Coreenna Ong, the co-founder and director of Aspurely talks about the factors that contribute to skin ageing and products that are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mums. Learn more about it here.
In this article, you'll read:
- What makes Aspurely skincare products safe and unique?
- Reverse skin ageing: going back to having a healthy glow
- Coreenna Ong recommends Aspurely products suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mums
Motherhood changes one's skin. A woman's skin changes after pregnancy and giving birth. Aside from this, most mothers are too preoccupied worrying about chores and childcare to give their skin the time of day.
However, the pandemic has taught us that self-care is just as important as taking care of our family. We should set a good example to them, most especially to our kids, to be confident with ourselves. As parents, our actions and behaviour are very influential to our kids.
One good way of giving back to yourself is through taking good care of your skin. A good skin care regimen need not be complicated and excessive. If you don't want to use products with a lot of harsh chemicals, there are even products that are gentle enough for pregnant and breastfeeding mums.
For this article, we sought the help of Ms Coreenna Ong, the co-founder and director of Aspurely, to teach us about high-quality skincare with ingredients inspired by nature that's perfect for all mums!
What makes Aspurely skincare products safe and unique?
Every individual was born with pure and pristine skin. However, the way we live our life and the kind of environment we are in could alter our DNA. These are common contributing factors to the changes in our skin.
Our lifestyle greatly affects the health of our skin. It includes the food we eat, the amount of sleep we get, and the stress we live through. Lifestyle habits are not easy to change. However, small steps could go a long way to achieve better-looking skin.
It is extra challenging for pregnant women and breastfeeding mums to find products that suit and benefit them at this stage of their life. Their skin encounter changes after pregnancy and giving birth, and they are very careful to not use products that will be harmful to their babies.
"Due to hormonal swings and also the rigours of childbirth and after birth, one's skin will encounter changes," Coreenna says.
The good thing about Aspurely's skincare line is that it is developed using natural ingredients that are all safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mums.
"Local, homegrown, clean skincare brand Aspurely, creates high-quality skincare with ingredients inspired by nature that work in synergy with one another," Coreenna emphasised.
According to her, they specifically identify nature's high-performing, sustainable, plant-, earth-, and marine-based ingredients and brings transformative formulas that harness each ingredient's full potential for ultimate skin beauty and health.
These products are hypoallergenic to avoid triggering skin allergies. Aside from that, it also contains active ingredients which control and regulate factors that affect one's epigenetics and skin quality.
In place of traditional preservatives, the brand uses all-natural preservatives in its formulas to eliminate microbial contamination and ensure product safety. Rigorous testing is carried out in their R&B lab to ensure each natural element works effectively and safely with all other elements in the formula.
Reverse skin ageing: going back to having a healthy glow
Several factors contribute to skin ageing. Aside from genetic factors, external factors can all contribute to skin ageing. It includes free radicals, oxidative stress, sun exposure, lifestyle, and dietary habits.
Fortunately, Coreenna believes that skin ageing can be reversed.
"I believe we have the ability to renew our youth and look better in our later years than our earlier years."
Moreover, she said that our body cells, including skin cells, are replaced progressively and entirely approximately every seven years. We should take good care of ourselves within these years, with proper skincare, healthy diet, and lifestyle habits.
"We are basically feeding and nourishing body and mind with good raw materials for healthy new cells to grow and replace the old ones," she added.
Coreenna Ong recommends Aspurely products suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mums
In an interview with Coreenna, she emphasised the importance of self-care to mums. She said that we, mums, can only do and give our best if we are in a good state. There is a chance to get burned out and empty if we fail to include self-care in our priority list. Indeed, nobody can run on an empty tank.
"As women, looking and feeling good plays a big part in our overall sense of well-being. Skincare helps to keep a woman looking and feeling good," Coreenna said. Also, it can be a small pocket of 'me-time' for busy mums to remind themselves how special and deserving of care they are too," she added.
She also emphasised that all of their products are pregnancy safe and safe for breastfeeding mums. It does not contain any elements that are harmful to the mother and baby.
Below are some products she personally recommended based on your skin type and concern:
Skin concern: Melasma, pigmentation
- Natural Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
- Restorative & pH Balancing Toner
- Anti-Aging Revival Serum
- Anti-Aging Sculpting Night Cream
- Anti-Pollutant & Infrared Hydrating Sunscreen
- Anti-Oxidant Skin Brightening Powder
Skin Concern: Acne
Coreenna revealed to us that their products targeted for acne currently is in the development pipeline and would be available around the 3rd quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, she recommends the following as basic care for pregnant and breastfeeding mums experiencing acne outbreaks as these products won’t clog pores and are soothing:
- Natural Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
- Restorative & pH Balancing Toner
- Ultra Regenerative Moisturiser.
Skin Concern: Eczema
- Natural Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
- Recovery & Anti-Viral Hand Cream (can be used on other parts of the body that has eczema as well)
Skin Concern: Stretch Mark
- Collagen Amino Acid Powder
Concern: Hair Loss, Scalp Issues
- Face Lifting Scalp Treatment
Even as a CEO of a big skincare brand, Coreenna maintains that topical skincare is just one part of the solution to reverse skin ageing.
"To get a healthy glow naturally, a good healthy diet (cut down on sugar, processed foods and refined carbohydrates) combined with good lifestyle habits (getting sufficient sleep, moderate exercise, etc) are essential. In addition, I believe joy and love in one’s heart are the best cosmetics. Therefore, it is important to get rid of any negativity, forgive easily and count your blessings in life," she shared.
Check out Aspurely's website to learn more about their products that are safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding mums.
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