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Beauty Box By Joana Nobre | Skin Cycling

03 May 2023




SweetCare has just launched the beauty box SkinCycling, in partnership with the renowned cosmetics expert Joana Nobre that promises to revolutionize the care of your skin!

 

Welcome to Beauty with Intention, a project I am proud to be a curator of in partnership with SweetCare. Our mission is to bring you a fresh, holistic approach to cosmetics that cares not only about results, but also about the well-being of each individual.

I love sharing my knowledge with anyone who also feels a love for beauty. Whether you are an expert or someone just beginning your journey, you will find important insights and guidance here. And our transparency ensures that you will always know what you are applying to your skin and why it is good for you.

Beauty with Intenttion is more than a project, it's a movement. Following on from what started in 2022 with the launch of premium beauty boxes, editorials and podcasts dedicated to beauty and skin health, now comes the latest addition: the Beauty Box Skin Cycling.

Joana Nobre

SKIN CYCLING is very intuitive and focuses on preserving the skin barrier. Our muscles need days of recovery, our brain needs days of recovery, so it makes sense that our skin also benefits from days of recovery. It is a method applied to the nighttime cosmetic routine and encourages us to use products in a strategic way to enhance each other, maximizing skin health and beauty. It takes a "less is more" approach, and implies rigor and consistency, although it is quite simple to execute.

 

Beauty Box Skin Cycling is designed with 3 goals in mind:

  1. Preserve the skin's barrier function and its microbiota
  2. Benefit from the efficacy of powerful and reputable ingredients
  3. Reduce waste and increase sustainability.

 

Joana Nobre La Roche Posay

NIGHT 1: EXFOLIATION NIGHT


EFFACLAR: a concentrate of exfoliating acids (glycolic and salicylic) combined with restorative niacinamide prepares the skin and maximizes the absorption of the care applied the following nights.

NIGHT 2: RETINOID NIGHT


RETINOL B3: serum with pure retinol and niacinamide, the gold standard in slow aging action.

NIGHT 3 + 4: RECOVERY NIGHTS


HYALU B5: immediate repairer with two pure hyaluronic acids and panthenol for maximum hydration and full comfort.

This cycle of 4 nights is repeated successively and is adapted to all skin types.

Every morning, the serum PURE VITAMIN C10 with 10% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) antioxidant and a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher should be applied.

 

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EFFACLAR PEELING SERUM

My skin is combination skin and is prone to pimples, so I don't tolerate a lot of overlapping products and almost always use only serums. This one controls the situation and smoothes my skin spectacularly. Although it can be used every day at night, it enters my cycle only on acid night. I could use a stronger serum, but this feels good and is enough. In terms of effectiveness, it is not always better to use glycolic acid at high concentrations. The pH of the product is a more relevant factor than the concentration for its performance. From this serum you can expect efficacy (it has 3 keratolytic acids) and comfort (propanediol, niacinamide).

I shake the product well and apply 4 drops to a clean face with the eye contour already on.  I don't put anything else on top, most days. If I feel dehydration, I add a few drops of Hyalu B5 Serum.

  Concentrate of exfoliating acids combined with restorative niacinamide, corrects pimples, blackheads, marks and pores.

 

RETINOL B3 SERUM

I like this serum because it ensures the anti-aging action of retinoids (pure retinol + extended-release retinol palmitate), but with total safety, thanks to niacinamide that repairs the skin barrier. It also has glycerin and hyaluronic acid, moisturizers, the repair adenosine, and a silicone that I particularly like and that attests to the elegance of the formula, also contributing to the moisturizing properties of the product.

I apply 4 drops at night on the face and neck, on the day reserved for retinoids. The texture is great and very comfortable. Sensitive skin, fear not!

 Pure Retinol and niacinamide for deep wrinkles and uneven skin tone: the gold standard in anti-aging action.

 

HYALU B5 SERUM

This serum moisturizes the skin very well, plumps and repairs. It is really very gentle, so I use it on the two nights of the cycle intended for skin repair, on the face and neck. I remind you that hyaluronic acid is not an exfoliating acid. It can be used morning and night, alone after cleansing and eye contouring, and also before moisturizer if we feel the need. The texture is really very comfortable and gives an immediate freshness to the skin.

For me, 4 drops are enough. I advise you to apply it on dry skin, with a gentle massage. There is no point in applying hyaluronic acid serums on damp skin. It's a "trend" that I don't advocate.

 Immediate repair serum that deeply moisturizes the skin and significantly reduces wrinkles, thanks to two pure hyaluronic acids and vitamin B5.

 

PURE VITAMIN C10 SERUM

The vitamin C in this serum is L-ascorbic acid, the most biologically active form of Vitamin C, recognized for its abilities to improve skin radiance and texture. It is at 10% which is great for antioxidant and renewing action. With glycerin and hyaluronic acid, it hydrates very well. It also has neurosensin which is a soothing peptide. This product doesn't leave the skin glowing as many products with Vitamin C do because it has that silicone I like. This can be an advantage on combination and oily skin.

I use it every morning, 3 drops, on a clean face and with eye contour applied, with SPF50+.

For me, 4 drops are enough. I advise you to apply it on dry skin, with a gentle massage. There is no point in applying hyaluronic acid serums on damp skin. It's a "trend" that I don't advocate.

 It reveals the radiance of sensitive skin, corrects aging, and improves quality by balancing tone and texture.

 

FAQs Beauty Box SKIN CYCLING

 

CAN SKIN CYCLING BE DONE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES?

Yes, it is a method that adapts to all skins, and there may be some adjustment in sensitive or very resistant skins. In the case of pregnant women, the retinoid product should be replaced by one containing bakuchiol or peptides with action on skin aging.

 

FROM WHAT AGE CAN I DO SKIN CYCLING?

There is no exact age to start or end using this method. The products in the kit help you to have smoother, less wrinkled, firmer and more luminous skin. Whether in a more preventive or corrective approach, SKIN CYCLING is extremely useful and advantageous.

 

WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO TAKE BESIDES THE PRODUCTS IN THE BOX??

All Beauty Box products should be used on clean skin. The cleansing should be done with products adapted to the preferences of each person. After the serums, you can apply the cream you want. It is not recommended to apply Vaseline, paraffin or lanolin on nights 1 and 2 to avoid occlusion and, consequently, increase the irritating potential of the ingredients used. In the morning, it is always recommended to apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

 

CAN I USE A MOISTURIZER AFTER THE SERUMS?

Yes, of course. If your skin is dehydrated or is dry, you will feel more comfort with a moisturizing cream applied over the serums, but there is no problem doing just the serums if you feel it is enough.

 

FOR HOW LONG CAN I DO SKIN CYCLING?

There is no upper limit. It can be forever, if we so desire. One thing is for sure, it works and is game-changer for skin health.

 

AFTER HOW LONG CAN YOU SEE A DIFFERENCE IN THE SKIN?

After two complete cycles, the skin will be more luminous, hydrated, smooth and comfortable. A positive transformation is felt, and the skin will have fewer wrinkles, be firmer and much more even after three weeks of SKIN CYCLING.

 

CAN I USE EYE CREAM WHILE SKIN CYCLING?

Of course you can! Use the cream you like best and always apply it immediately after cleansing your skin, before serums, morning and evening.

 

HOW DO YOU DO SKIN CLYCLING ON SENSITIVE SKIN?

The Beauty Box products are all adapted to sensitive skin. To ensure maximum comfort, do the cycle with 5 nights, that is, NIGHT 1: EFFACLAR; NIGHT 2: RETINOL B3; NIGHTS 3, 4, 5: HYALU-B5; Restart the cycle. On night 2, you can do the "sandwich technique", applying HYALU-B5 before the RETINOL B3 serum and also after the RETINOL B3 serum.

 

HOW DO YOU DO SKIN CLYCLING ON A VERY RESISTANT SKIN?

In very resistant skin one less night of recovery can be done, that is, a cycle with 3 nights only: NIGHT 1: EFFACLAR; NIGHT 2: RETINOL B3; NIGHT 3: HYALU-B5; Restart the cycle. You can also do it another way, increasing the retinol frequency to two nights in a row in a 4-night cycle, like this: NIGHT 1: EFFACLAR; NIGHT 2: RETINOL B3; NIGHT 3: RETINOL B3; NIGHT 4: HYALU-B5; Restart the cycle.

 

WHAT IS THE IDEAL ROUTINE TO DO IN THE MORNING?

In the morning you should clean your face, apply Pure Vitamin C10 serum and a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. If you want to complete your routine and feel the need, use an eye cream and a moisturizer as well.




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