Your skin goes through a lot every day. A haphazard morning cleanse. A layer (or two) of makeup. A veil of smog as you commute to work, where the chill outside strips you of moisture and the heating inside your office leaves your face feeling tight. A post-work glass of wine (or two), and a night of tossing and turning, tomorrow’s deadlines already looming in your mind. Even if you don’t think your skin is particularly sensitive (though 52% of British women reportedly do), the hardiest of complexions would need a little TLC after all that, don't you agree?
Enter Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Treatment Lotion. Ten years after Origins' first collaboration with leading integrative medical practitioner Dr. Andrew Weil, they’ve teamed up again to bring some new additions to the family. The new Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion is perfect for all skin types – it’s the hydrating and calming booster you need to navigate all seasons. Formulated with the brand's signature Mega-Mushroom Complex (more on that in a sec), the lotion is turbocharged with fermented chaga and coprinus mushrooms, which work to calm and soothe. It also has cold-pressed camellia oil to minimise irritation and a probiotic complex to reinforce the skin’s barrier. "Chaga mushrooms are a brilliant cellular defence and antioxidant, while reishi, often referred to as ‘the queen of mushrooms’ is a superlative anti-inflammatory," explained Dr. Weil. It’s the healing powers of these humble fungi that make them so potent in the Mega-Mushroom Complex, while still calming the skin. By improving the skin’s resilience, you’ll be better protected from whatever the week throws at you, while maintaining that elusive lit-from-within glow.
Want in? There are four great ways to work the lotion into your routine, depending on your skin’s needs. For a once-a-week spa day treat, combine all four for a mega hydration hit, or choose to tap, replenish, massage or refresh your skin as needed.
Read on to learn how...
1. Refresh
No time to pamper? Condense the restorative properties of Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion into a single swipe with this technique. After you’ve removed your makeup and cleansed, simply squeeze some lotion onto a cotton pad, and swipe all over your face to calm and hydrate the skin. How can something so quick be so effective? Plus, even one use ups your skin’s resilience and helps provide a better barrier for whatever your skin’s got to deal with next.
2. Massage
Facial massage is beauty’s worst-kept secret. It’s an utterly painless, all-natural way to improve your skin’s radiance and tone, and you don’t need a cosmetology licence to excel at it. Massaging your face increases blood flow to the area, which in turn kickstarts your cellular renewal process, making your skin look refreshed and perky. Dozens of A-list facialists use the technique, but you can do it at home by adding some Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion to the palms of your hands, rubbing together and lightly pressing the lotion into your cheeks, forehead and chin. You’ll get an immediate moisture hit, and the results will get cumulatively better; with regular use you can expect your skin to retain more moisture and restore vital lipids for overall radiant skin.
3. Tap
It’s not just your Instagram feed that’s crying out for a double tap. Similar to massaging, tapping the skin increases blood flow to the area, making your face look plumper, firmer and bouncier. It’s thought that facial tapping has its roots in Asian skincare routines, with tapping helping the lotion to penetrate deeper into the skin while providing a light facial exercise to keep your underlying muscles tight. Plus, taking the time to practise tapping will help extend the spa-like experience, giving you a chance to take some deep breaths and switch off for a little longer. Simply apply the Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion to the tips of your fingers and tap all over your face, focussing on high points like your cheekbones and temples for maximum impact.
4. Replenish
If a single swipe is like a drink of water for your face, then this is like turning on the garden hose. For skin in need of a moisture surge, try this clever tip. Soak four cotton pads in the Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion, and apply on your forehead, each cheek and chin – kind of like a DIY sheet mask. Lie back and relax for a few minutes, then remove and massage in any excess. You can expect it to flood your skin with antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and lock in moisture. As well as providing comforting and soothing benefits, combining as many of these steps as you can will help repair your skin’s critical barrier function. Think of it as the difference between stepping out in sub-zero temperatures wearing a winter coat and a chiffon blouse. The better your skin’s defences, the calmer, happier and brighter it’ll feel all day long.
Whether you have five minutes or 15, there’s a way to slot Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion into your routine. Fluctuating temperatures, daily aggressors and stress all take their toll on your complexion, but restoring skin's strength and health has never been easier. Refresh, massage, tap, replenish: four steps to happy skin days ahead.
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