How To Protect Your Skin From Damage From The Environment

Protecting your skin from environmental damage is key to a healthy glowing complexion. Sun, pollution and harsh weather can wreak havoc on your skin causing premature ageing, dryness and other skin issues. But with the right products and practices, you can shield your skin from these external aggressors and look radiant. 

Here's how to protect your skin from environmental damage with some amazing products from the Rest and Digest Skin Care Collection.

Defend Your Skin From UV

One of the biggest environmental stressors to your skin is UV radiation. Prolonged sun exposure can cause sunburn, and hyperpigmentation and increase the risk of skin cancer. To protect your skin, you need to use good sunscreen daily.

The Base Collective Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen is a great choice for broad-spectrum protection from the Australian sun. With SPF50, it protects against UVA, UVB and UVC rays while hydrating your skin with hyaluronic acid and magnesium. Its tinted formula prevents the white cast that some sunscreens can leave behind so it's a perfect base for makeup. This vegan, chemical-free sunscreen also contains jojoba and sunflower seed oil to provide intense hydration so your skin stays protected and moisturised.

Fight Pollution And Free Radicals

Environmental pollutants and free radicals can damage your skin cells causing premature aging and dullness. Adding antioxidants to your skin care routine can help combat these stressors.

The Base Collective Magnesium and White Tea Body Balm contains white tea and magnesium to feed and protect the skin. White tea is packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. This balm with aloe vera juice, sunflower oil and shea butter will soothe and protect your skin making it a great anti-pollution balm.

Moisturise And Nourish Your Skin

Harsh weather like wind and cold can strip your skin of its natural moisture causing dryness and irritation. Proper hydration using natural mosturiser is key to having a healthy skin barrier and preventing environmental damage.

The Base Collective Magnesium and Vitamin E Cream is a great option for intense hydration. This cream contains magnesium, vitamin E, shea butter and sunflower oil to moisturise and improve skin elasticity. It prevents premature ageing making it suitable for all skin types including those with eczema. Its non-greasy formula means your skin will be hydrated without feeling heavy.

And the Base Collective Beauty Sleep Wash is also great for nighttime hydration. With magnesium and lavender, it will soothe and calm your skin overnight. This all-natural formula with aloe vera and chamomile is perfect for sensitive skin so you wake up with a refreshed and nourished face.

Boost Your Skin With Massage

Adding facial and body massage to your daily self care routine will increase blood flow, lymphatic drainage and your skin's resilience to environmental stress.

The Hayo'u Beauty Oil and Hayo'u Body Oil are perfect for massage. The Beauty Oil, with camellia oil, lotus flower and frankincense, is a luxurious treat for facial massage. The slow-absorbing formula means an even gua sha massage and skin healing and relaxation.

The Body Oil, with camellia seed oil, seabuckthorn seed oil, white lotus flower oil and ylang ylang, is for body massage. It's slow absorbing so protects the skin during the massage and overall health of the skin. Both oils are vegan and cruelty-free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free, SLS free and SLES-free.

Create A Calming Nighttime Ritual

Stress and lack of sleep can negatively impact your skin, making it more vulnerable to environmental damage. A relaxing bedtime routine can support your skin's overnight repair process.

The Base Collective Beauty Sleep Balm is perfect for creating a bedtime self care ritual. This lavender-scented lotion deeply moisturises and eases tired muscles when applied to the neck, shoulders and feet. Its soothing properties will help you sleep and your skin will repair and regenerate overnight.

Extra Tips To Protect Your Skin

Limit Screen Time

Too much blue light from screens can age your skin. Reduce screen time, especially before bed, use blue light filters and consider blue light-blocking glasses. Take regular breaks by using a timer to aid productivity using the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Stay Hydrated

Hydration is key to healthy skin. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and eat water-rich foods like cucumbers and watermelon. Using a humidifier can also help maintain moisture in the air, especially in dry environments.

Healthy Food

A diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals will support your skin. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, like berries and leafy greens for vitamins A, C and E. Include omega 3's from fish and flaxseeds to help maintain the skin's barrier. 

Regular Exercise

Exercise increases blood flow, and delivers oxygen and nutrients to the skin for a healthy glow. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. Walking, jogging and yoga also reduce stress which is good for your skin.

Avoid Smoking

Smoking accelerates ageing by reducing blood flow and damaging collagen and elastin. Quitting smoking improves skin health and appearance. 

Protecting your skin from environmental damage means taking a holistic approach, using the right products, healthy habits and being aware of external stressors. The Rest and Digest Skin Care Collection has a range of natural, high-quality products and skin care tools that defend against environmental aggressors and promote overall skin health. By using these in your daily self care routine you can keep your skin looking radiant and resilient to the elements.