When it comes to incorporating anti-aging products into your routine, most skincare specialists agree that you should start around 25. Here are 5 tips that you should attempt to insert into your current skincare regimen.
1. Use A Gentle, Hydrating Cleanser - The older you get, the more you should be concerned with preserving your skin barrier. Cleansers with a high pH can be very harsh and stripping, leaving your skin dry and vulnerable to damage.
2. Always Apply Sunscreen - The sun is responsible for most of your skin’s visible signs of aging. UV rays break down collagen and causes abnormalities in elastin, leading to thinner skin and more wrinkles.
2. Always Apply Sunscreen - The sun is responsible for most of your skin’s visible signs of aging. UV rays break down collagen and causes abnormalities in elastin, leading to thinner skin and more wrinkles.
3. Use A Retinol - As we get older, our skin produces less and less collagen, resulting in lines, wrinkles and sagging. Retinol (A Vitamin A derivative) helps to increase collagen production, resulting in younger looking skin!
4. Exercise Regularly for Improved Skin Elasticity - Exercise is another important part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps keep your skin toned and elastic, and it can also reduce the risk of skin cancer. Exercises improves skin conditions by increasing blood circulation and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.
5. Sleep on Your Back - Always sleep on your side? The habit could be causing lines to form on the cheek that's constantly pressed against the pillow. (It's happening to me as we speak, and I'm trying very hard to fight it lol). Side-sleepers may want to switch to their backs—and not just to prevent wrinkles. Back-sleeping eases neck and back pain, fights acid reflux, and even helps prevent saggy breasts. But it's easier said than done...trust me, I know!