It’s never too early to start using anti-aging skincare in order to prevent premature aging of the skin, but choosing your products according to your age is still important in order to get the correct care.
When to start?
- Sunscreen starting at age 6 months
- Physical exfoliant (gentle facial scrubs) starting at age 10
- Acid exfoliant starting at age 16
- Antioxidant serum starting at age 18
- Eye cream starting at age 21
- Anti Aging Creams starting at age 28
Skin tips to make you look younger for longer
Skin Tips for the 20’s:
- Avoid dairy if you are prone to breakouts in your chin and jaw line area and limit your intake of orange juice if your breakouts occur in the cheek area. Read why dairy can cause cystic acne.
- When out by the pool or lake (a popular activity for those in their 20’s), make sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours. People often focus on the SPF number, but it’s really about applying sunscreen generously and reapplying often.
- To reduce breakouts, drink hot lemon water first thing in the morning. This helps to reduce bacteria internally lessening break out activity.
- Avoid harsh acne products since over-drying the skin can cause dead skin cell buildup which will keep oil trapped and clogged under the skin, resulting in further clogged pores and break outs. Be sure your gel cleansers are sulfate-free.
- Be sure to use moisturizer at night—even if you have oily skin. When your skin doesn’t have the proper water levels, the dehydration causes the skin to produce more oil—the last thing those with oily skin want! You’ll love our Matte Moisture.
- Avoiding the sun and sun tanning booths now, in addition to usage of a daily sunscreen will really pay off for years to come. Breakouts come and go, but sun damage will last forever.
- Getting off makeup, dirt and bacteria at night is a must. Read five reasons to wash your face.
- Did you know that fall is the most common time of year for break outs due to the temperature changes? Increase your exfoliation and don’t use harsh, drying products. Read more skin tips.
- If you’re a user of the Clarisonic brush, go easy. Read our Clarisonic review and why it may be harming your skin.
Skin Tips for the 30’s:
- Get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Sleep reduces stress, one of the big aggravators of acne. Read why getting your beauty sleep will help your skin.
- Too tired to wash your skin before you go to bed? Perform your nighttime skin routine at 6:00 or 7:00. Earlier is better than never. Getting off makeup, dirt and bacteria at night is a must. Read five reasons why you must wash your face every night.
- Stress can cause the skin to produce more oil and breakouts. Read these skin tips.
- Age 30 is when the skin starts to show the signs of aging. It’s time to take your skin care seriously. Daily sun protection is a must! You’ll love our lightweight Daily Protection SPF 30 with 7% Zinc Oxide.
- If you want to look young, avoid the sun. A little sun means a little damage, a lot of sun means a lot of damage. The choice is yours. Did you know that 78% of the sun damage that occurs in a lifetime is from driving in your car, sitting in your office near windows and walking to the mailbox?
- Are you a side sleeper? Side sleeping causes deep vertical creases on the chest since the skin folds in that position. Try to sleep on your back.
- Short on sleep? Read skin tips to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
- If you’re pregnant, read which skin care ingredients you’ll want to avoid.
- In your 30′s is a great time to start using an eye cream. Our Vitamin C Eye Serum is a must!
Skin Tip for the 40’s:
- Don’t neglect your neck. Make sure your moisturizer with sunscreen is applied to the neck and the sides of the neck every day.
- Short on sleep? Read skin tips to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
- Avoid using skin care products containing synthetic fragrances or perfumes. These are unnecessary and are the #1 cause of allergic reactions. Read our list of ingredients to avoid in your skin care products.
- Avoid facial scrubs using apricot kernels or any other natural grain as they are much too abrasive on the skin. Instead use round grains like Polyethylene granules or micro beadlets.
- After working out, make sure to wash your skin to remove the salts from your sweat which can dehydrate the skin. Then apply toner (using our Toning Cloths and cream.)
- Getting off makeup, dirt and bacteria at night is a must. Read five reasons why you must wash your face every night.
- The best anti-oxidants foods for your skin are found in grapes, berries, broccoli, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. Eat up and stay healthy!
- Avoid drinking out of straws. The pursing of the lips causes unnecessary wrinkles. Save that expression for kissing!
- Vision getting blurry? Don’t put off getting your eyes checked. Unnecessary squinting will accelerate wrinkles around the eyes.
- Don’t overdo it with too many laser treatments and chemical peels. Read why they might be damaging your skin.
Skin Tips for the 50s:
- Eat almonds, salmon, avocados and olive oil. These contain healthy fats that keep your skin moist, supple and glowing from inside out. See the best antioxidant foods.
- Avoid using skin care products containing synthetic fragrances or perfumes. These are unnecessary and are the #1 cause of allergic reactions. Read our list of ingredients to avoid.
- Always use an alcohol-free toner after cleansing and leave it damp before applying cream. Your skin cells are like fish, they need water to live.
- Pay attention to your ears. This area can show a lot of aging. Use a facial scrub on the ears twice a week and use sunscreen daily. Read how to prevent wrinkles on the ears.
- Skin in need of a lift? Read skin firming tips.
- Dry skin? Instead of over-moisturizing, increase your exfoliation. Remove the dry skin, and you won’t have dry skin! It’s really that simple!
- Don’t use regular washcloths to wash your face, they are too rough. Instead wash with baby washcloths or Renée Rouleau Facial Sponges.
- Short on sleep? Read skin tips to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
- Regular mini facials should be performed at home to maintain the results of professional facials. Here’s how to give your skin a facial at home.
- Don’t overdo it with too many laser treatments and chemical peels. Read why they might be damaging your skin.
Skin Tips for the 60s:
- When in doubt, have it checked out. Moles that change in color, shape or size must be looked at by a Dermatologist. Skin cancer is very prevalent in the 60’s and beyond.
- Performing your nighttime routine is essential because skin’s permeability increases while you sleep, allowing the action ingredients to absorb.
- Skin in need of a lift? Read skin firming tips.
- Healthy skin is what your body gives you when you treat yourself well. Make YOU a priority!
- Always wear sunglasses when outdoors. Unnecessary squinting will accelerate wrinkles around the eyes.
- Short on sleep? Read skin tips to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
- Always apply eye cream using your ring finger. This is your weakest finger and will allow for the gentlest application.
- Make sure to avoid the ingredient Mineral Oil in your eye cream. Read why your eye cream could be causing more wrinkles.
- Regular mini facials should be performed at home to maintain the results of professional facials. Here’s how to give your skin a facial at home.