5 Ways to Upgrade Your Skin Care in Your 30s

The most basic (and likely most important) anti-aging step is sunscreen. Want to keep your complexion line-free? Stay out of the sun. And if you don't want to go full vampire, be sure to protect your skin from damaging UVA/UVB rays to prevent premature aging, wrinkles and age spots. (Pro tip: If you obsess over any step in your routine, make it this one!)

Apply an SPF of at least 30, as your final step in your AM skin care routine everyday. For adequate protection, it's important to remember to reapply your sunscreen every 3-4 hours, and 10-20 minutes before sun exposure.

For a lightweight broad-spectrum sunscreen, try Neogen Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Sun Screen SPF 50/PA+++, $30. This sunscreen offers sun protection with nourishing hydration, which makes it great for oily skin. For midday touch ups, I like to use Tarte Tarteguard Mineral Powder Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $28. This translucent powder sunscreen also pairs well with my oily skin, so my skin doesn't feel greasy or heavy throughout the rest of my day.

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