Have you been using the same skincare for ages and suddenly found that your skin needs a little more moisture or the product doesn’t sit on your skin the way it used to? That’s because our skin changes over time. The skincare we use in our twenties won’t necessarily be right for our 35-year-old skin, just as the products we choose in our thirties won’t do as much good to our 50-year-old complexion. Don’t worry though! You just need a little knowledge about the best anti-ageing products for each age bracket and you can maximise the health of your skin. Ready? Here we go…
Caring For Your Skin In Your Twenties
This is the time to enjoy your skin because it naturally contains pretty much all of the antioxidants and nutrients that you’ll be trying to put back in in later years. You probably don’t see the effects of late nights, sun exposure or lack of sleep just yet, but trust me, it’s causing invisible damage that you’ll pay the price for later down the line.
Your top priority? Protect your skin from free radical damage by wearing sunscreen and keeping your complexion hydrated. Oh and always cleanse before going to bed to properly wash off your makeup.
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SPF Is Key
Protecting your skin now will pay dividends in the future, so try using products that contain SPF. I’d recommend Clinique’s Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF30. Not only is it fortified with an SPF 30 that protects your complexion, but it is full of moisturising and hydrating ingredients that improve the feel of your skin too. Of course, the colour corrector also helps to rebalance your skin tone and give you flawless-looking skin.
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Vitamin C Counteracts Invisible Damage
If you’re in your twenties, chances are that a few too many late nights are a regular occurrence. That’s why you should make vitamin C a part of your daily routine. A powerful antioxidant, it counteracts damage and wards off environmental stressors, whilst also brightening dull-looking skin.
I’d suggest using The Ordinary’s Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres. It contains a high dosage of vitamin C (this antioxidant is only effective in concentrations over 20%), so you can rest assured that the antioxidant you’re applying really will make a difference.
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Acid Toners Gently Exfoliate
If you haven’t familiarised yourself with acid toners yet, now is the time. Perfect for recharging dull, tired skin, acid toners gently exfoliate to reveal a softer, smoother and more even complexion.
The Inkey List’s Glycolic Acid Toner would be a perfect choice! Formulated with 10% glycolic acid (a natural AHA derived naturally from sugar cane), it removes dead cells from the surface of your skin, keeps excel oils at bay and minimises the appearance of enlarged pores. Expect a brighter and healthier complexion, despite the late nights.
