So many products, so little time – is it OK to just skip some of them? According to Clarins, it’s best not to, because targeted products help with specific problems, and it might just spell trouble if you miss out on any.
So many products, so little time – is it OK to just skip some of them? According to Clarins, it’s best not to, because targeted products help with specific problems, and it might just spell trouble if you miss out on any.
Let’s face it – the days of believing that the signs of ageing only show up in our 40s are over. In fact, with our mid-week drinks and other nocturnal activities, we’re accelerating the ageing process. That’s why delaying the onset of premature ageing should be a priority for us.
“Natural skin ageing starts at age 25, when the five vital functions of the skin – hydration, nutrition, regeneration, oxygenation and protection – begin to decline,” says Leona Low, Training and Customer Care Manager with Clarins. “It’s further accelerated by a hectic lifestlye, a lack of good skincare habits and exposure to environmental aggression.” As such, it’s important to start taking care of your skin at a young age to delay the signs of ageing.
Double play
We know that moisturising is a crucial step in keeping our skin youthful, but is it enough? Leona advises including a serum in your regime. Serums are highly concentrated with powerful ingredients that can penetrate deep into the skin to treat specific skincare concerns, while moisturisers seal in the serum to keep your skin hydrated all day. Skipping the serum and putting on just your moisturiser is like capping your water bottle shut without filling it with water first – not very useful. To ensure you treat your skin right, Clarins Double Serum contains two serums in a bottle and features 20 of the most powerful plant extracts.
“It’s able to meet the skincare needs of different women – it leaves your skin firmer and more radiant, keeps wrinkles at bay, hydrates, and minimises pores,” says Leona. Then seal it off with Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream, which provides a moisturising boost so your skin stays soft and supple.
And while you’re busy fussing over your face, don’t forget about your neck. “The skin at the neck area is twice as fine as that of your face, and not as equipped to resist the harmful effects of UV rays and constant movement,” says Leona. “These can cause horizontal lines and wrinkles to form around the neck area, skin to slacken, and a rougher skin texture.” A targeted product like Clarins Extra-Firming Neck Cream intensely hydrates and nourishes the area. It also helps your skin to better cope with constant flexing and rotating movements.
Getting to know you
Tap into more than 60 years of skincare expertise by signing up for a Skin Perfect Touch consultation. You’ll get a one-onone, 30-minute session with a Clarins Beauty Specialist who will address your skincare concerns and recommend the right products. Simply head over to clarins.com.sg for details.
WARM UP TIME
Before applying any skincare product, warm up the product between your palms first for best results.
“This is to ensure the product is well-absorbed into the skin. It also helps to drain away the toxins found in the lymph nodes around the temples and ears, for brighter, more radiant skin,” says Leona. She also recommends that you start pressing the product into the skin from the centre of your face before moving to the sides.
