Effective Anti-Aging Skincare Routine

Your skincare routine is crucial to prevent aging.

In his book Age Fix, Anthony Youn stresses the importance of three main steps – cleaning, treating, and protecting – which, if practiced twice a day (morning + evening), will positively impact your skin health and quality.

An effective skincare routine, supported by the right products, typically includes the following steps:

1. Cleaning

Start by washing your face with a gentle cleanser. Dr Dendy Engelman suggests the usage of a cleanser which helps the skin keep its natural oils and, thus, does not dehydrate it. It is important to consider one’s skin type when choosing cleansing products. It is also beneficial to include exfoliation a few times a week in the evening.

2. Treating

You will next treat your skin with the appropriate serum. In the morning, you might want to opt for Vitamin C as its antioxidant features will help to protect the skin from free radicals and sun damage.

Retinoid serums are more suitable for evening time, due to sun sensitivity. Applying serum to skin before sleep is a particularly vital step of the routine.

3. Protecting

In the morning, moisturiser and sunscreen are the keywords. Sunscreen will contribute to the preservation of collagen and prevent pigmentation. In the evening, apply a night cream which stimulates the production of collagen (no need for sunscreen here). This will enhance your skin’s elasticity and tackle aging issues.

Remember: there is no such thing as being ‘too young’ to start your skincare daily ritual. Start as soon as possible!