Kerry Washington reveals her ‘nonnegotiable’ for flawless skin at 47 – & the ‘game changer’ she’s used since having kids
KERRY Washington is known for her suspenseful acting and looking good while doing it.
Now, at 47 years old, she looks significantly younger than her years, but she doesn’t credit pricey treatments.
She dished the skincare details in an interview with WhoWhatWear.
When asked about what she can’t skimp out on, she said a nightly “nonnegotiable” ritual makes all the difference.
She makes sure to remove all of her makeup, whether it means using a wipe or double-cleansing.
Kerry swears by Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, which are sold for $5.59 at Target.
The pre-moistened wipes remove makeup as well as other debris such as pollution.
THE GAME-CHANGER
Kerry achieves her famous complexion using a popular and affordable skincare ingredient.
In an interview with NewBeauty, she explained what works best for her now that she’s a mother.
“Retinol has been a game-changer for me,” she told NewBeauty.
She started incorporating the anti-aging staple after the birth of her son, making it apart of her ritual.
“I started using retinol maybe a couple years after my son was born. So I would say about four or five years,” she said.
She added a warning for moms looking to try out her routine.
“I wanted to make sure that I was out of my baby-making years because it’s not safe if you’re pregnant,” she said.
“But luckily I had tons of other products to turn to in our line during that time.
“But I’m a firm believer in retinol. It’s really important.”
One of the retinol-based products she uses is Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream, which is regularly $37.99, but currently on sale for $28.49 at Ulta.
The cream contains retinol as well as a glucose complex for quick results and younger-looking skin.
According to The Cleveland Clinic, retinol is added to skincare products for everything from anti-aging to combatting acne.
It’s a for of vitamin A, which increases skin cell reproduction.
While it works straight away, some users may find that their skin condition works before it gets better.
Optimal results can be seen after several weeks of regular use.