Beauty and Hair Tips for Every Age

With so many trends and products on the market, one of the most challenging things can be using the right products. Not every product on the market is going to be the perfect fit for you. Some products have active ingredients that aren’t right for your skin, others might have ingredients that don’t react well with your skin, and sometimes products shouldn’t be mixed with each other. We’re breaking down the dos and don’ts for all ages.

For Every Age

Regardless of your age, there are some beauty tips that will always ring true. Try to incorporate sun protection into your skincare – and don’t forget your scalp! There are a lot of makeup products that incorporate sunscreen, and there are powder options that can work great for protecting your scalp without adding any sunscreen grease to your hair. With skincare: research the products you’re using, if products can be mixed, and try out products on small patches of skin. These tips can help in determining if a product works with your skin type, since everyone’s skin is different and will react to products differently.

Under 20

For younger hair and skin, we recommend trying to stay away from harsh chemicals. This can include certain hair treatments, like bleach and anything permanent, and skincare that has retinol, acids; these include glycolic and lactic acid, harsh exfoliants, fragrances, and retinoids. For skincare, we recommend those with young skin to stick to more forgiving products that won’t damage your skin barrier, or seek the advice of a dermatologist.  For haircare, we recommend limiting heat and hydrated your scalp.

20 & Up

As we age, our skin and hair need more care. From environmental factors to aging, our skin, and hair might need more TLC. We require more moisture, sun protection, skin tightening, hair repairs, and some people also require vitamins like Biotin to strengthen their hair and nails – although, we recommend speaking with a doctor prior to starting any vitamins. We’ve broken down some general advice based on age groups:

20s & 30s

Begin using a gentle eye cream to limit fine lines, vitamin C to brighten dull skin, gentle exfoliants, and retinal and hyaluronic acid if you worry about wrinkles. Don’t be afraid to change your products as your skin and hair begin changing. As we get to our 30s, our hair will begin needed more personalized care.

40s & 50s

Use a gentle exfoliant, including chemical exfoliant, since your cell turnover decreases as you age. This will combat dull skin. Begin using heavier moisturizers to reduce fine lines and re-introduce moisture to your aging skin – opt for a moisturizer with glycolic acid or retinol. As for hair, try to avoid heat styling or use lower settings, moisturize your scalp and try color treatments that will be less harsh and easier to maintain. Dying hair can be damaging, so make sure you’re introducing color-friendly shampoos and conditioners, and hair masks to reintroduce moisture.

60+

A good base will be key to your makeup routine: use light buildable foundation to avoid amplifying wrinkles and lines, gently exfoliate prior to applying makeup, hydrate and moisturize your skin – hyaluronic acid and poly glutamine can give your skin a plump look, and don’t forget to use gentle eye creams and retinol at night to wake up depuffed, with less dark circles, and improve firmness without losing moisture. As for hair, detangle your hair while wet to prevent damage, add moisturizing products, and make sure you don’t wash your hair too much since this can strip hair of moisture.

 At the end of the day, everyone’s hair and skin have different needs that change as we get older, if we’re moving to different climates, or experiencing new stresses. At StyldLife, we believe in enhancing natural beauty and bringing confidence to our clients. Explore our beauty and hair services to begin your journey.

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