NATURE’S NATURAL BRIGHTENERS HOW TO KEEP YOUR GLOW THROUGH AUTUMN

Believe it or not, glowing skin is not just reserved for the warmer months. We get it - cool weather often activates hibernation mode where it’s easy to choose the couch over healthy activities and it can be tempting to skip a skincare routine because it’s cold and you’d rather spend more time in bed. 

Maintaining healthy, radiant skin as you transition into the cooler months is achievable, however it requires a balanced lifestyle that includes the right foods, hydration, exercise, and taking a little time to apply the right skincare (LAMAV skincare of course!). Making small, healthy choices for your body and skin on repeat as you enter Autumn may only take a few minutes per day but the positive results on your skin and overall health will be significant!

GLOW FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Stay Hydrated

It may seem obvious, but one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your skin radiant is to stay hydrated. Water plays a crucial role in maintaining skin elasticity, promoting cell regeneration, and flushing out toxins. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water each day to keep your skin hydrated and clear. A cold glass of water may not be appealing on a cool day so keep some room temperature water nearby and enjoy a warm cup of green tea or hot lemon water to top up your intake.

Eat a Glow-Boosting Diet

A well-balanced diet rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats will help keep your skin looking bright and youthful. Foods rich in Vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries, and leafy greens, help with collagen production and reduce skin discolouration. Additionally, Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods like salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds, help maintain the skin’s moisture barrier throughout the harsh Autumn/Winter months.

Key nutrients to incorporate for bright skin:

• Vitamin C: Supports collagen formation and fights free radicals.

• Vitamin E: An antioxidant that helps protect the skin from damage.

• Beta-Carotene: Found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins, it converts to Vitamin A in the body, promoting healthy skin.

• Zinc: Helps heal wounds and reduce inflammation, found in seeds, nuts, and whole grains.

Fresh fruit and vegetables may not be on your cravings list when the cold weather kicks in, but you can easily incorporate the above skin-brightening foods into vegetable packed soups for dinner and fruit-filled warm winter oats for breakfast.

Quality Sleep

Beauty sleep is a real thing! While we sleep, our skin undergoes repair and rejuvenation - essential for healthy skin. Lack of sleep can lead to dull complexion and it’s likely your tired mind and body will make unhealthy, lazy food choices. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to allow your skin to regenerate by turning off technology well before hitting the pillow and incorporating healthy pre-sleep habits.

Exercise Regularly

We all know exercise is great for our mind and body, but it can be hard to get motivated when you’re snuggled up in bed. Switch up early morning walks for indoor yoga or pilates while you warm up in the comfort of your own home and venture out for walks or the gym later in the day when the temperate feels more comfortable. Exercise not only has a positive impact on our muscles, it also increases circulation to support more oxygen and nutrients reaching your skin cells. Working up a sweat during exercise also helps flush out toxins from your body, which can contribute to clearer, brighter skin. 

Gut Health

Your gut health is directly linked to the health of your skin, so it’s important not to give in to too many comfort food temptations throughout the cooler months. Increase probiotic rich foods and avoid excessive processed foods, sugar, and dairy where possible as they can trigger inflammation and pesky breakouts.

SKINCARE THAT GLOWS

Now that we’re glowing from the inside out, it’s time to start working on boosting our skin with nature’s natural brightening ingredients. Look for the below in your skincare to take your skin from dull to vibrant.

Vitamin C

Essential for normal skin function, vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant which helps to fight the effects of ageing. It promotes a more even skin tone by protecting the skin from oxidative stress—lightening and brightening the skin, while reducing hyperpigmentation. It also works to support collagen production and protect against sun damage—reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Find it in: LAMAV’s Award Winning Daily Vitamin C Serum

A highly-concentrated Vitamin C serum designed to target discolouration, brighten skin's appearance and boost radiance. Vitamin C, Kakadu Plum and Marine Extracts provide an evenly-toned complexion, while strengthening collagen and elastin for healthy glowing skin.

Caviar Finger Lime Extract

Finger lime contains naturally high levels of fruit acids and antioxidants which both gently exfoliate the skin and provide a burst of hydration.  As a potent source of vitamin C and ferulic acid—finger lime helps to repair and rejuvenate the skin on a cellular level. With essential amino acid, tryptophan, finger lime also helps to lock moisture into the skin, restoring its Natural Moisturising Factors.

Find it in: LAMAV’s Jojoba Exfoliating Scrub.

This gentle bio-active scrub will leave skin smooth, polished and nourished. Formulated with soft melting Jojoba Beads and Fruit Acids (AHA's) from Bilberry, Caviar Lime and Desert Lime to exfoliate dead skin cells revealing a softer and smoother complexion whilst encouraging collagen production. Delivers visible age-defying and brightening results.

Pomegranate Seed Oil

Pomegranate Seed Oil is one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits in the world and has a plethora of skin benefits due to its polyphenol content. Containing skin-protective vitamin C and ellagic acid, it protects against sun damage and collagen degradation, preserving skin firmness and elasticity.

Find it in: LAMAV’s Vitamin C Brightening Oil

More evenly toned, radiant skin begins with our potent Vitamin C Oil. This brightening oil is formulated with 10% vitamin C and Kakadu Plum Oil. Bio-flavanoids from Camellia and Macadamia Seed Oils help to restore the skin’s delicate lipid barrier, while Rosehip and Pomegranate Seed Oils lighten, brighten and promote more luminous skin.

Kakadu Plum Extract

As the world’s most potent and pure source of vitamin C, this antioxidant is a free radical scavenger that boosts skin radiance by neutralising free radicals that cause skin damage.

With an impressive polyphenol profile—including gallic and ellagic acids—Kakadu Plum Extract also helps to support collagen synthesis, plumping the skin and improving the appearance of fine lines and an uneven complexion.

Find it in: LAMAV’s Collagen Support Booster

LAMAV’s Collagen Support is a superior blend of Phyto-actives to bring the glow back to dull and tired looking skin. This potent formula contains 100% bio-actives, to promote firmer skin and prevent the visible signs of ageing. Kakadu and Davidson Plum work synergistically to supercharge collagen synthesis, protecting against elastin degradation for a complexion that is smooth and plump. It includes Finger Lime to protect and hydrate, helping to prevent damage caused by environmental stressors.

Maritech Bright

Derived from wild grown seaweed, this active contains 90% of fucoidan-polyphenol complex—a powerful skin brightener, with potent antioxidant benefits, enhancing skin radiance and combatting pigmentation.

Organic Brown Seaweed has been clinically proven to be highly effective at brightening skin and visibly reducing age spots and pigmentation:

- Reduces pigment and age spots by 20% in just 60 days
- Increases gloss by 16% in just 60 days
- Inhibits tyrosinase by 97% and brightens skin in just 60 days

Find it in: LAMAV’s Anti Dark Circle Eye Gel 

This advanced eye gel was specifically formulated to revive and lighten the delicate eye area. Formulated with Vitamin C, Kakadu Plum and Rumex Extract to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

Rumex Extract

Derived from Field Dock, Rumex is used to treat hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the enzyme which causes the development of pigmentation in skin. The result is a clearer, more even skin.

Find it in: LAMAV’s Rumex Day Cream

This everyday essential works to reduce the appearance of discolouration and pigmentation. Powerful bio-actives including Rumex, Kakadu Plum and Desert Lime act synergistically delivering radiant and even skin. Pomegranate Oil and Vitamin E protects against free radical to promote a healthy, youthful glow.

Turmeric Extract

Used traditionally in Ayurveda, turmeric root is a potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant. When used topically, it may provide therapeutic benefits—reducing scarring and improving wound healing, while also soothing inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis.

Find it in: LAMAV’s Multi-Award Winning Glow Beauty Mask

A luxe glow beauty mask designed to refresh dull, tired, congested skin. Anti-inflammatory Turmeric, Vitamin C and Kakadu Plum Extract combine to brighten skin, countering the effects of pigmentation and improving tone and texture. The addition of Australian Yellow Clay helps to detoxify skin, reduce congestion and enhance radiance.

Desert Lime Fruit Extract

Delivering stable and bioavailable vitamin C, this Australian native bio-active contains tiny juice pearls which support collagen synthesis, skin brightening, wrinkle reduction and hydration. As a powerful antioxidant, its anti-inflammatory properties also assist with skin repair and healing.

Find it in: LAMAV’s Sweet Orange Balancing Cleanser

A cult favourite with our customers for a reason - this purifying deep cleansing gel will brighten any skin type, while delivering a deep clean and gentle exfoliation to revive a dull complexion. Papaya Extract, Desert Lime and Mountain Pepper Leaf also assists with hormonal acne and breakouts while Lactic Acid and Fruit Acids (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) effectively remove excess sebum, make-up and impurities for a fresh and luminous appearance.

DON’T FORGET YOUR BODY!

When the mornings and nights become cooler, it often gets harder to find the motivation to take care of our body - skin included! While it may be tempting to jump out of the shower and straight into bed, neglecting the skin on our bodies can lead to not only a dull complexion, but also dryness, flakiness and irritation. Taking just a few minutes per day to apply a body oil will not only keep your skin hydrated, you’ll also be boosting your skin health and seriously glowing by the time Spring/Summer rolls back around!

LAMAV Ayurvedic Body Oils

While all 3 LAMAV Ayurvedic Body Oils will benefit the skin, there’s one that’s a real stand-out for the cooler months. Our Nourish Body Oil contains warming and meditative oils of sandalwood, marjoram and cedar wood to inspire self-care and promote a sense of relaxation while transforming dry skin with an intense burst of hydration.

Vitamin C Hand Cream

Often an afterthought when it comes to skincare - our hands deserve some TLC! Elevate your nightly self-care ritual throughout Autumn with our Award Winning hand cream. Enriched with skin-replenishing bio-actives including CoEnzyme Q10 and Shea Butter, this fast-absorbing cream provides a powerful antioxidant shield, supporting skin repair and regeneration. Hyaluronic acid provides intense and immediate hydration, to lock in moisture, while the unique blend of botanical extracts, active ingredients including skin-brightening vitamin C and adaptogenic actives such as Ashwagandha and Amla help to neutralise the impact of external stressors, reduce inflammation and leave hands feeling smooth and supple. Keep one in your handbag to top up hydration throughout cooler Autumn/Winter days.

SPF and Safe Self-Tanning

One of the most important steps in maintaining bright skin is to protect it from the harmful effects of UV rays. Sun damage can cause premature aging, dark spots, and dullness - even throughout the cooler months. Applying SPF to your face and any exposed areas of the body should be part of your morning routine all-year round. 

If you’re missing your natural summer glow, opt for a safe self-tanning product that delivers on radiance without damaging the skin. LAMAV’s Gradual Tanning Moisturiser contains a nourishing blend of Argan Oil, Macadamia Oil and Green Tea Extract to instantly hydrate while Aloe Vera Leaf and Vitamin E work on smoothing and boosting elasticity. You’ll also enjoy the benefits of bio-active Magnesium to relax muscles while contributing to your skin’s collagen production.

Keeping your skin bright from the inside out involves a combination of boosting hydration, a nutrient-dense diet and healthy skincare habits. It’s about treating your body with care and nourishing it with the right foods, nutrients, and lifestyle choices. By committing to a holistic approach, you’ll not only see a brighter complexion but also feel more confident in your skin to glow your way through Autumn every day!