Élan Skincare

Happy Valentine's Day from Élan Skincare! 💖 Sending love and radiant skin your way.

Wishing Everyone a Joyful 2024 Chinese New Year from Élan Skincare! 🎉

恭喜发财, 新年快乐! May the Year of Dragon bring prosperity, happiness, and radiant skin to you all. ✨

Say goodbye to breakouts and monthly worries with Elan Skincare's Acneify Serum! 🌟✨ Experience the power to erase spots in no time. Confidence in every drop.

Unlock radiant skin with the step-by-step routine! 🌟 Each step is a crucial chapter in the journey to healthier, glowing skin. Elevate your skincare game and embrace the beauty of a carefully crafted routine. ✨

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No, your auntie didn’t pay us to write this post, we promise 👀

…but the answer is YES.

Simply put, skin is composed of collagen and elastin, which makes our skin nice and supple. When you consume sugar, this causes something called ‘cross-linking’ of collagen. The result? Loss of skin elasticity. The higher the sugar intake, the more our skin suffers.

This is where visible signs of ageing begin to appear. 😱

So while it’s ok to indulge in a sweet treat here and there, we highly recommend cutting down on sugar. It’s better for your skin and overall health. Must we remind you of Singapore’s diabetes stats? 😅

Already seeing wrinkles and sagging skin? No problem. Try out our Decadence Créme Gel, made with a blend of collagen-boosting agents, antioxidants and skin brighteners. Your journey to a repaired skin barrier begins here!

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Monsoon season is upon us! 🌧️

Finally a break from the scorching sun 😮‍💨

But along with the rain comes extreme humidity, which can wreak havoc on your skin.

Here’s how the humidity might affect you based on your skin type:
💧 Dry Skin - further dryness, flakiness, tightness and dull skin
💧 Oily Skin - excessive greasiness, open pores and increased breakouts
💧 Sensitive Skin - more rashes, itchiness, eczema and other skin problems
💧 Combination Skin - greasiness and uneven skin tone

Here are our top tips to combat this:
👉 Double Cleanse to remove impurities
👉 Moisturise to keep your skin hydrated
👉 Use Sunscreen to protect yourself from UV rays (Check out our Sol Defense SPF)
👉 Exfoliate Gently to prevent clogged pores and breakouts
👉 Use Lightweight Water-Based Products (Check out our Eau de Vie Facial Spray)

Now that you know, will you be tweaking your skincare routine this monsoon season?

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Have you looked in the mirror frustrated, asking yourself “Why do I still have acne when I’m an adult??” 😤

Unfortunately for some, acne can persist well into your 30s, 40s and 50s. Although teenage acne is usually triggered by hormone fluctuations, adult acne can have a multitude of causes. In fact, women are more likely to get adult acne than men.

Here are 4 common reasons:
🍃 Hormones - Women face hormone fluctuations mainly during their period, pregnancy, peri-menopause and menopause. Starting or discontinuing birth control pills can also cause an imbalance, that leads to acne flare-ups.
🍃 Stress - Research has shown a strong correlation between stress and breakouts. In response to high cortisol levels, our bodies produce more androgens (a hormone) that stimulate oil glands and hair follicles in the skin, often leading to acne.
🍃 Clogged Pores - Time to start reading the labels on your skincare and hair care products! Many ingredients are comedogenic, making them common culprits of clogged pores. Search for one of the following terms: “non-comedogenic” “non-acnegenic” “oil-free” “won’t clog pores” on the packaging. When in doubt, use INCIdecoder.com and plug in the ingredients list.
🍃 Genetics - At the end of the day, some of us are more acne-prone than others. If a parent or sibling has a history of acne, you may be more likely to develop adult acne.

Evidently, you don’t always have much control over acne and some of us are more prone than others. Don’t fall prey to influencers or friends swearing “This one product saved my skin” because the truth is, what works for someone may not work for you.

Stick to a simple yet effective skincare routine (check out our Acneify Spot Treatment 😉), and when in doubt, visit a dermatologist for personalised advice. Book a checkup at our partner clinic, The Aesthetics Firm () for peace of mind.

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🌟 Cheers to a fresh start and glowing skin in the New Year! 🌿

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Merry Christmas to our radiant skincare community! May your holiday be as luminous as your glowing skin. ✨🎄

Discover the secret to dewy, radiant and glowing skin! ✨

Here are our top 5 tips:
👉 Double cleanse every night to remove makeup, sunscreen, and dirt from pollution
👉 Exfoliate 2-3x a week to remove dead skin cells and reveal a smooth texture
👉 Incorporate hydrating serums to keep your skin nice and supple
👉 Use a moisturiser to lock in that hydration and plump up your skin
👉 Finish off with sunscreen in the AM for that glassy sheen

Try it out and let us know how it worked for you!

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Overcomplicating your skincare routine? Let’s go back to the basics!

A simple skincare routine includes the following:
1️⃣ Cleanser
2️⃣ Toner
3️⃣ Serum
4️⃣ Moisturiser

☀️ In the AM, follow up with sunscreen for extra protection
🌙 In the PM, finish off with a nourishing facial oil

Once you master these, consider adding actives (Vitamin C, Exfoliants, Retinol). When your skin barrier is damaged, however, cut out all actives and stick to the basics.

Have you been using your skincare products correctly? 👀

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Did this hit a little too close to home?

Don’t feel embarrassed! It’s A LOT more common than you think.

Skin barrier damage can have a multitude of causes. Most of the time, it’s due to overwhelming your skin with too much cleansing, strong actives and exfoliation. Yes, your skincare routine might be doing more harm than good.

Some alternative triggers are excessive sun exposure, pollution, skin conditions and ageing.

Looking for a some TLC for your skin? Élan Skincare’s Decadence Crème Gel Jeunesse is created with skin barrier-loving ingredients to repair and prevent further damage 💙

Have a browse at elanskincare.com ✨

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