If you don’t fancy the idea of looking like Aunt Mildred when you’re only 35, you had best have a good skincare regimen that includes sun cream and a collagen serum or retinol face cream. Most people only think about using sun cream during the summer, but the truth is that you can’t afford to let your guard down during times when the sun seems to be on holiday.

The secret to youthful-looking skin starts with daily use of a proper sun cream. I recommend any Clarins sun care cream because it is lightweight and non-oily. Clarins makes a lovely sun cream that is especially appropriate for fair and sun-sensitive skin. It is paramount that sun cream is applied every morning to freshly cleansed skin, before applying moisturiser or makeup. Then it should be reapplied after sweating or being in water.

Your next weapon against looking like a California raisin should be a collagen serum. It is lightweight, fills in lines and wrinkles, and absorbs easily in to the skin. Ideally, this should be dermatologist-tested to prevent any skin sensitivity issues. Also, look for a serum that contains vitamin C, which is essential to the production of collagen in the skin; hyaluronic acid, which enables your skin’s natural collagen to be produced more quickly; and antioxidants, such as coenzyme Q10.

A retinol face cream can be used as an alternative to a collagen serum, or in conjunction. The Mayo Clinic considers retinol an antioxidant and is derived from vitamin A, which is necessary for cell growth. Retinol can also help reduce pigmentation caused by sun damage. Start out slowly with use of a retinol face cream though because some people are very sensitive to retinol. It also leaves skin more sensitive to sunlight, reinforcing the necessity of applying sun cream daily. If you become loyal to this regimen while you’re still young, it should help you steer clear of needles and scalpels for decades to come.

Did you know?

Examples of wrinkes can be found in Shar Pei dogs, which have been bred to have lots of loose, excess skin.

-Tari

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