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      "Anti-aging Skincare -- Look Younger Longer"

 
         Isn't anti-aging skincare what we're all searching for?  We can help you look younger longer.  You may not realize anti-aging skincare doesn't mean applying just topical aids to your skin.  Dermatological products are a big part of a good regime of skincare and anti-aging treatment, but it is not the complete picture.
                                                                     

        The most important rule of the anti-aging process in skincare is do not damage your skin to begin with.  This is your first line of defense in the battle against aging skin. 
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 You can look  
 younger
We've all heard the cliché "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."  In the realm of anti-aging skincare this is a major factor.  It cannot be stressed enough.  There are steps you can take to help avoid aging skin and wrinkles from occurring.  People may not be aware that many, and oftentimes most, causes of skin damage are the result of harmful outside factors, not the natural aging process.  For example, many of us understand that the ultraviolet rays from the sun (and tanning beds) contribute to wrinkles and older-looking skin.  But are you aware that many sunscreens do not protect you fully against the sun's rays?  And that facial  movements can create deep wrinkles in your skin?  Read on to discover ways to avoid old and tired-looking skin.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
 
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The younger you
start applying sunscreen, the less damage done
      Our sun is the deadliest enemy of anti-aging skincare and also a cause of skin cancer.    You can go one step further than simply applying any old sunscreen when going to the beach or pool.  You can become informed about super sunscreens and what SPF to use.  For instance, if you're sun- sensitive (if your skin burns after 15 minutes of full sun exposure) or if you're on  certain medications such as retinoids or some antibiotics, it's recommended you use a SPF of 30 or more, even if you're dark-skinned.  And for sun-sensitive people it's imperative that the sunscreen is re-applied after three to four hours.  This is especially true of small children and babies.  (Do not apply sunscreen on an infant under six months of age.)  Be sure to buy a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, an important tool for anti-aging skincare.
        
        UVA rays cause damage because they reach the second level of our skin, the dermis, where wrinkles are formed.  UVB rays only contribute in a small way to wrinkles because they are absorbed in the top layer of our skin, the epidermis.  UVB rays do not reach the dermis.  They do, however, cause cancer of the skin.
      
        Another way to prevent wrinkles is becoming aware of our facial expressions.  Repetitious facial movements can cause so-called motion wrinkles.  For instance, I have a habit of
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Believe it or not, the exercise I do to help diminish my "smoker lines."  It works!
chewing the inside of my cheek.  I pull my mouth to one side and "scrunch" my lips together.  As a result I have tiny fine vertical lines around my mouth, almost like "smoker" lines.  And I don't even smoke!  In my own anti-aging skincare plan I need to stop this particular habit.  And having smooth, unlined skin is a great motivator!  So be aware of your facial movements.  Also, always wear sunglasses when in bright sunlight to avoid squinting, thus stopping those crow feet from forming. 
      
        These are a few ways to prevent older-looking skin.  There  are so many different things we can do to achieve a youthful complexion.  Visit this website often to learn more about anti-aging skincare for men and for women.