My recent birthday celebrations were accompanied by the somewhat confronting realisation that I can no-longer claim to be in my ‘mid-20s’, alongside a new-found devotion to the highest quality skincare products that will preserve my youthful skin.
Like so many of us, I sit in front of screens all day, making me very susceptible to blue light damage. Combine this with the negative effects of UV, pollution, and a busy modern lifestyle, and it’s no surprise that my skin is highly susceptible to oxidative stress — a direct consequence of consistent exposure to these daily aggressors. Aesthetically, oxidative stress shows up as uneven skin texture, first wrinkles and fine lines, loss of tone, and accelerated ageing.
To help fight against this, Avène has developed a Chrono-active ProVitamin routine that cares for your skin day and night. I have been using Eau Thermale Avène skincare for over a year now, and always have their Thermal Spring Water on hand. So when I found out about their A-Oxitive Anti-Ageing range, lavished with their Thermal Spring Water, I knew this was a product I wanted to try.
Personally, I feel that the most innovative feature of these products is the gradual release of vitamin C throughout the day.
The A-Oxitive Range consists of three products: An Antioxidant Defense Serum, Smoothing Water Cream and Night Peeling Cream. The Antioxidant Defense Serum is ultra light and quickly absorbed into the skin, making it an easy addition to my pre-makeup morning routine. Used in conjunction with the Smoothing Water Cream, my whole complexion feels more energised and vibrant, ready to go about my day. The combination of ProVitamins C and E work together in both of these products to produce an antioxidant shield complex, by reinforcing and stimulating the skin’s natural defence mechanisms to promote cell-rejuvenation. Personally, I feel that the most innovative feature of these products is the gradual release of vitamin C throughout the day. So rather than overloading the skin all at once, which can lead to pesky breakouts and irritation, vitamin C is released in a much gentler way, leaving my skin feeling bright and smooth all day rather than for just a few hours in the morning!
After a long day at work, I’m definitely not one for a lengthy night-time skin routine so I love the fact that the Night Peeling Cream does everything I need (especially with the addition of evening primrose oil). Like all Avène products, it is gentle and glides on with a non-greasy velvety finish. The combination of ProVitamins A and E in this product restore and boost cellular activity, detoxifying the skin from free radicals as you sleep. I’ve noticed that my skin feels so much more rested and relaxed, and visibly I wake up looking a lot less tired, with less redness.
I haven’t hit 30 yet so I’m not going to start examining myself for wrinkles, but I am making a commitment to protecting and preserving my skin’s beauty capital. I can already see the visible results of using Avène’s A-Oxitive Range, and understanding the long-term benefits makes these products even more worthwhile.
