Make a New Year Plan to Improve On Your Aging Skin

Posted: December 27th, 2019

As we age, the DNA that builds your cells starts to break down. Skin doesn't regenerate as quickly as it once did and doesn't work the way it used to. Your skincare routine to combat this aging will vary depending on your age and your needs, but signs of aging can start as early as your early twenties! Scientists have even linked a specific link in the DNA chain to a person's aging. According to an article published in Science Daily, a specific gene nicknamed the "longevity gene" may influence how quickly genes deteriorate and how efficiently they're repaired. So what should your anti-aging routine look like? Although you have to listen to your own skin to find which skin care products work and which don't, these are the essential steps to consider.

Morning:

Cleansing: Use a gentle formula to remove dirt and grime without stripping your face of the essential natural oils. If dryness or skin sensitivity plagues you, experiment with washing only at night. Anti-oxidants: Like the antioxidants you eat, anti-oxidant serums applied to your skin helps repair damaged cells. Look for products with vitamins C and E, and Ferulic acid. Moisturizer: Skin without moisture will look shriveled, like a dried-up apple. Plump up your skin with either lightweight moisturizers for oily skin or a thick cream for dry skin. Sunscreen: The number one recommendation by your dermatologist or esthetician. Nothing ages skin faster than UV rays. Sunscreens with zinc are the best because they reflect the harmful rays away from your skin, including the UV-A rays that are responsible for aging.

Night:

Cleanse: Remove all the gunk from the day using a gentle cleanser according to your skin type. Repair and rejuvenate: retinoid-like tretinoin will speed skin cell turnover to reveal newer, fresher skin quickly. Another cream to consider is an anti-wrinkle cream with collagen to build back skin's natural elasticity. Moisturize: Just as important in the evening as in the morning. To kickstart your new skincare regime, treat yourself to spa treatments like a deep chemical peel. A day spa can recommend the best treatments to give you a fresh-faced start - literally - on looking younger.