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Vogue
10-08-2025
- Health
- Vogue
Science Says We Age in Spikes—Here's How To Slow Them Down
'The fact is if we're not aging, we're dead,' she says frankly. 'The goal is to age the best that you can, not just physically but mentally. And the physical does affect the psyche.' So, what aging looks like on the face: it's loss of elasticity, lines and wrinkles, and jowling. As noted by Dr. Idriss, another indisputable part of the aging process starts as early as your twenties; collagen production naturally begins to decrease around the age of 25, typically by about 1% per year, contributing to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 'We're much more attuned to our faces and people are noticing them more,' she says—it's a culture thing, where the Instagram feed, front-facing camera, and the celebrity news cycle have us examining our faces in ways we've never done before. But still, Dr. Idriss has noticed a 'subtle shift' in faces. Over the course of six months, there's a 'flatness' that happens. Faces get narrower and longer. According to the derm, that's happening because of slight 'volume shrinkage' on the outer aspect of our faces that shifts things in your face. Can it be prevented? Not hugely, but you can address the more overarching aging shift; Dr. Idriss advises that you stick to a healthy diet, and try not to fluctuate in weight. Yo-yoing can accentuate those facial shifts. Collagen powders won't make an impact either, she belives, because you can't spot target like that. Topical vitamin A-based drugs—AKA retinoids—have been proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. 'Your later self will thank you,' Dr. Idriss says of retinol usage in your twenties. In the derm office, light microneedling can make a difference too—although not with a lot of radio frequency or heat, as Dr. Idriss advises, which could 'melt' the fat or tissue in your face that gives your skin elasticity and that plump appearance. The second peak in your late thirties, as Dr. Idriss says, can be reflected in jowling (sagging skin) around the face over the course of a month. Smile lines can become more prominent. Having a good derm, here, can be important. No cream is going to restore volume—different treatments like PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin, derived from your body's blood) or PRP therapies to stimulate your own tissue would be advisable. It can strengthen your tissue, and can slow down the deepening of smile lines. Dr. Idriss says she's noticed it's helped her own under eyes. Filler, when used strategically and done correctly, could also be considered. While fillers won't lift your face, it can be used to fill in the details on your face to create balance and make jowls less prominent. Dr. Idriss also advises ultrasound treatments around this time, which would help to tighten skin over time.
The Guardian
02-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Get the glow with liquid highlighters
Liquid highlighters will give you luminous skin – quickly. Tap and blend on the bridge of your nose and the high points of your face, like your cheekbones. But avoid using them on the forehead, otherwise you will look greasy rather than glowy, especially in photographs. (Top tip, though: if you mix it in with your foundation, the results are sublime.) Solid highlighters are another option, but if you are new to this, they have disaster-waiting-to-happen written all over them. I once had a shimmering gold, solid highlighter smash in my bag. And yes, it was every inch as bad as it sounds. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. 1. Rare Beauty Luminizer Liquid Positive Light £24, 2. Vieve Nova Glow Liquid Light £27, 3. Saie Glowy Super Gel £22, 4. Dior Forever Glow Maximalist Highlighter £36, 5. Ilia Liquid Light Serum Highlighter £42, There is a small part of me that is cynical about the efficacy of a lot of the skincare gadgets around. Not to mention that the constant 24/7 manipulation of our faces cannot end well – there is only so much the face can withstand and still look normal. Also, there is a part of me that is really irritated by the labour of beauty – sacrilegious for a beauty editor, I know. Why do we have to work soooo hard and soooo constantly to make our faces 'better'? For what? For who? But the more basic argument than all the above is, at heart, when it comes to beauty I can't be bothered with anything that isn't easy. That said, I will go to lengths to discover a good facial, and I am always open to trying new ones. It's not with its perils – a recent not-so-good facial left my skin looking as clogged up as it did when I walked in. Happily, it coincided with me receiving the Sarah Chapman steamer. My easy saviour. You fill it up with water (a bit like you would an iron) and within seconds it emits steam that penetrates your pores, cleansing and declogging your skin. Using a mask afterwards will take the (Glowy! Clearer! Healthy looking!) results to the next level. It takes just five minutes (you can do it up to three times a week) and, honestly, I am obsessed. This is one gadget I can really get on board with. Sarah Chapman Pro Hydra Mist Steamer, £138, The multitool Doubling up as an exfoliator as well as a dark-spot corrector, this mask will give your skin a smoother, clearer texture and make the rest of your skincare work much harder. Dr Idriss Major Fade Flash Mask, £50, The equaliser Anyone battling dullness, dryness and hyperpigmentation should make a beeline for this lightly textured arbutin and niacinamide mask. Paula's Choice Radiance Renewal Mask, £36, The reviver One by an A-lister facialist. You can expect great things from this brightening, dark-spot diminishing mask. Kate Sommerville Mega-C 30% Vitamin C Brightening Facial, £63,
