The first thing I wanted to know was what I might be doing to my skin now that could stop me from enjoying glowing skin once I hit 40. Turns out there are plenty of mistakes that we’re all making in our 20s and 30s that could be hindering our chances.
“Over-stripping [your skin’s natural oils and using aggressive peels which will stress the skin out,” are two of the biggest skincare mistakes, according to Joss. As a long-term acne sufferer, I can definitely say that I’m guilty of spending a lot of my 20s attempting to remove excess oils from my skin through a combination of double-cleansing and harsh toners. I can safely say that since embracing oils and serums in my late 20s and since turning 30, my skin is finally showing signs of improvement.
“Not wearing sun protection and anti-pollution products to safeguard [your skin]” are two other common mistakes that could prevent you from enjoying good skin long-term, explained Joss. I’m truly passionate about wearing SPF every day (mainly because every skin expert and dermatologist touts it as being the most important product we can wear on our face), but products that protect against city living are still a fairly new trend. I’ll definitely be looking into products that protect against pollution as a matter of priority.
Don’t worry, though—it’s not too late. Joss recommends that you make sure you are cleansing your skin correctly and are protecting and nourishing the skin with a mix of SPF and active serums now to stand you in good stead down the line.
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