By the time you reach your fourth decade, you know a whole lot about a great many things.
- Prevention is easier than correction
Defending skin from wrinkles and sunspots should be part of your routine long before you begin to see any signs of aging. Loss of collagen and the changes to the skin from photo damage start in your 20s and begin to appear in your 30s and 40s. By that time, these issues are harder to treat. Start early and stay consistent with your ageless routine to give your skin an advantage over the effects of time and environment.
- Exfoliation is must
Cell turnover slows with age. The accumulation of dead cells doesn’t just have a dulling effect on the skin. It’s also a contributor to breakouts, and magnifier of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. Plus, excess pigment resides in dead cells. Removing the dead skin helps peel away blemishes, lift excess pigment, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and brighten dullness. As a bonus, with cellular debris cleared, your serums and other products can be more easily absorbed.
There are two main types of exfoliation: physical or chemical. Physical exfoliation involves the use of a scrubbing agent—granules or a buffing pad. Chemical exfoliation is the process of using topical agents—retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids, enzymes, or peels. The best approach involves both physical and chemical. Incorporate acids into your routine along with a scrub like cleanser with exfoliating grains, which can be added to any cleanser. Adgloskin Mandelic acid peels is another great choice, particularly for dark or acne-prone skin.
- Retinol is extremely helpful
Keeping skin glowing, radiant, and youthful is all about cell regeneration. Vitamin A (retinol) is the king in this realm. It accelerates cell turnover and boosts collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin texture, firmness, and tone.
But not every vitamin A product is the same. When it comes to non-prescription retinoids, some can’t do what they claim.
- Toner to be used daily
The benefits of a toner don’t end with pH balancing and pore refining. A toner is the ultimate optimizer. It removes dead skin cells to clear the way for better absorption of follow-on products, so when you apply your serum after using a toner, it will be better able to reach the cellular level where it can get to work to produce positive changes in your skin. If you skip the toner, you undercut the effectiveness of your serums and other products.
- Serums are your night skincare regime
Lightweight and highly concentrated with active ingredients, serums are formulated to target specific skin care concerns like acne, aging, or discoloration. These regimen workhorses are defenders and rejuvenators supporting healthy skin structure, texture, and tone. Along with its retinoid muscle, it packs the punch of peptides. This daily regenerator accelerates cell turnover, stimulates collagen production, improves elasticity, reduces redness, and promotes a youthful glow.
- Sunscreen is mandatory
If you do nothing else for your skin, protect it from the damaging rays of the sun. The earlier, the better. The sun is the biggest contributor to visible signs of aging. If you’ve avoided a daily sunscreen because you think it will be thick, greasy, or comedogenic, we have good news.
- Every regimen needs a vitamin C serum
Antioxidant vitamin C is one of the most important ingredients to start using in your 20s and 30s because it protects against photo damage and supports healthy collagen. It’s a skin brightener with firming benefits that are augmented when paired with vitamin E. No matter your skin type or age, this potent protector is a must-have. Use it daily to defend against pollutants, photo damage, UV age acceleration, and oxidative stress.
- You should have an Adgloskin Aesthetician Physician
Your Adgloskin Esthetic physican is your best advisor and you should visit frequently to take advises. A professional Hydrafacial or peel in Adgloskin clinic provides deep cleaning and rejuvenation that goes beyond what you can achieve with home care. Once a month for a facial is ideal. If time or budget is an issue, try to get in at least three to four times a year. Peels, which can provide rapid rejuvenation help to diminish fine lines, fade excess pigment, peel away acne and reduce scarring, are best done in a series to see the full benefit.
- Consistency is key
Using all the right products won’t bring the results you want if you don’t use them consistently. Whether your skincare issue is acne, discoloration, or aging, if you want to keep your skin in peak condition, daily maintenance is required. A four-step regimen includes a cleanser, toner, serum, and SPF. Using all four steps consistently will maximize the benefits because each step enhances the next. Rule of thumb: your morning routine is about protecting your skin, nighttime routine is about repairing it. Both are essential.