The Essential Ritual

What is a skincare routine? Step 6 Moisturise
Cleanse, tone, treat and moisturise-finally, week 4, step 4, moisturise. The final stage of your skincare routine (unless we count an eye serum). Moisturiser is our most popular product. Everyone understands moisturiser and even if women have nothing else in their bathroom cabinet, moisturiser is bound to be there. The Defiant Beauty Smooth Skin Balm is the perfect moisturiser, as in rejuvenates your skin, leaving it feeling noticeably smoother and softer. Alternatively, the Jennifer Young team of consultants can help you to create a bespoke moisturiser, or two, both matched... Read more...
What is a skincare routine? Step 5 Treat AKA Serum
Cleanse, tone, treat and moisturise - are you beginning to get the picture? We have covered cleanse and tone in our previous two blogs and now it is time to reveal the treat – a serum, often described, by salons, as the most important part of any skincare routine. The Defiant Beauty Serum is wonderfully nourishing and moisturising, and is suitable for even the most sensitive of skin. Alternatively, the Jennifer Young team of consultants can help you to create a bespoke serum one that is matched exactly to your... Read more...
What is a skincare routine? Step 4 - Moisturise
Cleanse, tone, treat and moisturise-finally, step 4, moisturise. The final stage of your skincare routine – or is it? Moisturiser is a very popular product. Everyone understands moisturiser and even if women have nothing else in their bathroom cabinet, moisturiser is bound to be there. I am not a big fan of moisturiser and we don’t have a typical moisturiser in the Defiant Beauty Collections. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that creams and lotions are very complex formulations (even the natural ones) and you have sensitive... Read more...
What is a skincare routine? Step 1 Cleansing
Our consultants are often asked about skincare routines and the best way for clients to look after their skin. We all know that everyone is unique and there are many different skin types. Despite this individual variation, our advice remains broadly the same – cleanse, tone, treat and moisturise. The Beauty Despite Cancer team meet lots of ladies and on the whole, we find that cleansing is the most often ignored part of a routine, if there is one. There is no judgement here, but the number of folks that... Read more...
Scalp care routine
Scalps need love – Many of you tell me that you don’t want to look at your scalp but you will feel the benefit of giving it some attention. Many scalps are prone to breakouts and can become itchy, sore and tight. It gets hot under head coverings. You can avoid these conditions by following a scalp care routine. Typically, scalps can become hot, tight and sore. Caring for your scalp will improve its condition. If you need to cool down when you are out and about, find somewhere private... Read more...
Our toners are lovely but they are an unsung hero
Cleanse, tone, treat and moisturise - that’s always the advice of the Beauty Despite Cancer Team when asked about the best skincare routine. You are missing out if you haven’t yet included toners in your skincare routine. The Defiant Beauty facial mist tones and hydrates your skin. Alternatively, the Jennifer Young team of consultants can help you to create a bespoke toners; one that is matched exactly to your needs and preferences. You can also use our online questionnaire to tell is all about your skin and we will create... Read more...