A common cause of puffy eyes is using too much moisturiser around your eyes before you go to bed. Always use a separate eye cream, as the eye area is much more delicate than the rest of your skin.

 

Most day creams contain an SPF to protect your skin against harmful UVA rays, which of course you don't need in the dark! At night, your skin absorbs more moisture and repairs itself while you sleep, which is why night creams have more concentrated ingredients so you can reap the full benefits of beauty sleep.

 

Firstly and most importantly, it's vital to protect your skin from the sun, as it's the no.1 cause of premature ageing! Act on wrinkles now by keeping the skin nourished and hydrated with a good moisturiser that contains a high SPF. You should also use treatment products designed to target specific areas of concern. Look out for our ANEW range which has a wide variety of high performance products to target signs of ageing and sun damage.

 

Exfoliating your face twice a week will help remove dead skin cells, which may be making your skin look dull. Use a gentle circular motion and rinse off with warm water.

 

Cold weather wind and central heating can play havoc with our skin in the winter. Swap to a richer moisturiser and try using a moisturising facemask once a week. Drinking at least a litre of water a day will help to keep the skin hydrated and fresh looking. Don't forget, the sun's rays can damage your skin in the winter too, so always wear a day cream with an SPF.

 

Make-up that has an SPF can help protect you against occasional exposure to the sun, like in your lunch hour for example. It's not designed for sunbathing, so make sure you use a high factor sun lotion when you know that you're going to be in the sun for a prolonged period of time.

 

You should apply sunscreen about 20 minutes before going outside. Apply liberally and frequently, especially after swimming. Look out for Avon's Bronze Sun Protection range, which has a wide variety of formulations to suit all the family.