Ata-Owaji Victor is a lifestyle and beauty writer and editor whose work has appeared in Refinery29, Elle UK and British Vogue.
Thanks to an ever-growing skincare industry, decoding new ingredients as they relate to your unique skin needs can often feel like a daunting task.
It’s a task that, despite all the information currently out there about the pros and cons of actives through to the latest beauty tech, requires practice and time - no matter where your skin falls Fitzpatrick scale.
As a beauty journalist, I tend to veer towards skincare products and rituals that have a generous ‘grace’ zone. Brands that value consistency but are formulated with the ebbs and flows of life in mind.
Daily time constraints aside, opting for an in-depth approach to buying and using medical-grade skincare can often spell the difference between seeing the results and full efficacy of a product and feeling disappointed.
For most of my life, I’ve had combination skin, however, over time thanks to pollution, ageing and life seasons, I now rely on a straightforward selection of antioxidants for repair, daily suncare, and hydrating treatments and cleansers in order to stave off dryness and dehydration.
Still, more often than not I find myself asking questions like, can I layer this ingredient with my retinol? Or will this soothe my breakouts? Even after years of working with dermatologists and skin experts, I still love going to a central source like Skin Pharmacy in order to find the best products for whichever skin season I find myself in.
With the help of deftly curated ingredient categories and even the option to speak to an expert, it’s a perfect place to begin your journey into medical-grade skincare. Our skin, the biggest body organ, plays such a vital part as the first defence against all the world can throw at us, so taking the time to figure out a foolproof routine is ultimately a worthwhile investment.
Shop Ata-Owaji Victor’s Skin Pharmacy Picks:
Medik8 | Crystal Retinal 10 Serum (30ml)
Dr. LEVY | The Contour Pro
iS Clinical | Active Peel System
ZO Skin Health | Body Smoothing Crème (150g)
Obagi | Professional C Serum 15% (30ml)
SkinCeuticals | Simply Clean (200mls)
Jan Marini | Hyla3D HA Lip Complex (14g)
Heliocare 360° | Oil Free Gel SPF 50 (50ml)
If you have any specific questions, speak to our experts - for free. Book an appointment online here. Alternatively, email hello@skinpharmacy.com or call us on 020 3070 3833 or 07522 002050.
