BY KELLY
L.
PH ILLIPS
These 10 simple skin-saving tips will
keep your face looking more youthful,
taut, and radiant.
othing can stop time, but you don't
have to resort to extreme plastic
surgery to fend oft’ its effects.
It turns out that simple, daily,
face-friendly habits can have a
big impact. But we're not talking about a major
overhaul Just some basics
-five ideas for day,
five for night. “ Bottom line, make sure no 12-hour
period passes without doing something positive
for your skin,” says Boston-based dermatologist
Jeffrey Dover. Now get glowing,
DAY
O USE SUNSCREEN + ANTIOXIDANTS
Applying sunscreen is as essential as brushing your
teeth— summer or winter, rain or shine, 365 days
a year. “If you're stepping out the door, this is the
absolute most important thing you can do to keep
from looking older and to protect yourself against
skin cancer,” Dover says. However, SPF alone isn’t
enough. Recent studies have shown that topical
antioxidants, the gold medalists of anti-agers,
enhance the efficacy of sunscreen. There are tons of
antioxidants out there (and new ones touted daily!),
including vitamins C and E, coffceberry, green tea,
and fruits such as acai, blueberries, and pomegranate.
(And yes, you can eat your fill, too— though applying
them topically offers the most immediate benefit
for skin.) Try layering an antioxidant-infused
serum under your sunscreen, or choose a sunscreen
formulated with one» TRY: Neutrogena Age Shield +
Repair Anti-Aging Sunblock SPF 55 with vitamin E,
S12; H2O+ Green Tea Antioxidant Serum, $36.
@ WEAR SUNGLASSES
Less squinting equals fewer fine lines and crow's-feet
(and less risk of cataracts, too). Choose a pair with
99 percent UVA and UVB protection, and use them
all year long. Remember, snow reflects 80 percent of
U V rays, nearly doubling overall exposure.
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EXFOLIATE
SELECTIVELY
Do it— but don't overdo it. Exfoliation sloughs away
dead skin cells, smooths fine lines,and improves skin
texture and tone. But FDA studies have shown that
overusing chemical exfoliants, such as alpha hydroxy
acids (AHAs) found in glycolic or lactic acids,
increases sensitivity to UV rays. (Tip No. 1 is doubly
important with AHA use.) Limit chemical exfoliants
to twice a week. For manual exfoliation, try a gentle
microbcad scrub. TRY: Skin Effects Glycolic Peel Kit,
$25; Clean & Clear Morning Burst Scrub; $7.
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