Working for myself means I have a pretty busy and on the go lifestyle. Between creating content, running to meetings, and catching up on emails, I often want to get away from the stress of such a fast pace life. I’m sure a lot of you can relate! Did you know that it’s possible to stress your skin out too though? There is a thing called oxidative stress and it is the result of the daily environment on your skin cells – it AGES your skin! This includes the sun (UV), pollution, blue light, and even the food you eat or any alcohol consumed. Sounds scary, I know, but while I try to combat all this with a regular workout routine or a relaxing spa day with friends, the best way to deal with oxidative stress is to nourish your skin with antioxidant products.
I change up my skincare routine every season and with Summer ending, I’ve swapped out my usual hydration focussed products and opted for more antioxidant products like the Avène A-Oxitive Plumping Defense Serum and A-Oxitive Protective Hydrating Water-Cream.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZocuDjWtH/
I’ve been using the serum and the water-cream together for just a week and it is already a game changer for my skin! My favourite thing about them is that they’re not only super hydrating, but they’re enriched with powerful antioxidants. I already consider this is a must have product, especially if you have a busy schedule in a stressful environment, because it can really damage your skin, leaving it dull and dehydrated.
With these two products, you won’t have to worry if you don’t have the time for an intense skincare regimen with a facial daily. My skincare routine is pretty simple – I cleanse, tone, and apply both products to my face and neck in the morning and before bed at night (serum first and the water-cream after). Especially in the mornings, my schedule doesn’t give me a lot of time to spend on my skin, but these two products have all my bases covered.
Night time routine: cleanse, tone, apply serum on face and neck, apply water-cream on face and neck, followed by eye cream.
Stressors and a fast pace life are no match for Avène’s A-Oxitive Plumping Defense Serum and A-Oxitive Protective Hydrating Water-Cream. Like I mentioned earlier, many aggressive factors such as pollution, sun exposure, alcohol, and your diet can start to show signs on the surface of the skin. This means dull, tired, and fatigued skin – not a good look on anyone! This is why these two products are my solution to protecting my skin against oxidative stress and keeps me looking healthy and fresh in everything situation.
Both products are packed with Vitamin C and E (as efficient as 15% of pure Vitamin C) which boosts your skin with cellular and antioxidant protection AND are time released. This means that your skin will be continuously protected against oxidative stress on demand, as and when you need it.
The serum is very fast absorbing so your skin will instantly look more plump and with a brighter complexion as well. The water-cream is rich in hydrating agents AND enhanced with mother-of-pearl to give you a radiant, illuminated glow. I love how both these products are lightweight and like most of Avène’s products, they are great for all types of sensitive skin. I would especially recommend them if you have dull or dehydrated skin like me.
Morning routine (super quick): tone and apply the serum, then water-cream, followed by makeup.
I will be using these two products daily going into Fall. I love how the innovative defence properties of the serum and water-cream include powerful antioxidants to help fight the effects of pollution (something that I generally don’t think about in regards to my skin). They’re enhanced with a powerful antioxidant booster which is what helps fight the effects of pollution that your skin is exposed to daily. We all need something that actively fights against the visible effects of oxidative stress on our skin and Avène’s products does this, even on the most sensitive skin! Consider trying a defence product for your skin to help keep it protected from environmental and lifestyle stressors’ damages! And let me know if you have any questions, I’m always here to help 🙂
Both the Avène A-Oxitive Defense Serum and Water-Cream are sold in drugstores across Canada and online at Shoppers Drug Mart Beautyboutique.
Thank you Avène for sponsoring this post!
No Comments