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Sumiko at 61: 7 facts about facial skin ageing, and skincare ingredients that actually work

Of all the things that age your skin, nothing does more damage than the sun.

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Ageing skin isn’t just about fighting wrinkles. It’s also about understanding why the skin changes, and what can be done about it, says the writer.

Ageing skin isn’t just about fighting wrinkles. It’s also about understanding why the skin changes, and what can be done about it, says the writer.

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I hit menopause at the age of 55, and one of my biggest challenges during that time was melasma, a skin condition which causes dark patches to appear on the face.

My skin in adulthood hadn’t been that great to begin with.

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