Linda Papadopoulos on achieving great-looking skin

Meet Linda Papadopoulos, beauty expert and celebrity psychologist. She's fascinated by the idea that the way we feel can affect the look and health of our skin, and her beauty range Psy Derma stems from this idea.

She took a few minutes to chat to us about the Psy Derma philosophy and what we can do to make our skin look its best.

For more of Linda's advice, tune in to Rejuvenation and You with Alison Young on Friday 6th March at 9pm.

Can the mind really affect the skin?

I've become increasingly aware of the important impact of the mind on the skin. With our lives becoming ever more stressful, the demands we make of ourselves are becoming more and more apparent visually – on our skin.

Why did you become involved in psychodermatology?

I personally got into it after my cousin, to whom I was very close, developed a skin condition that had a huge negative impact on her confidence and self esteem.

After having worked with hundreds of patients, both clinically and through my research, it became clear to me that what was lacking was a range that addressed skin’s health, taking into account a person’s emotional state as well as their physical state - and that's why I'm so excited about Psy Derma.
 

What’s so different about Psy Derma?

This range uses ground-breaking technology to address skin health from a completely new perspective.  Everything from the scents of the products to their textures has been developed so as to make skin look and feel younger, healthier and more alive. 

What else can we do to help our own skin?

I'm a strong believer in the effects of positive thinking and good self esteem - and this is the ethos behind the Psy Derma brand. It’s about looking in the mirror and focusing on things that you like about yourself, and about understanding how to deal with stress and its effects on our skin. 

It’s also about understanding that beauty - like happiness - all begins from within, and that if we feel good, we look good. So use your skincare regime time for positive reinforcement. Break old habits of negativity and take time to enjoy using the products. Slow down, relax your shoulders and facial muscles, and breathe. 

Tell us a little more about your own beauty products

 -  You can feel and see instant results with Psy Derma Intensive Therapy Serum. It combines idebenone - a strong anti oxidant - with natural nootropics to help combat the appearance of ageing and skin stress from every angle.

- The Psy Derma Enlightenment Collection contains essential oils that give this collection its citrus scent. These were chosen because research shows that we tend to associate citrus smells with youth and feelings of wellbeing.

 - The gentle scents of jasmine blossoms combined with a nootropic formula ensure that this Psy Derma Wash the Day Away cleanser does much more than just get rid of dirt and make-up. It helps to calm the skin and regulate it so that the skin is able to gain optimum benefit from any moisturiser or serum used following it.

- A great way to sample this range is with the Psy Derma Discovery Collection. Each of the products included is designed for specific times and situations whether its the citrus scents that give you a sense of positivity and freshness, the jasmine scents that help to relax you, the silk-like texture that makes your skin feel revived, or the nootropic formula that helps to combat the physical signs of stress on the skin - this collection is definitely one to try.

Have a look at the whole Psy Derma range

For more expert beauty advice, check out Alison Young's Beauty Bible