SKIN WELLNESS BLOG
- Autumn Skincare Blog
- What is double cleansing and why do we need to do it
- 5 reasons granular exfoliators outshine enzyme exfoliation
1) AUTUMN SKINCARE BLOG
How to Brighten & Hydrate your skin this Autumn
As the seasons shift, many of us notice changes in our skin, from lingering pigmentation from late-summer sunshine, dryness or dehydration, a lack of glow, and even increased sensitivity.
If your complexion is feeling a little lacklustre right now, you’re definitely not alone.
Autumn is the perfect time to nurture, restore and refine your skin so it feels supported, protected and radiant through the colder months ahead.
Why Does My Skin Feel Drier in Autumn?
As temperatures drop outside and the central heating goes on indoors, our skin is exposed to bigger temperature swings and harsher conditions.
This can weaken the skin barrier, causing moisture to escape more quickly and leaving skin feeling dry, tight or even irritated.
Car heaters, fan heaters and wind exposure can all contribute, too.
This is also the time of year when many people experience:
increased sensitivity
redness
chapped areas
sudden breakouts
The good news? Small, consistent changes to your daily routine, like taking an extra minute during cleansing or adding a few drops of face oil throughout the day, can make a huge difference to how your skin looks and feels.
Exfoliation Is Key in Autumn
Gentle exfoliation is one of the most effective ways to maintain radiance during the cooler months.
Exfoliating 2–3 times per week (or daily if your skin isn’t sensitive) helps:
remove dull, dead skin cells
reveal a fresher, healthier complexion
keep skin smooth and soft
allow nutrients from your skincare to absorb more effectively
Brighten & Glow Powder makes this step effortless.
Use it daily as a gentle face wash or second cleanse (mixed with water or oil), to refine the skin without stripping it.
Personally, in autumn, when my skin always threatens to break out, I use it every evening as my second cleanse. A few drops of water in the palm of my hand, massage, then rinse and my skin feels clean, soft and calm, with none of the harshness of traditional face washes.
The Secret to Glowing Autumn Skin: Nurture, Refine + Replenish
Achieving a bright, glowing complexion doesn’t require dozens of products, machines or complicated routines.
In fact, you only need three concentrated, customisable products - each designed to be tailored to your skin’s needs day by day:
Neroli Cleansing Oil
Brighten & Glow Powder
Natural Glow Serum or Sandalwood Face Oil
These products suit all skin types and can be adapted to create different textures and benefits depending on how your skin feels each day, whether it needs more hydration, more calming, more brightening, or more nourishment.
Product Highlight: Sandalwood Face Oil
If your skin feels dry, sensitive or dehydrated as the seasons change, this is the face oil to reach for.
Luxurious, delicately scented and deeply restorative, Sandalwood Face Oil is your autumn–winter essential for keeping the skin nourished, soothed and protected.
Enriched with:
Sandalwood, Turmeric, Blue Chamomile & High Altitude Lavender to calm irritation
Raspberry Seed, Jojoba, Starflower & Oat Oils to hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier
It’s gentle enough for sensitive or eczema-prone skin, yet rich enough to replenish dryness, making it ideal for stressed, weather-beaten or changing-season skin.
Blended with 16 pure plant extracts, this face oil is designed to
Nourish & Replenish + Soothe & Restore your skin.
Vegan friendly and 100% natural.
2) What is double cleansing and why do we need to do it
It is so simple to do and the whole thing takes about 2 minutes, and once you start it becomes a habit.
A simple habit that leads to great skin.
What is Double Cleansing?
It is a term originally used by therapists during facials, and simply means to cleanse the skin twice.
Why should I Double Cleanse?
The First Cleanse is to remove make-up, SPF and daily dirt/grime.
The Second Cleanse is to really clean and treat your skin.
Using high quality plant oils to clean your skin - that work in harmony with the skin, and don't strip the natural oils skin, really helps to give you supple, healthy, hydrated skin.
What can I use for a Double Cleanse?
Always use a Cleansing Oil for your first cleanse, as it literally helps to dissolve oil on the skin plus all make up and daily dirt.
Avoid using an oil that emulsifies (turns into a milk) as these products contain a foaming agent and although it may leave the skin feeling clean, over time it actually dries it out and can cause irritation.
What you use for your second cleanse depends on how your skin feels that day. Ideally switch it up by using a couple of different things each week - such as the Brighten & Glow Powder, or the Cleansing Oil mixed with the Brighten & Glow Powder, or just the Cleansing Oil on it's own!
How do I do a Double Cleanse?
For a regular nightly cleanse use 2-3 pumps of the Neroli Cleansing Oil (unless you have a lot of make up and then use 3 - 4 pumps).
Always wash your hands first so they are slightly damp when you put the Cleansing Oil into your palms.
Rub your palms together and gently massage into your face and neck, using your whole hand (palms & fingers). Then use your finger tips to rub over your eyelids/lashes to start dissolving any mascara/eyeliner (using a little more oil if you have waterproof mascara). Do this very gently.
The make up will now be dissolving and you will end up with panda eyes 🐼 👀 but this will just wipe away with a warm, damp face cloth.
To remove
Wipe a damp cloth gently over your eyelids to remove all the make up residue and then over your face. Rinse the cloth and wipe again.
Then repeat the cleanse, using 1 - 2 pumps (or more if you like) of the Neroli Cleansing Oil and massage in well, concentrating on any areas of congestion or dryness.
If your skin is congested or breaking out, or if you like the feel of a face wash, without the drying, then use the Brighten & Glow Powder for your SECOND CLEANSE.
A pea size amount mixed with a few drops of water in your palm is all you need.
If your skin is feeling dry or dull, then use 2 pumps the Neroli Cleansing Oil mixed with a pea size of the Brighten & Glow Powder, for your SECOND CLEANSE, and massage in well to your face, neck and decollete to give a deep exfoliation and ring a lovely glow to the skin. Massage in water to make a silky emulsion and then remove a damp face cloth.
The Jojoba in the blend helps to dissolve oil and balance the skin. Apricot Kernel replenishes the skin and natural Plant Ceramides help to create healthy, plump skin cells. Oat Oil reduces dehydration and Neroli revitalises the skin and uplifts and calms the mind.
So, follow the lead of beauty therapists and begin Double Cleansing every night. We can all spare 2 minutes at night.
TIP
If you think you won't do it at the same time as you clean your teeth before bed, then start doing it earlier in the evening - even when you finish work, or after dinner.
Once you start seeing a clearer, cleaner, healthier skin it will then be easier to make it a nightly habit.
3) 5 reasons granular exfoliators outshine enzyme exfoliation
Discover 5 Compelling Reasons Why Physical Exfoliation Is So Beneficial For Your Complexion, compared to an Enzyme Exfoliator.
Exfoliation should be a vital part of your skincare routine if you are looking to create a radiant and healthy, glowing complexion.
When a product is physically massaged into the skin it gives amazing benefits to your complexion, along with benefits for your circulatory and lymphatic systems.
There are two main types of exfoliation:
1️⃣ Granular (physical) exfoliation
2️⃣ Enzyme/acid exfoliation
In this blog post, I am going to give you five compelling reasons why a granular face exfoliator is so beneficial for your skin compared to enzyme exfoliation - including promoting healthy skin, boosting your circulation and lymphatic flow.
Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions based on treating thousands of people's skin over the last 25 years - and I am not saying that Acids or Enzymes are bad for your skin, they can (and do) produce amazing results, but they can also increase your skin's sensitivity, increase pigmentation and increase the risk of Rosacea flare ups (My suggestion is to completely avoid Acids or Enzyme Exfoliators if you have Rosacea).
5 Reasons To Choose A Granular Exfoliator
1 - Immediate Visible Results
One of the biggest advantages of using a granular face exfoliator is that it provides immediate visible results. The physical effects of the granules helps remove dead skin cells, revealing fresher skin underneath.
This instant change in skin texture is perfect if you're looking for a quick boost in skin smoothness and radiance.
Enzyme exfoliators, on the other hand, may take several weeks of consistent use to show noticeable improvements.
One of the biggest advantages of using a granular face exfoliator is that it provides immediate visible results. The physical effects of the granules helps remove dead skin cells, revealing fresher skin underneath.
This instant change in skin texture is perfect if you're looking for a quick boost in skin smoothness and radiance.
Enzyme exfoliators, on the other hand, may take several weeks of consistent use to show noticeable improvements.
2 - Boosts circulation
When you use a granular face exfoliator with a gentle massage, you not only remove dead skin cells but also stimulate blood circulation.
The physical action of massaging the exfoliator onto your skin promotes better blood flow, which can result in a healthy, radiant complexion.
Improved circulation means your skin receives more oxygen and nutrients - leading to a brighter and more youthful appearance.
Enzyme exfoliation may take time to show noticeable improvements in blood flow and skin texture.
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT OF MASSAGE
Massaging also helps to calm the nervous system through touch. It adds an extra element that you may not normally consider, and promotes Self Care.
3 - Aids Lymphatic Drainage & Removal of Toxins
Massaging your exfoliator into your skin can assist with lymphatic drainage.
The gentle pressure applied during the massage helps move lymphatic fluid through your lymph nodes, aiding in the removal of toxins and waste products from your body.
This detoxification process can leave your skin looking clearer and less puffy.
Enzyme exfoliators do not offer the same lymphatic drainage benefits.
WHAT IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM 🤔❓
The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance in the body, filters harmful substances, and supports the immune system by transporting lymph and immune cells throughout the body.
4 - Targeted Treatment
The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance in the body, filters harmful substances, and supports the immune system by transporting lymph and immune cells throughout the body.
If you have specific areas of concern, such as dry patches or stubborn blackheads, granular exfoliators offer a targeted approach.
You can concentrate on problem areas, gently buffing over small blemishes, dry or rough patches of skin or oily T-Zone - especially when using the gentle Brighten ＆ Glow Powder as it contains clays to deeply cleanse and remove impurities from the skin.
Enzyme exfoliators, in contrast, work more uniformly across the skin's surface and may not be as effective at addressing isolated issues.
5 - Reduces Chance of Sensitisation or Rosacea Flare Ups
Enzyme or Acid Exfoliators dramatically increase the risk of skin sensitisation.
As a Skin Specialist I would suggest avoiding all together if you are prone to sensitivity.
Using a granular exfoliator over an enzyme exfoliator has several advantages for people with rosacea or sensitive skin.
Granular exfoliators typically provide more control over the exfoliation process. This means you can adjust the pressure and frequency of exfoliation to suit your skin's sensitivity, minimising the risk of irritation and inflammation/redness.
Granular exfoliators offer immediate tactile feedback, allowing you to feel the exfoliation process and ensuring that you do not use too much or overdo it.
Granular exfoliators can be more suitable for people with rosacea or sensitive skin as they are less likely to contain active enzymes that may trigger redness or inflammation.
Granular exfoliators often contain soothing and hydrating ingredients that can help calm and hydrate sensitive skin - like the Brighten ＆ Glow Powder which contains HYDRATING Hyaluronic Acid and Coconut, promoting a smooth and healthY complexion while minimising the risk of adverse reactions.
PIGMENTATION RISK INCREASE
If you are using Acids or Enzymes then I would advise using them in the Autumn and Winter and avoiding Summer.
As Acids work on a deeper cellular level it is can often result in patches of pigmentation arising.
It can result in very delicate skin being exposed, which in turn can majorly increase pigmentation.
If you do wish to use them, then my advise is to really ramp up your SPF and apply regularly plus avoid using prior and during a summer holiday and during the summer months.
To Summarise - while enzyme exfoliation can be a beneficial part of a skincare routine, there are several compelling reasons why a granular face exfoliator may be a better choice for many individuals. The immediate results, customisation options, compatibility with different skin types, targeted treatment capabilities, and control over exfoliation frequency make granular exfoliation a versatile and effective option to consider for achieving a soft, smooth radiant complexion.
