As the seasons roll around once again, it’s time to start thinking about the changes you might need to make to your autumn + winter skincare rituals.

If your skin has been feeling a little dull + dry lately, you’re not alone. As the heat cools down outside + we turn it up inside our skin starts to feel the impact of chilly outdoor temps, harsh winds + dry indoor air from heaters + aircon.

Here’s our Top 3 Skincare tips for keeping your skin hydrated + glowing this autumn + winter.

Beautiful skin from the inside out.

Hydration throughout the seasons is important ~  especially during the cooler months. But we know it’s harder to maintain your water intake when it’s freezing outside. Switch to warming drinks like herbal teas, bone broth, winter-elixirs + warm lemon water.

Warm lemon water with a touch of honey is a beautiful way to start your day + get a quick Vitamin C boost.

Want to take your daily dose of wellness from within to a new level? Consider switching to either our Ultra or Joint Collagen Powders. Both formulas contain the same 100% Pure Peptide Collagen as our Pure formula but have added Hyaluronic Acid, which binds to water for optimal hydration levels in the skin + increased lubrication for all moveable parts of the body.

Not sure what collagen powder is right for you? Take a look here.

And don’t forget about the skin hydrating goodness of essential fatty acids ~ your skin will thank you for adding foods like almonds, avocados + salmon to your weekly menu.

Check the labels on your skincare products.

It’s easy to get caught up in the next new thing or be driven by price, a beautifully designed logo + catchy tagline. But what matters most when it comes to skincare ~ is that it works for your skin, not against it + is free from nasty chemicals + unnecessary ingredients. 

So please. Take a moment to not only read + understand your skincare labels but check they’re not expired. Skincare containing alcohol, unwanted chemicals +  filler ingredients or past its expiry date can dry out your skin.

3 firm favourites for Friends of Adashiko?

1. Collagen Cleanse ~Awash with Pure Peptide Marine Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, CoQ10 + Liquorice Extract. Collagen Cleanse lathers, effortlessly, to dissolve impurities, remove makeup + hydrate + brighten your skin.
2. Collagen Balm ~ It’s a staple in both handbags + homes. Pure Peptide Marine Collagen, Hydrolysed Silk, Avocado + Coconut Oil + Beeswax not only nourishes, hydrates + repairs dry lips but sees to burns, scars, dry patches, wind burn + parched skin.
3. Collagen + Noni Gel ~ Pure Peptide Marine Collagen, Noni Extract, Hyaluronate Sodium, Allantoin + Avocado Oil beautifully blend to create the ultimate 5-in-1 anti-ageing formula to exfoliate, tone, hydrate, repair + regenerate.

Nourish your skin after showering or bathing.

We know it’s tempting to turn up the temperature + soak a little longer in the shower, bath or spa during the cooler months, but hot water can deplete the skin of its moisture. Instead use a more moderate + gentle temperature for shorter periods of time. 

If you can’t resist the lure of the soak + soothe (we love this too) ~ make sure you follow through with adding extra hydration to your skin straight away. Our top 3 Skincare Saviours?

1. Collagen Ceramide+ Body Serum ~ Treat your skin with an advanced blend of skin-loving, nourishing ingredients that penetrate deeply for 72 hours of hydration, even after showering.
2. Collagen Hydra+ Gold Serum ~ Our advanced skin-loving elixir.  Supercharged with the power of Gold.  Providing an instant surge of moisture for dry + dehydrated skin. Leaving your skin smooth, plump + radiant.
3. Collagen Gel Cloth Masques ~ Intense hydration + glowing skin in a flash (while taking time to self). Our cloth masques smooth, calm + brighten your complexion with a blend of antioxidants + potent skin-loving ingredients.

We now know that replenishing your collagen stores with a premium pure collagen powder supplement such as Adashiko aids full body health, glowing skin and a youthful healthy appearance. So adding collagen into our skincare routine topically by the way of peptide collagen & amino acids ( which is basically smaller protein molecules for premium absorbency ) is yet another step to ensuing great skin.  

After the age of 25, collagen stores in our body start to deplete ( not just in our skin but everywhere in our body ) this is what we commonly refer to as skin ageing. Collagen is the the very thing that makes a marked difference when those levels are boosted & maintained well.  Environmental aggressors such as UV exposure, pollution, blue light, hormonal factors, stress & an unbalanced lifestyles play a huge role in the breakdown of collagen in our body.

Ageing is of course a fact of life; a gift - yet, it's always nice to know that we can play a role in making this process healthy to not only have a youthful glowing appearance but to know that we are also doing great work for our gut health, joint regeneration as well as a host of other benefits. 

Collagen-infused skincare

Thats right! Although the benefits of ingesting collagen is the absolute best method to ensure glowing results for skin, applying Collagen topically yields excellent results too! The cherry on top! When applied to the skin Collagen acts as a humectant, which meaning it is a water-loving ingredients that draws moisture into the top layer of skin & possibly down to the dermis keeping the skin hydrated. 

When looking at collagen in skincare using products like Adashiko which has  Peptide Collagen is essential. This smaller molecular weight of the amino acids & peptides can be successfully ( & no doubt gratefully ) absorbed by the skin. These beauty gems, encourage your skin to the process of collagen synthesis, are also anti-inflammatory as well as having mega hydrating benefits also. 

Our favourite collagen-infused skincare include the cult-like-status Collagen + Noni Gel, Collagen Hydra+ Gold Serum and the much loved best-seller Collagen Gel Masques. Peptide Collagen can also be found in our Collagen Cleanse & Collagen Balm 

Beware of brands that state they are a collagen skincare, many are just collagen boosting & do not actually contain collagen, check the ingredient list.

Getting your vitamins!

Including other additions like Vitamin A (Retinol) & Vitamin C really assists also in stimulating collagen production. These products help with a increasing cell turnover, producing younger looking skin. 

Retinol is key for hyperpigmentation, dark spots, helps speed up healing, prevents breakouts and aids in hydration. Used in combination with antioxidant queen Vitamin C, which protects skin from damaging free radicals. Vitamin C also promotes your skins collagen production, turning on the fibroblast cells whose job it is to create collagen.

Both assist collagen peptides & amino acids in giving you firm, bright & hydrated skin ; ' the glow! '

 Sunscreen, sunscreen, SUNSCREEN!

The single most important beauty product that you should be using daily ; rain or shine, it's an absolute non-negotiable. If you are doing all the great things of stimulating your collagen production by ingesting a quality collagen & applying amazing products topically, you need then need to ensure that you are protecting all this good work. UV rays breakdown collagen stores rapidly, so fight the good fight with a decent (tested to standard) SPF! And in exciting news, we are very near to the release of a very special Broad Spectrum SPF 50 formulation which has been tested to global standards and to reach NZ/Australia SPF testing standards. And we can not wait to introduce it to you!

Yours in health + beauty

Kelly | ADASHIKO

There is a certain beauty in a ritual, especially when it comes in the form of self-care. With a nod to Adashiko’s Japanese origins, we created our products keeping the form of simplicity as well as quality in the forefront of our minds.

Creating a skin care ritual can become something to look forward to at either side of the day. It can become an almost cathartic experience in removing your make up / sunscreen, along with the stress of the day + any environmental build up left on the skin. Literally cleansing the day away, ready for the next – anew.

Albeit, our cleansing system is designed with an ease of use + efficiency. But sometimes slowing it right down + taking the time to indulge in your skincare regime in a more mindful + considered approach is a soothing practice. If you have the time, take it. Particularly, when bathing.

We believe that cleansing the skin is the foundation of your skincare regime. Prepping the skin in such a way means that it allows for the ultimate absorbency of the skincare that you apply thereafter. 

This why we formulated our Adashiko Collagen Cleanse Bar and we did our best to jam pack it with potent skin loving ingredients such as Peptide Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid + CoQ10 to nourish + effectively cleanse the skin with ease .

Our Top 5 Cleansing Tips 

1. Water Temperature We suggest to use tepid water when cleansing, I know it is inviting to have shower or basin with piping hot water but this actually dries out the skin. 

2. Cleansing Tools  Our Kabuki brush developed to be used in unison with the Collagen Cleanse. Used in conjunction , this creates a gentle yet quick + powerful cleanse . We also adore the Corbin Rd Silk Exfoliating Cloths to dry the face with after. Beautiful to use if you aren't doing a full cleanse with the Kabuki + just require a warm water rinse - great in the mornings. 

3. How to use  Wet your Kabuki. Brush it over your Collagen Cleanse Bar to lather + apply to damp skin. Massage the brush in a circular motions around the face + neck. Try to cleanse for a full minute to fully dissolve makeup / sunscreen + build up . Rinse thoroughly.

4. Storage  Place the Collagen Cleanse into its Cleanse Case to ensure that it dries between uses ( this helps the bar last longer ).
Rinse the kabuki brush after each use and gently squeeze out any excess water. Leave to dry lying on its side on a towel, or with the bristles over the edge of the bench.

5. Post-Cleanse  Whilst your skin is damp , apply Collagen + Noni Gel to max out the hydration from your cleanse.

We would love to hear your cleansing tips and if you adore your Adashiko products - please leave a review for others to read all about it! 

Yours in health + beauty

Kelly | ADASHIKO