural protective barrier, moisture retention often declines, especially during the hottest parts of the season. 

One way to hydrate your skin while cooling it down is by adding the Resveratrol Cabernet Toner from Vine Vera to your summer skincare routine. Aloe vera is one of the stars of this formula, but in the form of aloe vera leaf juice rather than leaf extract. This really harnesses the ingredient’s hydrating capabilities, while saturating your skin with all of the complexion-soothing enzymes that aloe is famous for.

Cucumber fruit extract and chamomile flower extract can be found in this toner as well. Again, both work to calm the feeling of inflammation and irritation. It’s a great formula for leaving the skin barrier feeling soothed yet strong, and capable of protecting the skin from all of the environmental aggressors that are thrown its way during the summer months. 

The String Lift Sculpting System

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Since you don’t want to overload your skin with too many products in the warmer months, keeping your daily summer skincare minimal but adding in a few extra products on a weekly basis can help to give your skin the boost that it needs without overwhelming it. When it comes to weekly skincare, most people turn to masks. However, the String Lift Sculpting System is very much worthy of your attention too…

This skincare system consists of two products. You start by spritzing your skin with the Golden Sculpting System. It has a very watery texture but actually contains six different forms of hyaluronic acid, along with various peptides. It’s exquisitely hydrating, to the point where your skin will immediately look plumper and fuller once you’ve applied it. 

You then follow on with the Elastic Collagen Threads. There are more hydrating ingredients in these threads too, along with compounds that firm and tighten the complexion. Finish off with another spritz of the serum, and then massage your face until the threads dissolve into your skin. The resulting glow will undoubtedly impress you! 

The Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk

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People often struggle with finding the right moisturizer for their summer skincare routines. While your skin still needs the hydration and seal provided by a moisturizer, a formula that’s even slightly too thick for your skin will lead to clogged pores and a whole host of other issues. 

If you can relate, check out Vine Vera’s Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk. It has a very silky texture that doesn’t feel sticky or greasy whatsoever. Instead, it softly hydrates the skin, locks in moisture, and provides a long list of antioxidant-rich botanical extracts. 

There are several noteworthy ingredients in this cream, one being caffeine. It helps to keep the skin feeling safe when faced with UV rays. Green tea extract is another ingredient that’s often recommended for use in the summer. Studies show that it contains certain polyphenols that prevent the appearance of UV-induced skin damage. It’s great at countering the appearance of skin aging while also reducing the feeling of inflammation. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum

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If you’ve noticed crow’s feet developing around your eyes, you’ll likely find that these worsen in the summer months. After all, not only does the extra UV exposure accelerate the onset of wrinkles, but subconsciously squinting when in bright sunlight will also cause those creases to deepen. 

This is why a good eye serum should be an essential part of your summer skincare stash. Our recommendation? The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum. It’s designed specifically to smooth and firm the look of the skin around the eyes, while also providing a boatload of hydrating ingredients.

What’s in it? Vitamin C sits near the top of the ingredient list. This antioxidant pretty much does it all, and works well when used around the eyes. It’s joined by resveratrol, creating a formidable duo in terms of softening the visibility of fine lines. Peptides are a big part of this eye serum as well. They give the skin a stronger and thicker finish, which is exactly what the thin skin around the eyes needs. Meanwhile, licorice root extract lightens the look of discoloration, aloe vera soothes the complexion, and sodium hyaluronate intensely hydrates.

The Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition

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If puffy eyes always seem to plague you every summer, you’ll love our Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition. Whether your puffiness is caused by the heat, the humidity, higher pollution levels, a lack of sleep, or anything else, these eye masks will immediately leave your eye area looking smoother, firmer, and unbelievably brighter.

These masks are infused with a specialized blend of ingredients. There are a few summer skincare classics in this formula, such as sodium hyaluronate and aloe vera. However, there are plenty of lesser-known powerhouses in these masks too, from ivy extract to horsetail extract to geranium extract. Each contains unique antioxidants while also working in their own way to tighten and revive the look of the skin. 

If you’ve never used jelly eye patches before, you’re in for a treat! There are 60 masks in total (30 pairs) in each jar, so you’ll need to use the provided spatula to peel two of those masks away. Then, lay them over your under-eye area. You’ll immediately notice a cooling sensation, which continues for the 10-15 minutes you’ll need to keep the masks on. Once this time is up, remove the masks. You’ll be left with a light layer of serum on your skin. This contains all of the beneficial ingredients we just discussed, so gently massage the serum into your skin instead of wiping it off! 

Summer Skincare Essentials From Vine Vera

The summer months can be difficult for your skin, which is why it’s important to ensure that you’re using the right skincare products. Add some of the products that we’ve shared above to your summer skincare kit, and you’ll be able to make it through the season with a fresh-looking face and a radiant glow.

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Tired of wasting time and money on products that promise to bring you the dewy luminescence that glass skin is famous for, only to leave you feeling disappointed? 

While it’s true that some products can help to bring you that glossy sheen, this is usually only the case when they’re integrated into a routine where every step is focused on achieving a glass skin finish. Most importantly, that routine also needs to be tailored to your skin type in order for it to work as intended. 

Where do you begin when it comes to creating a glass skin routine that actually works? Read on as Vine Vera breaks things down. 

Begin With a Blank Canvas

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Glass skin looks beautifully clean, which is why the very first step of your routine should be to cleanse your skin. This will not only remove dirt and sebum, but will also ensure that the rest of the products you apply can properly penetrate your skin and work to their full potential. 

In order to ensure a thorough cleanse, a glass skin routine usually consists of a double cleanse. Just like the glass skin trend, the double cleansing technique also comes from South Korea. It involves first cleansing your face with an oil-based cleanser. This will remove the oil-based impurities from your skin. Then, follow up with a water-based cleanser to tackle water-based impurities. 

Since you’re cleansing twice, neither of your cleansers should be too aggressive in nature. Stick to gentle formulas that also suit your skin type. The Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser from Vine Vera is a popular water-based cleanser among those with dry or sensitive skin, while the  Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser is a water-based product that’s loved by those with combination and oily skin. 

Exfoliate for a Brighter Glow

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Part of the appeal of glass skin is how it gives the face a crystal clear, almost pore-less finish. However, in order for your pores to look as invisible as possible, you need to make sure that they don’t contain any blockages. Dead skin cells, excess sebum, and more gather together to form plugs in the pores. Leave those to fester, and once bacteria enters into the mix, a breakout will emerge – definitely not what you want if you’re hoping for glass skin! 

This is where exfoliation comes in. It’s a vital part of achieving that pore-less look, and it also offers up other benefits too. Just like cleansing, exfoliating will enhance the absorption of your other skincare products. It will also leave the skin looking brighter, smoother, and fresher. 

Again, the key to making sure that this glass skin routine actually works for you is to ensure that the exfoliator you use is compatible with your skin type. If you have dry or sensitive skin, a formula like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling would work well for you. It exfoliates with a gentle blend of mandelic acid and various natural powders. It also hydrates the skin, provides antioxidants, and contains an infusion of jojoba esters to leave the skin feeling conditioned. 

If your skin type is combination or oily, check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Cellular Peel. Again, it uses both chemical and physical exfoliants. This time, however, bitter orange oil and vitamin C help to balance how greasy the skin feels, ensuring that your glass skin looks softly dewy rather than overly shiny. 

Apply Your First Layer of Hydration

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Ever wondered why glass skin always looks so intensely hydrated? That’s because it is! Hydration is a key part of achieving that glassy sheen. The more hydrated your skin is, the dewier, bouncier, and more radiant it will look. 

While your usual skincare routine may only contain one hydrating product, a glass skin routine sandwiches together multiple layers of moisture. Each new layer helps to push the previous one in, resulting in that deeply hydrated finish that glass skin is associated with. 

So, back to your routine. We’re now at the first layer of hydration, which is best done with a hydrating toner or essence. These may seem like extremely light and watery products, but they’re great for saturating freshly exfoliated skin with moisture. Toners have the added benefit of rebalancing the pH on the skin’s surface. This then leaves the skin feeling more receptive to the other products that you apply. 

For the best results, pick a toner that contains a few different hydrating ingredients, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Toner. Try to apply it while your skin is still damp from cleansing, so that all of those extra water molecules are pushed into your skin too. 

Target Your Visible Skin Concerns

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If your skin is pretty much problem-free and you don’t have any visible skin concerns to deal with, you’ll be able to skip this step. However, for everyone else, that flawless finish that’s associated with glass skin can quickly be disrupted by the likes of breakouts, dark spots, wrinkles, and more. 

When it comes to addressing visible skin concerns such as those, patience is key. It can take a while to bring about a long-term improvement in the complexion, which isn’t very helpful if you’re hoping for glass skin straight away.

What’s the solution? Look for fast-acting products that work immediately to mask the issues that you have with your appearance. Sure, those results won’t be permanent, but they’ll essentially be a quick fix that you can rely on until you’re able to solve your skin problems for good.

Take the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution, for example. Puffy eyes will quickly detract from the smooth, glassy look you’re seeking, but this solution will work to de-puff your appearance in just 60 seconds. Meanwhile, the Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution is a great go-to if you’re battling with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It will leave your skin looking smoother, plumper, and firmer – everything you need for glass skin! 

Hydrate Some More 

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It’s now time for another layer of hydration. This time, it should be provided in the form of a serum, which will ensure a much more intense burst of moisture. 

Again, try to pick a product that contains a few different hydrating ingredients. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum hydrates with a blend of sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and lactic acid. It also boasts vitamin C and resveratrol – two powerful antioxidants.

The Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum also features a very hydrating blend. This formula hydrates with a selection of plant oils, including jojoba, avocado, olive, and coconut. As you can tell from its name, it’s also loaded with vitamin C, plus vitamins A and E! 

Lock in the Hydration With a Moisturizer

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Now that you’ve given your skin plenty of hydration, it’s time to lock all of that in with a moisturizer. This is a very important step – skip it and the majority of the hydrating ingredients that you’ve just applied will end up evaporating away in no time. If you want your glass skin to last for hours, sealing your skin with a moisturizer is a must.

Which moisturizer should you use? Hydrating formulas are best, as these will give your skin an extra layer of hydration. However, make sure that you also keep your skin type in mind when choosing a moisturizer. Using a formula that isn’t suitable for your skin type will only leave you with new problems to deal with! 

Vine Vera’s Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream is one that dry or sensitive skin will love. Thanks to an infusion of shea butter, aloe vera, and vitamin E, it’s a gentle moisturizer that will quickly leave your skin feeling softer and smoother.

On the other hand, if you have oily or combination skin, the Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk doesn’t contain any heavy plant oils or butters. Instead, it hydrates with the likes of sodium hyaluronate, collagen, and peptides, while also being chock-full of antioxidants. 

Find a Glow-Boosting SPF Product

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If you’re following this glass skin routine during the day, there’s one final step that shouldn’t be skipped: SPF. There’s no point putting all of this effort into achieving gorgeous glass skin, only for the sun’s UV rays to then trigger inflammation and redness, quickly ruining all of your hard work. 

With that said, it can sometimes be difficult to find a sunscreen that doesn’t leave the skin looking greasy or overly pale. Many of the heavier SPF products out there will dull the dewiness that your glass skin routine has achieved. 

Fortunately, there are plenty of glow-boosting SPF products out there too – you just need to find one that works well for your skin! The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30 is one that’s loved by all skin types. Not only does it protect against the sun, but it also contains an infusion of antioxidants and hydrating ingredients, which will work to enhance your glass skin look.

Remember That Your Lifestyle Matters Too

Follow the steps above, and you’ll be well on your way to achieving glass skin. However, it’s important to remember that your lifestyle choices matter too. No matter how good your skincare routine may be, make the wrong lifestyle choices and you’ll struggle to achieve that flawless, dewy sheen. 

If you want glass skin that looks as bright and radiant as possible, make sure that you:

• Eat a healthy and balanced diet
• Exercise regularly
• Keep stress to a minimum
• Get enough beauty sleep each night

All of this will significantly contribute to the healthy-looking complexion you’re hoping for.

Summary

Glass skin isn’t necessarily difficult to achieve, so long as you follow the right steps and use products that are fully compatible with your skin. Keep the tips that we’ve shared above in mind, and you’ll soon be rocking a glassy glow that will be the envy of everyone around you!

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It’s very common for people to spend a large chunk of time each day caring for the skin on their face, yet the skin on the body often doesn’t receive the same attention. While body skin is generally thicker, tougher, and more resilient than facial skin, its slower cell turnover rate can leave it more susceptible to dryness and flaking, making it important to regularly give the skin on your body plenty of TLC.

Need some inspiration? One 3-minute body skincare ritual that many people swear by is dry brushing. With a boatload of purported benefits, this ancient technique could quickly give your body the smooth, soft, and radiant finish you’ve been seeking. How do you get started? Read on as Vine Vera explains! 

Dry Brushing 101

Dry brushing is a body skincare technique that stems from ancient Ayurvedic medicinal practices, which is the traditional Indian way to holistically heal. With that said, other ancient cultures, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, practiced similar methods too. 

So, what exactly does this body skincare ritual involve? 

This technique makes use of a special brush with firm bristles, which is rubbed over the skin in a certain way before showering. It only takes a few minutes to dry brush your body, yet the benefits that you could experience from this ritual are significant…

The Benefits of Dry Brushing

People choose to dry brush for a variety of reasons, with the most common being:

• It’s an effective method of exfoliation, with dry brushing dislodging dead skin cells. These are then washed away in the shower.
• Dry brushing is believed to help boost lymphatic drainage. This leaves the skin feeling better detoxified.
• Dry brushing feels almost like a massage, which boosts circulation and gives the skin a rosy glow.
• Some people find that dry brushing temporarily reduces the visibility of cellulite.
• Many people report feeling more energized after incorporating dry brushing into their routines. This is likely due to how dry brushing can stimulate the nervous system.
• Dry brushing can help to improve the absorption of body skincare products.
• Dry brushing feels relaxing and calming. It’s a great way to relieve stress! 

How to Dry Brush Your Body

Want to give this body skincare ritual a try? Here’s how to correctly dry brush your body:

1. Step into the shower, but don’t turn the water on. As you may have guessed from its name, dry brushing means that your skin needs to be dry! 
2. Start at your feet. Gently move your dry brush upwards, using fluid strokes that are directed toward your heart. Adjust your pressure as you continue – the more sensitive parts of your skin, such as your chest, will require a lighter touch than the thicker areas of your skin, such as your feet.
3. Repeat the same process as you work your way up your legs. 
4. Start dry brushing your stomach. At this point, you may find it helpful to move the brush in larger, circular motions, but always do so in a clockwise direction. This is believed to aid with digestion. The same method should be used for dry brushing your back.
5. Once you get to your arms, go back to using upward strokes so that your brush moves in the direction of your armpit.
6. As you move toward the top of your body, change the direction of your strokes so that you’re brushing downward. Again, this should be aimed toward your heart. 
7. Once you’re done dry brushing, immediately turn on the shower to rinse away those dead cells. You should also give your dry brush a thorough rinse and then leave it in an open, sunny space to dry.

Dry Brushing After Care

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As soon as you’re finished in the shower, it’s important to follow up by slathering your body with a moisturizer. This is an essential step whenever you exfoliate, even with dry brushing being considered one of the more gentle forms of exfoliation. 

What you moisturize with should depend on your skin type. If your skin is quite dry or sensitive, go with a rich moisturizer, like the Vine Vera Intensive Shea Body Butter. On the other hand, if your skin type is oily and you regularly experience body acne breakouts, a lighter moisturizer, like the Vine Vera Body Cream, would be a better fit. 

You may also want to give certain areas of your body some TLC if needed. If you’re struggling with dry hands, Vine Vera’s Hand Cream can help. Meanwhile, if your feet are feeling rough, a dedicated foot cream, such as the Vine Vera Foot Cream, can feel like a godsend. 

How Often to Dry Brush Your Body

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While some people rave about the benefits of dry brushing daily, this isn’t usually recommended. Although dry brushing may be gentle, it’s still a form of exfoliation. Do it too often and you run the risk of over-exfoliating your skin, which can then lead to a multitude of problems. 

Instead, start by dry brushing your body just a couple of times a week. If you don’t want to give up your regular exfoliator just yet, alternate which you use for each exfoliation session. The Vine Vera Salt Scrub is an excellent formula to use in between dry brushing. With its sea salt granules being more abrasive than the bristles of a dry brush, it will provide a deeper sense of exfoliation. This is perfect for any areas of your body that feel particularly rough. 

Once your skin has grown accustomed to dry brushing, you could consider increasing how often you carry out this body skincare technique to three times a week. 

Is Dry Brushing Safe for All Skin Types?

There aren’t many exfoliators out there that can safely be used on all skin types, but dry brushing is one. With that said, those who have inflamed or open skin, such as people suffering from psoriasis or eczema, should avoid running a dry brush over those areas of skin. Your dry brush should never touch an open wound, as this could introduce more bacteria to the area and lead to an infection.

Maintaining Your Dry Brush

We’ve already mentioned that you should rinse and dry your dry brush after each use. However, a deeper clean every couple of weeks is essential as well. It can be easy for dead cells to end up trapped in those bristles, some of which might be missed if you don’t rinse your dry brush thoroughly enough. The last thing that you want to do is introduce dead cells back onto your skin every time you use your dry brush! 

There are a couple of ways in which you could do this deeper clean. One method would be to fill a bowl or sink with clean water, add some soap, and then move your brush around in the water with a scrubbing motion. Make sure that you create movement within the bristles so that any trapped cells can be released. Once you’re done, rinse your dry brush in cold water before setting it out to dry.

The downside to that method is that wooden handles will split much sooner. To preserve the handle of your dry brush, deep clean it by applying some gentle soap to the bristles and then running the palm of your hand over them. Once you’ve created a good lather, rinse your brush and then set it aside to dry.

Can Your Face Be Dry Brushed as Well? 

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Dry brushing is most commonly referred to as a body skincare technique. However, dry brushing your face is possible too. You’ll need to purchase a dedicated facial dry brush, as your face will need much softer bristles. 

Unlike when dry brushing your body, you’ll also need to cleanse your face first. Use a gentle facial cleanser, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser, and then dry your face before dry brushing. You’ll need to rinse your skin again once you’re done, after which you can follow up with the rest of your facial skincare routine. 

Keep in mind that you’ll need to use very light pressure when dry brushing your face. It’s very easy to over-exfoliate facial skin with a dry brush, which is why most people prefer to use alternative exfoliators instead. 

Other Ways to Care for the Skin on Your Body

Dry brushing can go a long way in giving the skin on your body a boost. Combine it with these body skincare tips and your skin will soon be glowing like never before:

• Keep your shower water at a lukewarm temperature. Hot water will quickly strip away your skin’s protective barrier, which is the last thing you need after exfoliating your skin.
• Keep your skin protected with sunscreen. Don’t assume that clothing provides enough protection. If you can see light through your clothes when you hold them up to the sun, this means that UV rays will easily penetrate through. 
• Get plenty of sleep. Not only will sleep deprivation speed up the rate at which you develop fine lines and wrinkles on your face, but it will also accelerate the appearance of aging on your body. If you want to keep your skin looking smooth and taut, quality beauty sleep is a must! 
• Minimize stress. Stress can have a huge impact on your skin. It triggers inflammation, increases oil production, exacerbates acne, makes dryness worse, and more. 
• Eat a healthy and balanced diet. The food that you eat feeds your skin from within, so make sure that you’re giving your skin cells access to all of the nutrients they need.

Perfect Your Body Skincare Routine With Vine Vera

Although the skin on your body doesn’t require quite as much care as the skin on your face, it still deserves plenty of attention. The more love that you give it, the healthier and more youthful it will look. Dry brushing is a great way to give the skin on your body some special care, especially when combined with the other body skincare tips we’ve shared above.

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When it comes to reducing the visible signs of aging, there are certain skincare ingredients that are famous for their effects. From retinol and vitamin C to hyaluronic acid and peptides, these tend to be the ingredients that people seek out when they’re attempting to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and more.

When it comes down to it, there’s no denying that those big names have their merits, along with numerous clinical studies to back up their efficacy. However, there are also plenty of other skincare ingredients out there that can be just as powerful…yet they’re often ignored in favor of the more popular alternatives. 

If you want your skincare routine to tackle the look of skin aging as quickly as possible, keep reading as Vine Vera shares some lesser-known skincare ingredients that could have a transformational effect on your complexion. 

Resveratrol

Let’s start with resveratrol – an ingredient that you may be familiar with. Unlike some of the other skincare ingredients on this list, resveratrol has recently gained momentum, to the point where it’s now considered to be quite a mainstream ingredient.

Resveratrol is typically found in red grapes, blueberries, raspberries, peanuts, and some flowers. Although in flowers the amounts of resveratrol are usually low, it can be a nice gift to someone dear to you. You can use this website to send flowers internationally.

With that said, while some brands may have only recently started offering this ingredient, it’s one that Vine Vera has championed from the start. Resveratrol is our signature ingredient and you’ll find it in every single one of our products. 

What’s so special about resveratrol? Like vitamin A, vitamin C, and many of the other famous skincare ingredients, it’s an antioxidant. However, it outshines when it comes to its potency, with studies showing that resveratrol can significantly delay the appearance of the skin aging process. Regular use leaves the skin looking smoother and feeling more elastic, giving it a much more youthful touch.  

Aloe Vera

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People often don’t consider aloe vera when looking for skincare ingredients that reduce the visible signs of aging. It’s usually turned to when the skin is feeling inflamed, irritated, or dehydrated, with aloe vera revered for how it soothes and hydrates the skin.

However, these same properties can help to keep your complexion looking youthful too. Both inflammation and dehydration are precursors of the skin aging process. Keep these at bay and you’ll be able to stave off the look of aging skin. Plus, research also shows that aloe vera can go a long way in smoothing and tightening the feel of the skin, meaning that it’s still worth using even if your fine lines and wrinkles are already looking quite pronounced. 

With aloe vera offering so many benefits while being safe for all skin types, you’ll find it in several Vine Vera products. The Resveratrol Cabernet Toner is one, with aloe vera leaf juice being the second ingredient on this product’s ingredient list. This indicates that aloe is a primary ingredient in this formula, making it a great way to saturate your skin with its incredible qualities. 

Beta-Glucan

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Most skincare enthusiasts have heard of hyaluronic acid. It’s loved for its hydrating capabilities and how it binds moisture to the skin. This can immediately give the skin a plumper and fuller look while leaving the skin’s own aging defense system feeling stronger. For this reason, hyaluronic acid is often referred to as the best hydrating ingredient around…yet this isn’t quite true.

Meet beta-glucan, a natural polysaccharide that, like hyaluronic acid, is a hydrating humectant. However, experts believe it to be much better at hydrating the skin, estimating that it can provide 20% more moisture than hyaluronic acid. Better yet, beta-glucan offers some powerful antioxidant properties, making it a great ingredient for repairing the look of aging and damage too.

If you’d like to add beta-glucan to your skincare routine, give the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer a try. It combines beta-glucan with a blend of other hydrating ingredients, along with several antioxidant-rich plant extracts. It’s a great moisturizer to use both day and night! 

Panthenol 

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Vitamins are known for being some of the best skincare ingredients around. However, it usually tends to be the same vitamins in the spotlight – A, C, and E are ever-popular, while vitamin B3, also called niacinamide, has been having its moment too. 

Panthenol, on the other hand, is largely ignored. Also known as provitamin B5, this ingredient is a humectant, just like beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid. It also soothes the look of inflammation while leaving the skin barrier feeling stronger and better capable of defending against environmental damage. Research confirms that it outshines niacinamide in a few capacities, with its effects being easily comparable to the more popular vitamins too. 

Want to give panthenol a try? Check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Dissolving Pre Mask. This leave-on product is designed to be applied to the skin before a face mask. It provides a burst of nutrients, including panthenol, vitamin C, vitamin A, sodium hyaluronate, peptides, and more. 

DMAE

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With DMAE usually listed as dimethylaminoethanol tartrate on an ingredients list, it’s a name that people often gloss over. However, spot this ingredient in a skincare product and this is a sign that the formula you’re checking out is likely to have an anti-wrinkle effect on the look of your skin.

The best part is that DMAE works almost instantly to provide a smoother and firmer complexion, with this only improving the more the ingredient is used. In addition to giving the skin a tighter and tauter feel, DMAE also calms the feeling of inflammation while evening out skin tone.

It goes without saying that the way in which DMAE is able to immediately tackle the look of wrinkles is one of its biggest draws, which is exactly why it’s a star ingredient in the Vine Vera Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution. In this fast-acting formula, DMAE is joined by a number of other high-performance skincare ingredients, creating a blend that you’ll quickly come to rely on!

Caffeine

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While the jury is still out on whether or not the caffeine in the coffee you drink is harmful for the skin, topical caffeine is a different story. This naturally occurring stimulant can have a big impact on the skin when applied topically…in a good way!

You’re probably aware of how sun exposure contributes to a large part of the skin aging process. Well, add this ingredient to your morning skincare routine, layering it underneath your sunscreen, and it will boost how protected your skin feels from UVB rays. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, it helps with the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots too, restoring a more youthful edge to your complexion.

While caffeine is a popular ingredient in eye care products, this is one that your entire face will benefit from, which the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk will help with. This silky face cream is infused with a few different complexion-firming skincare ingredients, such as caffeine, peptides, vitamins, soluble collagen, and resveratrol. Again, this is another cream that works well both day and night! 

Swiftlet Nest Extract

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Now for an ingredient that you may not have heard of before: swiftlet nest extract. Bird nest is considered a culinary delicacy in certain parts of the world and it has now made its way into skincare too. 

Swiftlet nest extract in particular is loaded with amino acids, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, growth factors, and more. Research shows that these compounds come together to significantly firm up the look of the skin while eradicating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The best part is that it doesn’t cause any irritation in the way that many other powerful skincare ingredients do, making it suitable for all skin types.

While this ingredient isn’t easily found in skincare products, the Bird Nest Collection consists of four products that have each been infused with swiftlet nest extract. With a cleanser, a face mask, an eye cream, and an SPF moisturizer, you’ll be able to add this ingredient to several stages of your skincare routine.

Lactic Acid

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It’s no secret that alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) can help to contribute to younger-looking skin. The way in which these skincare ingredients remove dead skin cells gives the cell turnover process a helping hand, resulting in skin that looks smoother, firmer, and brighter. 

While there are several AHAs out there, lactic acid is one of the best if you’re hoping to counter the appearance of skin aging. It’s gentle enough to not irritate the skin, which many other AHAs do. It also has intense hydrating properties, functioning as a humectant that draws moisture to the skin. 

While AHAs are most commonly found in exfoliators, the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum gives you a different way to add it to your skincare routine. With this serum, lactic acid not only hydrates the skin but also clears the way for the vitamins and antioxidants in the serum to dive into your skin with ease.

Hemp Seed Oil

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Finally, let’s talk about hemp seed oil. Like other plant oils, hemp seed oil is great for hydrating and moisturizing the skin. This is exactly what aging skin needs. However, it offers a few other unique properties too…

Thanks to its linoleic acid and oleic acid content, this ingredient smooths away the look of wrinkles while giving the skin a softer and more supple feel. It’s brimming with antioxidants too – a key part of fighting the appearance of aging.

If you’d like to soak up some of the benefits of hemp seed oil, turn your attention to the Vine Vera Resveratrol Malbec DNA Magnetic Mask. It combines hemp seed oil with a few other hydrating plant oils, along with plenty of other antioxidant-rich skincare ingredients. 

Understanding Skincare Ingredients

While the more famous skincare ingredients out there are undeniably worth using, don’t make the mistake of neglecting some of the lesser-known alternatives. There are so many others that have countless clinical studies behind them confirming their efficacy, so spend some time exploring all of your numerous options when putting together a skincare routine.

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