Skin difference from Clarins!

There are advanced skincare products that can erase years, and of course, the plastic surgeon has perfected his trade such that procedures are easier and cheaper than ever before.
Are we justified in our obsession?
They say that beauty is only skin deep, and while I believe this to be true it’s also important to do what feels right for you. If keeping up appearances gets you through the day then, by all means, that’s what you need to do, however, I must add that I’m not a fan of going under the knife. With the huge advances made in skincare products today, I’d much prefer taking the less invasive route. Here are few age related tips and remedies that will help boost your skin’s appearance at any age without needles and knives.
Skin care in your 20s:
 Prevent future damage
The 20s should be the time when you become more aware of the necessity of skin care. Developing good skin care habits during the twenties will preserve skin beauty and delay signs of aging later on.
In your 20s your main goal is preventing future damage. In addition, this age group is still susceptible to break outs and occasional acne problems.
Prevent premature ageing
Wear sunscreen to prevent the effects of photoaging such as wrinkles and age spots. Block UVAS and UVB rays. According to extensive research sun damage is responsible for 80-90 percent of skin aging.
Do not limit using sun blocking creams only to your facial skin, especially in the summer. In fact your hands, neck and chest skin also need protection.
Surprisingly few recommendations are made for applying sunscreen on hands, neck and décolleté area even though it is a fact that these areas tend to be first to show signs of aging. Because hands are more exposed to life’s hazards than face and décolleté skin has very little fatty tissue and less sebaceous glands than the rest of the body, skin in these areas shows aging sooner. To prevent it we recommend using UV protection on your hands and in summer on any exposed skin area.
Moisturising is essential as well. Start to moisturise your skin in your early 20s. In the mid-20s it becomes especially important as, even though you might not notice it, your skin is starting to lose its ability to retain moisture. Choose a moisturiser with antioxidants that will keep your skin hydrated and will fight free radicals. Free radicals contained in detergents and released by sun, smoke, pollutants etc. destroy collagen and cause fine lines. Don’t limit yourself to using only topical antioxidants, make sure you eat fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid too much processed food and alcohol in your diet and take vitamin supplement.
Use light moisturiser for the eye area. Skin around the eye is much thinner than the rest of facial skin and is especially susceptible to developing premature signs of aging. Use eye gel or cream marked “prevent/against first signs of aging”. As soon as you start noticing any signs of ligns move to something stronger.
For the summer you can choose a moisturiser with SPF protection to better protect this sensitive area.
Skin care in your 30s
In your 30s you may notice a change in your skin texture and your skin colour can become uneven.
This is the result of the epidermis getting drier and thicker. Also at this age your challenge will be not only prevent lines resulting from skin dryness but to fight expression (mimic) lines and crow’s feet wrinkles start appearing around the eyes.
Another common problem for this age is rosacea, an inflammation that dilates blood vessels below skin’s surface.
Your main goals are:
– fight the lines and prevent new ones from appearing
– prevent the loss of collagen and elasticity
– take precautions against age spots
– calm redness (rosacea)
Skin care in 40s and over
In your 40s and 50s your skin will become dryer and will continue changing its texture — skin will start thinning a bit more.
Due to the collagen breaking down you will develop more fine lines. You may also notice that your skin is losing its tightness and you can observe more signs of photo-ageing like spots, blotches, freckles, discoloration etc. Facial tone will appear duller and your pores may become more visible. In your late 40s — early/mid 50s your skin condition will be influenced by pre-menapause and me-nopause changes in your body.
The loss of estrogen and progesterone will worsen the symptoms described above. That is, unfortunately, the bad news. But the good news is that there is a lot that can be done about it.
Your goals are:
– fight loss of collagen and treat fine lines: minimise their appearance around the eyes and mouth
– fight skin sagging
– fight the dull complexion and make your skin glow
-lighten age spots and prevent appearance of new ones
– prevent skin dryness
You need the basics at any age
A number of basic practices are essential for optimal skin care at any age. Skipping them is likely to undermine the rest of your routine. Make sure you protect your skin from avoidable damage, particularly sun damage. Establish a sensible basic daily routine matching your skin type. Then determine whether you need any age-specific steps.

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