Dr Alkaitis Organic Ageless Facial Elixir
The Ageless Elixir is one of Dr. Alkaitis’ most profoundly complex, nourishing products, essential for mature and aging skin.
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April 28, 2024
How to get the skin you've always wanted
10 Skin Essentials to Live By
Lifestyle Habits for Great Skin
Australia has one of the highest rates of cosmetic procedures in the world. The noblest of procedures can free people of lifelong physical disfigurement and the associated social and emotional torment. However, the majority of cosmetic interventions are based on the promise of a altering our appearance to make us “happier” or offer a quick fix without any proven long term benefits or results.
At The Natives Co we believe beauty is less about social construct and more about health, wellbeing and acceptance that equals happiness. Forget costly and painful cosmetic procedures. We know that great skin starts with a commitment to the basics and long-term dedication to routines and rituals that bring healthy glowing skin IRL.
Just like diet and healthy living great skin doesn’t always come easy. Our ten commandments unlock everything you need to know to get your skin in great shape and feeling good about your skin and body for the long haul. The rest is up to you.
Thou shall cleanse
I know we’ve said it before and it’s for good reason, it all starts here. Cleansing IS essential to achieving glow! Modern lifestyles and city living present daily challenges for our skin. Cleansing helps rid the skin of pollutants, grim, excess sebum and shedding cells – one so they don’t cause irritation and inflammation, and two so your skincare products can penetrate the skins surface as intended.
Start your skincare ritual the right way by finding your perfect cleanser. Regardless of skin type or cleanser preference, there is a natural cleanser to suit every skin at The NATIVES Co. For a great choice of natural facial cleansers check out our comprehensive range, including everything in clean cleansers from organic oils, cream cleansers and foams to cleansing balms and vegan cleansers. Double cleansing is highly recommended and will bring quicker more noticeable results.
THE KONJAC SPONGE Co. Mythical Unicorn 100% Pure Facial Konjac Sponge
Genuine original Korean facial cleansing Konjac Sponge.
The 100% Pure Original Konjac Facial Sponge is an everyday skincare essential. Suitable for facial cleansing and gentle exfoliation in all skin types, this certified vegan and cruelty free sponge is a natural mixture of Konjac vegetable fibre and pure spring water.
Best For: a gentle and deep cleanse for all skin types and all ages.
DR ALKAITIS Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser
Creamy facial cleanser
A nutrient rich organic cleanser that strengthens your skin and aims to balance and restore your skin's natural pH-balance. Cleans the skin gently, deeply and thoroughly, removing old skin cells and leaving your skin dewy, soft and refreshed.
Best for: deep cleansing in all skin types.
LUXE BOTANICS Camu Brightening Cleanser
Smooth lightweight cream cleanser.
Purify skin and gently lift dirt, excess oil and other impurities, without disrupting skin’s delicate lipid barrier. Camu Camu and green tea extracts brighten and refine tone while coconut extracts, chamomile and cucumber calm and soothe, revealing a radiant and refreshed complexion.
Best for: brightening in dull, sun damaged or lacklustre skin.
LUXE BOTANICS Marula Hydrating Pre-Cleanser
Silky oil pre-cleanser.
Gently dissolves makeup, dirt, excess oil, pollution and other pore clogging impurities without disrupting skin’s delicate natural lipid barrier. This silky, skin softening blend of marula, jojoba and rosehip oils perfectly purify and prime skin to receive further treatment.
Best for: combination, dry or mature skin.
Volume: 120ml
VENN Moisture Balance All-In-One Face Cleanser
Lightweight cream cleanser and gentle exfoliator in one.
A multi-tasking, non-foaming facial cleanser with low natural pH that, in one simple step, gently cleanses, lifts impurities and removes makeup, while mildly exfoliating the skin. Deeply cleanses the skin with a soft, hydrated finish.
Best For: Suitable for all skin types in particular dry, combination and mature skin.
Volume: 150ml
Thou shall drink water
Your body is 70% water! The cells that make up our body need hydration. Everyday. Need we say more?
Thou shall feed from within
Lifestyle and diet do matter, because they show on the outside. Give your skin its best chance to shine by looking after it from within.
Even with a healthy diet it can be difficult to feed your body everything it needs all the time. The best modern beauty supplements are a balance of science and nature. Drawing on nature with traditional and modern learnings to deliver formulas that are readily absorbed, potent and effective.
Thou shall destress
Self care rituals dedicated to reconnecting and reenergising not only clear the mind but also help reduce cortisol levels, our stress hormone. Cortisol is necessary to help us deal with stress but prolonged elevated levels of cortisol surging through our bodies has widespread detrimental effects including on our wellbeing and our skin. Stress breakouts are real!
Cortisol leads to an overproduction of sebum (oil) in your skin glands, which causes acne breakouts. Stress also impacts your immune system, causes your skin to be more reactive and sensitive, and triggers rashes, hives, and redness. Worse still stress exacerbates existing inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea, leading to flare ups.
We all have our own activities where we find solace and relaxation. Some of us swear by a run, a walk on the beach, reading or pottering in the garden. If you aren’t getting enough me-time to do the things you love escape to your own sanctuary for a recharging 20 minute bath soak. Create a stress-reducing bathing ritual from healing waters. Natural bath salts and soaks add mood boosting magnesium and minerals to your bath. Lay back, relax and let the stress drain away….
Thou shall protect
Everyday. Always. This one is not going to change, we all know it. Protecting your skin from the sun is the only way to minimise sun induced ageing. Thankfully we don’t need to live like a vampire to be sun safe. Modern natural SPF formulations are kind to all skin types and offer high levels of protection.
Choose a clean natural SPF and layer with your skincare and makeup. With the right products and a little know-how it is possible to have it all when it comes to sun safe and chic makeup, no compromises. Remember to apply daily and reapply after 2 hours of sun exposure.
Thou shall get beauty sleep
It’s a real thing. No one can be vibrant and lively on 5 hours sleep. If you get behind on your sleep schedule an early night and give your skin the time it needs to repair. Struggling to get a good night sleep? Be sure to get your beauty sleep with our 8 bedtime rituals to help you wake up beautiful.
Thou shall nourish and feed
Invest in good quality natural skincare that provides you skin the nourishment it needs. Pure and potent formulas like those we endorse at The NATIVES Co. help build strong, resilient healthy skin that functions as it should and glows.
Keep your expectations in check. Even the best skincare won’t guarantee flawless airbrushed skin without the occasional zit or irritation. But healthier skin that self repairs and combats inflammation will reduce any breakouts and recover quicker.
Thou shall love
Not be in love, but be filled with love. For self, for others and for the environment. Replace hate with love and anger with happiness. Practice mindfulness and gratitude by creating self-care rituals that also help find time for zen and acceptance.
The NATIVES Co. Crystal Facial Massage Set
Natural Crystal Facial Roller and Gua Sha Set.
This powerful duo of facial massage tools is the perfect addition to your self-care beauty rituals. Facial massage improves absorption of skincare products and promotes collagen production and lymphatic drainage, refines the pores, eliminates puffiness and boosts the complexion.
Thou shall nurture the microbiome
Modern science is discovering the secrets to the microscopic ecosystem that lives on our bodies – our skin microbiome. Teaming with life, our skin supports millions of tiny microbes and in return for a healthy place to inhabit these microbes support our skin health, resilience and vitality.
Natural skincare lends itself to a healthy and balanced skin microbiome and brands that focus on pre + probiotic formulations, like Amala and VENN are using science and nature to change the way we care for our skin. Nurture your microbiome and unlock the real you with truly beautiful skin.
VENN Probiotics Cica Complex Biome Booster
Lifting and hydrating probiotic booster serum.
VENN’s microbiome balance system™ in a supercharged serum that soothes, strengthens and renews the skin barrier. Lifts the skin for a perfectly revitalized and balanced complexion.
Best for: All skin types, including for post-treatment, reactive and sensitive skin.
Volume: 30ml
VENN Synbiotic Defense Mist
Ultra-hydrating prebiotic and probiotic face mist.
Refreshing and hydrating face mist, using VENN’s proprietary combination of probiotics and prebiotics to help balance the skin microbiome and instantly nourish and revitalise the skin.
Best for: All skin types, recommended for acne-prone and dry skin types.
Volume: 100ml
Thou shall commit
Last but far from least, great skin does come naturally but it takes care and dedication. Patience is key. If your skin is not in best condition due to lifestyle, stress, hormones or toxic overload from synthetic products there is no magic pill that will fix it overnight. Our skins’ natural cellular turnover is on average around 4-5 weeks, slowing as we age. The reality of this is that you will need to commit to a new product or natural skincare regimen for at least a few months before you start to see a real improvement in skin health and actual lasting results.
Choose your products wisely, buy less but buy better and you will see results.
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