Be true to your skin as it is our body’s largest organ and is capable of adapting very well to the rapidly changing environment. Knowing your true skin type (the type of skin you have under ideal environmental conditions) is the first step to selecting the products that meet your unique needs. Be aware that if your skin is sensitive, then using cheaper brands of items such as perfumed soaps, shaving creams, fragrances, and any alcohol based product could well irritate your skin. You should always ensure you check out the labels on any new products you are trying out (preferably before your buy them) and this in turn will help you choose a product that will suit your individual skin requirements.

Avoid over exposure to the sun - Sun damage leads to hyper pigmentation (brown spots) which can develop into serious skin disease. Unfortunately if you have too much exposure this can also exaggerate and plump out fine lines. Use an SPF 20 or higher on all exposed skin, especially on your face when going outdoors. Don’t forget about your lips! Ideally you would be looking to use a balm with a SPF of a minimum of 15. Peppermint oil not only has a nice feel to it, but it smells nice and also has the benefit of keeping the lips looking moist.

Remember though all things must be done in moderation - too much of anything is never great for any of us. If you can try and avoid excessive smoking, alcohol, stress and fatigue. All of these factors together can certainly lead to premature aging and they also decrease your facial circulation which will make you look older than you are.

Go natural - Cleansing skin care products should be as chemical-free as possible. One of my favourites is the Elemis Deep Cleanse Facial wash, which I find satisfying. Deodorant soaps shouldn’t be used on your face. They cleanse with harsh ingredients and leave a detergent film behind. This may irritate your skin and will clog your pores. It’s a good idea to enjoy a good scrub as this is great way to help to achieve healthy clean skin. It will remove dead cells and smooth the surface of your face. Make sure when you scrub you aren’t too vigorous as you don’t want to cause any damage. Stay away from any scrubs that contain any rough elements like ground bits of nut and even seed extracts. They could tear and damage the skin. A good scrub will invigorate you, not hurt you. After this, you should consider using a moisturizer such as Gatineau Aquamemory Moisturiser, which helps to reduce the tell-tale signs of aging.

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