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"Normal Skin"!? If you don’t have acne, dry skin, fine lines or wrinkles, sunspots or other pigmentation, redness, or rosacea and your skin is bright and glowing, you might be told your skin is normal, but do you need cosmeceutical skincare products? Or should you just stick to soap and water and a cheap moisturiser from the supermarket? Skin types without any major concerns are considered “normal skin” and effective, evidence-based skincare products should still be used to keep skin healthy and slow down the signs of aging.
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Anti-aging skincare for normal skin
Chronological aging, also known as intrinsic aging, is inevitable with the passage of time, but there are genetic differences between individuals. As you get older, the repair processes don’t work as well, so the skin becomes thinner, stiffer, and less supple, with less collagen and elastin, which in turn makes it more prone to injuries, wrinkles, lines and sagging. Aging skin has fewer blood vessels that bring nutrients into the skin and contains fewer lipids and is more susceptible to transepidermal water loss. This leads to dry and often itchy skin. Studies have shown signs of intrinsic aging in your skin from as young as your early 30s - although they won’t become obvious for years after that!
Photoaging (sun damage) is the biggest cause of extrinsic (or environmental) skin aging. Sun damage causes skin cancer - 90 % of all skin cancers are directly caused by sun exposure, mainly due to UVB rays. The sun’s UV rays cause most skin aging (wrinkles, pigmentation, dull skin etc.), and most is due to UVA rays. These UVA rays penetrate deeply into the skin and can pass through glass. They create harmful free radicals that breakdown collagen and prevent collagen being repaired. The UV radiation causes inflammation, damages the skins DNA and causes a build-up of pigmentation. Pollution, a poor diet, insufficient sleep, soap, and smoking can all cause similar skin damage. Studies have shown signs of photoaging in skin as young as 15!
With sun damage starting in your teens and just the passage of time taking its toll on skin as young as 30, you could argue good skincare is a must, even when your skin looks perfect! Using a soap free cleanser, a broad-spectrum sunscreen protecting you against UVA and UVB rays as well as ingredients shown to prevent sun damage such as L-Ascorbic Acid can all help. Skincare ingredients that reverse skin damage, build collagen and reduce pigmentation like Niacinamide, Retinal and Alpha Hydroxy Acids are key, too!
Take the guesswork out of caring for your skin. ESK has you covered with our curated collection of normal skincare products. Browse and shop the range here! Australian, US and New Zealand customers can enjoy free express shipping and a money back guarantee!