After so much bad weather and a very cold start to June we at Aurelia Skincare were delighted when this afternoon our elusive sun finally peeked out from behind the clouds! What better way to get that Friday feeling and start the weekend?

This is also holiday season, and a time when we seek warmer climates for a relaxing break. This can also be a time when we need to change our skincare routine. You want something light, hydrating and smelling gorgeous for your trip. So, when packing, don’t forget your Revitalise & Glow Serum! Lightweight, easily absorbed and packed full of our probiotic and repair complexes, our divine serum is the perfect holiday companion. Fusing the power of probiotics with ethically sourced botanical ingredients, the Revitalise & Glow Serum gives your skin a perfect boost, resulting in a sublime dewy glow.

Why not try applying the serum during your flight to ensure your skin doesn’t feel the effects of hours of air conditioning. You’ll step off the plane looking, fresh, revitalised and radiant. Perfect for mixing with foundation, the Revitalise and Glow Serum is your must-have holiday product for boosting your skincare routine while your away.

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Here at Aurelia HQ we were absolutely delighted that Net-a-Porter, due to popular demand, are now stocking both of our gorgeous moisturisers!

Having the whole range now available at such a prestigious shopping destination that is accessible to women all around the globe has really helped to establish Aurelia Probiotic Skincare as one of the leading luxury natural skincare brands. If you haven’t already discovered the luxurious benefits of our fabulous moisturisers, then read on!

Our Cell Revitalise Day Moisturiser is the lighter of the two creams and contains sought-after, omega-rich superfruit Baobab, antioxidant-full Hibiscus and firming Kigelia Africana, among others! Containing our powerful probiotic, peptide and repair complexes this divine-smelling moisturiser is anti-ageing as well as a treat for the senses, while perfectly priming the skin for make-up.

The richer Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser is already a firm favourite among beauty bloggers and press due to the immediate difference in skin luminosity after use. With a plethora of botanical ingredients including shea butter, baobab, hibiscus and rosehip oil this rich yet lightly whipped moisturiser hydrates, lifts and prevents cell ageing. Not forgetting our powerful probiotics and peptides that help to protect, balance and reduce cellular inflammation. The blissful blend of neroli, lavender, rose and mandarin will relax the mind and help you get the best night’s sleep possible.

For more detailed information on all of the products in the Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Age Prevention range, click here.

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Here at Aurelia Probiotic Skincare the introduction of new ranges to complement our core Age Prevention range has been our biggest commitment over the past few months, as we are flooded with requests from loyal fans hooked on probiotics for eye creams, masks and exfoliators among others! We are pleased to announce that we have come up with some sublime concepts for each of these, and cannot wait to launch them later in the year. On top of these, we have designed some incredible products which will add an extra dimension to your Aurelia Probiotic Skincare routine. We are confident that the new product lines will be must-haves from the word go!

We are thrilled with the results of long hours working in the lab perfecting the formulations of our new products, from their textures and blends to pushing the boundaries of scientific-led performance driven skincare.

Our founder Claire, pictured here last month finalising the formulations, has worked tirelessly to ensure that the new products launching later this year live up to the luxury, ethical and natural philosophy of Aurelia Probiotic Skincare.

We are so excited to continue to fuse our unique technologies with amazing botanicals and can’t wait to start to launch them later this year!

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For those of you who are just as excited by the sensational press Aurelia Probiotic Skincare has been getting as we are at Aurelia HQ, we have the page for you! A lovely new section on our website devoted to the coverage our products have received since our launch in January, (no, we can’t believe how much has happened since then either!) is constantly updated with the newest articles and reviews.

From the most famous glossy magazines to the most influential beauty blogs, Aurelia Probiotic Skincare has garnered huge praise thanks to our wonderful PR director Anna. In the Press Coverage section of www.aureliaskincare.com you can view each of our gorgeous press banners (which feature on our homepage) alongside the full magazine or newspaper article. You can also find links to the blogger articles and reviews we have featured in, as we owe these fabulous reviewers so much for their help in making Aurelia Probiotic Skincare well-known the world over.

We are extremely proud of our press coverage and reviews, and love being able to show you all when Aurelia features in a great new article!

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We all love a facial, but few of us know what it is exactly about the massage techniques that work such wonders on our skin. When the skin on your face is being massaged and smoothed during a facial, the response from within is very positive. Frequent facial massaging can improve the look of your skin by stimulating an abundance of oxygen to the skin cells. With this come valuable nutrients which help to boost the natural radiance of the complexion. Skin health overall is improved as toxins and other impurities are coaxed out of the epidermis.

There are some simple techniques for use at home, and can be employed when applying all of the products in your skincare routine. For example, applying mild pressure to the inner corner of the eye socket can increase eye brightness and firmness. This can be achieved by lightly tapping a small amount of Revitalise and Glow Serum around the eye and increasing the pressure on the inner corner. Taking time to focus on gentle massage when applying your skincare products can really help to improve your skin’s brightness and radiance.

Massaging the face regularly improves lymphatic drainage, which is the body’s way of detoxifying and is crucial for healthy looking skin but also healthy organs, blood and immune system. Regular facial massage also improves the efficacy of all the lovely products you put on to the skin, so make sure you book yourself in for that facial and take your time when applying your products between treatments.

Let us know if you have any great mini-facial tips and tricks, we’d love to hear from you!

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Want to know how best to use your Miracle Cleanser? Need a recap on the Revitalise and Glow Serum? Or do you simply want to know what Aurelia Probiotic Skincare is all about? Then head to the Aurelia TV section of our site for a wonderful collection of clips including how-to videos, our founder Claire’s research trip to Malawi and behind the scenes of our Aurelia Probiotic Skincare photo-shoot.

Aurelia TV is the perfect destination for those who have purchased our range, or who simply want to get a feel for the products and the brand as a whole. Our film ‘Your Skin a Year in a Day’ is a brilliant introduction to the busy life of a 21^st century woman who uses Aurelia Skincare in her routine.

The how-to videos are perfect for those customers who simply want an overview of each product, its key features and how to apply it. Perfect for you if you’ve never used a hot cloth cleanser, our Miracle Cleanser how-to clip will give you a step-by-step guide on how to get the most out of your cleansing routine.

We will soon be adding to Aurelia TV with an exciting film following the growth of Aurelia Probiotic Skincare across the world! Our fab new film is going through the lenghty editing process, but once posted we will keep you all updated.

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If you, like many people the world over, suffer from dry skin, whether it be very dry all over or simply a few stubborn patches, then you’ll be longing to get your hands on our Cell Repair Night Oil. We believe it is the finest overnight facial treatment on the market, with its natural ingredients and fine essential fragrance blend making it the purest of luxury products!

The Cell Repair Night Oil continues to wow the beauty editors, and the generous size of 50ml ensures that you can carry on using it for months and months, even on neck, décolleté and hands. A stunning blend of neroli, lavender, rose and mandarin induces a relaxed state and gets you ready for a good, calming night’s sleep.

The oil is actually very light and absorbs easily in to the skin, without leaving any residue on your pillow, and the hydrating and healing benefits can be noticed the very first time you use it. The African botanicals used in the Cell Repair Night Oil were carefully and ethically sourced to gain the best results possible. Kalahari oil provides abundant essential fatty acids, Mongongo oil restructures and regenerates the epidermis, Kigelia firms and tones, Baobab delivers precious Omega 3, 6 & 9 and the antioxidant properties of Hibiscus fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.

Using our Cell Repair Night Oil as an overnight facial treatment for dry skin will result in a healthy glow, and diminshed roughness or patchiness. Even those of you with normal to combination skin can enjoy the benefits of the Night Oil, as it has been formulated for all skin types and concerns.

The second installment of Dr Kate Ordish’s skin tutorial is all about the structure and first layer of the skin, the epidermis. We have decided to post her informative blogs to give you a better idea of how our body’s largest organ functions. Over to Kate!

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 What is in skin?

 Skin is composed of 3 layers: An outer layer (epidermis), inner layer (dermis) and the fatty subcutaneous layer. Our hair, nails, sweat and sebaceous glands are all part of the skin. Each layer has a separate function to help regulate the body’s internal environment (homeostasis), gain the nutrients it needs, and release secretions that control the skin’s pH level and hydrate the outer layers.

The Epidermis:

 The epidermis is the top layer of skin. It contains the cells that produce keratin (a protein that helps the protective function of the skin) and melanin (the pigment that gives us our skin colour, is the main factor in tanning, and protects us from UV light), the cells that relay important sensory information to the brain, and the cells that connect the surface of the skin to the immune system. It can range in depth from 0.1mm on the fragile areas around the eyes to 1.4mm on the soles of the feet.

 The main cells of the epidermis are keratinocytes. These develop from the base of the epidermis , and divide and mature over 3- 4 weeks to eventually flake off at the surface. Once the cells die, their cytoplasm (the components in the cell) is converted to keratin. Keratin is a strong, fibrous protein that forms strong bonds and helps to maintain the skin’s structure. It is also the key structural component of both hair and nails.

Other important cells in this layer are melanocytes (that sit at the base of the epidermis and supply keratincytes with melanin, protecting the skin from the effects of UV light and giving the skin it’s colour) and Langerhans cells – immune cells that pick up foreign bodies that are perceived as a threat to the body (antigens) and migrate through the lymph system to set off a chain reaction that results in more white blood cells travelling to the area to deal with the antigen. During inflammation, there are several more of these cells present in the skin, along with T lymphocytes that produce cytokines (signalling molecules secreted by certain white blood cells) and trigger an immune response. 

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Thanks Kate! Next time we will learn about the next two layers of the skin: the dermis and subcutaneous layer. 

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Congested skin (meaning clogged pores, an oily t-zone or blackheads) can be a real nightmare to hydrate and balance. The key step in the skincare routine for people with congested skin is cleansing. At Aurelia Probiotic Skincare we talk a lot about the importance of cleansing the skin because fresh, clean skin absorbs products more effectively, and is much more likely to look glowing and dewy. For those of us with congested skin, cleansing away impurities, dirt, grime and make-up is imperative so as not to cause even more blocking.

A key ingredient for decongesting the skin is eucalyptus, whose cooling properties have been used for healing and clearing for centuries. Our creamy, aromatic Miracle Cleanser is perfect for clearing congested skin as it contains an uplifting blend of eucalyptus, chamomile, rosemary and bergamot. The combination of eucalyptus and chamomile ensures that the Miracle Cleanser will help to clear pores, while soothing existing break-outs.

Using our Monday to Sunday Bamboo Muslins (which are currently sold out at Net-A-Porter.com!) will ensure that skin is lightly exfoliated  so excess oil is removed without stripping the skin, which can cause even more oil to be produced, and fresher skin cells are revealed. 

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare is suitable for all skin types and can benefit all kinds of different skin concerns.

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Over the next few weeks we will be posting a number of blogs to give you more of an insight about skin and how it functions. The scientific part of skincare can be hard to understand, so we hope that these blogs will help. Over to Kate for her expert knowledge of our most important organ!

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My name is Dr Kate Ordish, and I have been asked by Aurelia founder, Claire Vero, to talk about the basic structure and function of the skin, how it works, and why it is so important to look after it. 

You don’t need to be a Doctor to know that how our skin looks and feels can have a big impact on us both physically and psychologically – and Claire, like me, believes that the more educated we are about our own bodies, the better we are able to look after them.

So – let’s start with the most obvious question:

What is skin?

Our skin is a network of cells covering the entire surface of our body, protecting our inner world from the harsh environment of the outside world. The skin is the largest and one of the most important organs in the human body. Ranging from a surface area of approximately 1.5 to 2 metres squared, and weighing up to 9Ib – it needs looking after.

What does it do?

More than you might think! Skin acts as the first line of defence from microorganisms, the more harmful effects of sunlight, as well as any form of solid, liquid or gas that we may come in to contact with. It synthesises Vitamin D, helping our bodies to absorb more Calcium for stronger bones and teeth. Our skin acts as a thermo-regulator to help control internal body temperature, gives us the perception of touch, pain and pressure sensation, and is part of the structure that holds everything together!

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Thanks Kate! Next week we’ll be sharing information on the structure and the layers making up the skin.

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