In my 18 years of being a Skin Therapist, when it comes to concerns of ageing, I have heard from many clients "Oh it's a bit late for me".
The good news, it's not! No matter what is your age, it is never too late to start a home care routine targeting your concerns of ageing.
Ok, so you may have some wrinkles and fine lines that you dislike, and the wish that you had taken care of your skin at an earlier age? Don't worry - the moment your skin receives the fundamental ingredients to target skin ageing, the ageing will start to slow down.
You might also ask when you should start using anti-ageing products?
Check out our blog on: When Should I Start Using Anti-Ageing Products
First Step:
If you have some fine lines and wrinkles already appearing, the sooner you begin the better.
A consistent home care routine is the first step to healthy skin, so if you go to bed with your make-up still on and are sporadic in using your skincare products, here's my first tip for you:
Take care of your skin morning and night consistently - I guarantee you will notice a difference in how the skin feels and looks.
If you don't have any skincare products at the moment or unsure of your routine, this is where we come in! We're here to support and guide you. We are experts in Skin and Dermalogica, so please reach out to us because I was there once - not knowing what to use on my skin or how to use it.
Second Step:
Now to the Second Step!
The Second Step is simply to ensure your home care routine contains the correct ingredients to target your concerns of ageing.
What ingredients should I use on my skin?
Peptides, antioxidants, vitamins and plant extracts are all key in helping target concerns of the skin.
The type of skin concern will determine the ingredients used in each product.
Plant Extracts
Plant extracts are taken from the tissue of the plant and in this case, would help fight free radical damage, stimulate collagen and elastin.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants help protect the skin against free radical damage which accelerates our ageing (eg pollution). They have powerful anti-ageing benefits to the skin.
Peptides
Peptides are phenomenal! They act as communicators to skin cells and they basically instruct a skin cell on what to and what not to do. In the case of ageing, peptides will help 'turn on' the production of collagen.
What are the key skincare products to target ageing?
Cleanse Effectively
Using PreCleanse or PreCleanse Balm on your first cleanse at night time will ensure your make-up, dirt, oil and grime are removed from the skin. Leaving these elements on your skin overnight can increase your ageing.
Thermal Skin Exfoliant
Exfoliation will helps smooth and brighten the skin. Multivitamin Thermafoliant is a physical AND chemical exfoliant to help increase cell turnover and the thermal action helps drive ageing fighting ingredients into the skin.
Help your skin act younger
This serum reawakens the skin cells that have been damaged and protects the skin from further ageing acceleration. Powerful peptides help stimulate collagen and botanicals help give luminosity and hydration to the skin. For best results, use morning and night.
Protect and Brighten
Vitamin C helps defend the skin against environmental aggressors that speed up ageing. Plus, it helps to firm, brighten and calm the skin. We recommend using this in the morning.
Moisturise and Protect
This is our best selling moisturiser/SPF in one. A medium-weight moisturiser in built with peptides and antioxidants to firm, hydrate and protect the skin.
Repair & Rejuvenate while you sleep
Our skin is active in its repair at night time. This night-time treatment will ensure your skin rejuvenates and repairs at its optimum plus providing intense hydration while the essential oils help for a more restful sleep.
If you don't have any skincare products at the moment or unsure of your routine, this is where we are here to support and guide you. We are experts in Skin and Dermalogica, so please reach out to us because I was there once - not knowing what to use on my skin or how to use it.
Also read: How to Get Rid of Wrinkles
About the Author
My name is Sarah and I am the founder of GLO Skin Body. With over 17 years experience, I believe a professional relationship with your skin therapist is crucial in helping you to achieve your skin care goals and to ensure your skin is always looking and feeling its best. Whether it's in person or through our online support, Im here to guide and support you towards your healthiest skin ever.
On a personal note, I am a Mum of 3 so I understand completely the juggles and balancing of life and family commitments . My goal is to help everyone have an effective and enjoyable home care routine that gets you the results you want...no matter how busy you are!
