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