· Get more beauty sleep. If you go to bed 15 minutes earlier, after four nights, you will gradually establish a new routine and can rest for an extra hour. To get the best sleep within the necessary eight hours, do not drink coffee after 3 PM, and do not exercise within three hours before sleeping. Also, keep your computer off most of the time—your face is much more important than Facebook. And when you wake up the next morning, don't hit the snooze button. Fragmented sleep will only make you feel even weaker.
· Shrink pores. As dirt accumulates, pores become larger, and as you age, the possibility of them staying dilated increases. By using a cleanser containing salicylic acid, they can be cleaned regularly. A dermatologist in New York City points out that salicylic acid can dissolve the oil in pores and also helps remove dead skin that causes pore blockage.
· Go all out with pore strips. Use pore strips once a week to tighten and clean pores, such as those on your nose—they really work.
· Keep your hands away from your eyes. You are fragile—at least around the eyes. Do not rub, poke, or otherwise tamper with the skin there. "Every time you do this, you risk damaging delicate blood vessels, which leads to darkening, numbness, and thickening of the surrounding skin."
When choosing eye cream, look for gentle anti-aging ingredients like peptides or zinc. Zinc is currently the favorite of Leslie Bowman, Dean of the Cosmetic Institute at the University of Miami: "It has been proven to increase elastin production, which reduces wrinkle formation."
· Don't forget your neck and hands. They are the body parts most likely to betray the age on your passport—even when your face won't. Include them in the same daily care routine as your face: apply sunscreen in the morning and vitamin A at night. Apply hydroquinone on freckles and exfoliate twice a week.
· Correct bad habits. Remember these small details; they can lead to big problems like premature skin aging.
· Stop squinting (sunglasses can help). If you wear glasses or contact lenses, ensure your prescription is updated in a timely manner.
· Don't use straws. It increases wrinkles around the mouth.
· Break the habit of resting your chin on your hand (this stretches the skin).
· Switch to smooth satin pillowcases. Cotton pillowcases can eventually leave marks on your face.
· Use antioxidants generously. They are your best weapons against pollution and sunlight. The most effective ones are coffee beans, idebenone, green tea, pomegranate, and coenzyme Q10. Regardless of which type of antioxidant weapon is stored in your skincare arsenal, remember to arm yourself every morning for protection throughout the day.
· Remove dark spots. Wrinkles may be the classic sign of skin aging, but studies show that most people perceive spotty skin as a sign of even older-looking skin. The good news is: dark spots can fade in just one month. This magic ingredient is hydroquinone, which should be applied directly onto brown spots every night. And here's another reason to wear sunscreen: without it, new spots may form as you're trying to get rid of old ones.
· Brighten your skin. As you age, cell renewal slows down, and dead skin cells accumulate all over your face. Eventually, they reflect light at odd angles and dull your complexion. Not pretty. Use glycolic acid at home twice a week to get rid of it.
· Avoid drinking and smoking. What do you need to do? Take care of your body and maintain your skin—that’s what you need to do. Smoking is notoriously known for causing wrinkles by destroying collagen and elastin (you already knew that). Drinking too much alcohol increases inflammation in the blood, which fewer people know about. Brandt says it accelerates skin sagging over time. Consuming excessive sugar is also a sin for your skin (not to mention your waistline), he says it affects the body's ability to repair damaged collagen.
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