Meghan Markle's beautician 5 skin mistakes that should not be made after 40

This is the time when hydration and protection from the sun and dirty air become especially important Beyond genetics and heredity, the appearance of a woman's skin after 40 depends primarily on the lifestyle and care that has been taken during the previous at least 2 decades.

It is especially important that good habits are learned in the late 30s and early 40s, because that is when it becomes apparent that the qualities of the skin change, and with it the needs it has Nicola Joss - the beautician who swears by all of Hollywood and whose clients include celebrities such as the wife of British Prince Harry Meghan Markle, movie stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank and Scarlett Johansson, as well as top models Kate Moss and Gisele Bündchen, recently gave some key tips on what mistakes should be avoided after 40, to keep the skin fresh and well-nourished, in an interview with Who What Wear.

By the way, Joss is a great opponent of cosmetic surgery and is of the opinion that the youth and radiance of the face and body can be achieved through regular routine care Both winter and summer, use sunscreen creams.

According to the specialist, one of the most important requirements for good skin after 40 is to regularly use sunscreen creams during the day If this is not done, spots and premature wrinkles are guaranteed.

The best compromise for those who forget to use special protection is to buy a moisturizer combined with a protection factor of at least SPF30 It should be applied regardless of the season and regardless of whether you live in the city or on the beach.

Don't underestimate the impact of pollution Joss argues, that one of the main mistakes in morning skin care is to include preparations against air pollution and the environment in general She advises using cleansing lotions and nourishing creams that are enriched with antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, green tea, niacinamide and grape seed extract.

Nutrition is extremely important One of the most important tips that the celebrity beautician gives to women over 40 is to take care of their skin from the outside as well as the inside According to her, the food must necessarily contain substances that are useful for the good condition of the skin.

The rule is to eat less and healthier It is important to consume plenty of fresh green vegetables, fresh red fruits, good fats, alkalizing products, chaga mushroom teas and green tea, which are very rich in antioxidants.

Probiotics should also be taken regularly It is imperative to avoid processed foods, sugar and saturated fat as much as possible.

It is necessary to reduce animal proteins at the expense of vegetable proteins Don't overdo it with aggressive scrubs.

The use of aggressive exfoliants stresses the skin and strips it of its natural oils, emphasizes the American Making this mistake leads to dryness of the epidermis, which facilitates the appearance of wrinkles and leads to rapid relaxation.

Strongly recommended as a general rule, double cleansing and abrasive toners and lotions should be avoided after this age The face, like the body, needs sport.

Just like the body, the face needs regular exercise to keep in shape, especially after the age of 40 In order to prevent the loss of elasticity, it is necessary to do a daily facial massage, which stimulates the vitality of the muscle tissues, giving volume and natural tone, says Nicola Jos.

She explains that the massage "wakes up the skin in the morning and eliminates the stress and tension of the day " Investing in a device like a jade roller or gua sha massager can only make this endeavor easier.

Other beauticians emphasize that after entering the decade between 40 and 50, the most important thing becomes maximum hydration Nourishing moisturizing creams should be used both in the morning and in the evening (evening cream application should not be skipped, as it is believed that cell regeneration is most active between 11 pm and 2 am and this causes acute dehydration).

They are applied all over the face, including the area around the eyes and the neck It is good to remember that because of the thinner and more delicate skin, the neck is the one that shows the aging process the most.

The earliest wrinkles usually appear around the eyes Night creams can be replaced with vegetable bio-oils such as argan or sweet almond.

It is very important to choose the most suitable product for your skin type, and this requires consultation with a specialist Hydration of the skin also goes through drinking water, which after 40 years should be at least 2 liters per day.