PREVENTATIVE SKINCARE
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
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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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NECK AND DÉCOLLETÉBody 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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THE BEST ANTI-AGING CREAMSVisible 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....
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PREVENT PREMATURE AGING WITHOUT USING BOTOXLet’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
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ANTI-AGING SKINCARE FOR YOUNGER SKINThe 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.
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