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What skin advice would you give to a man in his 30’s?

November 20th, 2012
Q.
Dear Peter, I’ve just read your answer to the question – ‘Can you recommend skin treatments for a woman in her 30’s’ and I am wondering if the same advice applies to men in the same age bracket. I am thinking not due to us having tougher skin? and was wondering if it is different what do you recommend for men to try and put off the signs of ageing before Botox. Coming from a man who until recently has not paid any attention to his skin!! and can see sign of wrinkles appearing thanks for your help.
A.
Dear Paul,

Yes, we men do have tougher skin but the same principles will apply. Sunscreen, Vitamin C Serum and a medium Retinol. Not an overnight miracle but over time these will have greatly beneficial effects. Men tend not to be great with use of sunscreen. Those UV rays are damaging your skin 365 days a year – the simplest thing that you could do in your 30’s is use a daily sunscreen. I really rate Glotherapeutics Oil Free SPF 40+ It’s lightweight and not too white or shiny.

Best wishes,

Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

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Can you recommend skin treatments for a woman in her 30’s?

November 9th, 2012
Q.
Thank you for your response Peter, yes please if you don’t mind naming some products in your opinion that would be a good buy for skin in its 30’s to help keep it as youthful as possible. You also mention Retinol this is not something I’ve ever heard of, is it a product?. This is such a great way to get information about these types of things. I really appreciate all your help and I am sure these answers will help numerous woman across the country too.
A.
For a vitamin C serum I really rate Medik8 CE-Tetra.
Vitamin C should be applied every morning, as your first ‘layer’ after cleansing. Apply very thinly over the whole face & neck. No advantage in slapping on thickly and no need to use more than once a day. A 30ml bottle of CE-Tetra should last at least two months.

For a Retinol, I can’t recommend highly enough GloTherapeutics Renew Serum. Use before bed. Start only every 3-4 days and build up to nightly over a period of 3-4 weeks to avoid irritation. Don’t use on the neck or lower lids initially.

For info about Retinoids, see my blog http://www.drforrester.co.uk/blog/?p=322

Hope this helps,

Kind regards
Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

Dr Peter Forrester

Dr Peter Forrester

6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
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Hi Peter, thank you for your answer on the best treatment for jowls. Sorry I didn’t realise that id actually asked a lot of questions in one go! just got into a flow :). You mentioned collagen stimulation as a good place to start in your 30’s. What in you

November 5th, 2012
Q.
Hi Peter, thank you for your answer on the best treatment for jowls. Sorry I didn’t realise that id actually asked a lot of questions in one go! just got into a flow :). You mentioned collagen stimulation as a good place to start in your 30’s. What in your opinion is the best form of collagen stimulation treatment for prevention of jowls for someone in there 30’s? also i’ve read that extra weigh can add to the problem – skin sagging? however if you lose that weight you’ll be left with sagging skin anyway seems like a lose lose situation. Thank you for your time and great advice.
A.
A good quality Vitamin C serum applied to the skin every morning is a proven way to maintain collagen as well as provide some extra photo-protection (it will help your sunscreen but not replace it). This is not an overnight miracle but should be part of every long-term skin health programme. I very much like Medik8 CE-Tetra – it’s easy to apply, well tolerated and not too expensive. Remember to apply every morning as your first layer and there’s no advantage in applying other than very thinly.
The other essential is some form of Retinol – low concentration ion your 30’s but step it up in the 40’s and beyond.
Happy to name specific products if required.
Best wishes,
Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey
Dr Peter Forrester

Dr Peter Forrester

6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
Web: www.drforrester.co.uk Tel: 01372 890 890

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