There are two secrets to healthy skin: wash, exfoliate, and moisturize everyday twice a day, and don’t forget that sunscreen. Free radicals from the environment and sun damage pose the biggest threats to firm, fresh, youthful-looking skin. When it comes to anti-aging, exfoliating is key. It will trigger new skin cell production, improving radiance and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps your skin retain moisture better. Keep in mind that while you should always wear sunscreen, it is especially important when you use products that exfoliate. Fortunately, some moisturizers do double- or triple-duty: moisturize, fight the signs of aging, and contain SPF to protect your skin from photo aging, or aging to due to sun damage.
1. Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector. This serum, at $44.50 per bottle, accomplishes the same thing as a laser treatment at a fraction of the price. Plus you don’t need to worry about recovery time. Used twice a day everyday for 12 weeks, it will decrease the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and discoloration due to sun damage. Also, it will help restore elasticity to sagging skin.
2. Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector. This super-exfoliating prescription strength serum reduces the appearance of dark spots, brightens and evens skin tone, and contains anti-oxidants that prevent future discoloration. For drier skin types, look for Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer, an oil-free moisturizer rich with Vitamin C that offers everyday sun protection.
3. Aveeno Ageless Vitality Elasticity Recharging System. Aveeno’s two-pronged attack on aging consists of a “bio-mineral concentrate,” which is applied to areas most affected by loss of elasticity, and a moisturizer with blackberry leaf extract and dill. Massage the moisturizer all over your face, but don’t forget your eye and neck area.
California girl that I am, I love the sun but I never leave the house without some sun protection. Keep your skin young with these oil-free sunscreens — that greasy feeling is no longer an excuse!
1. Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-free Face Protector SPF 25/Super City Block Oil-free Daily Face Protector SPF 40
2. Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch Sun Block SPF 30, 45, and 70
3. Aveeno Sun block Lotion for Face