The market is flooded with products claiming to halt or reverse ageing, making it difficult to know where to begin.
However, one doctor insists there’s a single product that outshines all others in the quest for a youthful appearance. They say the product is often overlooked despite its significance – and it’s not heavy night creams.
TikTok user @drjennyliu took to her account to reveal her top skincare tip, encouraging women of all ages to include this product in their routines if they haven’t already. So, what is it?
It’s none other than SPF – and you’re probably missing some key areas.
The doctor emphasised that while applying SPF to your face is crucial, there are other facial areas that should not be neglected. “When I hear someone applies sunscreen every single day even when indoors and during the winter”, she expressed her approval.
She also underscored the importance of applying it to the scalp before venturing outdoors, as well as the “neck and the back of the hands”. According to the NHS: “Sun protection is also important in the winter. Snow reflects up to 80% of the sun’s rays, causing sunburn and damage to uncovered skin.”
Dr Hiva also recommended La Roche Posay, saying: “It’s really important to use sunscreen every day, even in winter months, because ultraviolet, which is an invisible radiation, is present all year round, even in the winter months.”
SPF is crucial as “UVA damage is one of the main causes behind a phenomenon called photoaging, a term used to describe the signs of ageing that gradually develop on the skin. According to Dr Hiva, UVA rays are responsible for ‘the changes we see with skin ageing pigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines etc’.”
When questioned about how to apply sunscreen to the scalp, the doctor recommended using “sprays” and stressed the importance of wearing a hat for protection.