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Stop the signs of aging
Your heritage affects how and when you'll show signs of aging. Canada's leading dermatologists advise on the best fixes.
By Trisse Loxley
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Club Med
If your family came to Canada from Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Turkey or areas of the Middle East, you have the most moderate skin of all the categories listed above. Unlike fair-skinned women of British or northern European descent, you don't burn in the sun and you're less likely to show signs of sun damage (although that doesn't mean you don't need sunscreen). And compared to those whose ancestors come from Africa, the Caribbean or Asian countries, you rarely, if ever, experience uneven skin tone. In fact, as Baumann notes, you "tend to age very well and have few skin problems." Out of all the variations of skin type around the world, you could call yours the happy medium. Your one big challenge is that you're prone to dark circles under the eyes. Kellett speculates that this is mostly related to genetics, not pigment changes. "Some Mediterraneans have deep-set eyes and dark circles. These are indicative of vascular congestion, meaning that the veins underneath the eyes are very prominent and show through the skin, which causes darkness." Faouzi Berradia, medical relations and training manager for Vichy Laboratoires, notes that many people with a Mediterranean background also experience eczema or dry patches during Canadian winters.
Star products
For your specific needs this fall, look for rich, hydrating moisturizers that alleviate the signs of dry-skin itch or eczema, and bathe in warm water because hot water only dries your skin out further. If you have dark circles, see your derm for laser treatments or injectable fillers.
Dermo cure
As we age, capillaries under the eyes can create a purply-blue cast to the thin skin in this area. Some dermatologists are now using Restylane injections to restore padding under the lower eyelids and reduce the appearance of dark circles. They are also prescribing topical creams rich in vitamins A, C and K to diminish the appearance of darker veins. Lightly dab on a small amount with your finger to avoid stretching the skin. If dark circles persist, a good concealer is your best bet.
Photo courtesy of Jorg Steffens/Zefa/Corbis
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1. If you're from China, Japan or Korea...
2. If you are from countries in Africa, the Caribbean or those close to the equator ...
3. If you are from France, Germany, the UK or parts of Scandinavia ...
4. If you are from Canada, Italy, Greece, Spain,, Portugal, Turkey or areas of the Middle East ...
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