| We've become a society obsessed with our | | | | time to begin using them. Of course it's |
| looks. | | | | essential thatyou continue using a thick |
| It's been noted that we spend more on | | | | moisturizer and eye serums on adaily |
| beauty products in thewest than we do on | | | | basis. |
| education. | | | | Home microdermabrasion kits are also an |
| Why are we so obsessed? Because it's | | | | option that can resultin a smoother more |
| easier and moreaffordable than ever | | | | even appearing skin texture and tone |
| before.Anti-aging skincare technologyhas | | | | whilerejuvenating your skin's texture |
| progressed leaps and bounds. We know | | | | and color. |
| more about theskin today than we ever | | | | 50 Something |
| did. There are advanced skincareproducts | | | | Changes in your skin have reached high |
| that can erase years, and of course, the | | | | gear. Menopause hasassisted in the loss |
| plasticsurgeon has perfected his trade | | | | of Estrogen which is what has given |
| such that procedures areeasier and | | | | yourskin its elasticity and kept it |
| cheaper than ever before. | | | | hydrated, however since thoseestrogen |
| Are we justified in our obsession? | | | | levels have diminished, you will begin |
| They say that beauty is only skin deep, | | | | seeing wrinklesform around your eyes, |
| and while I believethis to be true it's | | | | drooping eyelids and expressionlines |
| also important to do what feels right | | | | around the mouth and forehead. |
| foryou. If keeping up appearances gets | | | | Begin using anti-aging or wrinkle |
| you through the daythen, by all means, | | | | reducing formulas such asvitamin A |
| that's what you need to do, however | | | | (Retinol) or Glycolic acid products. |
| Imust add that I'm not a fan of going | | | | Retin A has provento reduce fine lines |
| under the knife. Withthe huge advances | | | | and wrinkles while improving skin |
| made in skincare products today, I'dmuch | | | | texture, skintone and color, as well as |
| prefer taking the less invasive route. | | | | your skin's hydration levels. |
| Here's a few age related tips and | | | | Glycolic acid will trigger new formation |
| remedies that will helpboost your skin's | | | | of collagen to plumpcells and reduce |
| appearance at any age without needlesand | | | | wrinkles on the skin's surface. |
| knives. | | | | Postmenopausalwomen can also use a cream |
| 20 Something | | | | containing progesterone that mayimprove |
| Your skin is at its peak of beauty in | | | | skin elasticity and firmness. |
| your twenties, howevernurture its beauty | | | | 60 Something |
| and always use at least an SPF | | | | By age 60 all types of collagen are |
| 30sunscreen. Of course this should | | | | significantly below theiryouthful |
| continue at any age. | | | | levels. There are, however wonderful |
| Avoid oily makeup and coverups. Use an | | | | hydrating creams thatcontain Alpha |
| oil free moisturizerevery day. This is | | | | Hydroxy acids (Glycolic acids), soy, |
| also a good time to begin using an eye | | | | green tea andretinol (vitamin A) which |
| creamunder the eye area at night. | | | | your skin will need now that it is drier |
| Try using products that contain green | | | | andshowing major signs of age. The alpha |
| tea which have shownto help reduce the | | | | Hydroxy acids will help reducedroopy |
| risk of skin cancer. | | | | skin and the retinol will reduce your |
| 30 Something | | | | fine lines. |
| Your 30's is when your skin is beginning | | | | 60 Plus |
| to becomea bit drier and sun damage may | | | | Your skin's texture will become visibly |
| begin to appear. It's time tostart using | | | | less smooth and youwill most likely |
| thicker moisturizing creams so as to | | | | begin to see age spots. You'll |
| lock in highcontents of moisture. | | | | appreciatethe early care you've given to |
| Continue with eye creams at night and | | | | your skin because the signs of agingwill |
| useyour sunscreen religiously. Also, | | | | be minimal, however, if you haven't |
| skin bleaching productsmay need to be | | | | started early you'll clearlynotice the |
| used to diminish dark spots from sun | | | | effects of neglect. |
| damage. | | | | While it's never too late to take care |
| Hint: Put your moisturizer on over damp | | | | of your skin the damage youalready have |
| skin. This helps lock inmore moisture. | | | | will be difficult to reduce without |
| 40 Something | | | | special medicaltreatments such as botox |
| It's time to kick it up another notch. | | | | or perhaps surgical procedures. |
| Your forties is when yourskin loses much | | | | All the above should continue to be |
| of it tightness. It may begin to look | | | | applied but it is wise toconsult your |
| dull andyour pores may become larger. | | | | physician on advanced treatments. |
| Blotches, freckles, age | | | | If you haven't yet reached 60, the best |
| spots,discoloration, and changes in skin | | | | skin care advice is tofollow a good skin |
| color may become muchmore visible. | | | | care regimen at an early age. It's an |
| Retinoids, anti-oxidants and alpha | | | | easyhabit to get into and best of all, |
| hydroxy acidscan improve the look of | | | | you'll thank yourself later on. |
| your skin and your 40's would be agood | | | | |