When should women begin to use aging creams?
Shotgun Kisses asked:
I am 22 and I never really gave aging creams thought. I still don’t. However, just now I was wondering when the correct time to use these products are? How do you know when it is time, what are some good products to use, and how do you gracefully accept age?
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
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Well I would start using them when you see your first wrinkle or start to use them around 40 38 between there. To accept age gracefully just doesn’t start saying to you boy I am getting old just look strait ahead! Hope I could help. Getting older is part of life be nice to your close freinds and family live a happy life that’s all I can say!
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:44 am
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well its been proven that most of these creams don’t work. i think the best advice is to just use a moisturizer everyday from early teens as dry skin gets wrinkles faster. preferably use a moisturizer with sun protection as we all know the sun damages skin.
May 5th, 2010 at 2:01 am
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As Early As Possible To Help Prevent Aging.
May 6th, 2010 at 12:28 am
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Good question. Your ability to retain water in your cells and the collagen that gives your skin its elasticity and “strength”, starts diminishing, believe it or not, after 18. Of course, at a slower rate, at that age, but it does perpetuate faster after 30. If your skin is dry or normal, it is a good idea to moisturize, as a moisturizer helps to hold in your natural moisture. Oily skin does not need a moisturizer, because the sebaceous oils help retain that moisture…
‘Aging creams’ might have properties to it that make it “appear” to rejuvenate older skin, but all they really do is “plump” the cells up, helping to diminish lines. Genetics, proper cleansing , using the correct products for your skin, staying out of the sun and protecting it with sunscreens will no doubt determine the way your skin ages. Drinking plenty of water and of course, a healthy diet and exercise, and a good night’s rest is also important factors.
***Do not use soap on your skin either. Use a cleansing and moisturizing bar like DOVE (dermatologist recommended) on all skin types, even oily helps the skin by not drying it out.
May 6th, 2010 at 9:22 am
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30′s to 40′s
May 7th, 2010 at 5:40 am
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Genetics plays a big role in how your skin ages. If you mom or aunts have aged well, then you will probably also age well. I’m lucky that my mom’s side of the family has all aged well. Dad’s side…not so much. Attitude plays a big role in how you accept the changes your skin and body goes through as you get older. My 20′s were miserable, my thirties got better and I’ve gotten happier with myself and my life as I’ve gotten older. I don’t want to be 20 anymore! I like being 40+!
There are a few thing I have done over the years to help genetics and attitude. I’m over 45, and I’ve found that the best treatment for reducing wrinkles and age related damage is sunscreen. Nothing ages skin faster than excessive exposure to the sun and the harmful UV rays. It causes drying, spots, it makes the skin thicken and wrinkle and doesn’t do your skin any long term favours. I’ve always protected my skin from the sun due to a case of melanoma as a child. I remained pale and pasty while my friends were tanned and bronzed. Years later…I’m still looking good at 48 and many are going for botox and fillers and laser treatments. I also make sure that I remove all my make-up before bed and use a good moisturizer at night. I don’t let anything sit on my skin overnight, it needs to breathe. I don’t buy high priced things that don’t do anything, I stick to drug and department store lines that have the same or better ingredients as the expensive brands.
But most important, daily use of moisturizer with sunscreen, at least SPF 15 and one that has UVA and UVB protection. You keep your skin looking good longer by using regular sun protection.
You might want to check out Paula Begoun’s website and her book “Don’t go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me” She cuts through the hype and focuses on the science of what works and what doesn’t. She lists good ingredients and products that have ingredients that could harm rather than help skin. It’s a worthwhile investment. She has a couple websites that are filled with interesting tid-bits of information and her newsletter is excellent Here’s her website with some interesting articles on skin care products and problems:
May 8th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
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This woman at the makeup counter tried to tell me that in the twenties we should do it. I like using my regular moisterizer that I’ve always used though (Vitamin E by The Bodyshop).