Skin Care

The Right Skin Care for Every Age

Still using that oil-free cleanser your mom gave you when you were 13? To look flawless and fabulous at every age, it's time to rethink your skin routine. Here, your decade-by-decade anti-aging arsenal.

by Hayley Mason

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When it comes to skin care, most of us fall into one of two camps. There are those of us who never change our routine, using the same ill-suited face wash and moisturizer from our high school days. Then there's the other group, who embrace treatments like Botox and acid peels before there's a wrinkle in sight.

As we age, our skin changes. What worked in our 20s won't do us any favors in our 30s — or 40s. If the goal is to maintain a youthful, dewy glow well into our golden years, and look just as radiant every decade in between, we need to tailor our skin care regimen to the number of candles on our birthday cake. We got the lowdown from the country's top skin care experts on the products we should be using in our 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond. Here, how to put your best face forward at every age.

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These are sound, useful tips. I've seen many women use Vaseline to moisturize and they have had lovely complexions.

by GigiSD Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 07:28PM Report as inappropriate

feel old now.................

by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 01:54PM Report as inappropriate

Would not use Vaseline on my face except to protect my hair line when coloring my hair.

by storrevillas Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 09:08PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with no vaseline on your face, maybe a dry patch!

by trishsterette Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 08:45AM Report as inappropriate

Nice routine.

by EricaC123 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 05:15AM Report as inappropriate

great very informative thank you

by Nicole2814 Friday, January 4, 2013 at 06:54PM Report as inappropriate

This is really informative. I think it's too general though. I'm in my early thirties and I still have combination skin. Not everyone in their 20s, 30s, so on will have the same skin types!

by luckygal79 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 08:41AM Report as inappropriate

thanks

by aishak55 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 05:21PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for sharing!

by robyne00 Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate

time to add retinoids and peptides into my skincare routine.

by lilas Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 04:14PM Report as inappropriate