As Summer approaches (or is trying to approach) there are a few skin matters we need to consider.

As the weather warms up our skin may feel a little less dry, however the fact is that the sun is the big challenge we all face in Australia-as I heard many years ago a day in the sun is a year on a woman's face. A day in the Australian sun is possibly the most damaging in the world. Our griffin+row plant extracts are powerful forces to help your skin during Summer, as these plants have survived the driest continent in the world!

We need to think skin protection in summer and give our skin extra care.

I would love to be able to offer you a griffin+row sun protection cream without harmful chemicals,that is next on our list of products we really want to have on offer.

In the meantime it is really important to use sun protection-there are so many sun block products on the market, some are very heavy, my preference is to use a light sun block over your griffin and row moisturizer. Please understand that the ratings on sunblocks relate to the time it would take your skin to burn. For example as I have very fair skin a 30 SPF factor means that I can have thirty times as long in the sun, but I do know from experience that it takes my skin about 5 minutes only to start burning on a really sunny summer day,therefore with an SPF of 30 I can take 30x5 minutes in the sun i.e. two and a half hours.

Tip number 2 is to wear a hat whenever you are out in the sun-of course some sun is important as a source of Vitamin D, but its best to get that sun early in the morning or later in the evening, not in the middle of the day-remember the saying that only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun, there is something to that idea!

Please use your griffin+row Hydrate in summer as often as you need to. Lack of hydration internally and externally is very ageing. Carry your Hydrate wherever you go and simply spray at a distance to re-invigorate your skin during the day. Yes, you can use this effectively over make-up, just make sure your spray far enough away from your face and neck so that you have the benefit of a very light mist, which will not adversely affect your makeup!

Tip 4 is to give your skin a mask the griffin+row way. Do this as often as you like-simply cleanse and wipe your face with you exfoliating cloth, then apply a liberal amount of Enrich-now this part is the key-wash your exfoliate cloth and heat it in hot water, lie down and place it over your face and neck to which you have applied the Enrich. The warm cloth helps the infusion of this wonderful invigorating cream. Its a great idea to do this at the end of the day or before an important event.

At griffin +row we want you to get the most from our range,we know your time is precious and that simplicity is the key to ensuring that daily skincare is part of our life. Your skin needs your care in Summer.
Marcia Griffin