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