30s In your

With hormonal skin issues in the rear-view mirror for many, this is the decade of clear complexions and easy radiance. The only downside is that careless skincare habits from your 20s may show up. For instance, the impact of environmental damage, which includes pollution, UV-rays and even blue light, all lead to premature ageing. And if your skin hasn’t been well protected or hydrated, fine lines and uneven skin-tone may emerge too.

Skincare update

In a nutshell, take your vitamins (topically). Dr Naomi McCullum, founder of The Manse Clinic and Dr Naomi Skin, says that now is the time to add the one ingredient that both brightens, repairs and protects from environmental assault: vitamin C. The best formulas help tackle free radical damage (which is what occurs when we face-off against pollution and blue light) while working on underlying damage. Some formulas we love: Dr Naomi Let’s C Pro-Collagen Serum (1), $139, combines three types of Vitamin C; Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening & Exfoliating Peel (2), $84, will repair and brighten while helping buff away dead skin cells too; Sunday Riley’s C.E.O Glow (3), $57, is a lightweight oil that will nourish dry skin.

Call the doctor

When you want to invest in boosting your glow, energy-based treatments such as Kleresca and IPL can rejuvenate skin of all ages, as can HydraFacials and light peels. “I love Omnilux for quickly rejuvenating skin without causing too much inflammation,” says Dr Jan Knight, founder of Intelligent Ageing in Neutral Bay, Sydney. If you’re starting to notice impressions from your static lines, then small injections of Botox can help too. “Just be aware that placement is key. I see a lot of women who have had their faces changed from having too much Botox injected. See a doctor who understands that a little can go a long way in terms of relaxing active wrinkles,” says Dr Knight.