WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING YOUNG
In general, some of the same steps that keep you healthy on the inside--such as not smoking and maintaining a normal weight also can help keep you looking healthy on the outside. Here are some steps you can take to help your skin look younger longer:
* Try to avoid sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are the strongest.
* Apply a sunscreen with SPF 15 or more on all exposed skin 30 minutes before going outdoors.
* Re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating.
* Do not sunbathe.
* When at the beach, stay under a beach umbrella, but also use sunscreens since sunlight reflecting off the sand and water can harm unprotected skin.
* Outdoors, wear wide-brimmed hats, long sleeves and pants.
* Wear makeup (foundations and lipsticks) that has a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.
* Avoid tanning booths.
* Don't smoke.
* Wear sunglasses outdoors.
* Use moisturizers to combat skin dryness.
* Use moisturizing soaps.
* Use a humidifier at home in winter when indoor air can be particularly dry.
* Ask your dermatologist about topical tretinoin emollient cream. This FDA-approved product may slow or stop additional photoaging when used to treat existing photoaging.
* Ask your dermatologist about alpha-hydroxy acid, which also may help reduce some visible signs of photoaging.
* Try to avoid sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are the strongest.
* Apply a sunscreen with SPF 15 or more on all exposed skin 30 minutes before going outdoors.
* Re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating.
* Do not sunbathe.
* When at the beach, stay under a beach umbrella, but also use sunscreens since sunlight reflecting off the sand and water can harm unprotected skin.
* Outdoors, wear wide-brimmed hats, long sleeves and pants.
* Wear makeup (foundations and lipsticks) that has a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.
* Avoid tanning booths.
* Don't smoke.
* Wear sunglasses outdoors.
* Use moisturizers to combat skin dryness.
* Use moisturizing soaps.
* Use a humidifier at home in winter when indoor air can be particularly dry.
* Ask your dermatologist about topical tretinoin emollient cream. This FDA-approved product may slow or stop additional photoaging when used to treat existing photoaging.
* Ask your dermatologist about alpha-hydroxy acid, which also may help reduce some visible signs of photoaging.
