So pay attention!
Of course, we all want to grow old gracefully and healthily. But this does not always require injections and injections, beauty experts reveal.
Good basic
Skin experts tell Who What Wear that there are a number of skincare and beauty habits that can age your skin faster or make it look older than you actually are. So before you spend a fortune on expensive anti-aging creams, take a closer look at your beauty routine. It is better to avoid these common mistakes with your skin.
1. You don’t wear SPF every day
Whether it’s a sunny day or the rain is pouring down, you should always apply SPF to your face to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. “UV damage is the biggest cause of premature aging. Yet many people only apply SPF in the summer months or think that a foundation with SPF15 is good enough…” explains clinical beautician Pamela Marshall. Unfortunately, SPF in your makeup isn’t good enough to protect your skin. “UVA (the rays that lead to skin aging) is present every day and passes through clouds and windows, affecting the collagen and elastin in your skin. Wearing SPF every day is like breathing: you can’t live without it.”
2. You use cleansing wipes to remove makeup
“Most cleansing wipes contain detergent-like chemicals and harsh alcohols that affect the skin’s natural pH balance. These ingredients can cause irritation and dry, sensitive skin,” says celebrity esthetician Lisa Harris. In addition, according to her, wipes do not clean the skin properly, but spread bacteria over the face. “Frequent use of wipes can thin and age the skin.” A cloth may be easy to use, but it is better to opt for a regular cleanser.
3. You use too much powder
Not only can your skincare regimen make your skin look older than it is, the way you apply makeup can also contribute. Celebrity make-up artist Hannah Martin says the secret to young skin is keeping it light and hydrated. “Over-enthusiastically using powder can make your skin look dry and lack luster and make fine lines and wrinkles more visible,” she explains. Therefore, choose a lighter foundation and only apply powder where it is needed.
4. You don’t use a day cream
If you think that a moisturizing day cream is only necessary when you suffer from dry skin, you are wrong. According to experts, moisture and hydration are essential if you want your skin to look young. “All your skin needs is hydration. If you don’t moisturize enough, your skin will look rough and gray, but also show more lines. Wrinkles will also appear much deeper,” says Harris. Non, thanks!
5. Your eye makeup is too dark
Dark eye makeup is perfect for a night out, but can make you look older during the day. “Dark eyeliner can make your eyes look older and smaller. Therefore, choose soft brown or gray for a subtle look,” says Martin. This does not only apply to eye make-up. “A foundation that is too dark, dark lipstick and the absence of blush can also cause aging. Go for hydrated glowy skin, shiny lips and a little color on your cheeks.”
6. You exfoliate too often
Exfoliating your skin with acid mixtures is said to fade acne, wrinkles and pigment spots and improve collagen production, as old skin cells make way for new healthy skin cells. But you can also go too far. If you exfoliate too much, you can cause permanent damage. “If you do it too often, you break down the natural lipid barrier that helps to naturally hydrate the top layer of the skin. This can lead to visible veins, scarring and thinning skin.” warns Harris. “Make sure you use the right product for your skin and no more than once a week.”
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