THE ONE SKINCARE TIP FOR YOUR 30s, 40s & 50+
Your best skin now (and forever)
What you do – or don’t do – will affect your skin in the next decade, so invest time in your face starting today to reap the rewards later.
30s LOOK AFTER YOUR EYES
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Fine lines have started developing around your eyes, as this is the thinnest, most fragile, skin you have. Let’s blame sun damage and pollution. Laughter lines are good! WHAT YOU NEED: Use a moisturiser specific for this area containing skin-smoothing retinol, and also take your sunscreen up and around the area. Wear large sunglasses for added protection. WE LOVE Olay Eyes Pro-retinol Eye Treatment, $48.99. Neutrogena Rapid Dark Circle Repair Eye Cream, $34.90.
40s CLEANSE & EXFOLIATE WHAT’S HAPPENING:
More creases are common – it’s life! But if you haven’t applied daily sunscreen, you will notice your skin won’t look as good as your friend who did. Also, pigmentation spots could start to appear. WHAT YOU NEED: You need to kick it up a notch to improve skin cell renewal. That means a good cleanse and then cleanse again, as well as exfoliate every night in the shower. Skin needs to be clean so your moisturiser can work effectively. WE LOVE Nivea Daily Essentials Normal Skin Micellar Water (440ml), $11.99. Dr. Lewinn’s Gentle Cream Cleanser,
$32.95.
50+ LAYER YOUR SKINCARE
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Skinfirming collagen breakdowns due to the years advancing and UV harm. WHAT YOU NEED: A skin plumping two-step. The more hydrating ingredients you can get into your skin, the younger and fresher you will look. A serum, followed by a moisturiser, and then sunscreen for day, as well as a twice-weekly mask, serum and night moisturiser to wind down. WE LOVE Nivea Cellular Anti-age Volume Filling Pearls, $32.99. RAWW Activate-me Moisturiser, $24.99.