Some women of a certain age lose confidence as their face begins to show signs of aging, but many don’t have the financial resources to turn to cosmetic surgery to hold back the hands of time.
Thankfully there are now many cheaper alternatives that you can turn to which may help you look fresher and more youthful without the price tag, and one of those is to use an anti-ageing cream and there are many to choose from.
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What to look for
The list of ingredients on any skincare product can be mind-blowing. Should you go for a higher percentage of one over another, or is there one that stands out above all the rest.
Retinol, which is a form of Vitamin A, fights free radicals and when in high concentrations, can improve the texture of your skin, and help to eradicate age spots and fine lines. It is a powerful weapon when you want to reduce the signs of aging.
Hyaluronic Acid helps to keep your skin hydrated and is a go-to moisturizer in its own right. It is the best ingredient for holding water within the skin and therefore will help to keep your skin looking supple and healthy.
Ceramides decline in our skin naturally as we get older, therefore choosing an anti-aging cream that contains Ceramides are found naturally in your skin and plays an important part in protecting your epidermis from redness or irritation also helping to bind water naturally to help the skin stay hydrated.
When
It’s never too early to start taking care of your skin, it’s got to last you a lifetime!
Smoothing on some moisturizer under your foundation is a good place to start, and a quick dab of night cream after you’ve removed your make up ensures that your skin will remain hydrated throughout the night.
Any time is the right time to start taking care of yourself, but with your skin, the sooner the better.
At 21, you may be quite dismissive about the benefits of using an anti-aging cream, but it can only be beneficial. Make sure you choose the right one for your skin type. Any time is the right time to start taking care of yourself, but with your skin, the sooner the better.
How
During the day, less is probably more. Gently dab some pea-size amounts all around your face, and neck, paying special attention to the area underneath, and to the sides of your eyes, the lip area, and around your chin, where fine lines tend to gather. Gently massage in and allow your skin to absorb it before applying any foundation.
At night, after you’ve cleansed and toned, apply slightly more, and spend a little more time massaging into your face, then let the night fairies work their magic on your skin.
Of course, you can go all out and choose a different cream for every area of your face, such as an eye cream and lip serum, and an age spot corrector, but if you feel this is excessive, then simply choose one good quality product, which contains the highest concentration of active ingredients, and you should soon start to look fresh-faced and healthy.
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This is great advice! I wish I had started caring for my skin much earlier. I was quite lazy about it in my 20s and early 30s. I now spend time and effort and frequently use retinol. For the first time in my life, I really love my skin.
I really need new face cream. I’m not great at using mine. I work in doors most times and rarely be outside, but I suppose it’s still important to consider the sun even when it’s not overly bright.