3 Top Tips for Protecting Ageing Skin
Ageing is a natural part of life, affecting every aspect of our lives in one way or another, whether mentally, emotionally or physically. One of the most noticeable physical transformations is how our skin changes as we age.
From the age of 20 we lose 1% of our collagen every year. Collagen provides structural support between our connective tissues, so as we age the loss of collagen leads to skin losing its firmness and elasticity.
The skin ageing process accelerates during the perimenopause, which occurs between the ages of 40 and 60. The perimenopause lasts about 5 years, during which time you might lose as much as 30% of your collagen.
Ageing skin has 5 key characteristics:
- laxity
- lines and wrinkles
- uneven pigmentation
- lost volume—that is, less ‘plumpness’
- dryness or an appearance of dehydration
3 vital tips for slowing ageing skin—and the products we recommend for each
With so many aspects of your health, lifestyle and circumstances to consider, it can be hard knowing how to protect your skin from ageing.
Luckily, 3 hard and fast rules ring true no matter who you are or what your age!
1) Use daylight protection every day
A broad-spectrum SPF50+ sunscreen for skin protection should be an essential part of your daily regimen.
Applied daily, no matter the weather, this will protect your skin from:
- UVA radiation, which penetrates our skin deeply and can actually cause genetic damage to our cells. UVA makes up 95% of the UV radiation reaching Earth. It emits the same level of strength during daylight hours, all year round. It’s important to remember that UVA can also penetrate both clouds and windows.
- UVB radiation, overexposure to which can damage the outermost layers of our skin, causing sunburn and blistering. The level of sun protection factor (SPF) in your sunscreen determines the level of protection it gives against UVB.
- High-energy visible (HEV) light, commonly referred to as blue light, which you’re exposed to using when using your laptop, tablet and other electronic devices. Research has shown that blue light impacts the skin and may contribute to the appearance of ageing.
At The HVN, our recommended brand for daylight protection is Heliocare 360, which covers a wide range of products for all skin types and skin concerns.
For years Heliocare 360 has been our go-to brand whenever a patient asks for a medical-grade treatment to protect their skin and alleviate the signs of ageing.
2) Clean up and enhance your diet
Exceptional skincare starts from the inside!
Hydration and a balanced diet contribute to strong, blowing skin. Try to regularly ingest these vital minerals and vitamins for healthy ageing skin:
- omega-3
- omega-6
- vitamin A
- vitamin B
- vitamin C
3) Perfect your skincare routine
Get into the habit of maintaining your skin at home on a daily basis, following this simple regimen:
- Cleanse
- Exfoliate
- Treat
- Nourish
- Apply protection
At The HVN we supply medical-grade skincare products from ZO Skin Health. These penetrate down to the deeper layers of your skin to get the strong active ingredients where they’re most needed.
The results you’ll see are likely to outweigh those from any product you’ll find on the high street.
No matter your needs, The HVN has products to enhance your skincare regimen
Whatever your budget, whatever your skin type, and whatever your concerns surrounding ageing skin, at The HVN we have powerful products sure to significantly improve the health, quality and appearance of your skin.
We only provide products backed by reams of research and stacks of evidence. Our range includes products designed to boost collagen production, target redness or pigmentation, and offer antioxidant protection to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Take control of your skin’s ageing journey, and discover the incredible benefits of relatively simple changes!
And of course, if you’d like to discuss your skin with one of our dermatologists, we’d be delighted to help you find out how to improve your skin elasticity and firmness.
Don’t delay. Book your consultation with one of our experts today.
