“Glowing skin is always in”

I love the feeling of confidence that comes from healthy, nourished, glowing skin everyday. It wasn’t always this way, anyone that knows the journey of Clockface Beauty will have heard it a million times, but when I was pregnant with Alfie I suffered with terrible hormonal skin, not just on my face but on my body too, particularly the tops of my legs. My confidence really took a battering, I wanted to hide my face or smother it in make up (which believe me only makes the cycle worse). I also began really looking at ingredients as I was conscious about certain things not recommended for use on pregnant women and I found it so unbelievably frustrating the lack of transparency of ingredient listings as they are nearly always just labelled in their INCI (Latin) name.

My wonderful Mum, and specialist scientist with over 30 years experience, created for me what has gone on to become our Signature Collection Facial Serum, an all natural, organic, waterless, truly transformative product that soothed and healed my skin and gave me the gift of skin confidence, and just like that our Clockface Beauty journey began. We ensured every label contained ingredient common names too so you can feel informed about what’s in our formulations too.

Skincare however is not only about finding the best products containing the right ingredients, but also very crucially about being consistent. I understand when you have issues with your skin the temptation is to look for what people are using on Instagram, what you’ve found on Google, the latest product a high street store is promoting, literally throwing the kitchen sink at it! You are often left with either at best no solution and at worst a greater problem. The best thing you can do is be consistent.

It’s what I tell every single client and respond with on every “Ask Sarah” with, I’ll provide you the solution, you then need to be consistent, stick with those products only and keep your routine the same (unless you have an allergy or reaction to any type of ingredient then of course I would say stop using it). But we find, you get that instant result, the clear up of that acne, the dulling of the rosacea or the fine lines appearing minimised and then people stop, they have that immediate elation but then slip back into habits of not removing make up or stopping that weekly mask. If you do, the problems will reoccur, your skin is like anything else, it needs maintenance. We have deliberately tried to avoid the huge number of steps in any persons routine to make it easier, if you have less time you are still able to enjoy, but there is plenty there for those who also enjoy the ritual.

So my advice will always be, you get optimum long term results when you stay consistent with your regime, and however tempting it is to roll into bed after a night out (remember those?!) without removing your makeup, always take that extra couple of minutes to cleanse your face and pop a few drops of serum on, because I can guarantee when you wake, you might be feeling tired but your skin will feel hydrated, restored and refreshed.

If you have any skin questions, need advice or just looking for a change, head on over to Clockface Beauty and either take the skin quiz in the Skin Clinic for your perfect routine or select “Ask Sarah” and get directly in touch.

“Confidence is the best fashion accessory” Vivienne Westwood

How I got there

To explain the value of confidence, I think I need to tell you my own journey of how I got there. After two caesareans with my boys and the journey of re-educating myself after being diagnosed as gluten intolerant really took its toll on my body, I was actually quite proud that I never exercised, had owned the same trainers since I was at school and to the most part ate what I wanted and only properly cooked when we were entertaining, the only thing I truly looked after (and received the compliments on) was my skin. But, and it was a big but, I was definitely not body confident and it was because of that, nearly two years ago I decided I needed to change. It was strange, like someone had flicked a switch in me that I needed to get healthier, fitter and more importantly take back ownership of my own body. I began cooking everything I and the family ate from scratch (which is like a military operation as I work more than full time and the kids are like starving hungry beasts that never fill!), training five times a week, obviously the knock on effect of this was weight loss, which was one of my personal goals as my BMI was obese and I was far too lethargic for a woman in her early 30’s. 3 and 1/2 stone lighter and two years on I feel at my physical best that I have for years, it’s insane how much more energy I have and my confidence has changed beyond recognition.

Don’t be afraid of it

To start with I was fairly afraid of being more confident as I also care what people think. But by whole heartedly embracing it, it’s lead me to here, a point where I help others with their style, confidence, self worth and all organically, what started as me exploring my style meant others asked me to develop theirs, I realised I was actually very good at it, and not only that, I get that same incredible feeling in the pit of my stomach every time I make someone feel beautiful that I do when we hear about how Clockface Beauty skin care products have transformed their skin.

The power of feeling good through looking good

Finding my style and exploring fashion has been like putting in the final piece of the jigsaw, it’s allowed me to find me, the power of feeling good in how you look should never be underestimated. This certainly does not mean loosing weight that was something personal to me that I felt I needed to do, what it does mean is that you can (hopefully with my help) use fashion to embrace who you are already, hone your style and feel beautiful and empowered in every way.

How I can help

So I am here, sharing my journey with you, being a full time Founder and CEO of a fast growing skincare business, raising boys, running a home, cooking for my family and friends, and now being a part time stylist. I want to use what I have learned to help you grow not only your self worth but confidence too, a great place to start is with beautiful glowing skin and a style that gives you swagger. However I can help you I am here, if you want to use any of my  fashion advice services please get in touch or for skincare pop over to our website www.clockfacebeauty.com and head straight to the skin clinic.