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MIDDLE EASTERN SKIN EXPERT: Sohad Safadi, Skincare Expert Lancôme, GCC THE BENEFITS: Dark Middle Eastern skin is able to face the signs of ageing effectively as “it is strong at fighting free radicals and it’s naturally nourished with the vitamins it needs,” explains Safadi. THE CONCERNS: “Middle Eastern skin is prone to dark spots and dark circles under the eyes.” ● “Use a whitening cream to reduce the production of melanin on the surface of the skin which will help avoid dark patches and even out your complexion.” ● “Take care of the eye area because it’s very sensitive and liable to age faster than the rest of your face. Caffeine will reduce puffiness, vitamins A and E will help prevent signs of ageing and vitamin C will add radiance.” ● “Look for products rich in water ingredients like zinc and copper, which will generate bioelectric currents in the skin.”
SAFADI’S TOP TIPS FOR YOUR SKIN…
Natura Bissé C+C Vitamin Scrub
EXPERT: Dr Leslie Baumann, M.D, Cosmetic Dermatologist Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute, Miami, USA THE BENEFITS: Mediterranean skin is often quite oily and ages slower. “Skin looks smoother, is less prone to early wrinkles but the under eye area loses elasticity very easily,” says Dr Baumann. THE CONCERNS: As skin ages, the complexion becomes uneven and is susceptible to dark patches. “This is because the sun stimulates the cells that make colour (melanocytes) to make more colour (melanin).”
DR BAUMANN’S TOP TIPS FOR YOUR SKIN…
● “Soy has been found to help block the transfer of the brown colour into skin cells and will help prevent the dark spots associated with ageing.” ● “Use a moisturiser or serum containing retinol every night to help fight dark spots and ageing.” ● “Add an antioxidant containing product to decrease inflammation.
EW RECOMMENDS…
EW RECOMMENDS…
L’Oréal White Perfect Night Cream
WHITE MEDITERRANEAN SKIN
Lancôme Génefique Serum
By Terry Radiance Renewing Mask
Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells Day Cream
dr. Brandt® Lineless Cream Foaming Cleanser
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHICH SKIN TYPE YOU HAVE AND HOW TO TREAT IT BY CLICKING ONTO DR LESLIE BAUMANN’S WEBSITE WWW.SKINTYPESOLUTIONS.COM DR. BRANDT® IS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT FACES AND ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM FACES, SEPHORA, AREEJ, PARIS GALLERY, HARVEY NICHOLS AND BOUTIQUE 1 IN DUBAI
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