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The Biggest Skincare Mistake: Why More Isn’t Always Best

With an overwhelming amount of information online, we can easily fall into the trap of using an excess of new and different products on our skin. However, more does not always equal better. And more complex or harsh, follows suit.

Your skin is a living, breathing organ. One that’s constantly working to protect, repair, and renew itself. When we overload it with too many products, especially harsh or conflicting actives, we interrupt that natural rhythm. And, we ultimately find ourselves irritating our skin, leading to inflammation, sensitivity, breakouts; the very things we’re trying to treat.

Instead, let’s focus on four key elements scientifically proven to nurture and restore skin health:

Step 1:  Hydration

Water is essential for skin’s elasticity, smoothness, and barrier function. Without adequate hydration, skin becomes dull, tight, and prone to irritation.

Our Super Hydration Serum is formulated with advanced humectants like sodium hyaluronate, a molecule that can hold up to 1000x its weight in water. This delivers deep, long-lasting moisture to thirsty skin, regulating natural oil production and supporting skin renewal.

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Step 1:  Hydration

Water is essential for skin’s elasticity, smoothness, and barrier function. Without adequate hydration, skin becomes dull, tight, and prone to irritation.

Our Super Hydration Serum is formulated with advanced humectants like sodium hyaluronate, a molecule that can hold up to 1000x its weight in water. This delivers deep, long-lasting moisture to thirsty skin, regulating natural oil production and supporting skin renewal.

Step 2: Lipids

Lipids are fatty molecules like ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids and are the building blocks of your skin barrier. They lock in moisture and shield against external irritants.

When lipid levels are low, your skin’s protective barrier weakens, leading to dryness, sensitivity, and accelerated aging.

Strange Luxury’s Barrier Balance Cream replenishes essential lipids with a clinically balanced formula, restoring barrier integrity, soothing inflammation and restoring skin pH levels. It’s a nurturing cream that calms and fortifies your skin’s frontline defence.

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Step 2: Lipids

Lipids are fatty molecules like ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids and are the building blocks of your skin barrier. They lock in moisture and shield against external irritants.

When lipid levels are low, your skin’s protective barrier weakens, leading to dryness, sensitivity, and accelerated aging.

Strange Luxury’s Barrier Balance Cream replenishes essential lipids with a clinically balanced formula, restoring barrier integrity, soothing inflammation and restoring skin pH levels. It’s a nurturing cream that calms and fortifies your skin’s frontline defence.

Step 3: Antioxidants

Environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution generate free radicals - unstable molecules that damage skin cells and accelerate aging. Antioxidants neutralise these free radicals, preventing cellular damage and promoting a radiant, youthful complexion.

All our formulas include our signature SL8 Blend, a truly unique combination of Australian antioxidants and botanicals you can’t find elsewhere. Our SL8 Blend is scientifically proven to to shield and brighten the skin while maintaining gentle, non-irritating profiles.

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Step 3: Antioxidants

Environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution generate free radicals - unstable molecules that damage skin cells and accelerate aging. Antioxidants neutralise these free radicals, preventing cellular damage and promoting a radiant, youthful complexion.

All our formulas include our signature SL8 Blend, a truly unique combination of Australian antioxidants and botanicals you can’t find elsewhere. Our SL8 Blend is scientifically proven to to shield and brighten the skin while maintaining gentle, non-irritating profiles.

Step 4:  Gentle Exfoliation

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, revealing fresh, glowing skin underneath. But abrasive scrubs or high-concentration acids can damage the barrier and cause redness.

The Gold Exfoliation Mask uses mild exfoliating agents like polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), which provide effective cell turnover with hydration and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is perfect for maintaining smooth, balanced skin without compromise.

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Step 4:  Gentle Exfoliation

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, revealing fresh, glowing skin underneath. But abrasive scrubs or high-concentration acids can damage the barrier and cause redness.

The Gold Exfoliation Mask uses mild exfoliating agents like polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), which provide effective cell turnover with hydration and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is perfect for maintaining smooth, balanced skin without compromise.

What to Skip: Less Is Truly More

To keep your skin calm and healthy, avoid these common mistakes:

  • Topical Collagens: These proteins are typically too large to penetrate skin layers. Instead, peptides and hydration support natural collagen production from within.

  • Excess Actives: More actives like retinols, niacinamide and acids when self prescribed without a dermatologist’s advice, can overwhelm skin’s tolerance, triggering reactive flare-ups rather than improvements.

  • Essential Oils & Fragrances: Though fragrant, they often provoke irritation and sensitivities and are unnecessary additions in a thoughtful routine.

With Love, SL xx