Ageless Beauty – Skin Care At All Ages

Dec 19
07:21

2008

Marilynn Syrett

Marilynn Syrett

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Ageless beauty is not a fairytale concept. Rather it is an outcome of regular and persistent skincare throughout life. There is never a time when your skin doesn’t need nourishment and protection.

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Ageless beauty is not a fairytale concept. Rather it is an outcome of regular and persistent skincare throughout life. There is never a time when your skin doesn’t need nourishment and protection. It is also important to understand that your skin needs different care at different stages of life. Here is a easy to follow skin care strategy that will help

Post Adolescence
Age: 18-25
Passing adolescence does not mean you no longer need to worry about oily skin. Your oil glands still are active and in full swing,,Ageless Beauty – Skin Care At All Ages Articles unless of course you have dry skin. But generally the skin is soft and supple during this phase of life. This is because the skins regenerative abilities are working full time regnerating a smooth and rosy texture.

However, hormonal alterations can boost the oil production within skin cells and give further rise to acne and breakouts. As a natural consequence of excessive oil, the skin may have a shiny look.

Skin Care Regimen:
• Use a good quality mild cleanser to cleanse your face of excess oils and dirt particles. Make sure you remove all traces of make up before going to bed at night. Try Obagi Nu Derm Foaming Gel. It contains aloe vera and natural herbs in combination with other natural cleansers.. It removes dirt and excess oil without disturbing the natural moisture levels of the skin.

• Follow it up with a good toner. You can use Obagi Nu-Derm Toner which restores its normal pH balance.
• Moisturize your face with a light water based moisturizer to hydrate the skin. Try Neocutis Hyalis, a great hydrating serum.
• Exfoliate twice a week to scrape off dead skin cells and maintain a smooth skin.

Note: This is a good time to start using eye creams to soothe and nourish the fragile skin around the eyes! Try Obagi ELASTIderm Night Eye Cream. It has anti aging properties and improves the elasticity of the skin making it firmer. The best time to use eye creams are at night when the body naturally repairs itself.

Mid-Twenties
Age: 26-3
This is a time when your skin matures and excessive oil production slows down. But as the frequency of acne blemishes decrease, so too the levels of collagen and elastin fibers within your skin diminish. That means the natural regenerative properties of your skin starts to slow down.

Skin Care Regimen:
• Switch to a cleanser that has salicylic acid which helps prevent acne breakouts and scrapes off dead skin cells. Try iS Clinical Active Serum it prevents premature aging and also repairs damaged skin while boosting collagen production..
•Use a deep exfoliating treatment weekly.
•Use a day moisturizing cream like Obagi Day Lotion. It exfoliates the skin surface and accelerates skin cell turnover. It also hydrates the skin and promotes a flawless complexion.

Note: Apply sunscreen to your neck, chest and hands as well !
Age: 31 and beyond
The first signs of aging may begin to show. A few face lines, a little discoloration or a bit of dryness.

Skin Care Regimen:
• Shift your focus to anti aging skin care products. Try iS Clinical Youth Complex. It is a unique anti-wrinkle formulation that instantly reduces facial lines and wrinkles and improves overall quality of the skin by stimulating collagen and elastin production.
•Use a good moisturizing day cream to combat dryness. Try NeoCutis Bio-Restorative Skin Cream. It nourishes the skin and reduces wrinkles and fine lines utilizing PSP