Graduate in Biomedical Science, Sara Tendulkar is an avid enthusiast of skincare and beauty. Completing an internship in Beauty Product Development where she learnt the variables and metrics behind skincare products and understanding ingredients at the source before joining the 111SPA/CLINIC, Sara is investing in a lifestyle that promotes overall wellness.

I really enjoy looking after my skin and I spend time on both my morning and evening routine. In the morning I will cleanse with Micellar water and then double cleanse with Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel which is gentle enough as a formula but also perfect for cleaning my skin. After cleansing, I will follow through with a chemical exfoliator, booster, toner, SPF, day cream and a lip balm. Using the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel has calming agents that soothes and purifies the skin, featuring the ingredients balm mint and lavender, the cleanser is mild enough to use it every day. I tone my skin with the Hydrolat Anti Blemish Tonic which is designed to eliminate my breakouts before they surface and is perfect to control my shine throughout the day. For my day cream, I apply my Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream which is an accumulation of oils and ingredients that includes Vitamin C & E, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosehip Oil and Shea Butter. A product I have learnt that is vitally important is sunscreen and EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 is super hydrating and has hyaluronic acid that boosts moisture retention and diminishes fine lines before finishing off with a Carmex Original Lip Balm.  

At night I swap and change a few vital products, I supplement in the Exfolactic Cleanser, Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, 3 Phase Anti Blemish Booster and Eve Lom Time Retreat Regenerative Night Cream. When it comes to masking I swear by the Sarah Chapman Overnight Facial and the 111SKIN Bio Cellulose Mask, I would apply the 111SKIN mask and once removed add the Sarah Chapman Overnight Facial as a treatment, combined, they leave my skin soft, supple and hydrated. I go through a lot of skincare but if I had to choose my cult favourites they would be the Biologique Recherche P50 for its concentrated exfoliating ingredients, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream which leaves my skin plumped, hydrated and radiant and Carmex Lip Balm for nourished lips.

When it comes to my skin, my primary concern is excessive oiliness that causes me to breakout if I don’t keep on top of it. I try not to strip my skin of its natural oils but implement gentle and balancing skincare products instead. At night, I prefer to use a stronger cleanser that not only removes my make up but breaks down the excess oil and impurities on my skin. I have recently integrated products from the 111SKIN Clarity Range into my routine to help combat my oily skin concerns and that specialises is tackling excess sebum and acne. The 3 Phase Anti Blemish Booster has helped immensely in targeting my breakouts. Having healthy skin is so important and an essential part of my daily routine, not just external, but good skin health is an internal factor too. I believe in a balanced diet with oral vitamin supplements to help provide the right amount of nutrients that can’t be offered from diet alone.