Genetic Aging Skin Tips

6 of the BEST things to do about aging skin:

3 of the WORST things to do about aging skin:

Exfoliants (AHAs, BHAs) to slough off dead skin cells making the skin more receptive to smoothing and hydrating treatments.

Moisturizers (essential fatty acids, ceramides) to provide intense hydration while protecting the skin’s lipid barrier function.

Vitamin C and other antioxidants to neutralize aging free radicals.

Anti-inflammatories (chamomile, green tea) to diminish redness and irritation

2. Weekly Vitamin C treatments: Where there is environmental damage, Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, immediately firms and hydrates. With repeated use, it reduces the appearance of fine lines and improves uneven skin tone.

3. Environmental protection: Daily use of full-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen protection at least SPF 15 is critical for protecting against photo-aging wrinkles, age spots, roughened texture and compromised skin tone.

4. Youth Builder® Collagen Supplements: Clinically proven to reduce visible fine lines and wrinkles by 55% in four weeks from the inside with:

- A complex of amino acids and glucosamine, the building blocks for healthy collagen and tissue formation.

- Vitamin B6, essential for healthy skin.

- Antioxidants grape seed extract, Vitamins A, C and E to neutralize aging free radical damage.

5. Targeting specifics: The aging face can be unforgiving about flaws. Targeted, problem-solving products work well to diminish age spots, crow’s feet around the eyes, occasional breakouts, etc.

6. Professional care: Regular facials by a qualified esthetician can help aging skin look more youthful. Where there is environmental damage, professional Vitamin C treatments can be very beneficial as well.

1. Giving up: No matter what its condition today, with conscientious, daily application and adopting a healthy lifestyle, you have the power improve the look and health of your skin.

2. Harsh products: Cleansers, scrubs and treatments that are too strong or heavily fragranced may irritate and dehydrate dry skin even more.

3. Heavy-handed makeup application: Piling on cosmetics makes your skin look worse, not better. Heavy foundations, concealers and powders can settle into lines, making them even more noticeable.