10/09/2026
Born in the 80s? Some of the beauty advice you grew up with needs to be retired.
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s, these are 5 things I want you to stop doing to your skin and hair:
1. Treating sunscreen like a summer thing.
Your face isn’t the only area exposed to UV. Your neck, chest, hands and other exposed areas need SPF too. Years of cumulative sun exposure can show up as pigmentation, fine lines and loss of skin quality.
2. Thinking stronger products = better skin.
Scrubs, strong acids and too many actives can irritate your skin and compromise the barrier. Retinoids can still be useful, but they aren’t the answer to every concern. Your routine should be targeted, not aggressive.
3. Stopping skincare at your jawline.
Your neck, chest and hands are ageing too. They need SPF, moisturisation and appropriate actives, especially if you’re noticing pigmentation, dryness or changes in texture.
4. Treating hair fall with shampoo and oil alone.
Hair fall and hair breakage aren’t the same thing. If you’re experiencing increased shedding or thinning, stop switching shampoos and start looking for the cause.
5. Taking supplements blindly.
More supplements don’t automatically mean better hair or skin. If you’re dealing with hair fall, identify the cause and check for relevant deficiencies before supplementing.
And don’t forget the rest of your body. Dryness, pigmentation and crepey texture don’t stop at your neck, and preserving muscle becomes increasingly important as we age.
Which one are you guilty of? Tell me 1–5 in the comments. And send this to your 80s-born friend who needs to hear it.🤍
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