| Find out what stage your skin is at and what | | | | and changes in skin color may become much |
| skincare will benefit you, no matter what | | | | more visible. Retinoids, anti-oxidants and |
| your age.We've become a society obsessed with | | | | alpha hydroxy acids can improve the look of |
| our looks. | | | | your skin and your 40's would be a good time |
| | | | to begin using them. Of course it's essential |
| It's been noted that we spend more on beauty | | | | that you continue using a thick moisturizer |
| products in the west than we do on education. | | | | and eye serums on a daily basis. |
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| Why are we so obsessed? Because it's easier | | | | Home microdermabrasion kits are also an |
| and more affordable than ever | | | | option that can result in a smoother more |
| before.Anti-aging skincare technology has | | | | even appearing skin texture and tone while |
| progressed leaps and bounds. We know more | | | | rejuvenating your skin's texture and color. |
| about the skin today than we ever did. There | | | | |
| are advanced skincare products that can erase | | | | 50 Something |
| years, and of course, the plastic surgeon has | | | | |
| perfected his trade such that procedures are | | | | Changes in your skin have reached high gear. |
| easier and cheaper than ever before. | | | | Menopause has assisted in the loss of |
| | | | Estrogen which is what has given your skin |
| Are we justified in our obsession? | | | | its elasticity and kept it hydrated, however |
| | | | since those estrogen levels have diminished, |
| They say that beauty is only skin deep, and | | | | you will begin seeing wrinkles form around |
| while I believe this to be true it's also | | | | your eyes, drooping eyelids and expression |
| important to do what feels right for you. If | | | | lines around the mouth and forehead. |
| keeping up appearances gets you through the | | | | |
| day then, by all means, that's what you need | | | | Begin using anti-aging or wrinkle reducing |
| to do, however I must add that I'm not a fan | | | | formulas such as vitamin A (Retinol) or |
| of going under the knife. With the huge | | | | Glycolic acid products. Retin A has proven to |
| advances made in skincare products today, I'd | | | | reduce fine lines and wrinkles while |
| much prefer taking the less invasive route. | | | | improving skin texture, skin tone and color, |
| | | | as well as your skin's hydration levels. |
| Here's a few age related tips and remedies | | | | |
| that will help boost your skin's appearance | | | | Glycolic acid will trigger new formation of |
| at any age without needles and knives. | | | | collagen to plump cells and reduce wrinkles |
| | | | on the skin's surface. Postmenopausal women |
| 20 Something | | | | can also use a cream containing progesterone |
| | | | that may improve skin elasticity and |
| Your skin is at its peak of beauty in your | | | | firmness. |
| twenties, however nurture its beauty and | | | | |
| always use at least an SPF 30 sunscreen. Of | | | | 60 Something |
| course this should continue at any age. | | | | |
| | | | By age 60 all types of collagen are |
| Avoid oily makeup and coverups. Use an oil | | | | significantly below their youthful levels. |
| free moisturizer every day. This is also a | | | | There are, however wonderful hydrating creams |
| good time to begin using an eye cream under | | | | that contain Alpha Hydroxy acids (Glycolic |
| the eye area at night. | | | | acids), soy, green tea and retinol (vitamin |
| | | | A) which your skin will need now that it is |
| Try using products that contain green tea | | | | drier and showing major signs of age. The |
| which have shown to help reduce the risk of | | | | alpha Hydroxy acids will help reduce droopy |
| skin cancer. | | | | skin and the retinol will reduce your fine |
| | | | lines. |
| 30 Something | | | | |
| | | | 60 Plus |
| Your 30's is when your skin is beginning to | | | | |
| become a bit drier and sun damage may begin | | | | Your skin's texture will become visibly less |
| to appear. It's time to start using thicker | | | | smooth and you will most likely begin to see |
| moisturizing creams so as to lock in high | | | | age spots. You'll appreciate the early care |
| contents of moisture. Continue with eye | | | | you've given to your skin because the signs |
| creams at night and use your sunscreen | | | | of aging will be minimal, however, if you |
| religiously. Also, skin bleaching products | | | | haven't started early you'll clearly notice |
| may need to be used to diminish dark spots | | | | the effects of neglect. |
| from sun damage. Hint: Put your moisturizer | | | | |
| on over damp skin. This helps lock in more | | | | While it's never too late to take care of |
| moisture. | | | | your skin the damage you already have will be |
| | | | difficult to reduce without special medical |
| 40 SomethingIt's time to kick it up another | | | | treatments such as botox or perhaps surgical |
| notch. Your forties is when your skin loses | | | | procedures. All the above should continue to |
| much of it tightness. It may begin to look | | | | be applied but it is wise to consult your |
| dull and your pores may become larger. | | | | physician on advanced treatments. |
| Blotches, freckles, age spots, discoloration, | | | | |