How to choose the perfect skincare for your ‘ageing type’
Experts suggest there are ways to determine whether your skin is ‘wrinkle-dominant’ or ‘sagging-dominant’ – here’s what to know
Experts have revealed how to tailor your skincare routine depending on your “ageing type”.
But anyone who has stared a little too long into the bathroom mirror knows that not all signs of ageing are created equal.
Some faces develop a patchwork of fine lines long before their jawline budges, while others notice skin softening and sagging even if their forehead stays smooth.
Dermatologists and skincare experts increasingly describe this split as falling into two categories: “wrinkle-dominant” or “sagging-dominant”.
It’s not just semantics. Understanding your “ageing type” can help guide you towards the ingredients, routines and – when necessary – treatments that will make the most difference.
The answer, it turns out, can be spotted at home. Skincare specialist at Germaine de Capuccini, Gina Baker, explains that “no two faces will age the same, but we do tend to fall into one of two groups, either more wrinkle-prone or skin-sagging”.
“A simple test is to look in the mirror without any trace of make-up or moisturisers. Study your skin’s canvas. Imagine a line across the middle of your face. Are you looking older above the line, with lines on the forehead and eye contour, therefore more ‘wrinkle-dominant’?”
