your anti-aging routine?

one of the things that FB has taught me is that life can be hard on the face! some of the people who i used to be jealous of, now look like they were used hard and hung out wet.

this has made me want to make sure that i do all i can to keep myself looking half-decent. i haven't been the best in keeping up a beauty regimen.

what do you do to keep looking your best?

tia

Re: your anti-aging routine?

The main thing that everyone should remember is SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN.
So many women I see that look older than their age just had way too much sun over the years.
I am guilty of that too, (I think we all are- because when you are 20 you think you will NEVER age) but luckily I nipped it in the bud before it got too bad.
I never go out with SPF on my face now- NEVER.

I also would say an eye cream is super important because that skin around the eye area is thinner and shows age faster.
I wish I had started using that BEFORE I hit 30- even though I didn't need it at the time.

Also a good night cream and day mositurizer- depending on your skin type.

Re: your anti-aging routine?

I have quite a routine (LOL)-

SPF in my daytime moisturizer
heavy night moisturizer
eye cream morning/night
exfoliate 2-3x a week
wash my face & remove makeup EVERY NIGHT

As for lifestlye, I :

get plenty of sleep
drink lots of water
don't tan (stay under umbrella w/spf 30)
eat tons of veggies and fruits and fish
limit alcohol (2 or 3 glasses of wine a week)
don't smoke
exercise
get facials a few times a year
Take omega 3 supplement (great for skin)

I'm a bit of a lunatic, but I've had this routine for 10 years (I'm about to turn 31).
Keep in mind I work in the makeup industry so I'm surrounded by so many people that do the same, if not more!

Message edited 2/22/2010 7:42:21 PM.