Just turned 30 ! Talked to me about skin care

[firsttimemum889]

I just turned 30 2 days ago and it occured to me that i really let my skin care routine go after having ds !
Am assuming i should be looking more into anti ageing stuff now ? What is your skin care routine like ? I am looking for the essentials really as i dont have 1 hour each night to apply products !

[Rainbowcactus]

I turned 30 in February, much to my disgust.... but I'm fortunate to still look about 21 . Although we shall see how I look after I get through this pregnancy and birth.....
Anyway, if recommend a good cleanser (I make my own with castor and apricot oil, takes waterproof makeup right off!), some toning or cleansing pads from Nip+Fab, a low strength retinol (I use the Ordinary) a few times a week and then alternate with a vitamin C serum and a good, moisturising night cream. For day, a light brightening serum, 30 SPF and/or a day moisturiser. I use Simple day moisturiser with 30 SPF. Oh and plenty of water! I look terrible when I don't hydrate!

[Carboholic]

Just moisturise regularly. Possibly consider a fattier night cream. And remove your makeup before going to bed.

And please don't start saying things like I turned 30 in February, much to my disgust.... but I'm fortunate to still look about 21, as they are incredibly inconsiderate.

[specialsubject]

wear sunscreen. Don't smoke. Eat properly. Choose the right parents.

unless you want surgery or botox, there's no such thing as anti-ageing products.

[firsttimemum889]

@specialsubject choose he right oarents ? You mean is genetics ?
I dont smoke but i lived almost my whole life (until 23 ) in a very hot country and rarely wore any sun cream so i guess all the damage is done :p

[Fluffycloudland77]

It's not too late to start with sunblock. Red light led will stimulate collagen production, loss of collagen is very aging.

You'll need a good antioxidant too, the ordinary euk is my favourite but they fo vitamin c too. It basically stops you going off like an apple with a bite out of it.

[Suzi11]

Always use a sunscreen! It's not to late. SPF 30 + in summer and you can usually get away with a moisturiser with SPF in the winter.

Depends on your skin type for exact products. But you need an antioxidant in the morning - Vitamin C is great. In the evening I'd suggest using a vitamin A/retinol, use a low strength every 3rd night and build up from there. The Ordinary products are really reasonable and good. I also like Obagi for vitamin C.

A dermaroller is good to stimulate collagen too.