I’m 42 with sensitive skin – my top 9 tips keep me looking youthful, the greatest tool in my beauty arsenal is free
A 42-YEAR-OLD woman has revealed the nine beauty rituals that she practices to maintain a youthful appearance.
Over-the-counter products and effective treatments are among her habits, but the “greatest” of all her tips is priceless.
She shared tips women over 40 should embrace in a comment on Reddit’s Beauty forum, which has over 928,000 members.
BEAUTY BASICS
The woman listed everything that has worked wonders for her “difficult, combination, sensitive, acne-prone skin.”
“If you can afford it, get a chemical peel once or twice a year,” she said, writing under the handle Pompeia-misandr.
“Figure out what your skin likes, develop a routine around that, and do it religiously.
“Sunscreen. Also sunglasses. Defer crow’s feet and cataract surgery as long as you can.
“Moisturize more than you think you need to.”
She warned that it’s crucial not to skip your neck when applying skincare products.
“No matter how good your face looks, a saggy crepey neck will give away your age,” she said.
“Skincare goes from the forehead to the nips.”
“Consider getting an LED red light mask for home and using it consistently,” she added.
The woman confessed that she thought LED therapy was a “gimmick” until she read research suggesting that it can help with acne.
According to Medical News Today, red light therapy improves overall skin health, while affecting sebum production and reducing inflammation.
It may also be beneficial for wound healing, boosting collagen production, and shrinking wrinkles.
The beauty enthusiast revealed her makeup routine has also been revamped with age.
“Mix your foundation with a little cream moisturizer or polyglutamic acid serum to keep your face hydrated all day and give your base a glowing, healthy finish,” she said.
“Cream blush has become my go-to as I’ve aged. Idk [I don’t know] if this will be universal for everyone but I can’t live without cream blush.”
The final tip in her list surprisingly didn’t require budgeting for a pricey product or treatment.
“Self-confidence is the greatest tool in your beauty arsenal,” she said.
Anti-aging tips
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- Keep your skin hydrated internally by drinking water and externally with moisturizer.
- Always use sunscreen, even if you’re not in direct sunlight.
- Use Vitamin C to brighten the skin and don’t forget to apply to your neck.
- Argireline Solution 10%, $9.70, The Ordinary
- The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum, $10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream, $11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum, $12, Walmart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, $14.58, Amazon
- Boost Lab Neck Firming Serum, $29.99, Amazon
- Sea Cucumber Collagen Anti-Aging Cream,
$88$70, Bescher
FAB FORTIES
Many people upvoted the post and Redditors flooded the comment section approving of her tips.
“Nine [heart emoji], just turned 40 last month and really trying to lean into this,” one person said, referring to the advice about being confident.
“Forehead to the nips baby!!” another said.
“I’m 41, working on the ‘consistent routine’ portion of the show, but hot damn am I happy with my past self for sunscreen, moisturizer, and sunnies.
“And the confidence I have in my 40s! I do not have f-s to give and I swear it makes my skin glow.”