Fabafterfifty: Anti-ageing
How to look fabulous after 50!
Half a century of living doesn’t need to show in your face or body – being over 50 doesn’t mean submitting to the visible signs of age. We explore the options for face and body rejuvenation!
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Article by Dr Ravi Jain Half a century of living doesn’t need to show in your face – being 50 doesn’t mean submitting to the visible signs of age. It certainly doesn’t mean it’s time to slow down and give up. Lots of ladies see the decade ahead as a huge opportunity to do all those things they haven’t had time to do – and want to look just fabulous doing it! Cosmetics, skincare and the technology that underpins them have moved on since the 1970s (when today’s 50 year olds started experimenting with cosmetics and skin care) and we know a lot more about looking after your skin, but, for some people, a lack of knowledge earlier on has left its mark. This means that, although you may feel full of life, your face is may be showing the passing of the years. There is no reason why you...
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How Mother of the Bride can have Luminous Skin with Dermaroller and Restylane Vital
Article by Dr Tracy Mountford With the announcement of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it begs the question what will Mrs Middleton being doing in preparation for the wedding? With the whole world watching and the advent of High definition TV, is it no wonder she will probably want advice to get her skin looking as clear and dewy as possible and will need to be preparing a good few months in advance for optimum results…….. We asked Dr Tracy Mountford what the best options would be for a Mother of the Bride (or groom!). How to have photo luminous skin with combination treatments Great looking skin is not just about smoothing away a few lines and wrinkles with Botox and replacing lost volume with dermal fillers, it’s also having clear hydrated smooth photo luminous skin! Dr Tracy Mountford has found with combination treatments such as Restylane... -
Interview with Rula Lenska on Life After 50 and Coronation Street
Article by Fabafterfifty Fabafterfifty was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with Rula Lenska and ask her about life after 50 and her views on ageing. Do you think general/media perceptions of women over 50 have caught up with reality? I still think that there is too much emphasis on growing older un naturally.. It seems now to be there norm to start improving on nature at a very early age…. And if one does not do so it is regarded as wrong… Of course everyone has the choice but I resent being demanded by magazines and articles that lines and wrinkles are wrong and everything possible should be done not to show your life in your face and body….. Do you think we (as a generation) are succeeding in changing perceptions of mature women? Yes I certainly think we are doing brilliantly as a generation in changing the... -
How Safe are Dermal Fillers?
Dr Tracy Mountford answers your questions on non-surgical cosmetic treatments Q: How Safe are Dermal Fillers? I was thinking of having dermal fillers to plump out my nose to mouth lines. With so much negative press regarding potential problems with dermal fillers, I am now having second thoughts. How safe are theses product and procedures? Answer: Dr Tracy Mountford, Medical Director of The Cosmetic Skin Clinic and member of the BACD says; “We only use FDA approved fillers in our clinics as they have a long term safety record as well as being highly effective. The safety of a treatment depends on two key factors, the product and the skill of the practitioner; Your practitioner should be totally transparent regarding the product (what it is, how it works, safety etc) during the initial consultation and any patient should be clear on the experience of the treating practitioner and their qualifications... -
Product Review Dove VisibleCare Body Wash
Article by Fabafterfifty Any help in preventing my skin from drying out is always welcome, so Dove’s latest body wash was a must try for me. introducing the next generation of skincare technology, Dove VisibleCare with NutriumMoisture™ reduces the daily skin damage caused by cleansing Ever felt that your shower gel is simply washing away and not improving the quality of your skin? I hadn’t really appreciated that showering using the wrong products could actually be causing my skin more harm than good. The skin care experts at Dove may have the solution. Introducing new Dove VisibleCare with NutriumMoisture™, a brand new crème body wash range that sets an unparalleled standard for skin health and beauty. Scientifically formulated, Dove VisibleCare reduces the level of daily damage caused by showering and works to replenish the skin barrier for visibly more beautiful skin. Dove NutriumMoisture™ is a unique technology that blends lipids... -
Best Anti-ageing Make-up Tips
Article by Celebrity Make-up Artist Ariane Poole As we get older our body, hair and of course face changes. So it’s not unusual to find that the make-up which looked great in your 20′s, 30′s and even early 40′s is now not quite as flattering as you would like it to be. There’s no need for despair. There are some fantastic products on the market formulated especially for the more mature woman. Let’s start at the beginning with priming the skin. Primers are the big buzz word at the moment. These are used under the foundation or moisturiser to smooth, firm and plump up the skin, like a mini face lift without the knife. Primers can also help keep make-up on longer and stop eye shadow from creasing. Now on to foundations, here the world is truly is your oyster. You may have noticed that your skin isn’t looking as... -
How to have luminous skin for your wedding with Dermaroller and Restylane Vital
Article by Dr Tracy Mountford With the announcement of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it begs the question what will Mrs Middleton being doing in preparation for the wedding? With the whole world watching and the advent of High definition TV, is it no wonder she will probably want advice to get her skin looking as clear and dewy as possible and will need to be preparing a good few months in advance for optimum results…….. We asked Dr Tracy Mountford what the best options would be for a Mother of the Bride (or groom!). How to have photo luminous skin with combination treatments Great looking skin is not just about smoothing away a few lines and wrinkles with Botox and replacing lost volume with dermal fillers, it’s also having clear hydrated smooth photo luminous skin! Dr Tracy Mountford has found with combination treatments such as Restylane... -
Top Tips for Combatting Dry Skin in Winter
Article by Dr Stefanie Williams Have you noticed over the past week or so that your skin seems drier? You’re not the only one. Dry skin is an extremely common complaint that affects up to 40% of us. Interestingly, the paler your skin, the drier it’s likely to be although science hasn’t yet discovered precisely why. Why does winter make our skin drier? I’m sure you’ve already guessed that the changing weather might be causing your drier skin. But why does winter make our skin drier? Well, there’s something in the air. Outside, it’s getting colder, drier and windier while inside, central heating parches the atmosphere, meaning moisture evaporates faster from the skin surface. This ‘double whammy’ significantly lowers the water content of the skin’s horny layer. So what does that mean, exactly? The skin is composed of three main compartments - from the bottom up, the subcutis, or deep... -
Will Your Lips be Kissable This Christmas?
Article by Dr Tracy Mountford With the party season soon upon us, are your lips mistletoe ready? As we hit our 50s , lips become more lined As we hit our 50s, lips can become more lined and look less smooth . As a result lipstick ‘bleeds’ and the overall effect can be incredibly ageing. Now there is a way to lose the hard, lined lip look to give your lips a more hydrated, softer more youthful appearance, improving the roundness in the body of the lip –but not making the lips look over inflated or augmented; the Lip Smoothie with Restylane Vital. Right now the trend is for beautifully shaped, pretty lips that look velvety smooth. Prone to drying out by over exposure to sun and wind, lips also tend become more lined and dehydrated in appearance as we age. The challenge is to keep our lips in good... -
The Battle against Jowls- can you regain a youthful jawline with Thermage?
Article by Fabafterfifty For women over 50 looking in the mirror and seeing gravity take its toll as we age is not much fun, but is it possible to really fight back? I decided to try one of the latest skin tightening and contouring treatments which suggests we can combat those ageing jowls. Thermage CPT is a skin tightening treatment, which uses radiofrequency to stimulate the body’s own collagen production. It is a treatment which can be used for upper arms, abdomen , thighs and knees as well as the face. I arrived at the Cosmetic Skin Clinic having already had a consultation explaining the treatment and confirming and my suitability for it. I was further encouraged by Rula Lenska who had had the treatment before me and was anticipating great results. The CPT version of Thermage has been developed to be both more comfortable and more effective than the...
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