Regardless of your age, you must protect and care for your skin from the effects of solar radiation.
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If you don’t know, the consequences of not protecting your skin from the effects of UV rays are extremely dangerous: forming wrinkles, breaking down collagen and increasing the risk of skin cancer.
Therefore, forming an age-appropriate skin care routine with sun protection measures will help you protect your skin.
Age 20+
According to experts, skin care in your 20s is considered the most important.
Avoid tanning beds: According to Elizabeth Hale, a dermatologist and professor of clinical dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center, using tanning beds to tan will increase the risk.
Always use sunscreen: Regardless of the season, you should use sunscreen with an SPF above 30.
Regular dermatological examination (every 1-2 years): The key to best protecting your skin is always prevention and timely detection.
Wear sunscreen: Ultraviolet rays can also cause visual diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration or, more seriously, meningitis.
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Age 30+
Your 30s is when you start to notice the unwanted effects of sun exposure appearing on your skin.
Protect the delicate skin around the eyes: One of the signs of sun-induced skin aging is the appearance of crow’s feet.
Avoid going out when the sun is at its strongest and most harmful: According to Robin Evans, a board-certified dermatologist at Southern Connecticut Dermatology, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is when the sun is at its peak.
Protects natural collagen in the body: Collagen is known to increase skin firmness, health and texture.
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Age 40+
Most signs of premature skin aging come from too much sun exposure.
Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid or Vitamin C: reduce pigmentation or prevent the formation of pigmentation that causes skin darkening
Hyaluronic acid: increases the skin’s hydration and peptide bonds to contribute to the formation of collagen and elastin
DNA repair enzymes
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