Be true to your skin as it is our body’s largest organ and is capable of adapting very well to the rapidly changing environment. Knowing your true skin type (the type of skin you have under ideal environmental conditions) is the first step to selecting the products that meet your unique needs. If you have sensitive skin cheaper shaving creams, fragrances, perfumed soaps, and alcohol based products will irritate the skin. Remember to always thoroughly read the labels on any new products (before buying them) and this will ensure you purchase a product that suits your individual skin needs.

To avoid sun damage to your skin, ensure you don’t over expose yourself to the sun, as this can lead to hyper pigmentation (brown spots) which can in turn develop into serious skin disease. Unfortunately if you have too much exposure this can also exaggerate and plump out fine lines. Use an SPF 20 or higher on skin that is exposed, this is particularly important on your face when you venture outside. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting about protecting your lips! Ideally you would be looking to use a balm with a SPF of a minimum of 15. Peppermint oil has a nice feel and keeps the lips looking moist.

Remember though all things must be done in moderation - too much of anything is never great for any of us. If you can try and avoid excessive smoking, alcohol, stress and fatigue. Not only can these factors lead to premature aging, they also decrease facial circulation making you look older.

Go natural - Cleansing skin care products should be as chemical-free as possible. One of my favourites is the Elemis Deep Cleanse Facial wash, which I find satisfying. Ensure that you never use deodorant soaps on your face. The reason for this is because they cleanse with harsh ingredients and unfortunately leave behind a detergent film. This may irritate your skin and will clog your pores. For healthy clean skin it is really quite essential to remember to scrub your skin. It will remove dead cells and smooth the surface of your face. The scrub should be strong without being damaging. Stay away from scrubs that contain rough elements like ground bits of nut or seed extracts. They could possibly tear and do damage to the skin. Having a good old scrub will certainly invigorate you and it certainly can’t do any harm. After this, you should consider using a moisturizer such as Gatineau Aquamemory Moisturiser, which helps to reduce the tell-tale signs of aging.

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