7-Day Skin Reset: How to Get Your Skin Looking Its Best Before an Event

We all have that one big event we've had planned for ages, right? The outfit, the shoes, the bag are all sorted...and then, the week before, a breakout appears out of nowhere. Cue panic!

Once the panic passes, what can you actually do to reset your skin and help it look its best? Here's the 7-day skin reset routine we'd recommend.

Your 7-Day Skin Reset Routine

Cleansing

In the morning, it's best not to strip the skin of all its natural oils, so for most people, a gentle splash of water with a mild cleanser is enough to keep skin from drying out first thing.

Use a gentle soap-free cleanser, which won't strip your skin barrier and potentially make the problem worse.

Target the breakout directly

If a breakout is the main thing standing between you and event-ready skin, this is where a targeted treatment makes the biggest difference. Skin Karma is our natural anti-blemish serum, designed to calm breakouts and help fade the pigmentation marks they can leave behind.

Vitamin C serum

Adding a serum rich in vitamin C can help to restore the skin's balance by reducing inflammation. Choose one that is tried and tested and as mild as possible. Some vitamin C serums come in different strengths, so make sure you choose the mildest one to help your skin while it's in a vulnerable condition.

Consider adding hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid can be very hydrating and soothing for compromised skin, so consider adding a good serum rich in this ingredient to your routine. This mild, natural acid helps breakouts heal faster by regulating inflammation levels and signalling the body to build more blood vessels in the damaged area.

Moisturise

Even after using a hyaluronic acid product, it is sensible to moisturise using a water-based moisturiser. Something simple with no strong actives. The moisturiser will lock in the natural hydration provided by the hyaluronic acid.

Skip using makeup with silicone

It may give you the best primer effect, but the silicone in your makeup is the worst culprit for clogging up pores and is therefore best avoided where possible, especially when you're already breaking out. You can try our silicone-free priming mask that will soothe and prepare your skin for a lighter make-up application.

Drink plenty of water

It isn't just about making the most of your daily beauty routine if you want to improve your skin quickly. What you put inside your body can also have a dramatic effect. Drink as much water as possible. We know it is recommended that you drink at least 2-3 litres of water a day. This can be tough, but increasing your water intake to even just half of this means you will see noticeable results the following day.

Instead invest in fruit and vegetables. Packed with vitamins and natural fibre, they nourish your skin from the inside, promoting healing and resulting in healthy, glowing skin.

Finally, get a good night's sleep!

Making sure you get enough quality sleep every night is paramount to good health and good skin. The skin, and all of the body's organs, regenerate at night while we're sleeping, and blood flow to the skin is boosted during that time. Support your skin's natural overnight repair with a nourishing night treatment like our Essential Glow Night Rescue Oil, so you wake up with a healthy glow and clearer skin.