GlobalSpa
25-May-2018
Staying youthful forever is what’s on every woman’s skincare wish-list. Keeping fine lines at bay even as you hit the 30s and 40s requires you to start prepping for as early as you are in your 20s. Here’s how…
Preventative measures are always the best. It is difficult for many youthful twenty and thirty-year-olds to think long term with skin care but it is never too late to take action against the formation of facial lines. Your face is the first thing that people focus on and skin neglect is not the primary opinion you would want.
Not only can many products on the market today stop deep-set wrinkles from entrenching themselves on the face but there are beauty techniques that can counteract the damage that may already have formed.
Swear Off Sunbathing & Wear Sunblock
It is never too late to realise the damaging effects of ultra-violet rays emitted from the sun. Our eyes crinkle up without sunglasses and hats and this adds to the problem. A waterproof sunblock is the best protection and should be applied to the parts of the face that are sometimes forgotten like the hair crown, throat and ears.
An active lifestyle is beneficial for well-being when adopted along with a fruit and vegetable-rich diet. Staying off the partying with its exposure to alcohol and cigarette smoke is all good too. All of these positive effects on the skin can be negated if your outdoor exercise exposes your skin to sun damage.
The 20s – Glycolic or Salicylic Acids/30s – Retinoids
People in their 20s should add glycolic or salicylic acid to their beauty routines. It is at this age that the first signs of wrinkling will appear around the eyes and mouth areas. The expression lines will start to deepen slightly from squinting and sleeping on the side of the face. These ingredients exfoliate the skin and keep it smooth.
30-years or older should ensure that their beauty products contain a mild retinoid. The thin skin around the eye area is further stressed from the sun and repetitive expressions. People with lighter complexions will see these changes earlier as the melanin in darker skins protects it.
Creams containing retinoid work by increasing cellular turnover which exfoliates the skin and repairs DNA. This actually reduces the appearance of wrinkles and reverses sun damage.
A Trip to The Cosmetic Surgeon
Cosmetic doctors are not necessary for a full-on facelift in your 20s and 30s. They are the best experts to administer Botox injections, however. Botox injections into the facial areas where lines start are used to both treat and prevent wrinkles.
In 2015, cosmetic surgeons saw a 64% increase in people under the age of 30 seeking preventative Botox injections.
This FDA-approved injectable is made up of harmless botulinum toxins that temporarily block the nerve impulses around facial lines. This softens already formed wrinkles and prevents more from forming.
As skin ages, the elasticity and collagen break down and the skin’s muscle contractions create permanent creases. This factor is eliminated by using Botox to stop the muscles in wrinkle-vulnerable target areas from being so active.
Many women are choosing to buy less expensive face creams and save their money to pay for Botox injections every 6 to 8 months.
No matter how the aging process in fought in your 20s and 30s – technology is geared to stay on the side of those who make a concerted effort to keep facial lines at bay.