19 August 2007

The Life of Your Skin

In your 20’s
During your 20’s skin renewal is at its best. Your complexion should be at its best and stabilised after your teenage years.
If you are of good health your skin should be clear and only need a basic skin care regime.
Avoid using soaps on your face as they can strip your skin or natural oils leaving it dry and be sure to moisturise regularly.
It is important to pay close attention to your neck, throat and hands and ensure that you are using a suitable eye cream.
If your skin is still prone to being oily, it could be that your hormones are still stabilising, so use oil-free skin care products.

In your 30’s
During your 30’s your skin renewal begins to slow and fine lines and wrinkles can become more prominent. Your skin care regime should now start to include exfoliating twice a week and an eye cream should be used twice a day.

In your 40’s
During your 40’s the skin starts to lose its natural ability to retain moisture, which can lead to dry skin. You should use a rich moisturiser morning and night.
Fine lines, wrinkles, broken veins and dull skin can start to become more of a problem, make sure that you use products specifically designed for this type of skin. Products containing Rose are particularly beneficial for these conditions.

In your 50’s
During your 50’s your skin renewal can have decreased by as much as 50%, the skin can’t retain as much moisture and the skin becomes less resilient to external influences. After the menopause the skin can become much drier and thinner. Use moisture rich products, including a cream cleanser and avoid alcohol-based toners and ensure that you use specialised products for your eyes and your lips.