A Decade by Decade Guide to Healthy Skin, According to Top Derms

"Scientific research shows that at age thirty, collagen and elastin production starts to decline in quantity and quality, so be sure to incorporate a vitamin C product in your daily regimen — it not only protects skin against damaging free radicals, but also stimulates your body's natural production of collagen," says Dr. Gross. "Retinoids, or derivatives of vitamin A, are also an important part of the anti-aging arsenal in this age group because they stimulate the production of new skin cells and inhibit the body's natural enzymes that break down collagen."

This is also the decade where you'll want to start considering professional peels to help firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. "In addition to in-office options, I recommend using at-home versions — like the Alpha Beta Daily Peels — regularly between visits to exfoliate and further battle the onset of wrinkles. Incorporating LED is also a great idea for this age. My SpectraLite FaceWare Pro has both blue and red LED lights to combat adult acne and breakouts and signs of aging."

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