Skin care habits are extremely important, and even if you’re not in your 20s anymore, it’s not too late to start adopting some new ones that will keep your skin healthy well into your 50s and beyond. Here are 3 skin care habits that you need to adopt today so that you can have healthy skin later in life!
1) Moisturize with sunscreen
When it comes to skin care, moisturizing your skin is an absolute must—whether or not it’s oily. The simple act of moisturizing helps cut down on wrinkles, but doing so without sunscreen protection is a double whammy. Protecting your skin with SPF not only keeps you from getting sunburned in general (which is already bad enough), but also prevents harmful rays from penetrating further into your skin, leading to wrinkles and other blemishes like age spots or cancerous lesions. So go ahead and apply moisturizer with SPF as soon as possible—it’s just another step toward protecting yourself from sun damage.
2) Have a skincare routine
Do your best to follow a consistent skincare routine, one that you can actually stick with. For example, always cleanse your face at night and use moisturizer before going to bed. Even better, try implementing a face mask into your weekly skincare routine. Skincare masks are typically made up of ingredients that are good for promoting cell turnover (exfoliation), which is important in giving your skin a radiant look without making it too oily. There are many types of facial masks out there, so do some research on them to find out which one will be best suited for your specific needs!
3) Use gentle face washes and cleansers
Soaps and cleansers with harsh chemicals can strip your face of essential oils and irritate it. Keep it simple by using mild washes or, better yet, cleansing products that contain no soap at all. This helps reduce irritation and dryness; studies have even shown that people with sensitive skin are less likely to develop an allergic reaction if they use a mild cleanser. For best results, focus on gentle ingredients like aloe vera or witch hazel. Make sure you’re washing properly—once is not enough when it comes to thoroughly cleansing your face!