Sandra visited skin consultant Liz McKeon to find out the extent of her skin damage. She’s worried about sun-induced lines and wrinkles, and wants to know how her daily routine can help – she has only recently started wearing sunscreen. Liz found that Sandra also had a high level of UV spots. For an older skin Liz advised a rich moisturising cream with a vitamin content. Skincare products with a higher vitamin content nourish the skin from the outside as well as improving its elasticity. The thickness of moisturiser you use should increase as your skin ages.

Liz also found that Sandra’s skin was quite dehydrated – not only lacking water, but also oils. She says that many diets advise reducing or cutting out fats, but they are vital for keeping skin in good condition and suggests cod liver oil and starflower oil as good ways to include oils in your diet. Liz also suggested Sandra apply a nourishing face mask once or twice a week.

Some of the products Liz recommends are Dermalogica Multi-vitamin Mask @ €38, Dermalogica Eye Cream @ €43 and Dermalogica Intensive Capsules @ €51. All are available in beauty salons as well as online at www.lizmckeon.com

Top Tips
- Use sunscreen everyday.
- Use a thicker consistency moisturiser as you get older.
- Lots of water and oils in your diet to avoid dehydration.

Contributors
Liz McKeon, Skin Consultant
Ph: 086 386 1243

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