Anti-aging treatments are a great way to maintain your youthful appearance for years to come. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to anti-aging treatments. The best age to start using anti-aging products depends on your skin and health condition.
The truth is, your skin starts aging before you even have time to wonder when you should start anti-aging treatments. The signs of aging are different for everyone and can begin as early as the late teens.
The best time to start using anti-aging treatments is when you first notice the first signs of aging. If you don’t pay attention to these early warning signs and don’t start taking care of them right away, they will become permanent wrinkles in no time!
Professional skincare experts recommend starting a proper skincare routine while you are still in your twenties. “Starting to use anti-aging products before the skin has started to age will help prevent premature aging,” says dermatologist Dr. Doris Day. “It’s important to start early because your skin starts aging before you even notice it,” she says, citing research by the American Academy of Dermatology that found that by age 18, 80% of visible signs of aging were already present on most people’s faces.
While it may seem like an overwhelming responsibility at first, it is important to remember that starting early is key if you want noticeable results from any type of skin care product (including anti-aging). If you have never used any sort of treatment for your face before, we recommend using something simple like a cleanser and toner until you get more accustomed with what products work best for your specific needs—and then adding additional steps such as exfoliation or masks as time goes on!
Your skin changes over the years due to genetics, lifestyle, and many other factors including:
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Genetics
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Environment
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Lifestyle
Your lifestyle can also play a role in how quickly or slowly your skin ages. Examples of lifestyle factors that might affect aging include smoking, drinking alcohol and sun exposure. These activities can damage the outer layer of your skin (epidermis) and cause premature aging or wrinkles.
Most of your skincare routine should be focused on keeping your skin healthy and hydrated. You should be using a high quality moisturizer that feeds your skin like our CocoHoney Illuminating Body Lotion, Sheer Wonder Extra Radiant Face and Body Lotion or Ultra-Rich Natural Cocoa Butter Lotion. You should also be using an SPF every day. The sun is bad for our skin, and if you don’t protect yourself from it with sunscreen, you will age faster than if you did!
As you age, there are a few anti-aging elements that should be introduced into your skincare routine gradually as you age.
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Anti-oxidants: These help neutralize free radicals in the body and protect against environmental damage. . Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause premature aging and disease. There’s no recommended amount for anti-oxidant intake because it varies based on individual needs and lifestyle choices
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Exfoliants: These take off dead skin cells so new ones can grow in their place, revealing a brighter complexion. Exfoliants with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are great for sensitive skin because they aren’t too harsh or abrasive; they also contain vitamins C and E to help fight free radicals while improving skin tone by increasing circulation to the surface of your face—but again, it’s important not to overdo it!