Why Less Is More in Skincare: A Simple Approach to Better Skin
At Her Solis, we often find that clients experience the best results when they do less. It sounds counterintuitive, but when it comes to skincare, less is more.
Instead of overwhelming your skin with endless products and treatments, what your skin needs is intentional, mindful care that works in harmony with your body’s natural rhythm. When you simplify your routine, you give your skin the space it needs to thrive.
1. Simplify Your Skincare Routine
One of the biggest mistakes people make is layering too many products on their skin. Your skin doesn’t need to be overloaded with serums, toners, exfoliants, and masks. In fact, too many products can confuse the skin and damage its natural protective barrier.
A simple skincare routine is all it takes to keep your skin healthy:
- A gentle cleanser to remove dirt and makeup without stripping the skin's natural oils.
- A nourishing oil or balm to hydrate and seal in moisture.
- A hydrosol or mist to refresh and rebalance the skin.
- A good face oil or balm to lock in nutrients and keep the skin’s barrier intact.
Sticking to just a few quality products will let your skin do its job without unnecessary stress.
2. Be Careful with Active Ingredients
Many skincare routines are packed with actives—ingredients like acids, retinoids, or vitamin C—aimed at exfoliating or treating skin issues. But overusing these products can lead to irritation, sensitivity, and breakouts.
If your skin feels tight, dry, or irritated, it’s a sign you might be doing too much. Give your skin a break from these powerful ingredients and focus on hydrating and supporting your skin's natural balance.
Remember, slow and steady is often the best approach. Allow your skin time to adjust and heal before introducing something new.
3. Listen to Your Skin—It’s Telling You Something
Your skin is a reflection of what’s happening inside your body. If you’re experiencing breakouts, dryness, puffiness, or redness, it could be a sign that something deeper is out of balance—whether it's stress, digestive issues, hormonal changes, or nutrient deficiencies.
Rather than trying to fix the skin's appearance with more products, focus on supporting your skin’s natural function. This means:
- Hydrating your skin properly
- Supporting your lymphatic flow with gentle massage or lymphatic facials
- Reducing stress, which can aggravate skin conditions like acne or eczema
Your skin isn't just something to "fix"—it's part of the larger system of your body that needs support, not punishment.
4. Support Internal Health for Better Skin
The health of your skin is directly connected to your internal health. Issues like poor digestion, hormonal imbalances, or stress can all show up on your skin. If you’re struggling with skin issues, it’s important to look at what might be happening beneath the surface.
As a naturopath, we often guide clients through lifestyle and dietary changes to address the root causes of skin concerns. Supporting your digestion, managing stress, and ensuring you’re getting the right nutrients can significantly improve skin health.
For example, eating a nutrient-dense diet rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory foods helps to support your skin’s natural repair processes. Staying hydrated is just as important—it supports skin elasticity and helps to flush toxins from the body.
5. Rest and Repair: The Key to Healthy Skin
Skin repair happens when your body is at rest. That’s why one of the key aspects of our treatments at Her Solis is helping clients enter a deeply relaxed state. Whether it’s through TMJ release, lymphatic drainage, or facial massage, our goal is to bring your nervous system into a parasympathetic state, where your body can heal and repair itself.
When your body is in fight-or-flight mode, circulation slows down and the body prioritises survival over repair. By encouraging deep rest, we allow circulation to improve, the lymphatic system to drain, and the skin’s natural healing processes to kick in.
6. The Importance of Consistency
Consistency is essential when it comes to skin health. It's easy to be tempted by new products or quick fixes, but the real results come from following a simple, consistent routine over time.
At Her Solis, we focus on creating a skincare routine that works for you—one that is sustainable and supports your individual needs. Whether it's through regular lymphatic facials, TMJ treatments, or just slowing down your skincare routine, consistency is what helps your skin flourish.
7. The Power of Natural, Nourishing Ingredients
At Her Solis, we believe in using natural, plant-based ingredients that nourish your skin without overwhelming it. We use products like nutrient-rich plant oils, wildcrafted hydrosols, and raw honey—ingredients that support your skin's health without disrupting its balance.
It’s not about using the latest trendy ingredients or complex formulas. It’s about returning to the basics—working with nature to provide your skin with what it needs to thrive.
The key to healthy, glowing skin isn’t about using more—it’s about doing less, but doing it well. By simplifying your routine, supporting your body internally, and focusing on rest and repair, you allow your skin to function as it was meant to. At Her Solis, we help guide you through this journey—providing treatments and advice that support your skin’s natural rhythm and help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom.
Remember, the best results come from consistency, patience, and nurturing your skin—not overwhelming it.