Age-Revealing Tell-Tale Signs – #1 Enlarged Pores

Larger pores are common as we age, making skin look coarser and less radiant. People with oily skin often have larger pores, but sun damage can encourage them too.

Prevention Tip:
If you have oily skin prone to enlarged pores, try a creamy hoy cloth cleanser which gives a thorough clean and exfoliates at the same time.

How To Fix It:
Celebrity Make-Up Artist Daniel Sadler recommends applying a make-up primer (OneClickPharmacy recommend Inica Pure Primer at just £19.68) after moisturising (OneClickPharmacy recommends Freederm Oil-Free Perfecting Moisturiser 50ml) and before foundation (OneClickPharmacy recommends Loreal True Match).

Problem Solved – we all look 21 again!

Age-Revealing Tell-Tale Signs – #2 Bags Under Eyes

The skin around our eyes has few supportive structures or oil glands. “The ligaments become weaker as we age and skin sags, causing bags” says consultant Dr Lowe of Cranley Clinic, London

Prevention Tip:
Wear sunglasses to protect the delicate eye area from the damaging effects of sunlight

How To Fix It:
“Old fashioned treatments work well with puffy eyes: put a used teabag or cucumber slice under each eye and leave for 10 minutes (Although OneClickPharmacy also recommend Amirose Purederm Age Defying Eye Gel Mask). It draws out moisture to reduce puffiness and improves the appearance of bags.” says Dr Lowe.

Look out for eye gels with skin-tighteners such as caffeine or algae extract.

OneClickPharmacy recommend Olay Anti Wrinkle Eye Gel as a bargain buy or Clarins Eye Contour Gel – Puffiness if you fancy a splurge, both are hugely popular items.

And following these top tips we will all be ‘bag-free and beautiful’ again.

Age-Revealing Tell-Tale Signs – #3 Thinning Lips

“Our lips naturally lose volume as we age, thanks to the loss of skin-supporting collagen and elastin, and this can make your face look older” Says Dr Lowe of Cranley Clinic, London

Prevention Tip:
“Smoking and sunlight exposure ages lips faster, so quit the habit and wear a sun-protective lip balm on lipstick” advises Dr Lowe (OneClickPharmacy recommends Lavera SS Lip Balm SPF10)

How To Fix It:
Daniel Sandler, Celebrity Make-Up Artist suggests lining lips and filling them in with neutral coloured lip pencil (OneClickPharmacy recommend New York Color 7″ Lip Pencil Natural 954A) to create a smoother plumper surface “Then dab a little cream concealer (OneClickPharmacy recommend Inika Light Perfection Concealer 15ml) round the edge of your upper lip and blend – it gives the appearance of a fuller lip”

Apply a moisturising lipstick, avoiding dark or brown shades. Opt instead for soft, rosy pinks or peach with a sheen finish (OneClickPharmacy recommend Green People Eco Lipstick Candyfloss 4.5g).

A layer of clear gloss on top (OneClickPharmacy recommends True Gold Lip Gloss Clear For Women By True Gold) makes them super-luscious.

So get those lips looking luscious and pucker up Ladies!

Age-Revealing Tell-Tale Signs – #4 Discoloured Teeth

“Our teeth yellow with age, so we associate white teeth with youth” says dentist Dr Phil Stemmer at Teeth for Life “The enamel thins, and teeth lay down more destine underneath, which is yellow, and this shows through the thinning enamel to make teeth look discoloured.”

Prevention Tip:
Avoid too much tea, coffee, red wine and cola as these all stain your teeth,

How To Fix It:
“Brushing teeth twice a day with an electric toothbrush (OneClickPharmacy recommends Omron Sonic Style Electric Toothbrush 456 – Rechargeable Toothbrush) and whitening toothpaste (OneClickPharmacy recommends Aquafresh Iso-Active Whitening Toothpaste) will get rid of stains but it won’t whiten teeth. The only way to do this is to have your teeth bleached by a dentist. ” Says Dr Stemmer.

Daniel Sandler, Celebrity Make-Up Artist says a careful choice of lipstick shades can make teeth look whiter “Pink Tones (OneClickPharmacy recommend Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick No 07 Satin Snap 3.0g) make teeth appear whiter, but avoid orangy and coral shades”

So with new gorgeous white, sparkling teeth – put the smile back on your face and flash the shiny whites!

Age-Revealing Tell-Tale Signs – #5 Uneven Skin Pigment

Patches of darker skin, known as age-spots, are common once we hit our 50s “These are just as aging to your face as wrinkles” Says Dr Lowe of Cranley Clinic, London. “It’s caused by sun exposure, in particular UVA rays which cause deeper damage to skin cells. It can also be triggered by hormonal changes such as the menopause.”

Prevention Tip:
“Use a daily moisturiser with SPF15 that gives UVA Protection” says Dr Lowe (OneClickPharmacy recommends Simple Daily Radiance Moisturiser SPF10)

How To Fix It:
Skin-lightening creams help to even out patches of darker skin. OneClickPharmacy recommends Garnier Vital Restore Daily Beauty Serum 30ml and Yours Magazine recommends Neutrogena Multi Defence Daily Moisturiser 50 ml (also available through OneClickPharmacy).

Why not take before and after photos of using these Top Fixing Tips and Products – we would love to see how you are getting on with the younger, newer, fresher you!