Skin care at 26 years of age?
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mousey0311
I'm 26 years old and I'm looking to start a long term skin regimen. What are some options that aren't too extreme yet? Should I start a wrinkle cream or wait until I'm 30? Obviously I know that wrinkles will happen eventually but would like to do what I can to keep my skin looking great. What products have you used?
Answer
Skin care regimines are important, but there are nessicary steps to take to make sure your skin will respond properly.
First things first, take a look at the products your using now. If your cleansers, moisturizers, or treatments are working, why throw them out? At you age, no wrinkles are not a big concern but you may, if desired add a wrikle reducer.
If you c hoose to swich out all the products in your current regimine here is how you do so.
First, throw everything away, or give it to a friend who may be able to utilize what's left. Next go to the store, of your choosing, and purchase a sensetive skin or gentle cleanser and an oil free, non codmegenic, fragrance free, light moisturizer. These will be your new best friends for the next 2 weeks.
It is very important to give your skin resting periods to properly adjust from one product to the next. Hence the sensetive skin cleanser and moisturizer.
After a week with just your new cleanser and moisturizer replace one of them with your new, and personally chosen skin care product. After another week, replace the other. After each following week add what ever other products you may be using, serums, lotions, sprays etc...
It is also suggested you only use your new products once a day or every other day. You dont want to over work your skin while its adjusting to your new products. Slowly over time you should be able to use them as directed.
Next, the following is suggestion for a basic, but safe, skin care regimine for your age group, and concern.
1) exfoliate. Exfoliation should only be done 2 to 4 times a week. Exfoliating will help remove built up dead skin cells, make up, oils, and dirt that can clog pores or addvstress to the skin causing wrinkles. My two favorite exoliating 'friends' if you will are, A) clarisonic mia, available at sephora, it is the perfect automatic facial scrubber. 2) mineralize volcanic ash exfoliator by mac, made with minerials volcanic ash and sugar crystals this will clense the face with out over drying, leaving your face smooth with a healthy glow.
2) Cleanse. This should be done daily, or even twice a day if needed, once you have fully adjusted in to your new routine. There are a myriad of cleansers on the market targeted at various skin care concerns. AHA/BHA are common in cleansers for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. I would suggest Murad or peter thomas roth brands for your cleanser. They are both amazing and most important, effective.
Step 3 is conplicated as your treatment serums lotions spray etc... should used in order of thickness. For the sake of keeping some order to this list, lets pretend your treatments are lighter(more liquid like) than your lotion.
3) Treatments. After cleansing you made add what ever treatments you have chosen for your self. DO NOT OVER DO IT!!! One or two treatments is acceptable, anymore and your face is a chemical war path. I am quite fond of a couple different anti aging products a) mineralize charged water eye cream by mac, soaks right in to the skin and reduces fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, and even dark circles over time. B) ole henricksen truth serum. Best anti aging gel I have ever tried. Perfect for every day use. This can be added all over your face, or to just the areas you feel it would be needed, like marionette lines or over your forehead.
4) Lotion. Hydrated skin is key to keeping your skin healthy young and glowing. Even if you dont have blemish prone skin, I would suggest going with an oil free lotion, as this will soak in to the skin faster and easier. Again I would go with murad, ole henricksen, or peter thomas roth.
Next! Healthy younger skin isnt all about the products you use on the outside, it also come fron the way you treat yourself.
1) eat right! Im jot saying become a health nut, as I myself enjoy taco bell, but treat your body every once in awhile to a treat, something with everything you really need, like protien, vitamins, minerals, carbs (the good kind). Believe it or not but even treating your body to something good once a week can make all the differance.
2) WATER!!!!!! Our bodies are 70-80% water, and yes I am guilty myself of not drinking enough, but your body craves it. Keep your skin hydrated from the inside, itll start looking better on the out side. Hate the taste of plain water? Yea me too, try adding some fresh lemon or lime for a little tasty zip.
3) Sleep. In todays fast paced world sleep, and I mean good sleep, is hard to come by. Dont be afraid to catch a cat nap, or go to bed alittle early some nights. Our bodies do most of the healing and rejuvenating while we are in REM(Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. More sleep allows your body to fix what's wrong, including your skin.
Skin care regimines are important, but there are nessicary steps to take to make sure your skin will respond properly.
First things first, take a look at the products your using now. If your cleansers, moisturizers, or treatments are working, why throw them out? At you age, no wrinkles are not a big concern but you may, if desired add a wrikle reducer.
If you c hoose to swich out all the products in your current regimine here is how you do so.
First, throw everything away, or give it to a friend who may be able to utilize what's left. Next go to the store, of your choosing, and purchase a sensetive skin or gentle cleanser and an oil free, non codmegenic, fragrance free, light moisturizer. These will be your new best friends for the next 2 weeks.
It is very important to give your skin resting periods to properly adjust from one product to the next. Hence the sensetive skin cleanser and moisturizer.
After a week with just your new cleanser and moisturizer replace one of them with your new, and personally chosen skin care product. After another week, replace the other. After each following week add what ever other products you may be using, serums, lotions, sprays etc...
It is also suggested you only use your new products once a day or every other day. You dont want to over work your skin while its adjusting to your new products. Slowly over time you should be able to use them as directed.
Next, the following is suggestion for a basic, but safe, skin care regimine for your age group, and concern.
1) exfoliate. Exfoliation should only be done 2 to 4 times a week. Exfoliating will help remove built up dead skin cells, make up, oils, and dirt that can clog pores or addvstress to the skin causing wrinkles. My two favorite exoliating 'friends' if you will are, A) clarisonic mia, available at sephora, it is the perfect automatic facial scrubber. 2) mineralize volcanic ash exfoliator by mac, made with minerials volcanic ash and sugar crystals this will clense the face with out over drying, leaving your face smooth with a healthy glow.
2) Cleanse. This should be done daily, or even twice a day if needed, once you have fully adjusted in to your new routine. There are a myriad of cleansers on the market targeted at various skin care concerns. AHA/BHA are common in cleansers for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. I would suggest Murad or peter thomas roth brands for your cleanser. They are both amazing and most important, effective.
Step 3 is conplicated as your treatment serums lotions spray etc... should used in order of thickness. For the sake of keeping some order to this list, lets pretend your treatments are lighter(more liquid like) than your lotion.
3) Treatments. After cleansing you made add what ever treatments you have chosen for your self. DO NOT OVER DO IT!!! One or two treatments is acceptable, anymore and your face is a chemical war path. I am quite fond of a couple different anti aging products a) mineralize charged water eye cream by mac, soaks right in to the skin and reduces fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, and even dark circles over time. B) ole henricksen truth serum. Best anti aging gel I have ever tried. Perfect for every day use. This can be added all over your face, or to just the areas you feel it would be needed, like marionette lines or over your forehead.
4) Lotion. Hydrated skin is key to keeping your skin healthy young and glowing. Even if you dont have blemish prone skin, I would suggest going with an oil free lotion, as this will soak in to the skin faster and easier. Again I would go with murad, ole henricksen, or peter thomas roth.
Next! Healthy younger skin isnt all about the products you use on the outside, it also come fron the way you treat yourself.
1) eat right! Im jot saying become a health nut, as I myself enjoy taco bell, but treat your body every once in awhile to a treat, something with everything you really need, like protien, vitamins, minerals, carbs (the good kind). Believe it or not but even treating your body to something good once a week can make all the differance.
2) WATER!!!!!! Our bodies are 70-80% water, and yes I am guilty myself of not drinking enough, but your body craves it. Keep your skin hydrated from the inside, itll start looking better on the out side. Hate the taste of plain water? Yea me too, try adding some fresh lemon or lime for a little tasty zip.
3) Sleep. In todays fast paced world sleep, and I mean good sleep, is hard to come by. Dont be afraid to catch a cat nap, or go to bed alittle early some nights. Our bodies do most of the healing and rejuvenating while we are in REM(Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. More sleep allows your body to fix what's wrong, including your skin.
Skin care and vitamins?
Sarah S
What skin care and vitamins should I be using? I'm a 30 yr old woman. Should I be using anti wrinkle creams and things for prevention?
Answer
It is never too early to start taking care of your skin.
First, you should get proper sleep every night, and try to sleep on your back.
Second, you should eat more fish, along with more vegetables and fruits. Nothing is worst for skin than greasy, fatty foods.
Third, keep your skin clean, but don't over wash it. Especially avoid tap water.
Finally, consider adding a few topical items to your skin care line. a good collaen cream, while not permanently getting rid of wrinkles, can smooth out your skin and prevent the wrinkles from forming deep creases. A good Vitamin C serum can als do wonders for the skin.
Here are a few good ones.
http://www.dspskincareproducts.com/skin_care/creams/collagen-cream-2-oz/28
http://www.dspskincareproducts.com/skin_care/massage_oils/yew-vitamin-c-serum/38
It is never too early to start taking care of your skin.
First, you should get proper sleep every night, and try to sleep on your back.
Second, you should eat more fish, along with more vegetables and fruits. Nothing is worst for skin than greasy, fatty foods.
Third, keep your skin clean, but don't over wash it. Especially avoid tap water.
Finally, consider adding a few topical items to your skin care line. a good collaen cream, while not permanently getting rid of wrinkles, can smooth out your skin and prevent the wrinkles from forming deep creases. A good Vitamin C serum can als do wonders for the skin.
Here are a few good ones.
http://www.dspskincareproducts.com/skin_care/creams/collagen-cream-2-oz/28
http://www.dspskincareproducts.com/skin_care/massage_oils/yew-vitamin-c-serum/38
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