It’s something that we look at every day in the clinic, lines & wrinkles! Whether we’re treating them, consulting about them, or just having a chat, wrinkles and fine lines are always on the agenda at Thrive. The main area of concern is prevention, we’re constantly being asked the question

“What can I do to stop my wrinkles showing?”

“I’m young and don’t want to get wrinkles, what can I do?!”

1. Don’t smoke. This one’s a big no-no when it comes to premature ageing!

2. Eat a variety of fruit and vegetables which contain antioxidants to prevent glycation and wrinkle formation. If you want to know more about glycation click here.

3. Protect your skin from the sun. Be sensible about sun exposure and wear a good quality sunblock every day to avoid sunburn. Using a mineral makeup on top of your sunblock adds an extra layer of defense. For example, try Mineral Whip as it contains suncream and has active ingredients that feed the skin.

4. Avoid pollution. Using Enviroshield under your makeup not only improves the look of your makeup after application, but it also creates an invisible shield to stop environmental toxins like heavy metals, environmental allergens e.g. lead, cadmium, and arsenic from penetrating into the skin and causing premature ageing. 

5. Exercise daily. Exercise increases the circulation to our skin, delivering oxygen, and removing cellular debris, which can cause premature ageing. exercise also reduces stress and helps to manage inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.