The Secret To Having Your Best Skin

Getting old is often something we tend to have mixed emotions about. Making it extremely important that we start taking care of our skin at a young age.

If you feel that your skin is needing a boost, here are some modern skincare treatments we advise you give a try.

 

Anti-aging essentials in your 40s

When entering your 30s and 40s the appearance of aging usually starts to become more noticeable. This is when the natural life-cycle of the skin begins to slow down. This in turn causes discolouration, wrinkles, sagging as well as the production of collagen begins to slow down.

Therefore if you are not already using anti-aging products, now is the time. According to dermatologists Vitamin C and retinoids are two key ingredients that we should be using during our 40s as anti-aging agents.

Retinoids are used to stimulate collagen, prevent and treat existing wrinkles. The only downside of retinoids is that they cause the skin to become extremely light sensitive.

Otherwise vitamin C is a great alternative. It also promotes collagen growth, fights wrinkles as well as clears up sun-damage. Along with all these benefits vitamin C is an antioxidant that tackles hyper-pigmentation, acne scars and sunspots.

We advise you, to add these two ingredients into your diet when you hit the big 4-0.

 

Anti-aging essentials in your 50s

The same aging process we under go in our 40s is carried out in our 50s, but menopause may amplify the process in some women.

A change in oestrogen levels may result in drier skin. In your 50s the production of collagen begins to slow down drastically which often results in sagging skin.

In your 50s it is key to up your moisturiser game and use treatments that contain retinoids or vitamin C as this will help rejuvenate your skin.

A treatment known as derma-rolling or micro-needling is a must try!

Micro-needling might sound like torture but it is a key treatment when it comes to boosting the production of collagen. Micro-needling is a dermaroller procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin. This treatment is mostly used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles and large pores.

The next time you head for a facial enquire about micro-needling, it will change your life!

 

Anti-aging essentials in your 60s and beyond

When entering your 60s the most noticeable development of aging is thinning of the skin.

Dermatologists advise that you should begin to incorporate a barrier cream into your daily skin routine. A barrier cream helps to prevent loss of moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.

In your 60s you should still use retinoids, but mix them in your moisturiser as they tend to irritate the skin the older you get.

Lastly remember to be kind to your current and future self. Skip the sun tanning, rock that oversized hat and never leave the house without sun block on and you will enjoy healthy, glowing skin for years to come.

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