I've been a facialist for more than 45 years - here are all the reasons why your skin looks older than your age Donna Tait says most harm can be prevented if some basic rules are followed READ MORE: Dermatologist reveals her top tips on how to achieve an 'overnight skin transformation' - and the solution might be CHEAPER than you think By Donna Tait For The Daily Mail Published: 15:25 EDT, 19 May 2024 | Updated: 15:27 EDT, 19 May 2024 e-mail View comments I've been a facialist for more than 45 years — which means that I've spent all my working life in the professional beauty industry. I've seen endless self-inflicted skin damage and it's turned me into a very frank facialist. Most harm can be prevented if some very basic rules are followed — and I always give my clients the wake-up call they need.
It's not about being harsh or criticising, it's honest, realistic advice to help you get better skin for life. Start by accepting that a facial, no matter how brilliant, is not a miracle cure. I can supply the expert knowledge and products, but long-term results come from an intelligent, committed routine at home.
It's why Kirsti Shuba and I created our Katherine Daniels range to simplify things — you only need a two-to-three minute routine twice a day, that's it. It's not too much to ask. In the salon, I'm always honest about what is — and isn't — needed.
So, allow me to give you the benefit of my four decades in the industry and tell you exactly why your skin looks older.
