You're searching for this article because you're probably in your 30s, 40s or 50s. You've blown so many birthday candles through the years that you wish somebody just gave you a spa gift certificate instead of a birthday cake. And that jolly old question of 'How old are you' or 'Ma'am, please state your age' puts you in a precarious situation of whether your gonna embellish the truth or just answer 'no comment'.
Whatever age-situation you find yourself in, just believe you are not alone. In this day and age, racism may be taboo but ageism is not.
Age may matter, but it isn't all that bad. You, growing old means being wiser and never settling for cheap gin and stale beer anymore.
However when it comes to skin it's never a compliment if people say you look good at 40...when you're only 35. It may not be the best thing when your 30 and people say you still dress like a teenager but when they say you're skin looks like a teenage, well that's pure bliss.
So why am I the expert in giving this advice?
Well, people really say I look young for my age (and no, that group does not include my mother). I also have been going to the dermatologist since I was 18. When I turn 40, I know I won't have to resort to facelifts or extreme botox. My wrinkles would still in check and I have clear, slightly poreless skin. Why? I've invested on my skin already.
Here is my skin routine and some tips to having skin 10 years off your real age...
1. Take your vitamins daily!
a. Drink 1000mg of Vitamin C.
-Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is one of the relatively few topical agents whose effectiveness against wrinkles and fine lines is backed by a fair amount of reliable scientific evidence.
b. Drink 500mg of Vitamin D
-Vitamin E is another antioxidant that may have anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. When applied topically, Vitamin E has been known to improve moisturization, softness and smoothness and also provide modest photoprotection.
2. Exercise
You may think this is non-related but the fatter you are the more likely you will look older. If you are 10 pounds overweight you will look 5 years older than your age. Plus if your fat that means you're eating habit is junk and that reflects in your skin.
3. Moisturizer
Choose the moisturizer that works for you. I have two moisturizers, one for the day and has SPF and one for the evening and is a bit creamier. Never miss a day of moisturizing, your skin will be punished.
Morning: I use Olay SPF 15 moisturizer in the a.m., when Im indoors (harsh rays from the PC or lighting still counts). On a sunny day outside, I slather Biotherm SPF 30 sunscreen and then lather Olay moisturizer.
Night: Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizer in the evening or the Clinque Youth Surge Night moisturizer.
4. Drink 2 litters of water a day.
Don't use straw because using it over time can create premature mouth wrinkles. Same theory goes with smoking.
5. Try Kojic Acid Soap for your face wash
I find drugstore facial wash too harsh and so is that bottle of Estee Lauder. My skin looks better when I use Kojic Acid soap or Cethaphil. Just mix those 2 around.
6. Don't use a Toner if you don't need to.
As much as possible don't put too much product on your face, except for moisturizers, you can skimp on stuff like facial mask and toners.
7. Dermatolgist medications you will need: Tretinoin (Retin A)
I really works! The effect of increased skin cell turnover can be irritation and flaking. For this reason, many people stop using Retin-A after a couple of days to weeks, then think that it didn't work. It is important to realize that Retin-A is very effective for whiteheads and blackheads, but it may take 6-9 weeks to see a noticeable difference. It takes at least 6 months to see a noticeable difference in wrinkles. The best benefit is seen if Retin-A is used for at least a year.
8. Go see your dermatologist on a regular basis
It's like investing on real estate. The earlier you invest, the higher profits you'll make.
9. Don't smudge your face when sleeping and sleep a lot
You will create wrinkle through time if you mush your face in those pillows. Sleep 6-8 hours a day.
Develop a skin habit and do it religiously. Follow these tips and you'll see an effect within 6 months of starting.
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