Younger, Healthier Skin at Any Age

This tips will show how to get your glow back!!

Shield your skin from dryness and sun damage year-round. Dry skin accentuates fine lines and wrinkles, so keep your complexion hydrated to prevent it from looking dull and washed-out. You’ll get more face time with a daily moisturizer that contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. It protects skin from free radicals (environmental enemies such as pollution) and also repairs past sun damage.

The result: Skin looks brighter and less splotchy. For two-in-one coverage, look for a moisturizer that contains an SPF of 15 or higher. If you opt for an SPF-free lotion, make sure you also use a sunscreen, no matter what the season. UV rays are a hazard all year, and sun damage is the number-one cause of premature aging.

Exfoliate, then put on a mask. Help speed up skin’s natural shedding by using a facial exfoliant once a week instead of your cleanser. Make your own gentle scrub with good old-fashioned baking soda: Combine three parts baking soda with one part water and mix into a soft paste. Apply scrub in a circular motion and rinse well. Follow with a facial mask. For very oily or combination skin, stick with a clay mask that absorbs surface oil and keeps pores clear. If your complexion is on the dry side, go for a super-hydrating formula.

Brighten up with makeup. Creamy foundations and blushes give you a dewy look and won’t settle into fine lines the way powder-based formulas can. For a quick but temporary fix for dull skin, try one of the new skin-brightening makeups such as Revlon Skinlights Liquid Foundation Diffusing Tint, or Clinique’s Gentle Light Makeup. They use light-reflective particles to create a radiant glow.

When choosing a lipstick, opt for shades of soft pink and peach; dark matte or neutral tones can make you look older. If you have fine lines around your mouth, use a lipliner to keep lipstick from bleeding into those little wrinkles, and look for a lipstick that’s long-wearing such as Cover Girl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor. Blush should also be kept in the soft pastel range, and remember to blend well with a makeup sponge or a cottonball.

As for the best antiaging makeup tip: Less is more.

Eat right. A healthy diet can work wonders for your skin. Stimulate your complexion’s collagen growth with foods rich in antioxidants, including leafy green vegetables, blueberries, cantaloupe and other melons. Salmon and egg whites are excellent sources of protein, which helps nourish skin and repair damage.

Be your skin’s best friend. Age only matters if you’re wine or cheese. Take care of your skin with our easy tips and it won’t tell tales behind your back.