Among the most loyal customers Los Angeles Facialist Shani Darden we find a beautiful drug addict (by her own admission) Jennifer Aniston. The one who, at 53, boasts pink, compact and smooth skin, like a beautiful thirty-year-old. If a Hollywood actress has chosen to rely on the care of makeup artist Darden, it is because the latter is a real fighting machine: always up to date with the latest slow aging techniques, very experienced in creating synergistic and personalized beauty programs. To sum it up: her facials are the bomb. Lucky for us, beautician Aniston decided to share in an interview with UK Glamor secrets to keeping skin fresh, healthy and vital in the most aggressive seasonor, summer. So, here are some summer skin care tips.
Sun protection above all else
“Sun exposure is the number one cause of skin aging, so there are no ifs or buts: you need to protect your skin! Using SPF 50 means preventing dark spots, loss of elasticity and wrinkles.As well as. But you should also avoid exposure during the hottest hours, and be sure to reapply the product every two hours. Look for a non-occlusive moisturizer and add a wide-brimmed hat and maxi sunglasses to your summer outfit. If you already have skin blemishes, it’s worth considering general SPF recommendations to prevent the problem from getting worse.”
Featured Product: Collistar Active Protection 50+ Sunscreen.
SPF also on hands and lips
“We don’t think much about it, but lips and hands are among the first parts of the body to show signs of aging. This means that the hands, forever excluded from our care of gestures, should also be covered with sunscreen. As for the delicate labial mucosa and sensitive, just swipe high SPF lip balmalways keeping it in your purse for frequent retouching during the day and after meals.”
Featured product: Hawaiian Tropical Lip Balm SPF 30
Retinol and acids are not (necessarily) banned
“If you spend a lot of time in the sun (even if you shouldn’t!), it’s a good idea to avoid using retinol-based products, as this powerful anti-aging asset is photosensitizing. if you spend most of your time in the shade or at home/office in the summer, you can safely continue your skin care routine with retinol and certain types of acids, such as lactic acid, which exfoliate and restore skin’s pH balance. Obviously, after using them, it is important not to expose yourself to ultraviolet rays, if not with a high degree of protection, since these active ingredients increase the sensitivity of the skin. Ideally, save your retinol or acid treatments for your evening routine.”
Featured product: L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Night Serum
Vitamin C never without
Look for vitamin C on the label and you’ll give your skin an extra layer of protection. It is very good to use a serum rich in vitamin C this season. Possessing an antioxidant effect, protects against environmental stressors. and short and long term sun damage. In addition, good cosmetics containing vitamin C can revitalize the skin, creating the conditions for a uniform and radiant complexion.”
Featured Product: Vitamin C Mattifying Renewal Serum.
Calm your skin with aloe vera products
“If you have the misfortune of getting burned, but even if your skin feels congested from extreme heat at the end of the day, aloe vera is a wonderful ingredient to use when needed. Its ability to deeply moisturize as well as refresh and soothe the skin. (even delicate) unbelievable. Excellent in a gel texture or as a face mask.”
Recommended product: I Provenzali Aloe Bio Dermogel
Source: Elle