Back to Basics: Your Essential Skincare Routine with Ultraceuticals

In the world of skincare, it's easy to get overwhelmed by countless products and routines. At Beauty by the River, we believe in the power of simplicity. Going back to basics with cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin with SPF can transform your complexion. Let's dive deeper into why these steps are crucial and how to choose the right products for your skin type using our favorite Ultraceuticals range.

1. Cleanse: The Foundation of Healthy Skin Cleansing is the first step to clear, radiant skin. It removes dirt, oil, and makeup that can clog pores and lead to breakouts. A good cleanser leaves your skin feeling fresh and ready to absorb other products.

Choosing the Right Cleanser:

• For Oily Skin: Gel based cleansers are perfect for oily skin. These cleanses thoroughly remove dirt and impurities whilst mopping up excess sebum. Opt for Ultraceuticals Balancing Gel Cleanser. This cleanser works perfectly for both oily and combo skin to cleanse the excess oils whilst protecting the hydration Barrier.

• For Dry Skin: Cream based cleansers will be nourishing and gentle for dry skin. Hydrating whilst building the protective lipid barrier. Opt for Ultraceuticals Ultra Hydrating Milk Cleanser. This nourishing formula cleanses and hydrates, leaving your skin soft and supple.

• For Pigmented Skin: Whether your skin type is Dry or Oily, Ultraceuticals Brightening Foaming Cleanser is perfect to break down the pigment, visibly brightening your skin whilst gently cleansing and hydrating.

• For Sensitive Skin: Opt for a cleanser that uses gentle surfactants and no perfume. Ultraceuticals Calming Cleanser gently cleanses the skin with a coconut based surfactant whilst calming and cooling irritation as well as hydrating the skin

2. Moisturize: Hydration is Key Moisturizing helps maintain your skin's natural barrier, keeping it hydrated and protected. Whether your skin is oily or dry, there’s a moisturizer that suits your needs.

Choosing the Right Moisturizer:

• For Oily Skin: Opt for a Lotion. Lotions are waterbased and lightweight. They absorb quicker into the skin without leaving an oily residue. We Recommend: Ultraceuticals Ultra Clear Treatment Lotion for acne prone skin. It is lightweight and helps control shine whilst calming inflammation and clarifying the skin. Ultra Hydrating lotion is a lightweight formula for more dry skin that can control oil production whilst hydrating the skin.

• For Dry Skin: Oil based - non-comedogenic - product work best. Ultraceuticals Ultra or Ultra Rich Moisturizer Cream provides intense hydration and comfort.

3. Protect: SPF, Your Skin’s Best Friend Protecting your skin from UV rays is essential to prevent premature aging, sun damage, and reduce the risk of skin cancer. Daily SPF use is non-negotiable.

Choosing the Right SPF:

• Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 30 or 50: Suitable for all skin types, this product offers broad-spectrum protection and hydration and comes in 4 different options

  Sheer Tint: Provides a bit of colour and coverage whilst protecting the skin

  Hydrating (SPF 30 or 50): Provides extra hydration whilst protecting the skin

  Mattifying (SPF 30 or 50): Provides a matte finish to the skin while protecting and hydrating

  Mineral (SPF 30): Natural SPF using zinc oxide

Understanding your unique skin type and needs can be challenging. At Beauty by the River, we offer a personalized skincare consultation to help you find the best Ultraceuticals products and treatments tailored for you which includes a $50 voucher to use on any skin treatment or product/s. Our experts are here to guide you through your skincare journey, ensuring you achieve the healthy, glowing skin you deserve.

Simplicity in skincare doesn’t mean compromising on results. By sticking to the basics—cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting—you can achieve and maintain healthy skin and create a solid routine that is easily maintained. Basic skincare helps to also prepare our skin for more active products and treatments to really correct our skin concerns and get results a lot quicker. Just like anything, there is always a bit of preparation that goes into achieving the best possible results so are you ready to elevate your skincare routine?

You can book here for your personalised skincare consultation to gain more understanding of your own skin.