What your favorite school movie says about your skin.
There is something about this time of the year that screams back to school. No matter how long it has been since you finally said goodbye to those hallowed halls and went boldly off into the working world, the fresh fall fashions, the rows of colorful school supplies in every store, or getting your own kids ready for their first day - the end of summer always stirs up nostalgia about our school days.
Almost as important as your education are the movies from your school days that entertained you and helped shape you - and wouldn’t you know it - those movies say a lot about what you should be using on your skin!
If your favorite school movies were:
The school bullying horror parable Carrie (1976), the Academy award nominated, critically acclaimed American Graffiti (1973), the campy musical Grease (1978) and the unexpectedly deep performing arts drama Fame (1980).
Your skincare:
If you’re in your '60s, the top layers of your skin may have thinned out and appear more fragile or crepey and your skin has lost much of it’s elasticity. Also, a decrease in sweat production may leave your skin feeling dry and dull, and wounds take longer to heal. But your '60s are, according to many, also your happiest decade. Your skin should look as good as you feel! Try a global “pro-aging” product such as Payot Suprême Jeunesse le Soin Pro-Âge or Luzern La Nuit Retinol Crème Intensive to help slow your skin’s natural aging process, deeply moisturize and fortify the skin’s dermis and epidermis.
If your favorite school movies were:
Brat Pack vehicles such as The Breakfast Club (1985), the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), the quintessential social commentary through dance movie Footloose (1984), the original mean girls dark comedy Heathers (1988) or the powerful period piece Dead Poet’s Society (1989).
Your skincare:
As you exit menopause in your '50s, your skin’s main concern is collagen loss. Also, all that sun worshipping in your younger days is showing up in the form of more pronounced lines and wrinkles and irregularities in skin tone (hey! tans were considered healthy back then!). Try Mary Cohr SWhite Night Cream which contains melanoxyl, proven to reduce the overproduction of melanin caused by UV rays which leads to hyperpigmentation, or Payot Roselift Collagène Day Cream, which contains a high concentration of peptides to boost collagen and help densify the skin’s surface.
If your favorite school movies were:
The modern teen rom-com ode to Jane Austen’s Emma , Clueless (1995), the '70s stoner elegy Dazed and Confused (1993), Sophia Coppolla’s gossamer textured tragedy The Virgin Suicides (2000), the raunchy teen comedy American Pie (1999) and the Freddie Prinz Jr’s light romantic teen comedy She’s All That (1999).
Your skincare:
Aside from being one of your busiest decades, for many, your '40s are the decade where you really start to notice your skin’s natural aging process. Fine lines, a loss of firmness, drier skin and a slower cell turnover can leave your skin looking dull, tired, and blotchy. Try a product with filters which protect your skin from blue light from screens while plumping skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines such as Payot Blue Techni Liss Day Cream or opt for a powerhouse blend of peptides, enzymes, hyaluronic acid, probiotics, and vitamins in Luzern’s bestselling Force de Vie Crème Luxe.
If your favorite school movies were:
Lyndsay Lohan’s cult favorite Mean Girls (2004), Judd Apatow’s coming of age comedy Superbad (2007), the rich vs. poor dance romance Step Up (2006), the Vampire love saga Twilight (2008), and Emma Stone’s nod to The Scarlet Letter, Easy A (2010).
Your skincare:
In many ways your '30s are the best decade for your skin. While levels of collagen and elastin have started to drop, if you take proper care of your skin you can stave off early signs of aging such as fine lines and sun damage. Try a deeply hydrating product with Hyaluronic acid combined with anti-aging ingredients like Vitamin C such as Payot Hydra 24+ Crème Glacée, or free radical fighting Vitamin F such as Mary Cohr Hydrosmose Cream.
If your favorite school movies were:
Channing Tatum’s comedic crossover 21 Jump Street (2012), the coming of age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), the tearjerker The Fault in our Stars (2014), the LGBTQ2S romance Blue is the Warmest Colour (2013) and Greta Gerwig’s award winning directorial debut Lady Bird (2017).
Your skincare:
Your '20s are really a mixed plate for your skin. While your early '20s may still be marked by oily skin and breakouts, your late '20s may see a drop in oil production - but also the slow decline of collagen after age 25. Lifestyle factors in your '20s also play a part in your skin’s aging process in subsequent decades. If your skin is on the oily side, try Payot Pâte Grise, an entire line formulated to gently treat oily, acne-prone skin while respecting it’s lipid-barrier. And if your skin needs a glow up try the new My Payot Crème Glow with superfruits to boost radiance and leave your skin velvety soft.
And, as many of these movies age as gracefully as you do, remember that age really is just a number!
*Please consult with your skin care professional to see if these products are right for you.