Looked in the mirror and found a wrinkle? What causes that wrinkle, and how can you slow it down? Be it fine lines and wrinkles, rough skin, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, large pores or dullness – these are all signs of ageing, and it’s happening all the time – year after year.

The secret to slowing down ageing is changing up your skincare routine as you age, in order to give your skin what it needs, when it needs it. To do this, we first need to learn how age impacts our skin…here’s a breakdown from Dermalogica: 

• 20s: As early as our 20s, certain lifestyle habits, environmental effects, and constant UV exposure begin compromising skin’s structural integrity. Our cell defences start to weaken in the face of free radicals, and our natural ability to fight off skin damage declines. Cell renewal and turnover rates begin to naturally start to slow down, which can diminish skin brightness.
• 30s: In our 30s, collagen (which keeps skin firm) and elastin (which keeps skin bouncing back) begin to degrade, resulting in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Cell renewal and turnover continue to decline, leading to uneven skin tone and a dull complexion. Some cells can even become inactive or turn into “zombies,” giving rise to damaging inflammatory toxins that accelerate the appearance of skin aging.
• 40s: By our 40s, skin appears thinner and our naturally-protective barrier lipids are not as pronounced. Dehydration can be an issue. Depending on hormonal activity, a range of skin conditions may occur, including uneven skin tone or adult acne. More prominent signs of skin ageing can also appear, such as large pores and hyperpigmentation.
• 50+: After our 50s, our barrier lipid layer lessens, leading to less efficient moisture retention and more potential for sensitivity and dehydration. Chronic stress and inflammation both inside and outside the body delays skin recovery, leading to lasting marks and longer healing times. By now, skin can show prominent fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, rough skin, uneven skin tone, and large pores.

TIP: Our go-to anti-ageing product is the Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum. It’s a high-dose, fast-acting multi-retinoid with booster technology that harnesses an advanced retinoid blend plus a booster to help transform your skin. It helps to reverse the appearance of wrinkles, retexturise skin, minimise the appearance of pores and even skin tone.  

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