Unlock the secrets to youthful beauty with our best anti-aging tips.
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In your 30s
To even out texture and tone, it’s also important to start a regular exfoliation routine (this helps slough off the dead skin cells that make skin look dulled out). But be sure to avoid harsh products, since skin is more sensitive. Look for creams containing glycolic and salicylic acid (they help speed up cell turnover, too).
As for busting wrinkles, now’s the time to stock up on anti-aging products, especially those containing retinoid (a form of vitamin A that unclogs pores, boosts collagen stores and reduces fine lines).
Your 40s
Skin status: “In your 40s, your skin’s natural [anti-aging] process continues to slow down, so the effects you noticed in your 30s will be accentuated,” says Johnson. “Skin begins to lose elasticity and firmness, which becomes noticeable near the chin and upper eye area.” In fact, Johnson says inspecting the skin texture around your eyes is a good way to evaluate how well your skin is “coping” with the aging process (if it’s dry, you may need a heavier moisturizer; if wrinkles are apparent, start applying an anti-wrinkle cream more often).
Common complaints: The biggest complaint will be the deepening of wrinkles and a further drying of the skin.
What you should start doing: Johnson suggests using an, “Exfoliating formula with glycolic acid. [It] hydrates and resurfaces skin giving it a firmer, smoother look and feel.” It’s also important to start searching for products containing antioxidants (they’ll help your skin rid itself of toxins and will slow the rate at which brown spots and wrinkles appear). When shopping your drugstore shelves, look for products containing peptides (they help strengthen the collagen stores you have left and also moisturize).
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