If you are in your 20-somethings, hormones have settled and puberty-driven blemishes have subsided. But now you have a new set of skincare concerns: everything from unexpected adult breakouts to the early signs of ageing skin.
With a few simple steps, however, you will have no problem keeping your skin beautiful and glowing.
The hormone surges and dreaded breakouts of your teen years may have leveled off, but you still have to deal with the hormone changes brought on by your monthly cycle. The most common time for breakouts is right before and during your period.
Some other common causes of breakouts for those in their 20s are stress, nutrition, and lack of sleep.
However, if you are dealing with signs of ageing already, ask any dermatologist what the one thing you can do today to prevent ageing skin tomorrow and you will get one sure-fire answer: wear sunscreen. Choose a moisturizer with a broad spectrum SPF 15 or higher, which protects against UVA rays that cause signs of ageing and UVB rays that cause sunburns. Sunscreen should be applied every day, year round, even during the winter.
Here are three definitive ways that help you take better care of your skin
- Step 1 is cleansing your face twice daily to remove excess oil, dirt and make-up.
- Step 2 is called exfoliate which is an excellent way to prevent breakouts as it keeps skin looking radiant by increasing surface cell turnover. By sloughing away skin with an exfoliating cleanser or device, you are actually removing a layer of dead skin that would otherwise clog your pores.
- Step 3 is considered the most important, moisturizing. After cleansing, apply a moisturizer that contains a broad spectrum SPF of at least 15. And do not forget the moisturizer at night. Take the time to hydrate by applying a moisturizer with key ingredients like aloe, vitamins E, B3 and pro-vitamin B5 that help keep your skin supple and radiant.
On another note remember never to skip hydrating your eyes. Your 20s is a prime time to incorporate an eye cream into your daily routine. By hydrating the thin skin under your eyes, you will help relieve puffiness and dark circles and prevent future fine lines.
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