Will You Age Like Your Mother?

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.