20s – Get started
Maintain the good skin you have and get
fresh glow. “A monthly exfoliation treatment that combines a physical scrub and
gentle chemical peel, followed by hydration, is ideal,” Bianca says.
She advises that you shouldn’t let your
racialist do extractions as they can cause blotchiness and leave scars.
Cleanse morning and night, and use a
moisturizer with a built-in SPF that gives you both UVA and UVB protection.
Invest in products that contain antioxidants such as vitamin C and E, co-enzyme
Q10 and green tea. If you smoke, stop now! Help repair the damage with a potent
vitamin C serum.
“Cleansing is the most important step for a
clear and even complexion,” says Bianca. “You can’t expect topical products to
work with optimum results if you have a build-up of dead surface skin. My
mantra is to cleanse morning and night and exfoliate every other day.”
20s
– Get started
Best buys
1.
Formula 10.0.6 Pores Be Pure Skin-Clarifying Mud Mask,
$8.99. Weekly mud masks help prevent breakouts.
2.
Grown Facial Exfoliant, $44. Perfect for sensitive
skin, its gentle jojoba micro-beads leave your complexion gleaming.
3.
Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer,
$90. Formulated to suit all skin types.
4.
Benefit Triple Performing Facial Emulsion, $45. This
oil-free lotion with vitamin E also has SPF 15.
Best
buys
30s: Plump it
You’ll notice your skin texture changing
and fine lines starting to appear. “This is because of declining collagen and
elastin production, as skin regeneration slows dramatically, resulting in a
dull, uneven skin tone,” Bianca explains. To rectify, use products with
collagen and elastin-supporting ingredients such as peptides or retinols.
30s:
Plump it
Best buys
1.
Philosophy Eye Hope, $50. Pop this in the fridge, then
gently par around eye area.
2.
Dermologica Daily Microfoliant, $83.50, makes skin radiant.
3.
Kate Somerville Detox Daily Cleanser, $38. Loved by
celebs.
4.
Skinstitut Vitamin C 100%, $45. A powerful serum to
apply under moisturizer.
5.
Medik8 Hydr8 Day XD, $129. Protects your skin against
environmental damage.
Best
buys
