
While you may have inherited Mum's gorgeous cheekbones, you might have been gifted with her varicose veins too!!
Several factors of signs of aging such as dark circles, facial veins & age spots are related to our genes.
Don't worry - the good news is that we have the products to help.
Pigmentation & age spots
If you're very fair-skinned like your mother, any pigmentation is likely to be from UV damage in the form of age spots.
What you can do?
- Never skip your daily sunscreen
We love Heliocare 360 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF 50+
- Treat with a pigment lightening product
We love Dermaceutic yellow cream
- Use a vitamin C serum every morning
We love SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
- At night, use a Retinol product
We love Dermaceutic Retinol
Dark Circles
The darkening of the pigment underneath the eyes can be caused by a number of environmental and biological factors. The reason for an individual’s dark circles may be that excessive pigmentation is simply genetic or hereditary.
What you can do?
- Look out for eye products that contain Chromabright, Vitamin K, caffeine, Haloxyl, N-Hydroxysuccinimide and Chrysin
We love SESDERMA K-VIT - Anti-Dark Circle Serum
- Use mineral pigments for a concealing effect
We love Colorescience 3 In 1 Total Eye Renewal Therapy SPF 35
- Apply SPF to defend against wrinkles or the overproduction of melanin that can make dark circles worse.
We love SkinCeuticalsMineral Eye UV Defense SPF 30
Eye creams to treat Dark Circles
Redness, Rosacea & Facial Veins
If you have your mother's fair skin that burns easily or rarely tans there's a strong chance that like her, you'll also be prone to facial redness and thread veins.
Also, you may flush when you eat spicy food or drink a glass of wine.
What you can do?
- A vitamin C serum has great anti-inflammatory effects
We love iS CLINICAL Pro-heal & Medik8 C Tetra Luxe
- Never skip your SPF as it helps minimise flare-ups caused by sun exposure
We love Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
- Using a good moisturiser helps preserve and replenish the skin barrier
We love Zenmed AVT Cream & Neostrat Bionic face cream
Look for a moisturising formula containing ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol all of which will help minimise symptoms of redness, stinging and dryness.
Reports show that approximately 30 % of aging is genetic, and 70 % is up to you, so take care & protect your skin!
You don’t inherit, access sun exposure, smoking and your stress levels.