Beauty Report
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and often the most important opinion is that of the person in the mirror. So what are the underlying thoughts and attitudes of New Zealand women when it comes to how we look? Simply You undertook a comprehensive survey to find out, and Tamsin Marshall has some of the key results.
“I felt most beautiful at 50, on my birthday. I realised I was still as beautiful as when I was young, only I was more secure and sure of myself.” – Survey participant aged 50-64.
SKINCARE
Sun protection is the number one priority for New Zealand women when looking for beauty products. Experts agree that the best thing you can do for your skin to keep it healthy and youthful is to wear sunscreen daily, even when it’s cloudy. And how can we argue? You only have to compare the skin on the back of your hand to that of your inner arm to see how damaging rays can be.
Skincare team leader at Auckland’s The Face Place, Lauren Harding, says vitamin A is an integral and essential part of your skin and as we age we ought to seek products that contain this ingredient. “It’s constantly broken down by UV,” she says. “By replenishing
