As we age, implementing a good skin care regimen becomes more important as your skin loses its collagen production. This increases the risk of skin ageing, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars. While many factors affect the appearance of your skin – such as diet, hormonal changes, and environmental exposure – how you take care of your skin and what products you apply undeniably remain the most influential factors. 

Prevention is better than cure, and this rings especially true for our skin. If you take the time and effort to ensure your skin is properly cleansed and protected, you can achieve or maintain blemish-free, supple, and hydrated skin in no time. To start, every woman, from young to old, should follow these skincare tips and tricks by dermatologists and aestheticians.

1. Never fail to wear sunscreen

One of the biggest causes of ageing is repeatedly exposing our skin to the sun. The sun emits harmful UV rays that can penetrate the skin, leading to wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, sunburns, and in worst-case scenarios, skin cancer. Contrary to popular belief, you should always put on sunscreen even while staying indoors. We recommend getting your hands on a broad-spectrum sunscreen that contains at least SPF 30 for the utmost protection. 

Try our BB Sunblock SPF 60 PA++: At Lynn Aesthetic, our sunscreen is specially formulated to protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays, ensuring that free radicals and oxidative stress do not damage your skin. Lightweight and non-greasy, this sunscreen is suitable for normal to dry skin due to its hydration properties.

2. Steer clear of harsh cleansers 

Since facial cleansers are wash-off products, many people have the misconception that they can use all sorts of cleansers and they will not impact the skin as much. This belief could not be further from the truth, as harsh cleansers can potentially strip the skin of its natural oils, leaving the skin dehydrated and irritated. Going for a gentle cleanser is the best and safest way to remove dirt and impurities, yet not make your skin feel dry and tight in the end.

Try our Morning Cleanser: Despite its name, our Morning Cleanser can be used for both day-time and night-time. Lather the cleanser onto your face to restore suppleness to the skin during the day while removing any makeup, sebum, and debris at the end of the day. With our new formulation, this cleanser can also get rid of skin mites.

3. Avoid physical exfoliators 

Exfoliation should be done once or twice a week and is necessary to eliminate dead skin cells, unclog pores, and clear away dirt and debris from the skin’s surface. Essentially, exfoliation is the key to improving skin texture and making our skin look and feel smooth.

However, physical exfoliators – which are cleansers with tiny granules – can damage the skin, causing micro-tears and inflammation. This goes for the process of physical exfoliation as well, which uses tools like a toothbrush or scalpel to scrape off the dead skin. Instead, opt for chemical exfoliators that are less harsh.

4. Use products designed for your skin type

When it comes to skincare, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all product or routine. Everyone’s skin is different, so you have your own specific skincare needs to address. In order to curate an effective skincare routine and repair any skin issues, you must first identify your skin type – whether it is dry, mature, normal, combination, oily, or sensitive. It also helps in knowing if you have a skin condition.

Once you are sure of your skin type and its needs, you can purchase products that are suitable for you and prevent adverse effects from occurring.

5. Always moisturise your skin

There is a long-held belief that people with oily skin can leave out moisturisers in their skincare routine. This is absolutely untrue and may just be what is causing more sebum to be produced. For some oily skin folks, your skin may not be oily but rather dehydrated. This happens when your skin lacks moisture, resulting in the skin overcompensating by producing oil. For dry skin and other skin types, applying moisturiser can keep the skin feeling refreshed and maintain its moisture barrier – an essential step to anti-ageing. 

Shop our range of day and night creams: Lynn Aesthetic has created a wide range of moisturisers for different skin types and purposes. For example, our day creams like the Hydrating Day Cream Gel and Sensitive Day Protection Cream Gel are meant to be more lightweight and used under makeup. On the other hand, our night creams like the Oxygenating Night Cream and Hydrating Intensive Cream have a heavier consistency and contain powerhouse ingredients to target specific skin problems.

6. Do not forget the neck

Everyone knows to moisturise the face, but it is also crucial to not leave out the neck as well. In fact, the neck is one of the first places where signs of ageing are most prominent. This is because the skin on our neck is significantly thinner than on our face and produces less collagen, increasing the risk of fine lines and wrinkles appearing. As such, remember to apply moisturiser to the neck area and massage gently for better absorption.

Try our Peptide V Neck Cream or Elastin Cream: Neck care is taken seriously at Lynn Aesthetic, which is why we have come up with two different neck creams. Our Peptide V Neck Cream provides a firming and lifting effect on the skin while restoring smoothness and brightness to the neck area at the same time. Our Elastin Cream, as the name suggests, is all about increasing elasticity, giving the appearance of plump, healthy-looking skin.

7. A simplified skincare routine is the best 

Dermatologists and aestheticians have long advised that less is more with skincare products. Do not be fooled that you can treat more skin issues by piling on more products. As most skincare products are made with various ingredients, applying too many of them can cause some of these ingredients to clash with each other, further irritating the skin. Therefore, using around three to four products is the way to keep it safe and prevent your pores from getting clogged. An ideal skincare routine simply involves cleansing, moisturising, and applying sunscreen.

Try our Refreshing Kit: Build a good skincare routine with our Refreshing Kit, containing our Morning Cleanser, a toner, and cleansing milk. You can pick your toner and cleansing milk of choice. There are three options for toners: Hydrating Toner, Calendula Toner, and Oxygenating Toner. Similarly, our cleaning milks are available in Hydrating, Calendula, and Oxygenating.

8. Resist the urge to pop pimples

We understand that pimples can look unsightly, and you want to pop or squeeze to remove them. However, popping a pimple is one of the worst skincare mistakes you can make, as the action penetrates all the bacteria, sebum, and dirt deeper into the facial tissues. This leads to inflammation and infection, forming acne scars and may even cause the pimple to appear more noticeable. For a better solution, we recommend leaving the pimples alone and letting them heal naturally.

9. Be gentle around the eyes 

Be it removing makeup or applying eye care products, you should always be gentle around the eye area and make sure not to tug or pull the surrounding skin too tightly. The skin around our eyes is incredibly delicate and sensitive. In addition, it is prone to dryness and signs of ageing. As such, gently patting eye cream can treat dark circles and create more youthful-looking eyes. 

Shop our range of eye care products: Lynn Aesthetic has a wide range of eye care products to meet all your skincare needs. Our Eye Care Duo is a best-seller, containing two anti-wrinkle treatments: Miracle Eye Gel and Elastin Eyebags Cream.

10. Treat yourself to a facial once a month

Aside from the obvious mental health benefits, heading to the facial spa salon every once a month allows you to seek the expertise and knowledge of estheticians to properly care for your skin. You can consider having a facial as a way to rejuvenate your skin, while also treating any skin issues you might have. As many types of facials are available, we recommend consulting with a professional to see which facial best meets your skin needs.

Conclusion

At Lynn Aesthetic, we provide more than just body and facial treatments. As mentioned above, you can also shop our online store here for high-quality skincare products, all of which cater to a specific area of the face and skin type.

As one of the leading body and facial spa salons in Singapore, Lynn Aesthetic is always seeking to upgrade our skills and knowledge in the field of beauty and wellness. This is why all our treatments are carried out with state-of-the-art equipment. So, what are you waiting for? Reach out to us to book an appointment today.