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Want to make sure that your makeup looks as smooth, even, and natural as possible? This is where the prep work comes in, meaning turning to skincare to create a soft and hydrated base for your makeup to sit on. With that said, not all skincare products are suitable for use under makeup. Some may be too thick or too greasy, which will only interfere with your makeup application.

When it comes to pre-makeup skincare, the key is to look for products that provide plenty of hydration while also being quick to absorb. Here are some Vine Vera skincare products that do exactly that:

The Resveratrol Cabernet Toner

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If you want your skin to look full, plump, and dewy before you start applying your makeup, hydration is essential. If your skin cells don’t have access to enough moisture, they’ll start to look deflated and sallow in a way that’s difficult to hide with even the very best makeup products. 

When it comes to deeply hydrating your complexion, layering multiple hydrating products is the way to go. The first one that you turn to after cleansing should be a hydrating toner. Not only will this give your skin a much-needed splash of moisture but it will also help to rebalance the pH level on your skin’s surface. This will prevent the appearance of inflammation, keeping your skin feeling calm and relaxed.

In terms of choosing a hydrating toner, it doesn’t get much better than the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Toner. Aloe vera leaf juice is one of its main ingredients and, with aloe vera known for its moisture-binding properties, this enables the toner to quickly plump up the look of the skin. Meanwhile, cucumber and chamomile extracts calm the look of redness and irritation while resveratrol provides some antioxidant power. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution

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If you’ve ever tried to apply eye makeup to skin that’s puffy and saggy, you’ll be all too familiar with how frustrating and challenging this can be. Ideally, you want your skin to be smooth and firm so that your makeup glides on easily and adheres to your skin without any problems.

So, what can you do if you wake up with a puffy-looking eye area and you need to apply makeup? Give the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution a try. This clever formula gets to work quickly to smooth away the appearance of puffiness in less than a minute. 

Better yet, it also boasts ingredients that will quickly tighten up the visibility of sagging skin, leaving your eye area looking lifted. As you can imagine, this then makes the skin much easier to work with when applying makeup. There won’t be quite as many creases, folds, and bumps to navigate, giving your makeup a much cleaner finish.

The Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum

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Certain skincare ingredients are known for how they brighten the look of the skin, which is exactly what you want before applying makeup. With the right skincare ingredients, you won’t need to rely on illuminating makeup products quite as much since your skin will already be glowing before you’ve even reached for your makeup brush.

This is why the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum is such a hit – it contains several ingredients that will leave your skin looking illuminated. As you may have guessed from its name, vitamin C is one, with this serum boasting two forms of this much-loved antioxidant. Vitamins A and E have been added to the mix too, both of which perform beautifully when combined with vitamin C.

What makes this serum even more appealing is the fact that it hydrates the skin as well. It’s infused with a few carefully selected plant oils that provide moisture while sealing the skin’s surface. While that may be the case, you won’t need to worry about this serum leaving your skin feeling oily. The oils that have been used in this formula, such as jojoba seed, are known for how they quickly disappear into the skin, leaving behind a grease-free glow.

The Resveratrol Cabernet Plump & Correct Treatment

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Earlier, we discussed how a creased and puffy eye area can make makeup application more difficult. Well, this applies to the rest of your face too. The more wrinkled and droopy your skin is, the more effort you’ll need to put into achieving a smooth and natural finish.

One way to get around this is with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Plump & Correct Treatment. It’s a specialized, fast-acting solution that drastically improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in a matter of seconds. Thanks to a blend of high-performance ingredients, including sodium hyaluronate, DMAE, and acetyl hexapeptide-8, it quickly contributes to a more youthful complexion.

Even better, this solution also contains a number of ingredients that work in the long run. Not only will you be rewarded with an instantly smoother-looking complexion but use this product regularly and the appearance of your fine lines and wrinkles will become less noticeable in the long-term too. After a while, you may not even need to use this product anymore!

The Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30

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Think that you can skip the sunscreen because one of your makeup products contains SPF? Think again…

Sure, SPF makeup can be useful but it doesn’t provide adequate UV protection. Usually, the SPF rating of these products is pretty low – much more so than the recommended SPF 30. Plus, it’s very unlikely that you’ll be applying enough of that product to provide the SPF rating that it promises. You would need quite a thick layer that covers every millimeter of your skin in order to achieve this.

This is why it’s important to always slather on a sunscreen before you start applying your makeup. This will give you a base layer of protection, which you’ll then be boosting by layering SPF makeup over the top.

If you don’t usually like wearing a sunscreen under your makeup due to how greasy your skin becomes, consider an SPF moisturizer instead, just like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30. It sinks into the skin quickly, without leaving a greasy feeling behind. In addition to protecting your skin from the sun, it also packs a punch with its antioxidant content, ensuring that your skin looks bright and healthy.

The String Lift Sculpting System

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As we mentioned earlier, hydration is key if you want your skin to feel as smooth as possible before you start applying makeup. The good news is that there are so many hydrating skincare ingredients out there, although few rival the reputation that hyaluronic acid has.

This ingredient is a humectant, meaning that it binds moisture to the skin. It does this more efficiently than many of the other humectants that are used in skincare, which is why it’s the top choice for many people.

The Vine Vera String Lift Sculpting System enables you to really make the most of all that this ingredient has to offer. It’s a specialized serum that features six different forms of hyaluronic acid, encouraging hydration throughout the many layers of your complexion. Thanks to how it also contains peptides, antioxidants, and gold, it will give you a bouncy and even base on which your makeup can sit.

The Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum

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Do you often spend a while trying to cover over your dark circles with makeup? While there’s no denying that the right products can be effective at hiding those shadows, it would be easier if you didn’t have to deal with them in the first place. This is where it can be useful to incorporate an eye serum into your pre-makeup skincare routine.

Our recommendation would be the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum. With peptides, licorice root extract, and a whole host of antioxidants, it will soon have the skin under your eyes looking bright and even. 

You’ll also notice that this eye serum contains several hydrating ingredients, including sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, and glycerin. These will help to give your eye area a fuller and thicker appearance, enabling makeup products to settle onto your skin in a more natural way.

The Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum

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It goes without saying that dry and rough skin can be a nightmare to apply makeup to. Not only will your makeup look uneven but it won’t be long before it starts to flake off. Moisturizing before turning to your makeup can help but, sometimes, this isn’t enough.

This is where the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum comes in. Apply this before moisturizing your skin and you’ll no longer have to deal with the feeling of roughness and bumpiness. Why? Because this serum contains a small amount of lactic acid. It’s an alpha-hydroxy acid that has a mild exfoliating effect on the skin. This enables it to remove any dead flakes to ensure a smooth surface. 

Lactic acid also has hydrating properties, which will give your skin a fuller finish. It works even better thanks to the sodium hyaluronate in this serum, with both working to bind moisture to the skin. At the same time, vitamins A and C will help to brighten the look of dull skin. They’ll give your complexion a radiance that helps makeup look illuminated. 

Summary

Choosing which skincare products to apply under makeup can be tricky since so many of them can leave the skin overly greasy. Not only will this make your skin harder to work with in terms of makeup application but it will also mean that you’ll be more susceptible to clogged pores and breakouts.

The key is to find products that melt into the skin quickly, providing hydration and important nutrients without weighing the skin down and interfering with makeup. All of the products that we’ve featured above do just that, making each one a worthy addition to your pre-makeup skincare routine!

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Has your skin been looking red and inflamed? If you want to put a stop to this, you’ll need to determine the cause of that redness. Whether due to a damaged skin barrier, allergies, dehydration, a chronic skin condition, or anything else, each of those triggers comes with its own set of solutions. 

However, this can sometimes take a while to do. So, in the meantime, turn your attention to Vine Vera as we share 14 ingredients that will help to reduce the look of redness and restore balance to your complexion. 

1) Resveratrol

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Let’s start with resveratrol – our signature ingredient at Vine Vera. It’s a potent antioxidant that’s obtained from certain fruits, such as the skin of red grapes. Being an antioxidant, resveratrol is mainly revered for how it tackles the appearance of free radical damage. Regular, long-term use gives the skin a smoother, firmer, and more elastic finish.

However, resveratrol has also been found to minimize the appearance of redness and inflammation. It has complexion-calming properties that keep the skin feeling soothed. Pick any Vine Vera product and you’ll be able to pamper your skin with the incredible effects of resveratrol. However, if this is your first time using the ingredient, we’d recommend starting with the exquisite Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum.

2) Shea Butter

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Shea butter is extremely effective at reducing the feeling of inflammation in the skin. It does this so well that redness and swelling usually become less noticeable soon after shea butter is applied. 

If your skin is prone to redness, it would be worth adding shea butter to your daily skincare routine. With the Vine Vera Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream, this is easy. This moisturizer combines shea butter with other ingredients that also reduce the look of redness, including aloe vera, chamomile, and resveratrol.

While that cream takes care of your face, turn to the Vine Vera Intensive Shea Body Butter for the rest of your skin. With these two products, your skin will feel soft and supple from head to toe!

3) Aloe Vera Extract

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You’re probably already aware of how aloe vera is exceptional at soothing the look of redness and inflammation. This is why people often turn to it when they’re experiencing a sunburn. What makes aloe vera even better is the fact that it’s incredibly hydrating. As a humectant, it binds moisture to the skin, immediately leaving it feeling refreshed.

The way in which it quickly boosts the skin’s moisture content makes it a great ingredient to use in the evenings, when natural moisture loss increases. This is why aloe vera has been included in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream. It’s a slightly richer formula than our day cream, ensuring that your skin feels balanced and replenished come morning. 

4) Ceramides

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Ceramides are lipids that form a key part of the skin’s structure. They’re vital when it comes to maintaining a healthy skin barrier, integral in moisture retention and the prevention of irritation. Sadly, once you reach the age of 25, ceramide production begins to decline. This means that the skin is more prone to dehydration, sensitivities, and redness as it ages.

Adding ceramides to your skincare routine can help to keep those visible skin concerns at bay. It’s a popular ingredient in skincare for this very reason and is a star ingredient in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum. It’s joined by a number of vitamins and botanical extracts. This serum also contains a peptide blend, which, as you’re about to find out, is another must-have ingredient…

5) Peptides

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Redness is often due to a compromised skin barrier. With barrier function declining, irritants and, therefore, sensitivities, become a much bigger problem. Ceramides can help the skin barrier to feel stronger once again, and they do so even more effectively when combined with peptides.

In addition to helping to calm the look of redness and inflammation, peptides will also work to reduce the appearance of skin aging. Their gentle nature makes them a popular ingredient in eye care products, just like the Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum. In this formula, a peptide duo has been combined with green tea, aloe vera, calendula, and resveratrol. Get ready for skin that feels refreshed and revived!

6) Sodium Hyaluronate

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Sodium hyaluronate (or hyaluronic acid) is an ingredient that has been in the spotlight lately. It’s a fantastic humectant, enabling it to quickly plump and volumize the look of the skin. It’s highly sought after by those who are trying to minimize the appearance of aging.

However, this ingredient is also great for soothing the look of redness and swelling. See this for yourself in no time at all with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution. With this serum, sodium hyaluronate, along with a few other carefully chosen ingredients, will give your eye area a smoother and more even finish in just one minute!

7) Niacinamide

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Some vitamins, such as vitamin A, are known for stimulating the skin. When dealing with skin that looks red and inflamed, this isn’t what you need. Instead, you need vitamins that will calm your complexion, and niacinamide, or vitamin B3, is one of the best for this. 

Niacinamide works to lower the feeling of inflammation in the skin. This, in turn, reduces the look of redness on the skin’s surface. If you haven’t yet given niacinamide a try, have a look at the Facial Anti-Aging Firming System. Although primarily designed to tackle the appearance of aging, it also soothes the feeling of inflammation and irritation.

8) Panthenol

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Panthenol is another B vitamin worth knowing more about if your skin often looks red and blotchy. This one is vitamin B5 and is loved for its soothing effect on the complexion. Multiple studies have confirmed its ability to alleviate the look of redness. Better yet, it does so without producing any side effects whatsoever.

This is why panthenol is one of the ingredients included in the Vine Vera Pinot Noir Phyto Silk Dissolving Pre-Mask. This product is a gentle exfoliator that preps the skin for a face mask. With panthenol, peptides, chamomile, and green tea extract, it will leave your skin feeling beautifully balanced and fully receptive to the face mask that follows.

9) Argan Oil

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There are so many plant oils out there that are great for skin that looks red and irritated. However, argan oil is, arguably, one of the best. It boasts a high concentration of omega fatty acids and these, along with vitamin E, calm the look of inflammation and its associated redness.

If cleansing often makes your redness worse, look for a cleanser infused with argan oil, such as the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser. Not only does it contain gentle, skin-friendly surfactants, but it’s also filled with ingredients that keep the skin feeling calm post-cleanse. Even if your skin is very sensitive, you’ll be able to use this cleanser twice a day without any problems.

10) Chamomile Extract

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We’ve mentioned chamomile a few times now, and there’s a reason for that. This flower is known for its calming therapeutic properties, which is why chamomile tea is often recommended as a nightcap. However, when applied topically, it has the same effect on the complexion too. It leaves the skin feeling soothed, dissipating the look of redness and inflammation.

As you’ve seen, chamomile is included in several Vine Vera products, including the Resveratrol Cabernet Toner. With a blend of chamomile, aloe vera, cucumber, and resveratrol, a splash of this after cleansing will leave your skin feeling relaxed and ready for the rest of your skincare routine.

11) Calendula Extract

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Another flower worth adding to your skincare routine is calendula. Just like chamomile, it boasts properties that enable it to lower the feeling of inflammation in the skin. If your redness has been caused by inflammation, this is an ingredient you need to try.

Again, it’s a good ingredient to add to your cleansing regimen. This is why you’ll find it in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser. Chamomile is in this blend too, along with aloe vera, resveratrol, and, of course, vitamin C! 

12) Algae Extract

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Algae extract is an incredible multi-tasker. Not only does it hydrate the skin but it’s also packed with antioxidants and, even better, reduces the look of redness and inflammation. This is an ingredient that will help to boost just about every aspect of your complexion, without causing any irritation.

To add some algae to your skincare routine, check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk. It’s a lightweight moisturizer that brings algae extract together with some other super-hydrating ingredients. It will leave your skin looking smooth and luminous!

13) Hemp Seed Oil

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Hemp seed oil is another ingredient that has been in the headlines lately. The skin-loving properties of the cannabis plant are becoming more well-known, making hemp seed oil highly sought after.

Thanks to this oil’s fatty acid content, as well as its antioxidants, it’s great at immediately leaving the skin feeling calmer and happier. Try it for yourself with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Malbec DNA Magnetic Mask!

14) Lavender Extract

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Lavender is another herb that, therapeutically, is known for its calming effects. Again, these translate to your complexion when lavender is applied topically in extract form. It will diminish the look of redness and blotchiness while also helping to lighten the visibility of discoloration and dark spots.

It’s best applied to the skin in the form of a serum, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Skin Restoring Capsules. Designed to be used weekly, this encapsulated serum will leave your skin feeling smoother and stronger. Even better, fine lines and wrinkles won’t look so noticeable!

Summary

The appearance of redness can be difficult to deal with. Although there are plenty of ingredients out there that can help, some may make things worse, depending on why your skin is red in the first place. So, when introducing new ingredients into your skincare routine, take things slow. Go easy with your new products and give your skin the chance to grow accustomed to those new ingredients so that they can really work their magic!

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Pick any skincare-related topic, do some online research, and you’re likely to encounter conflicting advice. While everyone is entitled to their own opinions when it comes to skincare, there are so many misconceptions out there, making it important to be able to separate fact from fiction.

This isn’t always easy to do, especially if you’re a skincare newbie, which is why Vine Vera is here to help! Keep reading as we share 10 common skincare myths that you need to stop believing ASAP!

Myth 1: Sunscreen isn’t Needed in the Winter

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Let’s start with one of the most dangerous skincare myths out there, with so many believing that sunscreen is a product that only needs to be used on sunny summer days. Truth is, UV rays never disappear – they’re always around and are capable of harming your skin 365 days a year. Sure, you may not be able to feel them on a cold and cloudy winter’s day but, trust us, they’re there! In fact, snow and ice can magnify them, making you even more susceptible to sun damage in the winter than you are in the summer.

For this reason, sunscreen is a product that you need to be using year-round. The easiest way to do this is with an SPF moisturizer, just like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30. With this lightweight cream never failing to give the skin a radiant glow, it makes the chore of sun protection suddenly feel so much more enjoyable!

Myth 2: Acne-Prone Skin Should Be Exfoliated Daily

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Acne is a difficult skin condition to overcome, especially if you end up following the wrong advice, such as exfoliating your skin daily. It’s easy to understand why one may think this to be beneficial. After all, breakouts form when pores become clogged. Exfoliating daily to clear away those pore blockages should, in theory, keep breakouts at bay.

In reality, it doesn’t work this way. Exfoliating daily will only lead to the symptoms of over-exfoliation, which include inflammation and pimples. Not only will your over-exfoliating habits cause new spots to form but it will also exacerbate existing breakouts. To prevent this, limit yourself to exfoliating just two or three times a week. Make sure that you’re using a gentle and non-irritating exfoliator too, such as the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling.

Myth 3: Face Wipes Are Just as Good as Facial Cleansers

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There’s no denying that cleansing can sometimes feel inconvenient, especially at the end of a long day. This is why some people decide to skip the cleanser and opt for facial wipes instead. However, don’t be fooled into thinking that wipes provide the same level of cleanse…they definitely don’t!

Instead, while facial wipes may remove a small percentage of the impurities on your skin, the majority of the dirt and sebum that sits on your skin’s surface ends up being pushed around your skin with a wipe. Your skin may feel refreshed but most of those impurities will still be there.

If you want a thorough cleanse, the only way forward is to use a proper facial cleanser. A formula like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser only takes a few seconds to apply. It’s ideal for late nights when all you want to do is crawl into bed! 

Myth 4: Retinoids Shouldn’t Be Used on Sensitive Skin

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Retinoids are among the most talked about skincare ingredients around. There is so much research out there confirming that retinoids are able to help with the appearance of everything from wrinkles and sagging to hyperpigmentation and roughness. While that may be the case, people often advise against the use of retinoids on sensitive skin. This is down to how many retinoids are known to cause irritation, which sensitive skin is particularly susceptible to.

Fortunately, not all retinoids do this. Sure, use a high concentration of retinol on sensitive skin and you’ll likely be left with a face that feels irritated and inflamed. However, go with a gentler derivative, such as the retinyl palmitate used in the Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum, and your sensitive skin will be able to soak up the many benefits offered by vitamin A without having to deal with the downsides.

Myth 5: If You Can’t Pronounce a Skincare Ingredient, You Shouldn’t Use it

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These days, people are very conscious of the fact that many skincare products contain potentially harmful ingredients. As a result, some veer away from products containing ingredients with long, complicated, and hard-to-pronounce names, believing these to be dangerous chemicals.

While this may be true of some ingredients, it certainly isn’t the case with the majority. Some of the most effective skincare ingredients out there come with long names that are usually difficult to pronounce, yet they do nothing but good for the skin. Take dimethylaminoethanol tartrate, for example, which you’ll find in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum. It’s fantastic for minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. Meanwhile, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 may sound like an intimidating chemical but this peptide is a superstar at firming and thickening the feel of the skin.

When shopping for skincare, don’t judge an ingredient by its name. Instead, delve deeper to find out more about it and how it could help your complexion.

Myth 6: Oils Are Bad for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, then you’ll be all too familiar with how your skin can quickly end up feeling overly greasy. So, why would you want to then go and add more oil to your skin? Surely that’s a recipe for clogged pores and breakouts.

With some oils, yes. However, others can actually be very beneficial for oily skin. Jojoba oil, for example, very closely resembles sebum. Use this oil on your skin and you’ll trick your skin into thinking that it has already produced plenty of sebum. In the long run, this can help to make your skin feel less oily.

Myth 7: Pores Can Open and Close

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There are so many skincare tips out there for opening and closing pores. However, none of them will work. Why? Because your pores can’t open and close. Your pore openings aren’t connected to any muscles, meaning that they stay in a static position. 

With that said, if your pores end up filled with dirt, oil, and other gunk, their openings will temporarily stretch to accommodate all of those impurities. This is why pores sometimes look larger and more open than usual. Keeping your skin clean and exfoliated will help to prevent this. However, if enlarged pores are a common problem for you, add a clay mask to your skincare routine. A formula like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Thermic Mask will leave your pores looking significantly smaller and tighter. It will also give the rest of your skin a radiant, purified glow.

Myth 8: Body Acne and Facial Acne Should Be Treated Differently

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Unfortunately, acne doesn’t stop at the face. It’s very common for those with acne-prone skin to experience breakouts on the body too. When it comes to dealing with this, they often believe that pimples on the body need different techniques than spots on the face.

When it comes down to it, acne is acne. The same factors cause pimples on the face and the body, meaning that you can use the same methods to target them. The only difference is that the skin on your body is thicker than the skin on your face. So, while some of your facial acne treatments will work well on your body too, others, like your exfoliant, won’t. Instead, invest in a dedicated body exfoliant, like the Vine Vera Salt Scrub. Salt is great for calming the look of inflammation, making this scrub a must-try for banishing the appearance of body acne.

Myth 9: If a Product Stings or Burns, This Means That it’s Working

How can you tell if a skincare product is working? Some think that a stinging or burning sensation is a sign of this. However, while it’s true that the stinging sometimes caused by a new product means that the ingredients have reached your skin cells, it also means that your skin isn’t happy about it.

Any form of irritation is a sign that your skin barrier is undergoing damage. This is definitely not what you want from your skincare products. This doesn’t mean that you have to stop using that product completely but, ideally, you should be taking steps to help your skin grow accustomed to it. Start by using it just a couple of times a week, or applying it over the top of a soothing serum or moisturizer to partially dilute some of those potent ingredients that your skin is reacting to. Once your skin is better capable of tolerating that product, you can then start to use it normally, assuming that it doesn’t cause stinging or burning again!

Myth 10: Drinking More Water Will Get Rid of Dry Skin

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Those with dry skin are always seeking ways to alleviate the dryness. One myth that’s frequently perpetuated is that drinking more water is a sure-fire way to do just that.

However, dry skin has nothing to do with how much water you drink. Instead, it’s caused by your skin failing to produce enough sebum to keep your skin’s surface conditioned. While drinking more water will undoubtedly benefit your skin, dry skin is best tackled by keeping your skin moisturized. A formula like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream will do this well!

Summary

It’s so easy to make mistakes with skincare, especially when there’s so much misinformation out there. However, if you end up believing a skincare myth, you could end up seriously damaging your skin as a result. This is why it always pays to fact-check your knowledge before putting together a skincare routine and investing in new products. Make sure that the information you’re following has come from a reliable source – your skin is counting on it!

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It’s no secret that a good nighttime skincare routine can do so much for your complexion. After all, evenings are when your skin switches from defense mode to recovery mode, repairing the damage that it has encountered over the course of the day. If your PM skincare routine is tailored to support these processes, your skin will look and feel much healthier, not to mention more youthful, overall.

However, simply picking a few skincare products at random and slapping them onto your face each evening isn’t going to do much. Instead, if you want to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your nighttime skincare routine, follow these pro tips from Vine Vera:

Always Start With Clean Skin

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By the end of the day, your skin will be covered with a whole host of impurities. Sure, you may not be able to see them, but they’re there! From your own sebum, sweat, and dead skin cells to the dirt, pollutants, bacteria, and more that you’ve picked up from the environment around you, all of these impurities will form a layer of grime over your skin’s surface. Attempt to apply any skincare products over the top of this and they won’t be able to penetrate your skin. This will make your entire skincare routine pretty much ineffective!

This is why clean skin is a must if you want to fully reap the rewards of the products you apply. Of course, use a cleanser that’s suitable for your skin type. If you have dry skin, pick a moisturizing formula, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser. Meanwhile, if you have oily skin, you may need something a little more powerful, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser.

If your skin is particularly dirty, you may want to try double cleansing. Start with an oil-based cleanser and then follow up with a water-based cleanser. This will remove even more of the impurities from your skin, giving you a true blank canvas to apply your skincare products too.

Include a Toner

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Do you really need to include a toner in your nighttime skincare routine? No, but if you do, you’ll be able to get so much more out of your entire routine.

How? Because a good toner will be designed to rebalance the pH level on your skin’s surface. This is something that’s commonly disrupted after cleansing. Even if your pH falls just slightly off-kilter, your skin won’t be quite as receptive to the products that you apply. However, get things back into balance and your skin cells will feel much more capable of putting your skincare products to good use.

Of course, some toners offer additional benefits too. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Toner, for example, is wonderfully hydrating. It’s great at soothing the feeling of inflammation too. Even better, it contains an array of antioxidants, including resveratrol – Vine Vera’s signature ingredient!

Power Up With Vitamins and Antioxidants

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There are several skincare ingredients that are extremely beneficial when applied at night. However, vitamins and antioxidants sit at the top of the list.

Remember how we mentioned that your skin cells work hard each night to repair the appearance of daily damage? Vitamins and antioxidants help with this in a big way. If you want to keep your skin looking smooth, firm, bright, and youthful, incorporate as many vitamins and antioxidants into your evening routine as possible! 

How can you do this? Ideally, make sure that every step of your skincare routine contains a few vitamins and antioxidants. The cleansers and toner that we’ve featured above meet the mark perfectly.

However, antioxidant serums are also a great way to squeeze even more of these compounds into your routine. Serums are capable of carrying dense concentrations of ingredients, making them ideal for powering up your entire routine.

The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum does this beautifully. Not only is vitamin C a vitamin, but it boasts powerful antioxidant properties too. The same can be said of vitamins A and E, both of which can also be found in this serum. They’re joined by a blend of plant oils, each one also loaded with a ton of antioxidants!

Give Your Skin the Extra Hydration It Needs

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Let’s now talk about something else that your skin needs plenty of at night; moisture. Water is an essential part of every single process that occurs in your skin. With your skin cells being so busy each night, they go through a large amount of water. 

This, coupled with the fact that skin barrier function slows down in the evenings, making transepidermal water loss speed up, means that it’s very common for the skin to slowly dehydrate as the night wears on. Not only will this have you waking up to a dull and rough complexion but it will also interfere with how your skincare products function. Sure, you may be giving your skin all the best ingredients. However, unless your skin cells also have enough moisture, they won’t be able to put those ingredients to good use.

To counter this, ramp up hydration each night. Just like when it comes to vitamins and antioxidants, make sure that every stage of your skincare routine contains hydrating ingredients. You can also give your skin an extra boost of hydration by applying a hydrating serum, just like the Vine Vera Chianti Revival Serum. It’s packed with humectants – ingredients that bind moisture to the skin for an immediately plumper and fuller finish.

Invest in a Dedicated Nighttime Moisturizer

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One of the most important steps in any skincare routine is to moisturize. Why is this so crucial? Because not only does a moisturizer provide an extra layer of hydration but it also forms a moisture barrier over your skin’s surface. This prevents moisture from evaporating away, which, as you now know, occurs at a greater rate at night.

While just about any moisturizer will provide these benefits to a certain extent, a dedicated nighttime moisturizer is well worth investing in. Why? Because of how your skin’s functions change in the evening. While daytime moisturizers should be focused on preventing the appearance of environmental damage, a nighttime moisturizer will keep your skin cells feeling supported as they go about repairing this damage. If you want to see the best results from your evening skincare routine, a dedicated nighttime moisturizer will be undeniably helpful.

If you don’t already have one, check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream. It’s a rich moisturizer that will lavish your skin with all that it needs to feel its very best at night, ensuring that you wake up with a radiant glow!

Spend Time on Your Eye Area

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Often, morning skincare routines are pretty rushed. However, in the evenings, people tend to have more time to spend on their skin, meaning that they can easily add in a few extra steps.

One of these should be to focus on your eye area. If you often wake up with puffy eyes or dark circles, then this becomes even more important! Giving your eye area the attention that it needs before you go to bed will leave this area looking smoother, softer, and even come morning.

What does this extra attention involve? This depends on what your eye area needs. If you’re dealing with the appearance of crow’s feet and other eye wrinkles, try the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Cream. Meanwhile, if you’re trying to banish the look of dark circles and puffiness, the Resveratrol Eye Collection Age Defying Eye Serum will help with this!

Extend Your Nighttime Skincare Routine Down to Your Neck and Chest

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Of course, it’s not just your eye area that should be receiving extra care at night. Your neck and your chest need this too. Although these areas may technically be part of the body rather than the face, the thin skin that covers your neck and chest has more in common with the skin on your face than the skin on your body. 

As a result, your neck and chest should be included in your nighttime skincare routine. This means that all of the products that you apply to your face, from your cleanser and toner to your serums and moisturizer, should be extended down to your neck and chest too.

With that said, if your neck and chest are already showing signs of aging, you may want to invest in a dedicated neck and chest product. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Tightening Neck & Chest Mask, for example, will leave your skin looking so much smoother and firmer. You don’t need to use it every night but giving this area an extra boost every once in a while will make a huge difference.

Pamper With an Overnight Face Mask

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Want to supercharge your nighttime skincare routine even more? Try adding in an overnight face mask. Unlike other face masks, which are removed after 10-15 minutes, overnight masks feature a no-rinse formula. They’re left on the skin all night. This gives the ingredients within plenty of time to sink into your skin. This means that they’re often far more effective than a regular face mask.

The Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk Mask is a fantastic one to try. It’s full of hydrating ingredients, which, as you know, your skin desperately needs at night. It’s also loaded with a long list of superfruit extracts. Between bilberry, mangosteen, goji berry, pomegranate, and more, you’ll be treating your skin to some of the most potent plant-derived antioxidants around!

Creating the Perfect Nighttime Skincare Routine With Vine Vera

It’s worth spending some time putting together the perfect nighttime routine for your skin. Get this right and you’ll be able to meet all of your skin’s overnight needs, enabling your skin cells to function to their full potential. Be consistent with your routine, as well as the tips that we’ve shared above, and it won’t be long before you start to see some big improvements in your complexion!

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Whether you read about it in a magazine or see it splashed across your favorite beauty blogs, vitamin C is an ingredient that you’ll come across time and time again. It’s a skincare classic – no skincare routine would be complete without containing at least one form of this beloved antioxidant.

Ask any beauty expert about the best way to add vitamin C to your skincare routine and they’ll all say the same thing; with a serum. Why? Read on as Vine Vera explains!

Why Use Vitamin C in the First Place?

If you’re new to skincare, you’re probably wondering why there’s so much hype surrounding vitamin C serums. Here are just a few of the benefits that this superstar ingredient has to offer:

Reduces the Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles

One of the main reasons why vitamin C is so loved is due to how it effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Clinical studies confirm this while also showing how vitamin C has a tightening effect on skin that looks saggy. Whether this wrinkling and sagging is due to aging, oxidative damage, or weight loss, regular use of vitamin C will give the skin a much firmer finish.

Lightens the Look of Dark Spots

Hyperpigmentation is another skin concern that often arises with age. It’s usually down to sun damage, with excess UV exposure causing the skin to over-produce melanin, its pigment. Vitamin C, when applied topically, will lighten the look of discolored skin cells to give the skin a more even appearance. 

Soothes the Feeling of Inflammation

Inflammation can cause a number of skin problems. From redness and puffiness to acne and psoriasis, it doesn’t spell good news for your skin. Inflammation will also speed up the skin aging process, accelerating the rate at which you develop fine lines and wrinkles. With vitamin C, however, you won’t need to worry about this quite so much. Research shows that vitamin C is excellent at reducing the feeling of inflammation, leaving the skin feeling calmer and better balanced.

Gives the Skin a Bright Glow

Wish that your skin would glow a little brighter? Vitamin C could help. Not only does this ingredient target the appearance of discoloration, but it will also give your entire complexion a more radiant glow. 

Leaves the Skin Feeling Better Protected From UV Rays

You’re probably already aware of the dangers that UV rays can pose to your skin. However, did you know that excessive UV exposure also depletes the levels of vitamin C in your skin? Using a vitamin C serum will not only help to keep those levels topped up but, at the same time, when combined with a sunscreen, it can also keep your skin feeling better protected from UV damage.

Helps With Hydration

When it comes to hydrating skincare ingredients, vitamin C is often ignored. However, several studies have shown that vitamin C can have a very hydrating effect on the complexion. The use of vitamin C slows down transepidermal water loss, which is the rate at which the skin loses moisture to evaporation. This, in turn, keeps the skin looking fuller, plumper, and dewier.

But Why a Serum?

With vitamin C being such a popular ingredient, you’ll notice that it’s used in a variety of different skincare products. Cleansers, toners, essences, moisturizers – vitamin C-infused formulas of all of these are usually easy to find. 

So, if that’s the case, why does everybody recommend a serum? 

The answer is simple. When using an ingredient like vitamin C, you want to encourage it to dive down as far as possible when penetrating the different layers of your complexion. The deeper it goes, the more of a visible impact it will have, and the consistency of a serum allows it to do just that.

This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t incorporate vitamin C into other stages of your skincare routine. Layering the ingredient can be very effective too! However, if you’re only planning on using one vitamin C product, a serum would be the best way to go.

High-Performance Vitamin C Serums to Try

Ready to add a vitamin C serum to your skincare routine? Here are a few from Vine Vera that are well worth trying:

The Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum

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Although you’ll find vitamin C in several Vine Vera serums, the Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum is one of the best ways to pamper your skin with this antioxidant. Why? Because it brings together two different forms of vitamin C; tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and ascorbyl palmitate. Both are revered for their gentle, non-irritating nature, making them suitable for all skin types.

One thing to know about vitamin C is that it works even more effectively when it’s combined with other antioxidants. That’s exactly what this serum does. In addition to vitamin C, it also contains resveratrol, vitamin E, and vitamin A, plus a few antioxidant-rich plant oils. 

The Chianti Revival Serum

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Hoping that vitamin C will help to lighten the look of your dark spots? With the Vine Vera Chianti Revival Serum, those hopes will soon become reality!

This serum makes use of ascorbic acid – the purest form of vitamin C. It also features kojic acid and licorice root extract, both of which are known for how they target the appearance of hyperpigmentation. You’ll find several other noteworthy ingredients in this formula too, including sodium hyaluronate, peptides, seaweed extract, ceramides, and resveratrol.

The Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum

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The Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum showcases the hydrating properties of vitamin C. It’s a great serum to use if you’re hoping to bump up your skin’s moisture levels while also enjoying the other benefits offered by vitamin C.

In this formula, vitamin C is joined by several hydrating heroes, including sodium hyaluronate and glycerin. You’ll find lactic acid in this blend too. Not only does it have moisture-binding properties, but it will also work to clear away any dullness and dryness from your complexion.

The Resveratrol Eye Collection Age Defying Eye Serum

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While the serums above can all be safely used on the delicate skin around your eyes, the Resveratrol Eye Collection Age Defying Eye Serum has been specifically designed for this area. 

This serum harnesses vitamin C’s ability to lighten the look of discoloration by combining it with other ingredients that do the same. Between licorice root extract, peptides, green tea extract, and sodium hyaluronate, your eye area will quickly look brighter and more radiant.

Adding a Vitamin C Serum to Your Skincare Routine

Now that you’ve chosen a vitamin C serum, let’s take a look at how to incorporate it into your skincare routine in a way that enables you to soak up maximum benefits:

Start With Clean Skin

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If you want your vitamin C serum to truly work its magic, it should always be applied to freshly cleansed skin. If you don’t cleanse your skin first, your serum won’t be able to pass through the layer of impurities that sits on your skin’s surface. This means that it won’t be able to actually reach your skin cells.

With that said, you don’t want to apply your serum to irritated skin either. So, make sure that the cleanser you use is a gentle one. A formula like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser would be a good choice as this cleanser moisturizes and soothes the complexion while it cleanses.

Alternatively, try the Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser to add yet another layer of the antioxidant to your skincare routine.

Rebalance With a Toner

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Vitamin C works best if the pH level on the surface of your skin is in balance. Unfortunately, cleansing can sometimes throw this off. This is why following your cleanser with a toner is usually a good idea.

The Resveratrol Cabernet Toner from Vine Vera is ideal for applying before turning to vitamin C. In addition to balancing your complexion, it will also soothe it with a blend of chamomile, aloe vera, and resveratrol.

Apply Your Vitamin C Serum

Now that your skin is prepped, you can go ahead and apply your chosen vitamin C serum. If you plan on using multiple serums in your skincare routine, take some time to assess their consistency. Ideally, you want to start off with the thinnest and lightest serum before working your way up to the thickest. With that said, avoid using more than three serums in your routine as you don’t want to end up unintentionally diluting the vitamin C, along with its effects.

Lock it in With a Moisturizer 

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When you apply a serum to your skin, you expect it to stay there. However, in reality, it won’t be long before that serum begins to evaporate away. This is why it’s important to lock that serum in with a moisturizer.

The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer will beautifully complement any vitamin C serum. As you can tell from its name, this cream boasts some vitamin C of its own too. It’s also loaded with other antioxidants to enhance the visible effects of the vitamin C.

Sun Protection

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Last but not least, don’t forget about sun protection during the day. With vitamin C capable of leaving the skin feeling even more protected from sun damage, pairing it with a sunscreen will really help to maintain your complexion’s youthful radiance.

Ideally, you want to be using a sunscreen that offers up a few additional antioxidants, just like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30. This cream not only functions as a sunscreen but also happens to be a great moisturizer. It will simplify your morning skincare routine while also leaving your skin feeling touchably soft and smooth.

Summary

As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to add a vitamin C serum to your skincare routine. It can help with just about every aspect of your complexion! So long as you choose the right serum and properly integrate it into your skincare routine, it won’t be long before you’re reaping all of the rewards that this incredible antioxidant has to offer.

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Rose water is an ingredient that has been trending lately, with everyone from beauty bloggers to dermatologists raving about its skin-loving properties. If you’ve been wondering whether or not your skincare routine could do with a splash of rose water, read on as Vine Vera shares six unexpected benefits provided by this much-loved ingredient.

1) A Boost of Hydration

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One of the reasons why there’s so much hype surrounding rose water is because of its hydrating properties. After all, hydration is something that each and every person out there needs. Drinking eight glasses of water a day is usually not enough to keep the skin fully hydrated too. This makes topical hydration, in the form of rose water and other such ingredients, important. 

With that said, simply spritzing your skin with rose water isn’t going to be enough to make a significant difference to your skin’s hydration levels. Sure, it may give your skin a dewy finish for a few minutes. However, it won’t be long before the rose water that you’ve applied evaporates away. 

If you want to ensure hydration for hours, rose water should always be followed up with a moisturizer. Ideally, look for one that contains ingredients that are complementary to rose water. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk is a lightweight moisturizer that’s packed with hydrating ingredients, including sodium hyaluronate, algae extract, and collagen. Apply this cream to your face immediately after spritzing on some rose water and it will trap that rose water in to ensure longer-lasting moisture, while also providing some extra moisture of its own.

2) Packed With Antioxidants

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Numerous studies confirm that rose water boasts powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are beneficial for a few reasons. They help to keep the skin feeling safe from environmental stress. They also neutralize the appearance of free radical damage, which is usually caused by environmental factors. Either way, with antioxidants in your skincare routine, you’ll be able to stave off the visible signs of aging. At the same time, you’ll be keeping your skin looking revitalized and healthy.

One thing to know about antioxidants is that they work best when combined with other antioxidants. So, don’t rely on rose water alone if you’re hoping to experience the benefits that we’ve just mentioned. 

Instead, combine rose water with other antioxidants. You’ll find plenty in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum, with everything from two forms of vitamin C to resveratrol to vitamin A featured in this formula. Give your skin a swipe with some rose water, follow up with this serum, and then top it all off with a moisturizer and you’ll be beautifully glowing!

3) Soothes the Feeling of Inflammation

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The way in which rose water can reduce the feeling of inflammation probably isn’t an unexpected benefit since this is one of the main reasons why people have started adding the ingredient to their skincare routines. However, it’s a benefit that shouldn’t be ignored because it can be a true game-changer for those with sensitivities.

Whether you’re dealing with eczema, rosacea, acne, or any other inflammatory skin condition, rose water has been proven to help calm the complexion, leaving the skin feeling soothed and happy.

To benefit from these properties even more, try mixing a small amount of rose water with a moisturizer that also lowers the feeling of inflammation. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream, for example, contains shea butter, aloe vera, vitamin E, and resveratrol. All of these ingredients are known for how they make the skin feel less irritated and inflamed. Add in some rose water and you’ll enhance this feeling while also giving your skin a fresher-looking finish.

4) Could Help to Reduce the Appearance of Acne

Those with acne-prone skin are always looking for the next best thing when it comes to battling breakouts. So, when rose water was rumored to do just that, it’s hardly surprising that so many people started clamoring for the ingredient.

When it comes down to it – yes, rose water could potentially help to reduce the appearance of acne. Although there aren’t yet any clinical studies available to confirm this, it makes sense theoretically. With rose water known for how it clears the complexion of certain types of bacteria, along with the fact that bacteria trigger breakouts, the connection between the two is easy to see.

However, again, don’t rely on rose water alone to clear up your acne-prone complexion. By all means, incorporate it into a wider plan for targeting the appearance of breakouts. However, don’t pin all of your hopes on this one ingredient. Acne needs a multi-pronged approach. You need to keep your skin clean, exfoliated, hydrated, and soothed. Rose water will only play a small part in that.

5) Brightens the Complexion

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If your skin has been looking drab and dull lately, rose water could help to perk your complexion up, restoring the look of vitality. How? Again, it all comes down to its antioxidant content, as well as its hydrating capabilities. The hydration leaves the skin looking plumper and more radiant while the antioxidants even out the skin tone and lighten the appearance of discoloration. 

If you’re hoping to see these results, try using rose water as a toner after cleansing. Of course, make sure that you’re using a gentle cleanser that won’t aggravate your skin. This would only counter the effects of the rose water. Instead, a formula like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser would be perfect. This sulfate-free formula will cleanse your skin without leaving your skin barrier feeling damaged. This means that instead of having to spend time picking up the pieces, the rose water that you apply afterward will be able to immediately work its magic when it comes to adding radiance to your complexion!

6) A Mood Enhancer

Rose water is a popular ingredient in aromatherapy. Since it’s made by distilling or steeping rose petals, it usually boasts the same floral aroma that roses are famous for. 

This gorgeous scent is known for its calming, mood-enhancing effect. This isn’t just an old wives tale either – studies confirm that rose aromatherapy can be a useful tool when dealing with depression and anxiety.

When using rose water on your skin, you’ll be able to soak up that sweet floral scent. It will uplift your mood, leaving you feeling happier and less stressed. This, in turn, will also give your skin a brighter glow!

Other Rose-Derived Ingredients Offer Similar Benefits

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While rose water may currently be in the spotlight, there’s a bounty of other skincare ingredients that can be derived from roses too. Not only do these offer the same benefits as rose water but, in some cases, those properties are often enhanced.

Take rose stem cells, for example. Although they’re not as hydrating as rose water, they outshine the ingredient when it comes to antioxidant content. If you’re hoping to use rose water as a way to reduce the appearance of aging and environmental damage, rose stem cells would be a more effective alternative. You’ll find them in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Plump & Correct Treatment. This solution impresses immediately thanks to its ability to smooth away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in a matter of seconds.

Rose fruit extract is another ingredient that you’ll sometimes see in skincare products. This is an extract that comes from rose hips. These are the fruits that are left behind after a rose has finished flowering. Its visible effects are very similar to that of rose water. However, many would say that the extract intensifies the benefits that are experienced. This is why we’ve used rose fruit extract instead of rose water in the Vine Vera Intensive Shea Body Butter. With this moisturizer, your entire body will be able to benefit from all that roses provide!

Drinking Rose Water

While the topical benefits of rose water are what most people are interested in, the ingredient can be consumed too. Do this and you could see everything from an improved digestive system to increased hydration levels.

Rose water tea is a popular way to consume the ingredient, or you could also try rose petal tea. Either way, make sure that the rose water or rose petals that you use are safe for human consumption. So long as they are, there aren’t any known risks that come from ingesting rose water, unless you happen to be allergic to roses! In this case, you would be best off avoiding topical application of rose-derived ingredients too.

Rose Water Can Be Used on Your Hair Too

Often, when an ingredient becomes popular in the skincare sphere, it doesn’t take long for that same ingredient to move over to the hair care world too. That’s exactly what has happened with rose water, with its hair-boosting benefits becoming increasingly recognized.

What can rose water do for your hair? It’s great for refreshing your locks. Try rinsing some rose water (mixed with regular water) through your strands after washing and conditioning them. It will feel like you’ve just conditioned your hair again, with that gorgeous floral scent being an added bonus!

You could also try adding a small amount of rose water to your shampoo or conditioner before using it. This can feel particularly beneficial if you suffer from dandruff or an itchy scalp. Alternatively, decant some into a spray bottle and use it as a hair mist.

Summary

There’s no denying the many benefits offered by rose water, making it understandable why this ingredient has been in the spotlight lately! However, while this may be the case, it’s important not to view it as a miracle ingredient. Yes, it can help with many visible skin (and hair!) concerns. However, it will only do so when integrated into a larger skincare routine – one that has been created specifically for your skin type and skin concerns.

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Antioxidants are, without a doubt, some of the best skincare ingredients around. They can help with such a wide variety of visible skin concerns, with numerous studies proving the capabilities that antioxidants have when it comes to improving the complexion.

While there’s no denying that topical antioxidants can be a game-changer, knowing how to incorporate them into a skincare routine in the best way possible can be tricky. Fortunately, this is where Vine Vera can help! Read on for some of our top tips on ensuring that your skin is receiving the full spectrum of potential benefits that antioxidants provide.

But First…What Exactly Are Antioxidants?

Antioxidants are compounds that protect the skin from the appearance of free radical damage. What are free radicals? Unstable and highly reactive molecules that your skin is constantly coming into contact with. Not only are they produced in the body itself, but exposure to the sun, pollution, smoke, chemicals, medication, and more can also trigger free radical damage.

Antioxidants come from many natural sources. The human body produces some itself but they can also be obtained from plants, or synthetically produced. The latter two are where the antioxidants in skincare products come from. 

What Do Antioxidants Do for the Skin?

It’s all very well saying that antioxidants neutralize the appearance of free radical damage, but what does this actually mean for your skin? 

To start with, the oxidative stress that free radicals cause in the skin is largely responsible for skin aging. Using antioxidants will help to hinder the onset of the visible signs of skin aging. This means that the appearance of everything from fine lines and wrinkles to sagging skin and age spots can be prevented to quite an extent with antioxidants. They’ll also help your skin to feel more elastic and bouncy, giving it a more youthful finish.

Antioxidants are loved for how they improve the tone and texture of the complexion too. If your skin has been looking dull and discolored, antioxidants can turn this around, promoting the look of brightness. They’ll help with skin that feels rough too, giving it a much smoother and silkier feel.

Many antioxidants are also capable of lowering the feeling of inflammation. Not only does this help with the look of redness but it’s also very useful when dealing with inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne and psoriasis.

The Best Antioxidants to Use on Your Skin

One of the reasons why exploring the world of antioxidants can seem a little daunting is the fact that there are so many different antioxidants out there. New antioxidant compounds are constantly being discovered too, making your options seem endless.

When it comes down to it, all antioxidants will be beneficial for your skin. However, it’s certainly true that some are more powerful than others. If you want to ensure that your skincare routine contains the most potent antioxidants available, here are some to keep an eye out for:

• Vitamin C – one of the most-loved antioxidants around due to its multi-tasking abilities
• Resveratrol – Vine Vera’s signature ingredient! You’ll find this antioxidant in all of our products, with numerous studies confirming its tremendous capabilities
• Vitamin A – particularly beneficial when it comes to reducing the appearance of aging
• Vitamin E – leaves skin cells feeling safe and supported when faced with environmental aggressors
• EGCG – a very powerful antioxidant that comes from green tea
• Beta-carotene – particularly good at keeping the skin feeling protected from sun damage

Incorporating Antioxidants Into Your Skincare Routine

Now that you know why you should be using antioxidants, as well as which antioxidants to use, let’s take a closer look at how to incorporate these potent ingredients into your skincare routine:

Start With an Antioxidant-Infused Cleanser

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Ideally, the majority of the skincare products that you use should contain antioxidants, and this begins with your cleanser. Sure, a cleanser only remains on your skin for 30 seconds or so, meaning that the antioxidants within aren’t going to have enough time to tackle the appearance of aging. However, you’ll still benefit from how they soothe the feeling of inflammation and calm the complexion. The act of cleansing can often act against this, making antioxidants very useful.

That’s why you’ll find antioxidants included in all Vine Vera cleansers. In addition to resveratrol, they also contain a blend of other potent compounds. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser, for instance, is packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, and a blend of antioxidant-rich plant extracts. Meanwhile, the Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser contains extracts from lavender, chamomile, aloe vera, calendula, and more. They’re all brimming with antioxidants that your skin will love!

Follow Up With an Antioxidant Toner

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A toner is a great product to use after a cleanser, no matter your skin type. While toners were originally a product favored by those with oily skin, there are now so many different formulas available, and some of them are full of antioxidants!

The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Toner is one. This toner is primarily designed to hydrate the skin – something that’s particularly needed after cleansing. However, many of its hydrating ingredients, such as aloe vera leaf juice and cucumber fruit extract, also happen to be fantastic sources of antioxidants. Many don’t realize that aloe vera actually holds everything from beta-carotene to vitamin C to vitamin E, all of which, as mentioned earlier, are some of the best antioxidants around!

Layer on a Couple of Antioxidant Serums

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Serums are your opportunity to really bestow your skin with antioxidants. These silky solutions are capable of being infused with high concentrations of antioxidant compounds. The fact that serums don’t contain any heavy ingredients enables them to carry those antioxidants down into the deeper layers of your complexion. This is where they’ll really be able to work their magic when it comes to improving the appearance of your skin!

At Vine Vera, we have several antioxidant serums to choose from. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum is a classic. Dermatologists recommend vitamin C serums to just about everyone, and this formula really stands out from the crowd. Why? Because not only does it boast two different forms of vitamin C, plus resveratrol, but it also contains vitamin A, vitamin E, and a blend of antioxidant-rich plant oils.

The Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum is another antioxidant powerhouse. Again, you’ll find vitamins A, C, and E in this formula, as well as resveratrol. However, it’s also infused with a number of plant extracts that contain antioxidants that are renowned for how they even out the skin tone and brighten the complexion. From licorice root extract to kojic acid, this is a serum that will quickly have your skin glowing!

Finish With an Antioxidant-Rich Moisturizer

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The final step in your daily skincare routine should be to moisturize, and this is another stage that antioxidants should be introduced to. Although these antioxidants won’t penetrate in the same way that those in a serum would, the surface of your skin needs plenty of antioxidants too!

If you’d like to add even more vitamin C to your skincare routine, the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer would be the way to go. It contains vitamin C along with plant extracts that provide their own form of vitamin C. Plus, you’ll also find everything from white tea extract to gotu kola extract in this cream. All of these are full of skin-loving antioxidant compounds.

The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream would be another great choice. This cream is loved for how it keeps the skin feeling so smooth and supple. This is thanks to a blend of shea butter, vitamin E, aloe vera, polypeptides, and potent plant extracts. These ingredients all boast incredible antioxidant properties.

Face Masks Can Be a Great Source of Antioxidants Too!

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Let’s not forget about face masks! Although they’re not a product that you use on a daily basis, they’re still a great way to bump up your skin’s antioxidant content each week. In fact, face masks can often contain a greater concentration of antioxidants than the products that you use daily.

This is especially true of the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk Mask. Its impressive ingredient list features so many superfood extracts. As you probably, superfoods are referred to as such because of their antioxidant content. While your body will benefit from you eating more of these foods, applying them to your skin in extract form is a good way for your skin to directly soak up all of those powerful compounds. Even better, this is a leave-on mask. Unlike other face masks that need to be rinsed off after 10 minutes or so, the antioxidants in this one will have so much more time to absorb into your skin.

Exfoliating Will Encourage Better Absorption

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Want to really enhance how your skin absorbs antioxidants? Try exfoliating before using all of your antioxidant-rich products. This will clear away any debris from within your pores. As a result, your skincare products will find it much easier to reach your skin cells. This will make those products so much more effective.

While you’re at it, you might as well also use an exfoliator that contains antioxidants too! The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling, for example, is bursting with vitamin C and resveratrol. It offers an array of other antioxidant-laden plant extracts too, including green tea, bamboo, and coconut. Plus, vitamin C’s best friends, vitamins A and E, can be found in this peel as well!

Transforming Your Complexion With Antioxidants

If antioxidants don’t already heavily feature in your skincare routine, it’s time to change that. These potent compounds can make such a big difference to your complexion. Even if you aren’t yet experiencing any visible skin concerns, antioxidants will help to maintain that healthy feeling that your skin is currently sporting. They’re amazing multi-taskers that everyone would benefit from!

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Skinimalism is currently trending in a big way, with this concept being all about embracing a minimalist skincare routine. It’s a step away from the long and complex K-beauty-inspired routines that people were previously obsessed with, and it’s a trend that dermatologists wholeheartedly back.

Skeptical about whether or not a minimalist routine would do your skin any good? Read on as Vine Vera explains the benefits that a simplified skincare routine could offer, along with tips on how to create your very own.

Why Go Minimalist With Your Skincare Routine?

You may be aware of the study that was carried out back in 2017 that found that a more advanced multi-step routine can sometimes be more beneficial than a simplified routine, particularly when dealing with wrinkles and dehydration. If this is the case, then why would you want to go minimalist with your routine?

Well, firstly, one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to skincare. Sure, a longer routine may better suit some people but, for others, a minimalist routine provides all that the skin needs, especially if you’re strategic when putting your routine together. Plus, with a minimalist routine, you’ll also experience all of the following benefits:

A Focus on What Your Skin Actually Needs

Ever bought a product because of clever marketing or captivating packaging? When keeping your skincare routine minimalist, this doesn’t happen. Instead, you’ll need to focus on understanding exactly what your skin actually needs so that you’re able to cater to this with as few products as possible. This can really help to increase your knowledge of your skin, enabling you to take even better care of it in the future.

Less Product Buildup

While there’s no denying the benefit of a long skincare routine for some, others often end up with too much product buildup when they layer multiple products over their skin. This is most common among those with oily skin but it can happen to all skin types. The result of all of this buildup is congestion and clogged pores. This can quickly lead to inflammation, breakouts, and more. With a minimalist skincare routine, you’ll be applying far fewer products, saving you from product buildup.

Fewer Irritants for Your Skin to Deal With

With each skincare product you apply, you run the risk of exposing your skin to irritants. This means that the fewer products you use, the fewer irritants there’ll be to affect your skin. This is one of the reasons why minimalist routines have been embraced by those with sensitive skin. It can often be difficult to pinpoint the specific ingredients/products that have caused irritation, but this helps to do away with that problem.

Faster to Carry Out

Sometimes, at the end of a long day, the last thing you want to do is carry out your skincare routine, especially if this involves applying 10-15 products to your face. A minimalist skincare routine, on the other hand, takes far less time. With just three or so products to apply, you’ll be able to quickly whizz through your routine. Not only will this make your routine more convenient but it will also mean that you’re far more likely to stick to it consistently!

Cost-Effective

Another downside to a long skincare routine is how much money it can cost. Good skincare products often don’t come cheap! When your routine consists of 10-15 products, costs can really add up. Go with a minimalist skincare routine and you won’t need so many products, meaning that you won’t need to spend so much. Your bank account will thank you!

How to Create a Minimalist Skincare Routine

If longer skincare routines are all you know, then you’re probably wondering how to get started with a minimalist routine. Which products should you be using and which ones do you no longer need? Here’s everything you need to know:

Gather Together the Three Basics

Although you don’t need many products for a minimalist skincare routine, there are three essentials that you should be using each day:

A Cleanser

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First and foremost, a cleanser. Keeping your skin clean is imperative if you want to maintain a healthy complexion. Allow any dirt, dead skin, excess sebum, or other impurities to linger on your skin and you’ll only end up with a variety of skin problems. Plus, your other skincare products won’t be able to work properly as all of those other substances will block them from penetrating your skin.

When choosing a cleanser, keep your skin type in mind. If you have dry or sensitive skin, you’ll need a gentle and moisturizing cleanser, just like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser. This sulfate-free formula makes use of coconut-derived cleansing agents that have a conditioning effect on the complexion. The botanical extracts in this cleanser, such as aloe vera, lavender, chamomile, and calendula, will calm the feeling of irritation and inflammation while plant oils provide some extra hydration.

Meanwhile, if you have oily or combination skin, you’ll need a cleanser that’s slightly more powerful. This is where the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser comes in. It will provide a thorough cleanse, particularly since it also contains a small amount of lactic acid. You’ll notice licorice root extract in this formula too. It’s a great ingredient to use if you’re struggling with the appearance of acne marks or other forms of hyperpigmentation.

A Moisturizer

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The next must-have product in a minimalist skincare routine is a moisturizer. This is vital no matter your skin type. A moisturizer will not only provide your skin with some extra hydration but it will also create a seal over your skin’s surface to lock that moisture in and prevent it from evaporating away.

Again, the moisturizer that you use should be suitable for your skin type. If you have dry or sensitive skin, you’ll need a relatively thick moisturizer. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream would be a good choice for the mornings. With shea butter, vitamins, resveratrol, and several antioxidants, it will keep your skin feeling soft and supple throughout the day. In the evenings, turn to the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream. Again, it contains shea butter but also boasts a long list of botanical extracts. It’ll have you waking up to a radiant glow!

What about those of you who have oily or combination skin? You need to be careful with the moisturizer you choose as anything too heavy will only clog up your pores and lead to acne breakouts. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer is a lightweight cream that will hydrate your skin without weighing it down. 

Sunscreen

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The third essential in a minimalist skincare routine is sunscreen. In fact, many would argue that this is the most important product in any skincare routine. After all, the sun causes up to 80% of the visible signs of aging on the face, meaning wrinkles, dark spots, and sagging skin. Skin cancer is another major issue that accompanies sun exposure. If you want to keep your skin looking its best, sun protection is a must.

There are plenty of sunscreens out there to choose from but, if you’re hoping to keep your routine as minimalist as possible, you may want to consider an SPF moisturizer. This way, in the mornings, you won’t need to use your regular moisturizer as your SPF moisturizer will do the job of this as well as a sunscreen.

Vine Vera’s Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30 is one such product. It contains a relatively simple ingredient list, combining its UV-blocking agents with aloe vera, green tea extract, resveratrol, and vitamins. Thanks to the addition of glycerin, it will also quickly hydrate and plump up the look of your skin, immediately giving it a smoother finish.

The SunDefense Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 from the Bird Nest Collection is another option. It contains a unique ingredient called swiftlet nest extract. It’s renowned for its micro and macro nutrients that give it the ability to reduce the appearance of aging. It also has moisturizing properties and will leave your skin feeling more elastic.

Consider Your Skin’s Additional Needs

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Now that you have your three essential products gathered together, you could potentially stop there and leave that as your minimalist routine. However, if you’re struggling with any specific visible skin concerns, you may want to add in an extra product that will help you to target these.

For example, if you’ve been noticing the appearance of crow’s feet, puffiness, or dark circles around your eyes, the Resveratrol Eye Collection Age Defying Eye Serum from Vine Vera might be a good addition to your routine. It’s full of potent ingredients that will leave your eye area looking smoother and brighter.

Many also choose to include a vitamin C serum, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum, in their routines. Why? Because vitamin C is such a multipurpose ingredient. It helps to smooth away the look of wrinkles, tighten the appearance of sagging skin, fade the visibility of dark spots, boost skin hydration levels, and more!

Adjust When Needed

Once you’ve put your minimalist skincare routine together, it’s important to not get complacent. Don’t forget that your skin’s needs are almost constantly changing. In order to give your skin all that it needs, your routine needs to reflect this.

Whether it may be due to the changing seasons, fluctuating hormonal levels, the onset of aging, or anything else, keep a close eye on your skin so that you can keep adjusting your routine when needed.

Would a Minimalist Skincare Routine Be Right For You?

If your skincare routine currently features several different steps and products yet you’re still not seeing the results you were hoping for, it could be time to swap to a more minimalist routine. The same applies to anyone with skin that’s easily irritated – a minimalist routine could quickly help you to cut back on those sensitivities.

Even if you don’t fall under one of those categories, a minimalist routine could still be worth trying. It’s a great way to give your skin a break every once in a while, after which you can always return to a more complex routine if needed.

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If you’ve ever needed to take antibiotics, chances are that your focus at the time was recovering from whatever illness you may have been suffering from. Very few people pay attention to the potential side effects that antibiotics can cause, leaving them surprised when they notice that their medication has had an impact on their skin. 

Read on as Vine Vera explains how antibiotics can affect the health of your skin, along with what you can do to keep your complexion as happy as possible while you recover.

What Exactly Are Antibiotics?

Antibiotics are medications that contain an antimicrobial substance. This allows them to fight against bacteria, which is why antibiotics are a go-to when it comes to both preventing and treating bacterial infections. They’re capable of both inhibiting the growth of bacteria as well as killing bacteria, and they usually start working as soon as they have bee ingested/applied.

Antibiotics come in different forms. They tend to be most commonly taken as pills but oral antibiotics also consist of capsules and liquids. There are topical antibiotics too, which are designed to be applied to the skin. 

How Do Antibiotics Affect Skin Health?

It goes without saying that topical antibiotics that have been prescribed for a skin problem will, hopefully, help your complexion. However, if you’re taking oral antibiotics for any other reason, here are a few skin-related side effects to be aware of:

Sun Sensitivity

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One of the most common side effects that people notice in their skin when taking antibiotics is sun sensitivity. Also known as photosensitivity, this essentially means that your skin will be temporarily more vulnerable to sun damage.

This is why many doctors advise that their patients avoid prolonged sun exposure when taking antibiotics. A broad-spectrum sunscreen is also a must, even on cloudy days. The symptoms of photosensitivity don’t only occur after you’ve been out in direct sunlight – UV rays trigger them too and these are pretty much always around!

If you don’t yet have a go-to sunscreen, check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30. It’s an SPF moisturizer, meaning that it’s much lighter and silkier-feeling than a regular sunscreen. Plus, in addition to protecting your complexion from the effects of photosensitivity, it will also provide a number of other benefits thanks to its wide range of antioxidants. 

As much as possible, try to take additional sun protection measures too. Wear long and loose clothing to shield your body, along with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat to provide extra protection to your face.

Inflammation and Swelling

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Due to how antibiotics cause the skin to be more sensitive to the sun, inflammation and swelling is common. It can sometimes feel as though your skin has been sunburnt, even though it may not look any different.

What can you do if this happens? Seek out skincare products designed to soothe the feeling of inflammation, just like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Toner. One of the main ingredients in this toner is aloe vera leaf juice. You’re likely already familiar with how this ingredient is usually recommended when someone is suffering from a sunburn. This is down to how it has been proven to effectively calm the feeling of inflammation and reduce the look of swelling.

This toner also contains a few other ingredients that your skin will love if its feeling inflamed. Between cucumber fruit extract, chamomile extract, and resveratrol, it will soon have your complexion restored.

Discoloration

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Another side effect that can come from the photosensitivity caused by antibiotics is discoloration. This is due to how the skin produces extra melanin when exposed to the sun. Melanin not only gives your skin its color but also serves as a form of natural protection against UV rays. 

However, if your skin is photosensitive, then this means that it’s likely to go overboard when it comes to melanin production. It will end up producing too much, and there’ll be no space for all of that extra pigment to be evenly dispersed through your skin. Instead, it will clump up under certain areas, causing those parts of your skin to look darker in color.

Taking plenty of sun protection measures will go a long way in helping to prevent this. However, if you’ve noticed that your complexion seems to be discoloring, it would be worth focusing your skincare routine on rectifying this. Ignore the problem and it will only get worse!

What can you do about the appearance of discoloration? Add the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum to your skincare routine. This serum is packed with ingredients that are capable of lightening the look of dark spots and discoloration. From licorice root extract to kojic acid to vitamin C, it will quickly have your skin looking more even. Even better, seaweed extract and sodium hyaluronate will plump up the look of your skin while resveratrol, vitamin A, green tea extract, and peptides will help to counter the appearance of aging.

Itching

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Sometimes, the skin can react to antibiotics by feeling very itchy. When this happens, it can be tempting to scratch at your skin in an attempt to provide some relief. However, all this will do is damage your skin, causing micro-tears and inflammation.

Instead, if your skin is feeling itchy, you need to be very gentle with it. Pat it or tap it instead of scratching it, or try holding a cold compress against the itchy areas. Cold temperatures are great for lowering inflammation, which is what’s causing the itching.

A cool bath can help too, especially if you add some colloidal oatmeal in. Once you’re out of the bath, quickly slather your body in a rich cream, such as the Vine Vera Intensive Shea Body Butter. This will form a seal over your skin’s surface, preventing moisture from evaporating away, which would have only left you feeling itchier! Plus, the shea butter in this cream is full of fatty acids that will work to leave your skin feeling calmer.

Dry Patches

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Antibiotics can sometimes affect the skin’s sebum production. Sebum is the natural oil produced by your skin. It keeps the surface of your skin lubricated and conditioned. Without enough sebum, dryness occurs, and dehydration usually follows.

If your antibiotics have caused sebum production to decline, then you’ll need to compensate for this. How? By using a rich cream to create an additional layer over your skin’s surface – similar to what your sebum should be doing.

Again, shea butter and aloe vera are two ingredients that can really help. You’ll find them both in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream, as well as the Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream. Applying these ingredients to your skin morning and night will quickly counter the feeling of dryness. 

If dehydration is an issue too, apply a hydrating serum before following up with a moisturizer. The Vine Vera Chianti Skin Restoring Capsules will leave your skin feeling deeply hydrated and touchably soft!

Rashes

In rare cases, allergic reactions to antibiotics can occur. One of the symptoms of this will be rashes on your skin. 

If the rashes are mild and you aren’t experiencing any other symptoms, then following the advice above for dryness will help. Keep your skin moisturized and this will help to soothe the look of your rashes.

On the other hand, if you’re also experiencing other severe reactions, such as blistering, breathing problems, and major swelling, you’ll need to seek medical attention immediately. 

Changes in Gut Microbiota

Did you know that skin health is directly linked to gut health? The more diverse your gut microbiome is, the healthier your skin, as well as the rest of you, will be.

Unfortunately, research shows that antibiotics can severely reduce the diversity and balance of gut flora. Multiple studies confirm this, although how long these effects last is still up in the air. Some research points to six months while other studies show that it can take a year or more for the gut to regain a healthy balance after antibiotics have been taken. Whichever the case may be, this means that your skin could be in turmoil for all of this time.

How can you keep your gut feeling healthy while taking antibiotics? That’s where prebiotics and probiotics come in. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help to restore balance in the gut. Meanwhile, prebiotics essentially feed that good bacteria, encouraging it to thrive.

While supplements for both are available, there are also plenty of foods that contain them. Probiotics can be found in fermented foods, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir, and kimchi. Prebiotics, on the other hand, can be found in foods like whole grains, garlic, bananas, apples, and artichokes. These foods will boost the health of your gut at any time but become even more important when antibiotics are interfering with how your gut functions.

Limiting Your Use of Antibiotics

Not only can the use of antibiotics be detrimental to your skin but they can also easily lead to antibiotic resistance, a problem that many are now facing. As a result, it would be worth avoiding the use of antibiotics whenever possible, taking steps to ensure that you won’t need them.

How? Well, just like with anything, prevention is better than cure. If you’re able to prevent a bacterial infection from developing, then you won’t need to take antibiotics. This is where good hygiene can be a game-changer. Simple things like washing your hands properly throughout the day and using a hand sanitizer can make a huge difference. 

It’s also worth being aware of when antibiotics aren’t going to be helpful. They’re good for treating bacterial infections but won’t do anything for viral infections, such as Covid-19 or the flu. Even with minor bacterial infections, such as a sinus infection, antibiotics aren’t always needed. These problems will often clear up on their own with the right care, so don’t be quick to jump to antibiotics straight away.

Summary

As much as you may try to avoid taking them, antibiotics are sometimes necessary. If you end up needing a course of antibiotics for whatever reason, recognizing the effects that they could have on your skin and taking steps to prevent this will help to keep your complexion healthy and happy while you’re recovering. 

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