LOOK YOUNGER AND HEALTHIER FOREVER WITH THESE EASY FIXES

IF YOUR BODY WERE A CAR, then alerts for
dry hair, ine lines and rough skin would light
up your dashboard – they’re all indicators
that you’re low on oil. In fact, oil is the key to
youthful skin and hair, says dermatologists.
 What’s grinding your gears isn’t just the hard
 kilometres of a few late nights at
work or play. It’s also the harsh cleansers you
use. If you over-wash your skin, it will age more
rapidly. Switch to these milder
products that won’t dry you out, and roll back
your odometer in the process.

 FACE CLEANSER
Believe it or not, more oil is the best method of clearing skin of excess oil. “Oil loves lipid molecules,” explains dermatologist Dr Terence Keaney. Turn to a cleanser that binds with the lipids in skin and dirt but won’t dry you out.Massage four pumps of Shu Uemura Anti/ Oxi Skin Refining Anti- Dullness Cleansing Oil  into your face, then add warm water until it turns milky. Finally, rinse.

 SHAMPOO
Many shampoos leave your hair feeling dry. But this foam cleanses without leaving straw-like strands. The magic ingredient? Coconut oil. Research from the Journal of Cosmetic Science found   people who used coconut oil in their hair daily saw significantly less breakage than those who
didn’t. Go nuts.

 MOISTURISER
“Moisturising regularly is like putting money in the bank,” says a top Dertamalogist. “As you get older, your skin will look better and better.” Use a product with lightweight oils for quick penetration. (Others just  coat the surface, leaving your face shiny.) This mattifying gel cream contains brazil nut oil to soften skin – and will also nix shine.

 ANTI-AGEING OIL
A few drops of anti-ageing oil on your face and neck each morning can help minimise wrinkles once they appear. You want plenty of peptides in there, along with antioxidants like vitamins C
and E.This product’s natural ingredients, such as argan and rosemary leaf oil, brighten skin and slow the signs of ageing. Dr Dennis Gross Triple C ace Peptide Firming Serum

SHAVING OIL
Your face can become irritated when it’s dry, leaving it prone to nicks when you shave or trim.Shaving oil can calm things down – look for plant and seed oils for added hydration. Bearded?
An oil-based shaving product softens bristles without getting stuck in them like a cream-based
lotion might.

DEODORANT
Armpits on fire? Some deodorants can cause sensitive skin to react. Look for one containing hydrating ingredients like plant oils to protect your pits. NIVEA Men Sensitive Protect Deodorant is made for sensitive types, with no alcohol or preservatives and avocado oil to nourish. But it still stops sweat for up to 48 hours.