5 Tips for Like Totally Sweet Skin
There are so many things in life that only get better with time; Fine wine, cell phone service, your favourite pair of jeans, George Clooney and you! Think about it, as we age we become wiser, more self-aware and more authentic to our true selves. Basically as we age we become even more, like totally sweet! However, despite these facts, many of us still have very real concerns around the ageing process and what that could mean for our skin. We know we’re not alone in feeling this way, which is why we’re sharing our top 5 tips for maintaining totally hot skin! Keep reading to learn what tips and tricks will keep your skin looking and feeling like the bee’s knees throughout the year and over time!
Tip #1 Sunscreen
It’s no coincidence that sunscreen lands at our #1 skin tip. It’s proven that UV rays from our sun have the ability to break down our skin's collagen and elastin fibres which results in sagging, dark spots, texture, fine lines and wrinkles. However, using a broad-spectrum sunscreen and opting for products (like moisturisers & bb creams) with SPF in the ingredient list gives our skin the protection & power to prevent the above complexion woes. How rad! Through all seasons, it's important to wear sunscreen every single day. Wearing & properly re-applying our sunscreen on a daily basis is like one of the sweetest gifts we can give our skin!
Tip #2 Beauty Sleep
There’s a reason they call it “beauty sleep”! As we’re catching Z’s our skin is busy making brand new collagen as part of it’s natural repair process. More collagen means a tighter and tauter complexion that is less prone to wrinkling. The benefits of a good night's sleep don’t stop there though, sleep also boosts blood flow which decreases the severity of puffy or dark under eyes. We recommend getting 7-8 quality hours of sleep each night. We promise the skin benefits and beyond will be so worth forgoing that late night SNL rerun!
Tip #3 Easy on The Eyes
OMG, did you know that the skin around your eyes is some of the most delicate skin on your body? The best way to keep fine lines and crow's feet at bay is to be gentle and intentional when applying products and makeup. We recommend patting your concealer and under eye cream instead of rubbing or dragging as this motion is totes more gentle and helps to preserve the skin.
We also recommend using an eye cream that includes skin preserving ingredients in their solutions. The Vivier Skin Grenzcine Eye is a great option for maintaining thickness under the eye and adding luminosity for a youthful and awake appearance.
Our last great eye care tip is to wear your sunglasses! Be proactive about fine lines and look totally dope doing it! Your shades, especially those that are polarized, can help to reduce eye strain and squinting caused by the bright sun. This in turn reduces the appearance and formation of crows feet and wrinkles around the eyes.
Tip #4 Retinol
If you aren’t already using a Retinol, now is the time to get jiggy with it! Vitamin A (Retinol) offers so many groovy skin benefits. It’s proven to boost collagen production which leads to plumper and tighter skin as well as accelerates cell turn-over which leads to a brighter and more even skin tone overtime. Retinol is best used in pharmaceutical concentrations rather than in its derivative forms often found in retinol products from drugstores or beauty bars. For the most effective treatment of your skin, we recommend meeting with an Esthetician to find a medical grade retinol suited to you and your goals!
Tip # 5 Proactive Treatments | It’s Never Too Late
We’ll never be able to stop time, but then again, that’s not really our goal! We want to age and experience all life has to offer us, but we want to do it with incredible skin. There are so many ways we can be proactive with our complexion. As Medical Estheticians we see how professional skin treatments can positively affect not only confidence levels, but the blockbuster sized results they can offer your skin. While starting early is usually the most affordable and easiest way to keep your skin looking beautiful, it’s never too late to begin treating your skin and preventing future signs of damage.
No matter your goal, your best first step is to come in for a complimentary consultation. During your consultation your Esthetician will have the opportunity to listen to your journey with your skin and then work with you to put together a personalised treatment plan that’s developed to meet your skin’s needs and help you reach your goals.
Catch you on the flip side!