Your Guide to Skincare in your Tremendous Thirties

Remember the days when you used to be able to lie-in until the afternoon? And pop down to the shops just ‘cause you could? Yep, so do we. Unfortunately now that those days are over and we have less time on our hands, it means we have to be a little more savvy with our skincare too right?

Some of us will start to notice the first tell-tale signs of ageing on our faces that we only ever used to hear mentioned in the ads for Oil of Olay! Those fine lines, sleep wrinkles that stay a little longer then they used to and maybe a few more freckles that we don’t really want to admit might actually be age spots?

Unfortunately, these first signs of ageing are indicating the decline of wonderful cells in our skin called fibroblasts. Fibroblasts help to maintain the production of collagen (which keeps your skin looking young, taut and wrinkle free) and elastin (which gives your skin its natural ‘bounce’). Over time these fibroblasts get a little ‘lazy’ which can lead to a loss of firmness and the beginning of fines lines and wrinkles.

But it’s not all downhill! We’re lucky to have at our disposal a range of age management products better than ever before. And no, we’re not talking about Botox. Although there’s a time and place for that, Botox is not the answer to fresh, healthy looking skin in our 30s. However, it is time to put in place a really good skincare routine to keep your skin looking youthful for as long as possible. So follow our advice for beautiful looking skin and trust us, you’ll thank us in your 40s!

Where to start? Lets start with our day-to-day routine. Most of us don’t have much time for standing in front of the mirror to cleanse and tone our skin twice daily, so now’s the time to grab a cleanser you can use in the shower. We recommend O Cosmetic’s Gentle Antioxidant Cleanser. Then once or twice a week use the Exfoliating Cleanser to slough away any dead skin cells and give your skin an invigorating deep cleanse. By removing the old skin cell build-up, you’ll boost skin cell turnover to keep your skin looking fresh and radiant.

If your skin’s looking a little uneven or blotchy, then grab one of our hydrating masks to achieve brighter, glowing skin in just 15 minutes! These ‘magic’ masks will rehydrate your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and significantly brighten your complexion.

Next, you’ll need a good anti-ageing moisturizer. Pop into The Beauty Emporium so we can help you choose one to suit your needs. And while you’re here, why don’t you enjoy our wonderful dmk enzyme facial? This amazing treatment is a favourite of ours and for very good reason. It offers advanced rejuvenation; delivering pure oxygen, essential vitamins and minerals to the skin. The cascade of nutrients revitalises every cell, pore-by-pore, to instantly smooth and plump your skin, leaving it revitalized and glowing with good health!

So now that your skin is looking fabulous, let’s talk about how to keep it that way!
As we age we’ll notice more and more freckles or blotches, even if we haven’t sun worshiped for years. Unfortunately UVA rays can cause damage to our skin even on a cloudy day. In 2013 a study with almost 900 Australians showed that people who use sunscreen every day had noticeably more resilient and smoother skin than those who only used sunscreen occasionally. So it’s vital to use a SPF 30 every day. O Cosmetic’s Mineral Pro SPF 30 is a daily tinted moisturiser that provides a broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection to prevent solar keratosis, sun spots and premature ageing. It goes on like a dream and you’ll get a lightly made-up look with minimal effort!

And finally, remember that hydration from the inside – out is key to maintaining healthy skin, so make sure you supplement with a good quality EFA, eat a well-balanced diet and keep your body moving.

If you have any skin concerns, pop in and see us for a consultation. We would love to help you achieve flawless, glowing skin. It’s what we do best!