I am only 23-but have VERY bad skin elasticity, SO I’ve started using an anti wrinkle eye cream. BUT today i saw a old woman that looked so much like a basset hound it scared me and I wanna take care of my whole face! SO now i wanna know what your fave products along these lines are? Also what kinds of ingredients seem to work best, esp in prevenion (since my face is fine so far…its just the skin on my body that has issues) and not necessarily to FIX wrinkles/sagging (since there isnt any). Thanks so much! I have so many medical problems-i appreciate a little help in this area from people who know since it takes me so long to research other medical stuff.
I am looking for modestly priced items-drug store brands would be awesome!
If you are good with creams-answer this one too?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091122180437AAlDcVW&r=w
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The one ingredient to really ensure is in your product is Retinol. This is basically vitamin A I believe, which helps with skin renewal. However, some are sensitive/allergic to it, and it can end up causing more acne. So just be cautious with every product you use.
Also, just using products does not guarantee in having great skin. For all you know, that woman you saw was a life long smoker, drinker, and had a poor skin routine. Also, genetics can play a large part in how your skin ages.
For the face, I use Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Cream, the night version. NEVER use anti-aging products during the day time, as these cause sun sensitivity, which means that the sun can do more damage to your skin. I am only 18 (19 in a few months) but due to a few years of smoking, my skin did take a hit. I use this cream mostly for acne and acne scars though, as it helps keep those to a minimal.
For the body, just keep the skin moisturized every day and after showers, use sunscreen, and exfoliate on a regular basis.
As long as you keep your skin in general well hydrated and keep it protected from the sun with good sunscreen products, and keep a healthy lifestyle, your skin should stay pretty good.