When you look in the mirror in your thirties, the face looking back at you may have a little more “character” than it did in your twenties. This transition is a part of life, and if you haven’t already, now is a great time to start a healthy skin care routine, including anti-aging treatments. In your thirties, as the effects of environmental damage and the natural aging process occur, collagen (your skin’s support system) begins to breakdown resulting in a loss of skin elasticity and firmness. This process results in the development of laugh lines, crow’s feet, and furrows, in addition, your complexion may begin to look less vibrant. This lack of vibrancy is caused by the combination of increased hyperpigmentation (caused by too many hours in the sun, and not enough protection), decreased moisture retention and decreased cell turnover rate (meaning the dead skin cells stay on your face longer!). While Botox will help correct and prevent active lines from forming, having routine facials, micro-dermabrasion, chemical peels, and IPL laser treatments will brighten your complexion and reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation; giving your face the youthful glow you remember from your twenties!
While its important to give your skin the treatments it needs to stay healthy and vibrant; a diligent skin care routine is an absolute must in your thirties. The following products are great additions to your home skin care regimen, and will help you achieve optimal anti-aging results:
- Add a prescription strength tretinoin to your night time routine to help improve your skin texture and speed your cell turnover cycle. Check with your skin care professional to see what strength is right for you!
- Use a facial buffer or exfoliant on a regular basis to polish your face and remove dead skin. We recommend the Clarisonic skin care brush.
- Skin lightening products may need to be used to diminish dark spots from sun damage. Try our NEW Obagi Nu-Derm System!
- Most importantly, use an SPF 30, 365 days a year, and reapply every 2 hours when actively in the sun. We love Colorescience’s Sunforgettable SPF 30 mineral protection!
- Finally, regular exercise, eating right, drinking adequate amounts of water, and getting at least 8 hours of “beauty” sleep will take care of your skin from the inside.
