Welcome to the best anti-aging routine for your 20s and 30s!
There are so many myths and different products out there that say it will help you with anti-aging, but what really works?
As early as in your twenties your body starts to lose collagen. Collagen is what provides elasticity and plumpness and firmness to the skin.
Collagen loss begins around age 25 and you lose about 5-10% until you’re 30. Then in your thirties you have lost a total of 20% and by the time you’re in your 40s you’ve almost lost a total of 30% of your collagen. So what can you do to counteract this?
Obviously aging is inevitable, but you can create lifestyle changes that can help you to maintain your best look no matter what age. These tips will help you to look the best for your age. For example, if you’re in your 30s these tips are going to make sure that you look the best you can possibly look in your 30s. Or if you’re in your 40s then these will help you look the best you can possibly look in your 40s.
This article is all about maintaining skin health and making sure that you do not prematurely age and that you are going to look the best throughout your skin health life.
REMEMBER THAT TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN REQUIRES CONSTANT EFFORT AND PATIENCE.
10 KEYS TO SLOWING DOWN AGING (anti-aging routine):
- Applying sunscreen daily to face and under eyes
- taking marine collagen supplements
- Limit smoking and drinking habits
- Get good night sleeps
- Start skin care early and use healthy products
- Eat healthy foods
- Use an anti-aging shaped pillow
- Sleep on your back to avoid squishing your face
- Get monthly hydrating facials
- Use red light therapy
KEY ANTI-AGING ROUTINE INGREDIENTS TO LOOK FOR IN PRODUCTS:
- Hyaluronic acid
- Vitamin C
- Niacinamide
- Peptides
- Ceramides
- Retinol
- Collagen
Anti-Aging Routine: Supplements and Vitamins
What you do on the inside reflects on the outside. Make sure you are eating healthy foods and taking the proper supplements to enhance your skin. DISCLAIMER: this is optional and not medical advice.
Supplements good for your skin:
Biotin
Marine collagen
Vitamin C
Omega 3
Women’s multivitamins
ANTI-AGING MORNING ROUTINE
Cleanse
Always wash your face in the morning to remove dead skin from the night while you slept. A gentle, hydrating cleanser is the best option in the mornings.
De-puff
Get a facial roller or gua Sha facial tool and keep it in the freezer. Every morning after cleansing make sure to roll it on your face, including the under eye area, for a de-puffing effect.
Eyes
Apply a gentle under eye cream that has peptides and/or hyaluronic acid. Something hydrating for the mornings that isn’t too harsh for the thin skin.
Moisturizer
Apply a vitamin C serum all over the face to brighten up the skin and reduce dullness. This is hydrating, wakes your face up and has anti aging properties.
ANTI-AGING NIGHT TIME ROUTINE
Remove makeup
Be gentle when removing your makeup at night . Avoid tugging and pulling on the skin. Gently wipe away any makeup and residue with patience and care. Use makeup wipes or a gentle makeup remover.
Cleanse
Using a heavier cleanser is okay if you’re using it at night. You want to make sure you are getting all the dirt and makeup off from the day. Always use a hydrating cleanser.
Toner
Use a cotton round and a toner at night. This preps your skin for your serums/moisturizers. This also helps to wipe off any makeup that you may have missed while cleansing. Eyes: apply a gentle retinol cream under the eyes 3x per week. The other days use a basic under eye hydration cream. Retinol works great but should not be used during the day on the sun or too often. This is because it can be harsh on the skin and helps to regenerate your skin cells to soften fine lines.
Serum
Apply a face oil or oil face serum. Applying oil onto your skin is super hydrating. If you use a clean face oil that is natural, it will not cause you to breakout. Your skin secretes oil naturally, so adding oil if your skin is more on the dry side helps to avoid lines from forming due to dryness.
Moisturizing
You have options! You can use an anti-aging face cream or a hydrating face cream. Creams with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide or peptides/collagen are great nightly skincare options. Look for a “rich” cream that is of thicker consistency so it hydrates all night long.
