We’ve all heard the saying, ‘prevention is better than a cure,’ and nowhere is this more relevant than with anti-ageing.

Believe it or not we can all start to slow down the signs of ageing, no matter our age. The age at which we start to age is all down to genes. For example if your mom started showing signs of ageing in her mid-40s, then you most likely will too. Obviously this also depends on your lifestyle.

More often than not multi-racial and African women will experience mid-face atrophy and pigmentation. Mid-face atrophy is when the tear-trough area under the eyes starts to sag. This causes the cheekbones and middle of the face to lose collagen and look flat. Pigmentation is when the skin begins to look mottled and uneven in colour on areas such as the cheeks and forehead.

So how do we combat these issues and keep them at bay for as long as possible?

The good news is that it is never too late to start taking care of your skin. The trick is to adopt simple lifestyle changes like eating healthily, wearing sun protection every day and using an effective skin care routine like the POND’S age miracle™ range.

Skin boosting foods to include in your diet include greens like spinach and watercress. Just one portion a day can reduce wrinkles, improve skin tone and reduce your skin’s pore size.
Skip your morning coffee. Caffeine can dehydrate the skin. Instead, drink cocoa. It’s packed with anti-oxidants to help hydrate and smooth the skin.

The spice Tumeric is a well-known antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Sugar is terrible for the skin so indulge your sweet cravings by adding cinnamon to your hot drinks, morning porridge or stews.

Stay Protected
Many women with darker skin tones believe they cannot suffer from sun damage. This is entirely untrue!
All skin tones are affected by the sun, whether it be photo-ageing or skin cancer. That’s why it’s so important to wear sun cream every day, regardless of the weather. Most skin care products, contain a mild SPF, but it’s still important to double up and apply a good sun cream under your moisturiser and make-up in the morning. A great multi-tasking product is the POND’S age miracle™ BB Cream, which not only contains an SPF but also works to conceal and correct any imperfections on the skin. How great is that?

Have you already started to see signs of ageing? What are some habits you’ve adopted to keep those wrinkles at bay?