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A good-quality hyaluronic product. You are more susceptible to transepidermal water loss (TEWL) at this age so you will benefit from a daily dose of hyaluronic acid. Do not be fooled into buying a dirt-cheap one: it’s likely to be a single-ingredient, heavy hyaluronic acid that won’t really penetrate, so it’s a false economy. Facial oil. Your quick

Cleanse your skin every morning. It obviously doesn’t have to be as intense as the night-time cleanse, but a quick warm flannel and milk/balm/gel wouldn’t go amiss to get rid of the overnight shedding. I know some brands say you don’t need to cleanse your skin in the morning. That’s okay. They’re wrong. TITTT: take it to the tits. Your neck and déc

hyaluronic-based facial mist. Your skin finds it harder to retain moisture at this age – this spray replaces that lost moisture. Do not spray plain water over your face: it is not the same thing. Look for ‘hyaluronic acid’ on the product. A good antioxidant serum. Spend your money here. Get a good niacinamide/vitamin C/resveratrol etc., and use it

All packaging for anything with any acid in it will legally have to say ‘avoid eye area’. Unless you are using a prescription strength, dermatologist-prescribed hardcore acid, it’s fine.

Try to have a couple of exfoliating/acid products if you can: a milder version and a more ‘active’ one. There’s no point in having two of one type. Alternate them daily. There are lots of different types of acids (see here) but the main ones are glycolic, lactic and salicylic. If you can only afford one, either buy a mild one and use it twice a day

Buy eight flannels minimum and use one a day (you’ll need the eighth flannel as a spare on wash day): start with a fresh, clean flannel for your morning cleanse and use the same flannel for your evening cleanse, chucking it in the washing basket when you’re done.

All packaging for anything with any acid in it will legally have to say ‘avoid eye area’. Unless you are using a prescription strength, dermatologist-prescribed hardcore acid, it’s fine.

A good-quality hyaluronic product. You are more susceptible to transepidermal water loss (TEWL) at this age so you will benefit from a daily dose of hyaluronic acid. Do not be fooled into buying a dirt-cheap one: it’s likely to be a single-ingredient, heavy hyaluronic acid that won’t really penetrate, so it’s a false economy. Facial oil. Your quick

Buy eight flannels minimum and use one a day (you’ll need the eighth flannel as a spare on wash day): start with a fresh, clean flannel for your morning cleanse and use the same flannel for your evening cleanse, chucking it in the washing basket when you’re done.