PREVENTATIVE SKINCARE

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Growing up I always heard the phrase, "prevention is better than cure". My father is a medical doctor, and he probably said this at least once a day. My brain was naturally programmed to prevent things before they actually happened. Coupled with the fact that I was raised around extremely glamorous women who spent a fortune on skincare and looking after themselves, it was only logical that I combine the two perspectives...
LEARN HOW TO PREVENT PREMATURE AGING AND STOP AGING NOW

Discover the best anti-aging products for your skin tone:

very fair
Skin tone: pale to very fair; produces almost no melanin. 

Fitzpatrick Scale: Type I

This skin type ages prematurely. Early onset of fine lines and wrinkles.  Skin is typically thinner. Prone to age spots and freckles. Always burns, never tans.  High risk of skin cancer

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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion
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Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinol Serum
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La Roche-Posay Redermic Eyes
fair
Skin Tone: fair skin; produces almost no melanin.

Fitzpatrick Scale: Type II

​This skin type ages prematurely.  Skin is typically thinner.  Early onset of fine lines and wrinkles.  Burns easily, rarely tans.  High risk of skin cancer.
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Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
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Filorga NCEF-Intensive Serum
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Dr. Dennis Gross Triple Correction Serum
Medium
Skin tone: fair to beige, with golden undertones.

Fitzpatrick Scale:  Type III

This skin type ages prematurely.  Moderate risk of skin cancer.  Small risk of sunburn. Tans after initial burn. Risk of hyper/hypo pigmentation.
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Clinique Pep-Start Daily UV Protector
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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol cream
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Glow Recipe Avocado Eye Mask
medium Dark
Skin tone: olive to light brown

Fitzpatrick Scale:  Type IV

Less risk of skin cancer.  Rarely freckles.  Almost never burns.  Always tans.  Produces more sebum and collagen than paler skin tones.  Late onset of fine lines and wrinkles.  High risk of hypo/hyper pigmentation.  Scars easily.
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La Roche-Posay Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
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La Roche Posay Retinol B3 Serum
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Brown
Skin tone: brown to dark brown

Fitzpatrick Scale: Type V

Low risk of skin cancer. Rarely freckles.  Almost never burns.  Always tans.  Low risk of photoaging and sun damage.  Minimal fine line wrinkling. Late onset of fine lines and wrinkles.  High risk of hypo/ hyper pigmentation. High risk of scarring.
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Cerave Sunscreen SPF 30 Sheer Tint
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Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil
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Hyper Skin Brightening Vitamin C Serum
Dark Brown
Skin tone: deeply pigmented brown to darkest brown

​Fitzpatrick Scale: Type VI

Low risk of skin caner. Always tans, but never burns.  Low risk of photoaging and sun damage. Skin is typically thicker. Minimal fine line wrinkling. Late onset of fine lines and wrinkles. High risk of hypo/hyper pigmentation.  High risk of scarring. 
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Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
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Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Booster
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Dermalogica Power Bright Dark Spot Serum
The skincare products suggested for each skin tone is based off of  the Fitzpatrick Scale. 

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NECK AND DÉCOLLETÉ

Body care is an important part of the anti-aging process. Often left forgotten, the  neck and décolleté  are  some of the first places to show signs of aging. We place so much emphasis on the face, that we easily forget that other parts of our body matter as well.
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LEARN HOW TO PREVENT AGING OF THE NECK

THE BEST ANTI-AGING CREAMS

Visible signs of aging can first present themselves in a myriad of ways.  Laxity, moisture loss, changes in texture, and dark spots are all signs that age is setting in. As we age, the skin losses elasticity and dermal water content. This tends to affect menopausal women in particular. Scientific evidence suggests that estrogen deficiencies during and following menopause contribute to visible signs of aging in skin....

PREVENT PREMATURE AGING WITHOUT USING BOTOX

Let’s face it, we all want to look young forever.  Retaining our youth has become something like a badge of honour in modern society.  The cosmetics industry is constantly concocting new products, innovations and technology to slow down the aging process.  But is there really a fountain of youth?

Unfortunately, we cannot stay young forever.  But we can optimise our skin.  Aging gracefully is a delicate art, that doesn’t really cost anything.  The key is understanding that beauty comes from the inside out.

LEARN HOW TO AVOID PREMATURE AGING AND PREVENT FINE LINES & WRINKLES

ANTI-AGING SKINCARE FOR YOUNGER SKIN

The key to maintaining youthful looking skin is a good skincare routine coupled with skincare products that actually work.  Adding products with skincare actives are vital to aging skin, and essential to any anti-aging skincare routine in your 40s.  Developing a good anti-aging skincare routine now will keep your skin looking younger for longer.