well, uh, I KINDA disagree....I'm a retired makeup artist and love anything to do with skincare.
first and foremost, there's GENETICS
WANNA KNOW how you'll look when you get older? look at mom, dad, and both sets of grandparents; or their photos (!!)
then there's your eating habits......good or bad? all up to you!!!
THEN we deal with skincare........I do not believe in anti-aging products much before early 20's.....and THEN DEPENDS ON HOW YOU WILL AGE,,,,,again, those photos!!!.....
AND DON'T SPEND a ton of money on stuff......don't get LOW PRICED STUFF, BUT NOT way way high-priced
and read THE LABELS.........the first 3 - 4 things listed are what the product has the most of.
YOU DO NOT WANT TO EVER SEE ......MINERAL OIL........PETROLATUM (GENERIC TERM FOR VASELINE!!) on a label, esp. first 3 - 4 things!! if they are further down, maybe, but to me, NEVER..
look for glycerin in the first few items.............there you have a great product!! glycerin attracts moisture to the skin..
and NO EXTREMES OF WATER TEMPERATURE ON YOUR FACE OR BODY, FOR THAT MATTER.
so not HOT HOT WATER WHEN washing your face, and NO COLD COLD RINSING.......
JUST USE comfortable warm water to wash and comfortably cool water to rinse.........all you need!
again,diet's very important, but no one wants to hear about it........
but we all know better, right?
so be careful.............
OH and exfoliate at least once a week.............baking soda in the palm of your hand, add some water to make a paste, and GENTLY massage into your face.........rinse rinse rinse with COOL NOT COLD water, pat dry, and then moisturizer.
sorry for the SHOUTING BUT I feel very strongly about this & hate to see people.....men and women!! spending tons of money when they don't really have to.
moderation in all things, including skincare products...
one more thought......DON'T USE BAR SOAP ON YOUR FACE......
get a liquid cleanser; creamy or liquid..........CetaPhil and CeraVe are 2 good ones to consider.
NOW ILL SHUT UP!!
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