Every New Year, we perceive as a new opportunity. And when the New Year knocks on our door precisely at midnight, we see it as a divider where we leave behind the bad or missed opportunities, and step into a new cycle where we will improve many things we were not satisfied with. It is precisely because of this anticipation of a new beginning that we tend to end one year by making New Year's resolutions about what we will do and how we will live in the year ahead of us. Very often, New Year's resolutions involve a change in lifestyle, so we make promises to ourselves that in the New Year, we will not smoke, that we will eat healthily, and finally start exercising seriously. It would be good to start this year by making some decisions regarding skincare because it is a prerequisite for its health and beauty. Before we dive deep into January, we suggest that you immediately adopt the following four skincare resolutions and turn them into your new daily routine, which you will consistently adhere to.

FOUNDATIONS OF QUALITY DAILY CARE

1.Skincare doesn't end on the face.

It needs to be extended to the neck area. In addition to being one of the most sensual areas on the body, the neck is also one of our most sensitive zones, which is often neglected in our daily routine. The neck is enveloped in thin and delicate skin, where the first signs of aging are most easily noticed. The muscles supporting the neck are quite weak, there is little subcutaneous fat, so the skin does not have a strong support and easily loses its tone. If we realize that the neck area needs everything that is necessary for the face, we can make significant progress in preserving the youthfulness, vitality, and elegance of the neck. For the care of delicate and thin neck skin, we recommend several exceptional products from the Nikel range. SILKY Anti Wrinkle Toner stimulates epidermal regeneration, intensely restores, hydrates, and firms the skin of the face, neck, and cleavage, giving it a youthful appearance and glow. The active component of this effective anti-aging product is organic rose from the Swiss Alps, which is incorporated into the Damascus rose BIO hydrolat, for intensive hydration and prevention of photoaging. Just a few drops of Anti Wrinkle Elixir daily will provide maximum effect in caring for the delicate neck area. This unique, 100% natural plant concentrate with the synergistic action of essential oils of immortelle, myrtle, sweet orange, and mandarin, as well as cold-pressed plant oils of jojoba, passionflower, virgin olive, marigold, lady's mantle, sunflower, sweet almond, and natural vitamin E from wheat germ, is applied before cream. A particularly powerful ally in preserving the beauty of the neck is the NIKELIFT cream that stops time and makes wrinkles less visible day by day! This rich anti-aging cream renews the epidermis, promotes the formation of collagen and elastin. It contains a strong anti-aging factor and vital elements necessary for balance, beauty, and youth.

2. Night care is the most important.

During the night, our skin regenerates, and to ensure that the regeneration process is effective, it is necessary to provide it with care that can be described in two words - rich and nourishing. Night care consists of two steps. The first is thorough cleansing before going to bed, and the second is adequate hydration. Cleansing Milk with Orange will make the skin velvety soft, deeply remove makeup and impurities, and soothe the skin irritated by daily stimuli. The milk is applied in circular motions to the face and neck. It does not need to be rinsed with water, but the excess left after gentle massage is removed with a pad moistened with Nikel rose or lavender tonic. The main task of night care is to preserve moisture in the skin and achieve a radiant and fresh effect. SILKY Face Cream is fully capable of doing that job, which should be applied in small amounts in circular motions to the area of the face, neck, and cleavage. This luxurious moisturizing cream stimulates natural rejuvenation processes. It quickly absorbs thanks to its light texture, keeps the skin hydrated, and gives it a radiant shine. It is designed for all skin types, including the most sensitive ones. During the night, the skin produces more collagen and growth hormones, and less harmful cortisol, so sleep is a vital part of a healthy life. In that context, SILKY Night Balm is a partner you should not go to sleep without. The rich nourishing balm enhances the nightly renewal process, alleviates discomfort of dry, sensitive, and fragile skin prone to redness. It renews the epidermis, soothes, reduces signs of aging.

3. SPF is the most important step in skincare.

Sun Protection Factor or SPF is the level of protection of the skin from the negative effects of the sun. There are low, medium, and high levels of protection, and dermatologists claim that the optimal protective factor is SPF30. Experts, from climatologists to dermatologists, warn of the danger that UVB and UVA rays pose to the health of the skin and emphasize that today, using creams with a protective factor is a matter of health prevention. UV rays cause a range of problems - from oxidative stress due to the action of free radicals, various allergies and pigment problems, accelerated skin aging to melanoma, a life-threatening consequence of neglecting warnings about the danger of UV radiation… It is necessary to use a protective factor throughout the year. Exceptional allies in preserving the skin from UV radiation are NiKEL SUN PROTECT + C VITAMIN; SUN PROTECT. These lightweight, rich, moisturizing face creams with SPF30 protection, protect and nurture, even out the complexion, smooth existing wrinkles, and renew the skin's glow. These are creams that love facial skin. NiKEL SUN PROTECT cream contains the most advanced photostable UVA and UVB filters and extremely advanced protective active ingredients that protect the skin from photoaging, premature formation of wrinkles, pigmentation spots, and dehydration. It is applied in a thin layer to the entire face, neck, and cleavage, as the final step in daily care.

4. Don't overdo it with exfoliation, but don't neglect it either.

Exfoliation removes dirt, makeup residues, sweat, and excess sebum, or anything that could clog pores and result in blackheads and acne. Thanks to exfoliation, which removes dead skin cells, we get a smoother and more radiant complexion. The skin is our largest organ. It has a thermoregulatory, secretory, and sensory function, protects us from mechanical and chemical harmful effects, dehydration, and harmful solar radiation. All skin cells are renewed during one month, and to help them in this process, it is important to regularly clean the skin from toxins, excess sebum, bacteria, and dead cells. This stimulates blood circulation, natural collagen production, and helps nutrients to be fully absorbed. Exfoliation plays an important role here! However, it is not good to overdo it with exfoliation, so if you peel off the upper layer of the epidermis every day or every other day, stop doing it immediately. Overdoing exfoliation can cause dehydration, further dry out the skin, and make it fragile. For skin health, gentle exfoliation once or twice a week will be sufficient, and sometimes once every two weeks, depending on the skin type. We recommend Nikel Mild Exfoliant with Olive Tree, which is so gentle that it is suitable even for the most sensitive skin. It contains olive stone micro-particles, which remove dead cells and promote skin renewal.

Each skin type requires a specific dynamic. Dry skin will be sufficient with exfoliation every other week. For normal and combination skin, it is good to do it once a week, and for oily skin - twice a week. And of course, do not forget the neck and cleavage! Exfoliation is performed by applying a small amount gently to the face, neck, and cleavage. Massage gently for a few minutes. Pay special attention to the T-zone. Rinse well, and complete the cleansing process with tonic.

So, we have slowly started to fill the empty pages of this year's book. Do not forget to consistently carry out your daily skincare routine, and your radiant image in the mirror will smile at you and say - thank you!