When we think of the term anti-ageing, we think about improving the signs of fine lines and wrinkles after they have appeared, in an attempt to turn back the clock. The reality is that in order to avoid premature ageing, and benefit from younger looking skin for the longterm, it’s important to start in your 20s, working towards preventing fine lines and wrinkles, rather than improving them.
Read on to find out what you should be doing to ensure your skin looks younger for longer, and to create your ultimate skincare routine…
Prevention is Key
While it is possible to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with a specifically targeted treatment plan, the best approach to achieve younger looking skin is prevention.
Creating a skincare routine in your 20s that protects the skin and ensures it is healthy will go a long way towards ensuring your skin still looks great in your 40s and beyond. The skin damage that you do sustain during your 20s won’t show until your 40s. Because during our 20s our skin looks plump, bright and is wrinkle free, it can be difficult to see why we should take these preventative steps so soon. The sooner you start though, the better your skin will look as you get older.
In order to ensure your skin looks younger for longer, take these steps in your 20s:
1. Commit to cleansing: cleansing is one of the most important steps in your skincare. Without carefully cleansing morning and night, your pores will become clogged, trapping dirt, oil and pollution particles which cause the skin to age faster. Make sure you’re cleansing properly by first removing your makeup, and then washing your face with a foaming cleanser or similar. Double cleansing will ensure all makeup and dirt is removed from the surface of your skin, as well as your pores.
2. Commit to sun protection: sun damage is the number one cause of premature ageing. Ensure you wear a broad spectrum sun protection daily, even during the winter.
3. Support your skin: ensure you moisturise daily, using a richer night cream in the evenings to help your skin restore and repair while you sleep. Consider introducing a retinoid into your routine too, as an effective anti-ageing treatment.
4. Supplement with treatments: support your skin health with regular treatments, such as facials and peels. We have a range of treatments designed for all skin types, which will help you ensure your skin is as healthy as possible, and also treat any issues you might have.
Lifestyle matters too…
Younger looking skin isn’t just about skincare, your lifestyle counts too. What you eat and how much exercise you get all plays a role in how your skin ages. If you’re serious about ensuring your skin looks young for years to come, consider adjusting your lifestyle too.
Ensuring you’re taking regular exercise and providing your body with a wide range of nutrients will go a long way towards supporting the skin. Try juicing daily, and getting out into the fresh air to exercise whenever you can.
Finally, try not to worry too much about ageing. Most importantly, you need to enjoy yourself as being happy and healthy all adds to looking and feeling fantastic.
