Make a Plan to Improve Your Aging Skin

Posted: December 24th, 2018

Every year, millions of dollars are spent in the pursuit of younger looking skin. Fortunately, with a committed anti-aging regimen, you can improve the look of aging skin, regardless of how much damage there may already be.  The way your skin ages is the result of a combination of factors; age, genetics, lifestyle, sun exposure, and stress can all take a toll on skin integrity. But that damage doesn't happen overnight. Aging skin tends to sneak up after years of exposure, so it's ideal to start a skincare regimen as early as possible before nature strikes further. 

 

Here are five tips for making a plan to improve aging skin: 

1) See an esthetician - Estheticians are skin super-specialists, employed at a day spa, that is professionally trained in the science of beautifying and improving damaged skin. Your esthetician will assess your skin to determine what spa treatments might benefit you, and help you develop a skin-healthy regimen for home. 2) Moisturize every day - Anti-aging routines are all about the moisturizers. Use a high-quality moisturizer at least once per day, or twice if you have dry skin or live in a dry climate. Be sure to choose skin care products that are appropriate for your skin sensitivity.  3) Use sunscreen year-round - Sunlight may feel wonderful, but it is the single worst age accelerator your skin can encounter. Use sunscreen every day, winter included, and resist the temptation to get summer color at the tanning salons.  4) Use an exfoliator - The gentle removal of the skin's expendable top layers stimulates faster growth of new skin and vastly improves skin quality over time. There are several OTC options available that are very effective when used weekly.  5) Consult a dermatologist - Severe skin damage requires medical help. Deep wrinkles and sagging skin represent collagen loss below the skin, and can only be treated with injectable products or laser resurfacing. A dermatologist can help you not only rejuvenate your aging skin but also devise a plan to keep it healthy longer.