Glow Up at 40+: Skincare, Make-Up & Tweakments Talk with Tahira #11

Hands up - who else finds the older we get, the more confused we become about what we should and shouldn’t be using on our skin? The choices are endless! Should we be using retinol? Taking collagen? Trying tweakments?In this episode of Thriving in Our Forties, we’re joined by Tahira, a Conscious Beauty expert and total fountain of knowledge. It’s impossible not to be drawn into her infectious enthusiasm for all things skincare, makeup, and midlife confidence!Tahira shares:  The importance of choosing the right skincare for your skin typeHer personal product recommendations and feedbackThe often-forgotten power of a simple finger massage for lifted, glowing skinWhy you NEED to dig out those eyelash curlers - they’ll become your new best friend for a fresh, wide-awake look!Quick, easy makeup tricks for a natural, radiant lookWe also talk about how to embrace this stage of life, how not to attach our self-worth to the pursuit of youth, and how beauty in our forties and beyond is about feeling empowered in your own skin.Keep reading the show notes below for all of Tahira’s brand recommendations and product picks - you’ll want them!Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment - we’d love to know your current midlife beauty go-tos too!Neal's YardRecommend brands for Dry / Dehydrated Skin:SahajanBiossanceRecommend brands for Sensitive Skin:Pai SkincareOrganic PharmacyOriginsL'OccitaneOskiaKora Organics - Turmeric Glow CleanserTweakments Tried and Tested: EmfaceProfhiloCurrent BodyZiipNuFACESandra Lanshin: Gua Sha ExpertWhat is retinol?"While not as powerful as other retinoids, retinol has the same ability to speed up cell turnover and increase collagen production. This makes it an effective ingredient for reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Retinol's exfoliating effect also helps it treat hyperpigmentation and acne." What is Niacinamide?"Niacinamide works by increasing the production of ceramides [waxy lipids], which are essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier. It also helps to reduce the production of sebum, which can contribute to acne. Additionally, niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties that can help calm irritated skin and reduce redness."What are Ceramides?"Put simply, ceramides help the skin to protect itself. "The human body is made up of approximately 70% water, but on the skin's surface this can be as low as 10% to 30%,” says Sara Waterman, senior aesthetician at Young LDN. “Ceramides help to keep the skin hydrated on all levels. By creating a barrier, ceramides keep the water in and protect against environmental damage.”"