Simplifying Skincare - Less vs. More: How to find a routine you can stick with

Simplifying Skincare - Less vs. More: How to find a routine you can stick with


life is complicated; your skincare routine doesn’t have to be. 🖤

there is so. much. beauty. in simplicity.

In this post, we dive into the science behind how to curate a skincare routine for optimal effects on your skin, and your bank account.

a minimalist approach

focusing on the power of botanical ingredients to boost skin health can work synergistically with your skin, activating the natural skin-regenerative process; improving skin on a foundational level. a complicated skincare routine with too many ingredients can actually disrupt this biological process 


let's delve into why simple is superior when it comes to improving skin health.

the beauty of simplicity

In a market flooded with skincare products promising miraculous results, it's easy to succumb to the temptation of adding more steps to your routine. instead, embracing a minimalist approach can be transformative.  simplicity is our motto for nurturing healthy, beautiful skin.


arguably the biggest benefit to a simple routine is the higher chance of sticking to it, among the busy demands of life. products only work if you use them (consistently) so maintaining a routine is key to seeing results. that’s why we designed a simple 3-step skincare routine  everyone can incorporate and commit to. healthier skin in 30 seconds or less, morning and evening.

ingredient overload

using multiple products with a myriad of ingredients and claims may seem like a comprehensive skincare strategy, but it can lead to unintended consequences.


ingredients, no matter how beneficial individually, can interact in ways that may compromise their effectiveness or, worse, cause sensitivity. not only are we less likely to keep up with a complicated routine, the rates of sensitivity are also higher when dealing with synthetic ingredients (aka not natural). [1] 

 

Skin Science

you've probably never thought about it, but when you apply products to your skin a chemical reaction is taking place on and beneath the surface. we all have a one-of-a-kind skin microbiome. so naturally we may experience different reactions to cosmetic ingredients.especially when it comes to leave-on products like lotions and serums which have prolonged contact with the skin.[2] if you do experience skin sensitivity, using less products helps to narrow down the culprit and more easily identify the ingredients that you should avoid. 

in the US, cosmetic ingredients are not strictly regulated like they are internationally. take the EU ​​for example: the standards for cosmetics adhere to a mandatory ingredient labeling of cosmetic items and has established limits on the concentration of known allergens, and restrict a long list of ingredients that are currently unregulated in the US. even though we are only in the US market, at Love and Light Botanicals we follow these stringent international standards to ensure our products are safe and gentle. 


Botanical Harmony

at the heart of our skincare philosophy is the use of natural and organic ingredients. botanical actives play a key role in keeping the skin healthy due to the greater bioavailability of beneficial properties including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and vitamins. [3]

streamlining your routine to focus on carefully selected botanicals allows each ingredient to shine and deliver its unique benefits without interference. Love and Light Botanicals has developed a line of natural skincare products using organic botanical actives with a targeted performance profile focused on ingredients that work well together. 


The Power of Intentional Formulas

when skincare products are meticulously formulated with intention the benefits of each botanical extract is leveraged to produce a focused result - our brightening eye cream for example includes turmeric extract and cucumber hydrosol - both offering synergistic benefits to cool, tone and brighten the delicate skin under the eye that can more rapidly show signs of distress in the form of under eye circles.

we also avoid unnecessary ingredients for the sake of fragrance and instead balance the scent profile of the active ingredients, to provide your skin with a concentrated dose of nature's goodness in the purest form possible.


Benefits of a Minimalist Routine

reduce sensitivity: simplifying your routine can reduce the risk of sensitivity and irritation by reducing your exposure to excess ingredients. 


botanical Ingredients: natural plant derived and organic ingredients are often gentler on the skin, and possess active compounds that have bioavailability, meaning they can support the skin’s foundational health and contribute to skin’s natural regenerative process for sustained skin health. 


simple routine: a focused step by step approach to your skin goals includes only the products you need and simplifies the effort and time you need to invest. we’re more likely to stick to an easy routine, and consistency is key to seeing results.


sustainable: a minimalist approach contributes to a more sustainable future. quality over quantity ensures that each product is used to its fullest potential, reduces waste and saves you money.


at Love and Light Botanicals, we believe that the art of simplicity is the key to unlocking your skin's true healthy potential. a simple step by step routine with botanical skincare embraces the beauty of fewer, more intentional ingredients that are highly effective and gentle on the skin. because healthy skin is beautiful. 

 

references
  1. Juliano, C.; Magrini, G.A. Cosmetic Functional Ingredients from Botanical Sources for Anti-Pollution Skincare Products. Cosmetics 2018, 5, 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics5010019
  2. White, J.M.L., de Groot, A.C., White, I.R. (2011). Cosmetics and Skin Care Products. In: Johansen, J., Frosch, P., Lepoittevin, JP. (eds) Contact Dermatitis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03827-3_32
  3. Anitha Selwyn, Sujatha Govindaraj, Study of plant-based cosmeceuticals and skin care, South African Journal of Botany, Volume 158,2023, Pages 429-442,ISSN 0254-6299, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.05.039. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629923002971)
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