Problem solved

We look at new products for problems: from the teenage years with their skin changes resulting in unsightly blemishes and acne, ingrown hair lotion, sun spots, and environmental damage. Let’s see what’s new…

We look at new products for problems: from the teenage years with their skin changes resulting in unsightly blemishes and acne, ingrown hair lotion, sun spots, and environmental damage.

Let’s see what’s new…

As hormone levels rise and bodies change in your teens, skin reacts and often results in pimples. This can leave even the coolest kid in school with low self-esteem.

Oxygen Skincare was the first New Zealand natural skincare brand to launch a natural range specifically for teenagers.

Alana Riley, founder of Oxygen Skincare says she is "a passionate advocate of natural skincare products and helping teenagers improve self-confidence and achieve self empowerment." Her new range of natural products are specifically designed for teenagers to help them achieve flawless, healthy skin during these challenging and sometimes socially awkward years.

The Oxygen 2 In 1 Cleanser for Problem Skin in Mandarin ($25) is an amazing foaming cleanser which gently removes dirt, oil and impurities from skin to leave it feeling clean and energised. It uses superfine pumice to gently exfoliate skin, allowing for a deeper cleanse and unblocking the surface from clogged pores and dead skin cells along withAloe Juice and essential oils from Mandarin and Evening Primrose extract.

Alana Riley, Oxygen Founder’s Tip: The first step in a healthy skincare routine is cleansing. Your skin is at its dirtiest in the morning, as your body as been detoxifying while you sleep and all the toxin’s are sitting on the skins surface, so remember to cleanse in the morning – It’s a must!

Using an oil-regulating plant extract (Cucurbito Pepo – from Squash Seed), Avène Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser ($40.70 for 200 ml) is perfect for oily skin of any age, from teenagers and beyond.

The gentle cleanser delicately eliminates surface impurities and excess sebum without drying or stripping the skin and cleansing agents control excess oil secretion leaving skin feeling soft and purified. The pH neutral, hypoallergenic & non-comedogenic formula with the key ingredient Avène Thermal Spring Water (56%) soothes sensitive skin.

You can use it as a shower gel for back acne, men can use it for shaving, and only a small amount of product is needed daily – meaning your cleanser will last around 4 months. For a list of stockists see www.avene.co.nz.

Razor bumps and ingrown hairs leave legs looking less than smooth and perfect! A new product from the cosmeceuticals brand offering alternatives to surgery – Skin Doctors – is Ingrow Go, aimed at giving you smooth, bump free skin. Use after shaving or waxing on legs, underarms, and bikini line.

Available at selected pharmacies throughout NZ for $35.95.

Dry, dehydrated skin is part and parcel of summer weather so Skin Doctros have released Supermoist SPF30 hydrating facial moisturiser ($81.95), a potent – yet lightweight- moisturiser to protect from sun spots and sun damage. Better yet it’s designed for the harsh Australian environment so is ideal for us under the Antipodean sun.

Also designed to protect from environmental elements and nourish damaged skin is this rich blend of exotic nut extracts in Pure Fiji Nourishing Exotic Oil White Gingerlily Infusion ($43). It’s great as a treatment for dry hands and feet, to add to the bath. or even for hair and scalp.

So with all these new releases there’s a product out there for all your skin problems.

Problem solved!

By Megan Robinson, 15 January 2011.