5 Ways to Upgrade Your Skin Care in Your 30s

Moisturizing should already be a staple in your skin care routine, but, now, in your 30s it's time to give it an upgrade. As you age, your skin may start to have a harder time retaining moisture... and dry skin looks like old skin. You don't want that! So, what can you do?

Incorporate hydrating products to every step of your routine: Look out for descriptions in cleansers, exfoliators, toners, serums, etc., that use the words: hydrate, moisturize or nourish — or any other version of those words.

You can also upgrade your nighttime moisturizer to one that has ingredients specifically to help slow down signs of aging, like hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid isn't actually an acid at all; it's a humectant multi-tasker that a) that gives your skin a boost of moisture, b) helps it retain water and c) draws more moisture into the skin. The result: more supple and plump skin. Try my favorite night-time moisturizer, Cosrx Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream, $22, a trusty option that works overnight for a big boost of moisture.

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