FACEWe might be preoccupied by lines

and sagglng, but as we age, weactually lose volume from our face.

It's this that starts to make us look

old, as we say goodbye to the heart-shaped face and sharp jawline

associated with youth and health.'Between the ages of 38 and 40,we start to lose volume from thecheeks, whlch changes the shapeof the face from heart-shaped tomore square. says Rajiv Grover. a

Harley Street cosmetic surgeon whohas researched this phenomenon.'The sagging caused by gravity,

which we often focus our anti-ageing efforts on, doesn't actually

INVESTIGATION

happen until around seven Yearslater,' So it's important to look forskincare that is aimed specificallyat boosting levels of elastin, thespringy matrix that holds fat cells

in place, while also ensuring high

levels of collagen, the substancethat gives skin its fleshiness. The

latest wonder ingredient to helP

achieve this is NIA{14, a fat-lovingmolecule formulated from niacin.'Nl,A-]14 has the remarkable abilityto strengthen your skin's ability tohold natural collagen,'says Kris

Cryer from StriVectin's Research &

Development team. 'lt's the extrasupport the skin on your face

needs to look plumper as well as

more lifted.'

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EYESThe delicate structure of theskin around the eye means thatthis is the area where wefrequently see the signs ofageing first, This is largelybecause the outer layer of skin

in this area is thinner thananywhere else on the body:O.O4mm thick, compared tolmm for the face and l.6mm forthe palms of the hands andsoles of the feet. As a result,

many people find that eye

creams are irritating or containfragrance that can, ln some

cases, sensitise the skin,' saYs

cosmetic dermatologist, Dr

Sam Bunting.'ParadoxicallY,the product can then causelow-qrade dermatitis (a skin

reaction), which can, in turn,

contribute to dark circles under

the eyes.' Dr Bunting suggestslooki ng for fragrance-free,hypoallergenlc products if you

know your skin reacts. Andmake sure you don't fall into

the trap of applying it to theeye area itseli Just dab yourcream onto the orbital bone

- the socket around the eye -and a combination of blinkingand fine lines will push theproduct to where it's needed.Naresh Joshi. an ophthalmicplastic surgeon, also points out

". Simple Regener€tion AgeResisting Eye Cream, C6.99,which is free of harsh

chemicals and containsskin-loving nutrients,including green'tea, gingkobiloba and shea butter,. Clarins Sun Wrinkle ControlEye Contour Care HighProtection UVB 30, CIZ

.... is a suncream designed ,

specificall5i for the sensitive' skin around the eyes with

mineial filteis and gentleplant-based ingredients.

that while we may worryabout under the eyes, we

often neglect a crucial spot -the lid. 'So remember toalso apply sunscreen to theeyelids, an area that's oftenmissed,' he says, As we age.

the lid can fall forward, causing

a hooding effect.

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Eewa"K&KBy obsessing overlines, are you missinganti-ageing trickselsewhere? ClaireColeman accessesall areas

iven the wealth ofproducts out there

these days, You'dthink that we'd have

the anti-ageing thinq wraPPed

up. But time ls still stealtng a

march on us, Figures from

Japan reveal that, on averaqe,

35.09 years afte" we re oor^ s

when our youth beg ns to fade

dramatically. At frrst, scientists

believed this to be a blanket't ppirg poir-t' wnen. all at once.

skin all over the bodY started

to lose elasticitY, collagen and

hydration. But experts now say

that not onlY do different bodyparts have ird,vio-a' t Poingpornts, but so does every aspect

of our skin - elasticity might 9obefore collagen, for examPle,

As vou age, each laYer of skLn

undergoes different changes,'

says dermatologist Dr Shuheilmayarna of tne U'ivers.tY o'Tokyo.'These may not seem

obvrous until they begin to

accumulate. That's whY we

need to rethink our aPProach

to skincare, and look forproducts to defer individuaL

tipping points for as long as

possible. lt's about findlngcleverer waYS to beat the

clock,'This is because, whether

it's overlooking our hands, or

obsessing about wrinkles when

fat loss is the Problem, we've all

got our beautY bllnd sPots Here

are six of the most common .

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'nEach part a{ cur s&rn

oEes at different rofes,

s0 lve rueed to targettn dividuel- 0re0s"