Anti-aging skincare tips for your 20s
Aging is a natural process. There is no need to be obsessed over little fine lines, wrinkles on your face. Anti-aging skincare in your 20s is more like prevention than healing. We tend to have natural glowing young skin in our 20s. Our skin starts to reduce collagen production in the late 20s but if your skin is showing pre mature aging even in your early 20s then you need to change your skincare game or if you are not into skincare maybe it is time to start taking care of your skin. Harmful UV rays and environmental stress can age your skin prematurely. You can protect your skin from harmful UV rays or environmental stress by following some tips.
Here are your anti-aging skincare tips which you can follow if you are in your 20s:
#Tip no 1: Using moisturizer that has ceramides and peptides in it
It is best to include ceramides and peptides into your skincare routine in your 20s. Ceramides and peptides have anti-aging benefits to the skin. They boost collagen production into the skin thereby saves your skin from aging. Our skin naturally produces collagen which is responsible for the elasticity of the skin. As we age, the collagen production reduces and elasticity of our skin reduces. Since they boost collagen production into the skin, using a moisturizer with ceramides and peptides will give you the anti-aging benefits.
#Tip no 2: Include Retinoids in your skincare
Research shows that retinoids work great in anti-aging. Retinoid is derived from vitamin A. It boosts collagen production, repair tissue thereby reduces fine lines, wrinkles that appears on the skin. You can start using retinoids in your late 20s. Some of the ingredients under the retinoid include retinol, adapalene, retinoic acid. Retinol and adapalene are available over the counter as these are mild. On the other hand, retinoic acid is strong retinoid which is prescribed by dermatologist. You should use retinoids at night time only. Retinol makes your skin photo sensitive, so it is important to use sunscreen in daytime. Use it on a dry skin and follow it with a thick moisturizer.
Also read: What are retinoids and when to include them in your skincare
#Tip no 3: Cleansing regularly
Our skin goes through environmental stress throughout the day. As we know environmental stress and UV rays age our skin. You should always remove dirt, makeup, sunscreen off of your face before going to bed. Night is the time when your skin turns to healing mode. When we apply the ceramides, peptides, retinoids or any product on a clean face, our skin absorbs those products through the night. The skin can take full benefits of those products. So, if you are concern about pre mature aging of your skin, cleansing regularly is must.
#Tip no 4: Don’t forget your SPF
SPF is very important for the daytime skincare routine. SPF protects the skin from harmful UV rays. UVA has smaller wavelength so it penetrates deeper into the skin and damage the skin. Most of the skin aging happens because of UVA rays. You should protect your skin by applying SPF everyday. Since UVA rays come through window you should be applying SPF even if you are indoors and working by the window. So, if you are thinking about your anti-aging skincare tips SPF comes first.
Also read: 7 common sunscreen mistakes you should avoid
#Tip no 5: Save your skin from dryness
dry skin means your skin lacks moisture. When your skin lacks moisture it can be a reason of aging of your skin. fine lines, wrinkles are more visible in dry skin. so, it is important to give your skin hydration, moisture. How can you protect your skin from dryness? Again, you need to use a moisturizer everyday. You can also use hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe vera, green tea serum, niacinamide.
#Tip no 6: Sun protecting clothes
To protect your skin from aging, you need to protect your skin from the sun any way possible. It is not just face but also your body that you need to protect from the harmful rays of sun. When you are out in the sun wear full sleeves clothes- full pant, full shirts, wear cotton clothes. Full sleeves clothes give you extra protection from the sun. You can also use hats, sunglasses to give extra protection to your skin.
Skincare is selfcare. You should be taking care of your skin when you are in your 20s so that when you age, your skin remains healthy, glowing and goes through natural aging.