Monday, August 27, 2012

Caring For Your Skin When You're Over Thirty

By Lynne Bridges


Special attention needs to be given to aging skin. As long as you practice the proper care for your skin, you can keep it looking healthy and young for many years. However, if proper steps are not taken, the skin will look pale and aged. Keeping your skin healthy and young can be achieved when you follow the right tips, which are provided for you in this article.

Your skin type should be determined. Understanding what type of skin you have is the first step in developing a skin care routine that will work. Oily skin? Oily skin requires products that remove excess oil from the skin. Is your skin dry? For dry skin, the main goal for the skin care products is to promote balance in the level of oil in the skin. If you have questions about your exact skin type, visit a dermatologist for help.

Your skin needs moisturizer. Skin needs moisture to maintain balance and keep wrinkles away. Even if your skin is oily, some moisture is necessary. Be aware that your skin may need different types of moisturizers that are appropriate for different times of the day or night. This is the key to keep healthy and youthful skin for many years to come.

Get some sun but not too much. The sun can help improve your overall health because it helps you create the essential Vitamin D. The problem with the sun is that too much exposure can lead to forms of cancer, age spots, and wrinkles. Sunscreen can protect your skin from these harmful effects. So be sure to apply it anytime you plan to be in the sun for more than 15 minutes. Sunscreen is not just for the summer either. It can protect your skin even in the winter.

From the second you see wrinkles appearing, be sure to start treating them. You cannot avoid wrinkles forever but you can take steps to avoid them as much as possible. Consider adding products that contain alpha hydroxy, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. You will be able to keep the appearance of your wrinkles reduced as much as possible to keep your skin looking healthy and young. Treating wrinkles when they are small and less noticeable is always best as you will have a better chance of reducing them in size, or keeping them at a level where they do not affect your overall appearance.

Your diet should be full of veggies, fruits, and Omega-3 fatty acids. It is true that healthy skin starts from within. This means that your diet should be rich in nutrients that promote skin health. Omega-3's will help to keep your skin hydrated and supple, while antioxidant-filled fruits and vegetables will promote anti-aging effects from within. By eating healthy you will also be improving your blood flow, which will also work towards fighting wrinkles in the skin.

Since aging cannot be avoided, the best thing we can do is to age gracefully. Aging gracefully keeps your youth as long as possible and the best way to do this is to keep your complexion looking youthful. Follow the tips that have been provided here and you will look younger and feel younger for years to come.




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