Top Tips to Achieve Youthful-Looking Skin This Winter
Lines and wrinkles can appear on your face as early as your late 20s or 30s through to your 50s, 60s and beyond as a natural part of the ageing process.
Several factors can contribute to the ageing of skin, including sun damage, repeated facial movements like smiling and frowning, and genetics, which influence how your skin ages.
Environmental factors like pollution, lifestyle choices, and a decrease in the skin’s ability to retain moisture also play a role. In colder months, winter weather can further exacerbate fine lines and wrinkles. The drop in temperature and low humidity can strip the skin of its natural moisture, leading to dryness, tightness, and the deepening of fine lines
Without proper care, this can make existing wrinkles more prominent, particularly during winter. In light of this, Maria Mukaranda, Beauty Editor at Cosmetify, has provided expert insight into how to make your appearance seem more youthful and how to improve your skin.
“There are a number of things you can do to make yourself look younger, and it starts with the skin. Achieving youthful, radiant skin isn’t just about genetics, it’s a combination of smart skincare practices and lifestyle choices.
“With the right approach, you can minimise fine lines and boost your skin’s glow. Hailed as a miracle for spot-prone skin, ‘slugging’, is a popular skincare trend that will have your face looking ten years younger.
“Coined due to the ‘slimy’ appearance it gives your skin, the trend involves slathering your face in Vaseline as the last step in your nighttime beauty routine. Slugging is beneficial for your skin because it creates a protective barrier that locks in moisture, helping to keep your skin hydrated.
“As well as allegedly being great for your visage, it eliminates the need to buy expensive spot treatments and moisturisers, as petroleum jelly remains affordable.
“Another way to keep your skin looking fresh is by using SPF daily, even throughout winter. UV rays break down collagen and elastin in the skin, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging.
“Applying daily SPF protects these essential proteins, helping your skin stay firm, smooth, and youthful.
“As we begin to experience harsher winter weather, to improve your skin and keep it feeling young and fresh, it’s important to lock in moisture.
“During the colder months, when your skin tends to be drier, switch to more moisturising cleansers that are cream or oil-based as opposed to gel cleansers or micellar water.
“This is because your skin produces natural oils that help keep it hydrated and protected from environmental factors. And although you may be used to washing your face more in summer, cleansing too often can wash away these oils, leaving your skin more vulnerable to dryness and damage.
“The classic saying ‘you are what you eat’ is entirely true when it comes to skincare. It’s all good and well to have a great skincare routine, and to have routine facials and anti-ageing treatments, but without a good diet, you won’t reap the rewards.
“Focus on a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Foods like salmon, avocado, nuts, and leafy greens provide essential nutrients that help keep skin firm, clear, and youthful.”