What every woman should know is that without a proper beauty regimen, you are headed downhill from here on. You’ve heard the importance of taking care of your skin countless times- and just like many, you only find interest in a beauty routine or hack during your mid to late twenties or even worse, once you hit 30! That’s a very bad idea.
The formula for youthful-looking skin could be as close as your nightstand or medicine cabinet. That’s because using the right skin-care products can make a big difference in your complexion and help avoid signs of aging, like wrinkles.
We don’t know how to stop the clock, but we can help you fool the cameras and mirrors into thinking you’re a younger you. Here’s some essential tips to get the skin care routine you need.
- Use A Gentler Face Wash
When you cleanse your skin, use a gentle touch and formula. Skin tends to get less oily and more sensitive. So even if you still get adult acne breakouts, you may want to use a more gentle face wash instead of a drying acne wash.
Try MD Complete Anti-Aging Restoring Cleanser & Makeup Remover, a mild face wash that uses essential fatty acids to deliver major hydration and green tea to fight against damage from free radicals — compounds that attack cells.
Be sure to use a light hand, cleansing in gentle, circular motions. Aggressive scrubbing could irritate already sensitive skin and accelerate aging.
2. Use A Richer Face Cream
Because oil glands can become less active as you age, I recommend moisturizing properly to minimize fine lines and wrinkles.
The simple act of switching your normal face cream for a richer one will help trap water against the skin, pumping up those deep crevices. As an added bonus, smooth the formula down to your neck and upper torso to treat those areas as well.
3. Watch Out What You Eat
Much of what happens on the outside of your body is the result of what you put in it. It’s important to eat foods that nourish the skin over the years. Avoid anything that can dehydrate, like alcohol. And foods high in sugar and white carbohydrates can actually age you faster by breaking down glucose. Opt instead for more protein in your diet, including foods like fish, lean meats, beans, and legumes to help build strong collagen. I also recommend foods high in vitamin C to keep skin looking youthful.
Cooked tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant, and have been shown to fight sunburn and sun damage. Eat more tomatoes if you’ve had a lot of sunburns in your younger years and are starting to see spots and sun damage. Lycopene won’t erase existing spots but can help prevent further damage.
4. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
With age also comes less sebum. While this means less chance of acne, it also means your skin will dry out more easily. One of the big reasons for fine lines is inadequate skin hydration, but luckily it’s easy to fix with a good moisturizer!
Look for a moisturizer that contains water-binding humectants like glycerine and hyaluronic acid. An occlusive like petrolatum (commercially known as Vaseline) and mineral oil at night can prevent water evaporating from your skin. But be sure your skin is clean to avoid trapping bacteria!
5. Protect Your Skin From Trauma
One of the key reasons wrinkles happen is due to damage to your skin, and since older skin is more fragile, trauma can have larger effects. While there isn’t much evidence on the impact of how you apply your skin care products, studies have found that pressing your face against a pillow as you sleep can cause permanent “sleep wrinkles”
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