Most of us are all-too-aware of the signs of ageing and tend to act on them as soon as possible. As such, most women reading this will already have an anti-ageing routine that relies on some of the best products in the biz. However, what about when those signs of ageing start popping up, anyway? What is it you’re missing?

 

More than a buzzword

 

Many of us are becoming a lot more careful about what ingredients we tend to expose our skin to, which is most certainly for the better. There are products that are more harmful than we might imagine, as well as buzzwords that can’t possibly be as effective as promised. However, retinol is one of the most important anti-ageing ingredients worth investing in, as it promotes the cell growth necessary to keep skin replenished and youthful.

 

Protection for the eyes

 

You may have plenty of protection for your cheeks, forehead, and face in general, but the eyes need a little extra care. The skin here is so delicate and thin that it tends to show the signs of ageing more quickly. It’s not just your eyelids but the skin around them, as well. As such, it is worth looking at eye creams and serums you can add to your collection, too.

 

Ward off the sun

 

A lot of us are getting much more sensible about this, but it’s important to recognise, if you don’t already, that sun protection should be a part of your daily ritual even when it’s not super shiny, outside. The sun ages the skin in so many ways that even limited exposure over a long time can start to have a profound effect. Prevention is always the best cure, so make sure you’re preventing with the right sunscreen.

 

The direct approach

 

For most signs of ageing, the cosmetic routine is often the best solution. However, there are some signs of ageing that can’t be fixed with great products alone. Options such as Botox or a facelift can be truly effective when it comes to combatting what are called the “lines of activity” such as smile lines that can be very tough to scrub with products alone. You need to consider when you need a more direct approach as, sometimes, waiting too long to make that decision can make the problem much harder to fight.

 

The hands-on method

 

Our hands are so widely relied on and can see a lot of punishment, so it should be no surprise that they also tend to be one of the parts of the body that start to show age the fastest. If you’re not already taking care of them, then consider investing in some high-quality hand creams and moisturisers that can help protect and nourish them.

 

One of the best things about fighting the signs of ageing is that there are always options. So don’t worry if you’re starting to see a few fine lines or some loose skin showing. With the tips above, you can get back in control.