What's Getting Under Your Skin?

What's Getting UNDER YOUR SKIN In a survey of more than 400 of their customers, Effortless Skin have revealed some fascinating insights into UK skincare issues, attitudes and regimes. Whether you suffer from a specific skin condition, or you'd like to know more information, check out what these respondents have to say. WHEN BUYING SKINCARE PRODUCTS, EFFECTIVENESS IS KEY The priorities of respondents when buying skincare products were as follows: FAMILIARITY 3% PRICE 7% EFFECTIVENESS 74% BRAND 16% DID YOU KNOW THAT SUN PROTECTIO. should be worn every single day of the year? 87% 64% believe it is important to actually use sun-protection every day of the year use sun protection throughout the year ANTI-AGING PRODUCTS ARE BY FAR THE MOST POPULAR Anti-Aging products are used by £50 82% The majority of people will use between The majority of people will spend more than 1 AND 3 £ 201 of respondents anti-aging products a day. a year on anti-aging products. WHAT ARE THE MOST PROMINENT SKIN CONDITIONS? The following skin conditions have been experienced by Effortless Skin customers: ACNE HYPERPIGMENTATION ROSACEA OTHERS 29% 40% 11% 20% ACNE Acne is the most treated skincare condition 90% use skincare treatments to help with the condition. The most popular products to treat acne include: NeoStrata JANMARINI PRIORI Exuviance 93% stress and anxiety was cited as the worst culprit for worsening acne TIPS Undertake a To relieve stress: cleaning regime morning and night involving cleansing, toning and moisturising exercise after work, relax in the evenings, and consider a digital detox from time-to-time HYPERPIGMENTATION 73% use skincare treatments to help with the condition. The most popular products to treat hyperpigmentation include: NeoStrata GSKINCEUTICALS PRIORI Medik8 27% do not use skincare treatments to help with the condition 84% of people said that their hyperpigmentation was made worse by sun-exposure TIPS Ensure that you're covered up when exposed to the sun and avoid the sun Consider products with the following ingredients: Kojic acid, AHAS, Ascorbic acid, Licorice extract when it's at its hottest (between 11am - 3pm) ROSACEA OMLY 46% use skincare treatments to help with the condition The most popular products to treat Rosacea include: Medik8 JANMARINI PRIORI G SKINCEUTICALS A whopping 54% do not use skincare treatments to help with the condition Rosacea was made worse by: Stress and Anxiety Alcohol 84% 57% TIPS Control your rosacea For mild to moderate with a balanced diet of alkaline foods, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and reduce stress sensibly; exercise, holidays and massages can still affect your rosacea. sufferers consider topical treatments. For severe sufferers, consider anti- biotics and medications OTHER' SKIN CONDITIONS The most popular 'other' skin condition was dry skin. Amongst the other skin conditions included: Sensitive Skin Oily Skin Redness 2 Mild Acne Eczema Dermatitis Still a large number of sufferers are not using a skincare product to treat these conditions (23%) Stress and anxiety was cited as the main culprit for worsening these conditions: 69% TIPS Plan your workloads, set goals, eat healthily, stay Speak to your GP, dermatologist or skincare specialist about your condition active and drink plenty of water Theinformation contained within this Infographic has been provided by Effortless Skin. effortless skin The UK based cosmeceutical retailer supply a range of cosmeceutical products to treat and prevent a number of skin conditions.