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When should I begin using anti-ageing
products?

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but our elastin and
collagen production begins to slow in our early twenties
(and these are the building blocks of young, bouncy, skin).
In addition, our skin cell regeneration slows down.
Therefore, it is sensible to add anti-ageing products as well
as exfoliators to your routine in your twenties, to keep your Which face mask should I use, if any?
complexion plump and glowing. Just remember, you
know your skin better than anyone − if you feel you need
Face masks are your speedy-x, giving you instantaneous
more anti-ageing oomph in your twenties, then do take it
results—ideal before an event. If you’re fraught with
on board.
blemishes, look to a charcoal-based mask that will draw
Should I apply sunscreen daily? out impurities, as well as mop up excess oil. Is your skin
appearing dull? Ramp up that radiance with a fast-acting
exfoliating mask. AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) gently,
In a word, yes – don’t skimp on the sun protection even if nevertheless effectively nibble away at dulling dead skin,
it’s cloudy outside. Products containing a minimum of SPF leaving your complexion radiant.
15 assist to lessen the harmful ageing effects of the sun:
wrinkles, ne lines, freckles (however cute on some How can I reduce enlarged pores?
people), and skin discolouration. The perfect sun-care
routine is actually two-fold. After a long day outdoors, your
When our skin manufactures an abundance of oil, it forces
face could use some assistance to replace any lost
its way through our pores, widening the walls and making
moisture. In addition, some nutrients, and a good after-
them appear larger. Cleanse carefully and use a charcoal
sun product will do just that. After-sun products are
mask to mop up excess oil once a week. Take care to keep
extremely nourishing, rich in minerals, antioxidants, and
skin hydrated, as a lack of moisture will send your oil
vitamins, helping to hydrate the skin, aiding skin-cell
production into overdrive. Lean on anti-ageing
renewal, and defending skin from free radicals induced by
ingredients: any products containing hyaluronic acid that
UV exposure.
plump the skin will likewise assist the pores to appear
Can you use day cream at night and smaller (just make sure the products are not too rich in
texture). Besides, keep blotting papers in your handbag, to
the other way around? keep oil at bay during the day.

Moisturiser’s key function is to hydrate the skin. Day creams How long need you use a skincare
will frequently have added ingredients that protect the product before you see results?
skin from the elements. These include antioxidants that
combat ageing, free radicals, or SPF to protect from the
We would all love to see those skin-boosting results fullled
sun. Night creams are regularly formulated to assist the
yesterday; however, most products take time to work.
skin’s regeneration processes that take place as we sleep.
Cleansers, as well as face masks, will provide instant results,
Consequently, while you won’t do any harm if you
but any skincare products that claims anti-ageing or skin-
interchange your moisturisers, you’ll have better results if
clearing benets, predominantly serums or eye creams,
you use the right cream at the right time.
should be used for at least 28 days. That is the amount of
time it takes for your skin to go through a regeneration
Do I really need to use eye cream?
cycle and for you to see a change.
If you are affected by pufness, dark circles, or crows’ feet, What can I do about dark spots?
an eye cream is a clever addition to your skincare routine,
as it will have been formulated to tackle these precise
This subject was mentioned before, still there are three
issue. It will also be lighter in texture, which is ideal for the
proven ways to thwart dark spots and skin discolouration.
delicate eye area.

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