Someone recently asked me if there was something I used to get wrong in my skincare routine. I knew the answer straight away: Sunscreen. I even shared this story on my Instagram because it is such a common mistake.
Like many women, I once thought SPF was mostly for summer holidays or weekends outdoors. In winter, I would often skip it, or only apply it in the mornings and before school pick‑up. I even kept a tube in the car for quick top‑ups, until I learned that heat breaks sunscreen down and leaves your skin unprotected.
Daily sun protection is non‑negotiable all year round. These are the four common mistakes I used to make myself and the simple ways to avoid them for healthier, more resilient midlife skin:
UV rays that age the skin are present all year, even on cloudy winter days. For midlife skin, which naturally loses collagen and elasticity, skipping SPF accelerates visible ageing and can worsen pigmentation.
My recommendation: Make sunscreen the final step in your morning skincare routine, 365 days a year.
I used to leave sunscreen in my glove box, thinking it would remind me to reapply. Heat and sunlight can break down SPF actives, leaving your skin unprotected.
My recommendation: Keep your sunscreen in your handbag or bathroom shelf, where it stays cool and effective.
Your face is not the only place that shows sun damage. Neck, chest, and hands are often the first to show fine lines, pigmentation, and loss of elasticity.
My recommendation: Extend your morning SPF application to these areas. It only takes a few extra seconds, and the long‑term results are worth it.
The best SPF is the one you will actually use. Complicated steps or products you do not enjoy will never become a habit.
My recommendation: Choose a sunscreen that feels good on your skin, works under makeup, and fits your lifestyle. Then make it part of your daily ritual.
For women in midlife, daily sun protection is your best anti‑ageing strategy. Small, consistent habits, applied to all exposed areas, keep your skin protected and radiant for years to come. Pairing your SPF with a nourishing evening ritual that restores and supports your skin overnight creates a complete approach: protection by day, repair by night.
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