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Looking Good in Later Life 31
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Anyone who has looked after her (or his) appearance over the years has the edge in later life compared to ravers who burned all their candles at both ends.
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A vast industry is out there to help with all and
every beauty concern. In this column every month laterlife.com will report on ideas
and products, old and new. All with the focus on maturity of course.
Sunscreen lotions: when, why and how to use them It’s not only summer when we should be protecting skin against the sun’s damaging and ageing rays. Here’s what you need to know:
How to use sunscreens Apply sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more. Some experts recommend a factor of 20 for the face in later life, especially for paler skins.
Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (which blocks both UVB and UVA light). Choose a PUBA free and non-perfumed variety if possible.
Put it on 15-45 minutes before you go out and allow to dry. It doesn't start working immediately.
Use wherever your skin's exposed, not forgetting vulnerable areas such as ears, neck, back of the hands, feet.
Apply generously and repeat at least every couple of hours. Most sun worshippers use too little sunscreen. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation you need to smooth on 30 grams for full body coverage.
If you're swimming or sweating, you need more sunscreen. Many water resistant sunscreens which will protect for just two 20 minute swims. Even if makers claim that they last for several hours, remember that they may rub off when towelling dry.
Sweating also makes a sunscreen rub off. No sunscreen blocks out all UV rays. You're still damaging your skin, though more slowly.
Don't stay out all day just because you're wearing sunscreen. A good rule of thumb is: don't stay out wearing sunscreen any longer than you would without it.
Wear hats and clothes and sunglasses as well as sunscreen. If you've got a tan, you've already damaged your skin and are not protected against further damage. So use a sunscreen. Skin sense
When the sun is strong
Fabrics that cover your arms and your legs are the coolest way to be outdoors in the summer. The more tightly woven the fabric, the more of the sun's rays it will block. Safest is to get hold of clothes that are specially designed to be sun-protective. Wet fabrics let more sun through. So do pale colours. At the seaside, wear sun-protective swimsuits. The higher the sun is in the sky, the more concentrated its rays. The sun shines most fiercely between 10am and 2pm.
The value of sunglasses Your eyes can be harmed by excessive exposure to the sun. The retina can be permanently damaged and cataracts may result. Buy sunglasses that are 100% UVA and B blocking, and make sure they have wrap-around protection. NB next month: Helen Franks visits a Mole Clinic, and learns about state of the art diagnosis.
SUNSCREEN PRODUCTS Buy direct from Nutrimetics The Nutrimetics Sun Days range of products has been developed in accordance with Australian standards (and in co-operation with the Skin Cancer Prevention Organisations) which are the most stringent in the world. Nutrimetics products are constantly under review as scientific understanding of the sun and it’s power and effect on our health grows. Presently the following are available : Sun Days range These sunscreens are for all skin types and contain Apricot Kernel Oil and beeswax to help soften, smooth and protect the skin against critical moisture loss. They provide protection against UVA and UVB rays and are water resistant which means that skin will be protected against the sun's damaging rays even in the water for up to 2 hours (though take note that towelling dry and sweating will remove some of the sunscreen).
NB Sunscreens such as the above should always be applied before a foundation. Other sun products Aftersun Moisturiser – an ultra light, all-over moisturiser which cools, calms and revitalises dry, sun-exposed skin, with Apricot Kernel Oil, sorbitol and herbal extracts to help soothe. Price £9.75 Self Tanning Lotion - provides a natural looking tan in a few hours, without the sun. Key ingredients are Dihydrocyacetone (DHA tans the protein with the outer layer of the skin) Apricot Kernel Oil, herbal extracts of chamomile, sage, balm mint and lime tree blossom. Price £12.45 Sheer Tint Make-Up with Botanical Moisturisation (SPF15) purse-size product for women who dislike heavier foundations but want something to even out skin tones and provide a healthy glow. Can be applied as often as desired throughout the day for natural coverage, protection and continuous moisturisation. Price £11.50 See further details of these and other sun-protection products in the Nutrimetics catalogue: You can request a full catalogue or obtain information about arranging a workshop by completing the enquiry form. You can also read about Nutrimetics age defying and other workshops in a previous article on the subject. or find out about becoming an Independent Nutrimetics Consultant yourself.
Protection from the inside
Phytobronz capsules contain a range of ingredients to provide anti-ageing properties, antioxidants, dehydration action. A special ingredient, OPC, is said to be 20 times stronger than vitamin C and 50 times stronger than vitamin E as an antioxidant. Arkopharma Phytobronz is suitable for vegetarians and costs £9.40 for a three-week course, taken 4 days before and during sun-exposure.
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Previous editions of Looking Good in laterlife Edition 1 (including a visit to Estee Lauder) Edition 2 (including a visit to Clarins) Edition 3 (including a visit to Medestea Internazionale Edition 4 (including a visit to Martha Hill Skincare) Edition 5 (including a visit to Harrods) Edition 6 (including a visit to Belgravia Centre) Edition 7 (including a visit to Vichy Laboratoire) Edition 8 (including a visit to Avene Spa) Edition 9 (including fashion tips) Edition 10 eyebrows, eyelashes, sun and skin Edition 11 (including a visit to Lasercare Clinics) Edition 12 - Lasercare Clinics offer their expertise on common skin conditions Edition 13 - Ageing skin in the new millennium Edition 14 - A visit to Helen Sher Edition 15 - More from Helen Sher and Lasercare Clinics Edition 16 A visit to Champneys London Clubs Edition 17 - Seeking Cosmetic Surgery Edition 18 - Does hair dye cause cancer? Edition 19 - How not to look
like mutton dressed as lamb.. Edition 20 - What cosmetic dentistry can do for you - Part one Edition 22 - What’s new at Estee Lauder? Edition 23 - Lancome - a perennial favourite Edition 24- The latest from Clarins Edition 25 - East meets west with
Shiseido Edition 26 - Nutrimetics Edition 27 - Nutrimetics - Special offer Edition 28 - Nutrimetics workshop Edition 29 - Exfoliation
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Previous Visits laterlife.com occasionally visits one of the great cosmetic houses, up-and-coming beauty collections or other organisations of interest to the more mature visitor.
Edition 1 Estee Lauder Edition 2 Clarins Edition 3 Medestea Internazionale Edition 4 Martha Hill Skincare Edition 5 Harrods Edition 7 Vichy Laboratoire Edition 8 Avene Spa Edition 11 Lasercare Clinics Edition 14 - Helen Sher Edition 16 A visit to
Champneys London Clubs
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laterlife interest Don't forget to take a look at the rest of the features sections of laterlife.com: laterlife interest containing a variety of articles of interest for visitors to laterlife.com written by a number of experienced and new journalists. It includes both one off articles and also regular columns of a more specialist nature such as healthwise and talkback Also don't forget to take a look at our regular IT question and answer section called YoucandoIT by IT trainer and author Jackie Sherman. To view the latest articles and indexes to previous articles click on laterlife interest here or above. To search for articles about a certain topic, use the site search feature below.
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