Starting a regular skincare routine from a young age is a valuable investment for your skin in the long run. The skin requires specific care at different ages, and beginning to take care of it appropriately from a young age makes a difference and helps maintain a youthful and radiant appearance over the years. At 25, your skin is still in optimal health, but it's time to start preventing signs of aging, allowing you to preserve its natural glow and avoid damage that would leave a lasting impact.

Starting a beauty routine at 25 (but even earlier!) offers numerous advantages. The acne struggles of adolescence are a distant memory, the skin is young and firm, but it's crucial to provide it with the right care to keep it healthy, address any imperfections, and prevent future damage. Proper skincare helps moisturize the skin, maintain a balance between dryness and oiliness, shield it from environmental damage, prevent premature wrinkles, and even protect against more severe issues like melanomas caused by improper UV exposure. A good beauty routine at this age establishes a solid foundation for the health of your skin, both today and tomorrow.

One of the most common questions when it comes to skincare is whether it's better to do it in the morning or evening. In reality, both times are important. In the morning, your skin needs protection from environmental damage like UV rays and pollution it will be exposed to throughout the day. In the evening, it's the ideal time for deep cleansing and the application of deeply hydrating, corrective, and regenerative products. The skin absorbs active ingredients better during sleep.

Applying products with a prolonged massage enhances the beneficial effects: it's up to you to decide whether you have more time in the morning or evening.

Carrying out an effective beauty routine that aims to maximize the potential of your skin, prevent the onset of wrinkles, and preserve youthful skin requires selecting products tailored to maintaining its health, radiance, and youth in the long run. The choice of the right products is crucial, and we will provide you with a list of products to include in your beauty routine. However, equally crucial is adopting skincare as a regular routine to achieve the best results and sustain them over time.

One of the first considerations when setting up a beauty routine in your twenties is the choice of products. For youthful skin, it's important to use lightweight products that are easy to absorb and natural. Look for moisturizing face creams enriched with natural ingredients like grape and blueberry derivatives or vitamin C to improve the elasticity and radiance of the skin.

Grapey Anti-Age for example, is an excellent choice with its extract of unripe grape peels and grapeseed oil for a powerful regenerating and anti-aging action harnessing the properties of grapes.

A PIECE OF ADVICE FOR ALL: CHOOSE NATURAL PRODUCTS.

Cleansing is crucial for effective skincare: you should always start with cleansing, do it carefully, and, most importantly, never skip it. If you wear makeup, make sure to remove all makeup before cleaning your face, using a makeup remover suitable for your skin type (dry, oily, or combination). Tie your hair back with a headband to keep it away from your face. Ensure you have cotton pads at hand and wash your hands. Use a gentle cleanser to remove makeup, applying a small amount to cotton pads for eyes and lips. Leave the cotton pad with the makeup remover on your eyes and/or lips for a few seconds to soften the makeup. Then, gently wipe away the makeup, being careful not to rub vigorously to avoid irritation: especially the eye area is very delicate (capillaries can easily break).

AGAIN: REMOVE MAKEUP EVERY NIGHT, WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS.

If you don't apply makeup, go straight to cleansing your face. Use a cleanser suitable for your skin type to remove impurities, excess sebum, and anything the skin has absorbed from the external environment. Massage the cleanser onto damp skin in circular motions, focusing on areas prone to oiliness (chin, nose, forehead). Then, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.

DOUBLE CLEANSING
Double cleansing is a skincare technique that involves two distinct cleaning phases to ensure thorough cleansing and a skin free from impurities. The procedure begins with the use of an oil-based makeup remover or cleanser to eliminate makeup, any sunscreen, and excess sebum on the skin. This phase is followed by cleansing with a water-based cleanser to remove any residual oil and other impurities.

The main benefits of double cleansing include:
1. Effective makeup removal: Makeup remover is particularly effective in removing waterproof and long-lasting makeup.
2. Cleaner skin: The combination of both phases ensures the removal of all types of impurities, including environmental pollutants and bacteria, reducing the risk of acne and skin irritations.
3. Brighter skin: By removing excess sebum and impurities, double cleansing improves the overall appearance of the skin, making it brighter and more even.
4. Better absorption of subsequent products: Thoroughly cleansed skin can more effectively absorb the products that follow in your skincare routine, such as serums and moisturizers, maximizing their benefits.

Double cleansing is suitable for anyone seeking deep skin cleansing but is particularly beneficial for those who regularly use makeup, as it helps completely remove waterproof makeup. It is also suitable for those with oily or acne-prone skin, as it helps control excess sebum.

AND REMEMBER: DON'T FORGET THE NECK.

Exfoliation is important to remove dead cells and achieve brighter skin. But it's crucial not to overdo it: choose a gentle exfoliating product and use it based on your skin's characteristics. Scrubbing is a valuable tool, but caution is needed to avoid damaging the skin barrier. Exfoliate your face once a week if you have oily skin, every 10 days if you have combination skin, and once a month if you have sensitive or dry skin. SCRUB YES, BUT DON'T OVERDO IT.

Using a toner or serum can be beneficial in addressing specific skin concerns. In particular, if you have dull and lackluster skin, look for a serum enriched with vitamin C to enhance its brightness. If you have oily skin, on the other hand, seek a toner with astringent properties. Apply the toner after cleansing and the serum immediately afterward, before the moisturizer.

Tap the eye contour. The eye area is delicate: it can be easily damaged, has fragile capillaries, and is prone to developing wrinkles and dryness, especially after the age of 30. Applying cream in this area requires extra care and less pressure. If your skin is particularly delicate, use a specific eye contour cream; otherwise, use your regular face cream, but apply it gently by tapping with your fingers to avoid damaging the sensitive skin.

KEYWORD FOR EYE CONTOUR: GENTLENESS.

Finally, apply a high-quality face cream with circular and upward motions, focusing particularly on areas most affected by expression lines and wrinkles: the sides of the mouth, forehead, and neck. Choose natural products with moisturizing and anti-aging properties. The anti-aging action acts protectively and helps counteract the future appearance of expression lines and wrinkles, improving the firmness of your skin. The massage relaxes the skin, reactivates microcirculation, promotes the expulsion of toxins, and helps smooth out wrinkles. A prolonged massage also enhances the absorption of the active ingredients in the cream.

APPLY THE CREAM WITH A MASSAGE: JUST 5 MINUTES ARE ENOUGH.

At 25, your skin is young and doesn't need heavy products. Opt for lightweight face creams with gentle textures and scents, low viscosity, and free of comedogenic substances that won't clog pores. They will absorb quickly and provide the right protection and active ingredients without weighing down the skin. Choose natural products with antioxidant active ingredients to help maintain skin tone and prevent premature aging.

Hydration is essential to keep your skin young and radiant. Use products rich in natural ingredients with beneficial moisturizing properties. Grape seed oil is an excellent example because it has moisturizing and soothing properties, as well as antioxidants like all grape derivatives.

Industrially formulated cosmetics often contain aggressive ingredients that can harm your skin. Choose natural products free from harmful chemicals like parabens, sulfates, petroleum, and silicones.

Protecting your skin from UV rays is crucial. The data is clear: 80% of UV radiation accumulates in the first 18 years of life, and 91% of melanomas are due to improper exposure to UV rays. During the summer, it's essential to protect your skin with creams containing sunscreens. But even away from the beach, in fall and winter, it's crucial to use a protective face cream against UV rays. Grapey's creams are formulated from grapes, grape seeds, and grape pomace, making them powerful natural UV protection. Apply the UV protective cream every morning before going out: you'll safeguard your skin from the negative effects of sunlight, ensuring the health of your skin today and tomorrow.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for having and preserving youthful and radiant skin. This includes a set of habits that contribute not only to the health of your skin but also to your overall well-being. Here are expert tips:

1. Balanced diet: A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and omega-3 fatty acids provides your skin with essential nutrients to remain elastic and hydrated. Additionally, taking antioxidant-rich supplements, such as vitamins C and E, helps protect the skin from the damage of free radicals.

2. Regular exercise: Regular physical activity improves blood circulation, nourishing the skin and keeping it youthful. Moreover, the sweat produced during exercise helps unclog pores, promoting cleaner skin.

3. Hydration: Drinking enough water is essential to keep the skin hydrated. Water helps eliminate toxins from the body and maintains skin luminosity. If there are no contraindications or other health reasons, a recommended intake is at least 10 glasses a day.

4. Quality sleep: During sleep, the body regenerates and repairs damage incurred during the day. Quality sleep is a significant beauty secret. Ensure you get enough sleep to allow your skin and brain to recover.

5. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can damage the skin and accelerate the aging process. Avoiding them will contribute to preserving the health and beauty of your skin.

6. Manage stress: Chronic stress can have a negative impact on skin health. Practicing stress management techniques, such as yoga or meditation, reduces stress and helps maintain healthier skin.

7. Reduce heavy makeup use: When possible, avoid overloading your skin with heavy makeup, especially when unnecessary. Let your skin breathe to keep it fresh and youthful.

Choosing products from sustainable and environmentally conscious companies is more than just a beauty routine choice. Opt for products from sustainable companies that align with your values, are mindful of product sourcing, use organic cultivation, and make innovative choices regarding packaging. At Grapey, we formulate only natural creams, incorporating active ingredients from organic grapes. But that's not all: we use grape seeds and pomace waste from winemaking to help reduce the impact of wine production waste. These byproducts, when properly processed, are rich in antioxidant, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties.

Antioxidants combat free radicals and help prevent premature aging. Look for a cream enriched with natural antioxidants. We recommend Grapey Anti-Age, a powerful extract from unripe grapes, which has demonstrated antioxidant effectiveness surpassing that of vitamin C by +124%.

Grapey Anti-Age is an ideal face cream for a beauty routine starting from the age of 20. Derived from unripe grapes and enriched with grape seed oil extract, this cream is rich in antioxidants that keep the skin firm and prevent signs of expression and aging. Grape polyphenols improve the elasticity and brightness of the skin, helping you maintain a youthful and radiant appearance. The formulation is enriched with tomato oil (rich in lycopene) and blueberry oil (rich in omega-3), which work synergistically with the antioxidant power of polyphenols, providing additional protection and hydration to the skin.

Grapey Anti-Age is also free from parabens, sulfates, and other harmful chemicals, making it a safe and natural choice for your beauty routine. Protect your skin from environmental damage and prevent wrinkles with a quality cream to safeguard your skin: start your natural skincare today.