Evolu founder Kati Kasza recently spilled her beauty secrets to www.stuff.co.nz – and they are so good we had to share them here too! Click here for the complete article.
Skin
“Every morning I cleanse with the Evolu Regulating Gel Cleanser and I use the Renewing Facial Exfoliator three times per week. I spritz with the Facial Toner, and then apply either Organic Rosehip Oil or Facial Serum followed by the Anti-Aging Day Cream and the Protective Day Cream SPF15. I know this sounds over the top, but Evolu products are fine in texture and soak in quickly so layering is totally appropriate. Nighttime has me using the Relaxing Creme Cleanser – if I’m not too tired, I’ll do a double cleanse to really soften my skin.
Then it’s onto my favourite product – our Facial Serum – which transports me to magical places with the heavenly scents of rose, neroli and vanilla. I love the feel of my skin and how it is still soft the next morning. When it comes to sunscreen, I’m religious with this, except early mornings, when I enjoy soaking up Vitamin D while I’m out walking Micky, our schnoodle. I apply Protective Day Cream SPF over my day cream. It’s so unlike any other moisturiser with sunscreen – it soaks in quickly so isn’t in the way for make-up coverage if required.
I always carry a scarf in my handbag if I get caught outdoors and am concerned about my skin being sun-damaged. I can slip it around my neck or cover the delicate décolletage area this way. I drink plenty of water and herbal tea and avoid caffeine and alcohol, as both are dehydrating. Healthy living is a key – a balanced lifestyle in other words.”
Make-up
“I’m not a big make-up wearer, as I find that by taking care of my skin, there is little need. I’ve always worn mascara and lipstick though – funny, I’ve just realised that’s what my mother did! I love red lipstick – I wear Topshop RioRio and I keep this plus mascara in my handbag. I have also just started getting my brows threaded and coloured once a month.
Hair
“I have very short hair, which means regular cutting is a must. The great thing about this is that my hair is easy to keep in great condition. I use Evolu Shampoo and Conditioner with amaranth. Amaranth has been clinically proven to strengthen hair and recently my hairdresser commented on the strength of my hair, so it must work! I go to my local salon, SBF Hair Artists in Grey Lynn, to my favourite hairdresser, Shane Johns. He’s been my hairdresser since I was in my twenties so he must be good. I use Kuene Molding Paste to keeps my hair in shape. Also every time I apply Evolu Nourishing Hand Cream, I run my hands through my hair. It conditions it and is great for wispy, flyaway hair.
Nails
“When I have time, I get both manicures and pedicures. I am a bit high maintenance, but I deserve it! Otherwise, I’ll do it myself. I love interesting colours – I tend to go for darker neutral colours as they go well with my skintone. I love autumn tones and am currently enjoying Orly Faint of Heart. I also like Orly Liquid Vinyl, which is almost black and fun for something more dramatic.
Lifestyle
“My beauty philosophy is that balance is key. Keep your routine achievable and you’ll follow it. Grace Barcelos Owen is my beauty icon – she is the face of Evolu and such a natural beauty and couldn’t better epitomise what Evolu is about. I love discovering new beauty products everywhere and all the time – I’m constantly on the look out for beautiful botanical products that can inspire me. The beauty product that I think needs to be invented? Shhhh – I’m working on it!”
(As told to Melissa Williams-King for www.stuff.co.nz)