Your 20s and 30s skincare game plan

Good skin isn’t just luck, it also takes time and care. The earlier you start taking better care of your skin, the healthier it will be in the long run.

Quick Read:

  • Your skin will naturally age as you get older, but with good nutrition and care, you can preserve skin quality.
  • Sleep plays a vital role in how well your skin maintains its elasticity.

The human body’s largest organ requires the best level of care. Let’s get started!

Age and your skin

As you approach your 30s, the idea is to target fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and other early signs of ageing. Of course, that’s if those things bother you.

Many people are fine to age naturally without extra help and that’s perfectly acceptable.

Remember, ageing is a natural process. Taking care of your skin doesn’t have to be about trying to turn back the clock to look 10 years younger. Make the goal about keeping your skin healthy and happy rather than chasing unrealistic anti-ageing ideals.

Mild cleanser

  • Any skincare routine should start with cleansing your face to remove impurities and oil build-up, which can clog your pores and leave your skin looking dull. The most effective formulas will gently clean your skin without removing its beneficial oils.

Skin exfoliator

  • Using quality exfoliators and facial scrubs is the best way to get rid of the dirt and grime that frequently forms on the face due to polluted air. Gently scrub your skin to remove pollutants and dead skin that could block pores and irritate the skin. In a pinch, you can try a brown sugar and coconut oil scrub. Nourishing and smells good!

Eye serum

  • The skin beneath your eyes is thin and delicate. Eye creams are created specifically for the fragile eye area, which ages faster than the rest of your face, so they’re different from face creams. An eye treatment product is certainly worthwhile if you’re worried about fine lines, wrinkles, a lack of firmness, dark circles or undereye bags.

Hydrating moisturiser

  • Face moisturisers help to strengthen the skin’s barrier while keeping your skin soft and hydrated. A hydrating moisturiser may help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

 

Good skin health

Serums

  • You’ve probably heard these complex-sounding names when it comes to serums. Simply, hyaluronic acid serums give the skin extra moisture and plump it up while preventing dryness and dullness. Then there’s niacinamide which is a type of Vitamin B3 that helps with collagen production, evening out skin tone and reducing inflammation. Retinoids stimulate cell turnover and increase collagen production, which reduces wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. These are best used at night only. Peptides are collagen’s building blocks and can increase collagen production to reduce wrinkles and improve skin firmness.

Sunscreen

  • All skin types need sunscreen, even darker skin, and even on cloudy days. Choose a sunscreen that best suits your skin type. Always cover your exposed body parts, including ears and fingers before going outside. UV radiation damages the skin by causing pigmentation and dark spots.
Help at hand

Try not to self-diagnose every skin problem that crops up. Also, swapping between endless products can leave your skin more damaged, so if you are having persistent skin problems, rather consult a dermatologist.

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