The older we get, the more eager we are to delay any and all signs of aging. We gobble up anti-aging tips wherever we can get 'em and spend our hard-earned cash (lots of it!) on creams with packaging that makes big promises. Heck, we're not too proud to admit it: We've even dialed that number on the screen for the "free 30 day trial" of the infomercial skin care line that claims to "work miracles."
It's 10 pm. Time to remove your makeup and start your nightly skin care regimen. A serum here, a cream there. Fifteen minutes in the morning, 15 at night. With all the effort you put into your skin, it's hard not to dread the entire ordeal; and frankly, finding the time isn't easy either. (Trust us -- we feel your pain.) So in case you're wondering, is this all really necessary? We turned to the pros: New York City dermatologist, Dr. Sapna Westley and Dr. Mary Lupo, board certified dermatologist in New Orleans, La. to find out why you should keep up that routine -- day and night.
You might have your skin care routine down pat, but it never hurts to take a second look at what you're doing to ensure your skin is in tip-top shape. Check out our list of AM and PM product essentials to see if you're going about your daily regimen the right way.
What we would give to have our 20-year-old skin back (well, minus the acne). Since that's pretty much impossible -- and sitting around waiting for wrinkles to develop or dropping a ton of cash on regular dermatologist visits isn't an option either -- it's time for a new plan. One that includes these expert recommended anti-aging strategies. Follow these tips to keep wrinkles at a minimum and help reverse some of the damage you already see.
We love the red carpet as much as you do -- watching Hollywood's hottest, chicest, sexiest stars walk the walk and talk the talk. And while we adore the designer dresses, jewels and arm candy, what we'd truly treasure -- forever -- are the secrets to their glowing, gorgeous, flawless skin. That's why we went straight to the pros who know -- top makeup artists, dermatologists and plastic surgeons -- to dish on how you can snag yourself a big screen-worthy complexion. See their advice here.
Dulling skin, spreading lines, growing brown spots, enlarged pores -- is there no relief? Aging can be a pesky reminder of fleeting youth; it either creeps up on you or hits you one day like a ton of bricks. Unfortunately, there's no time machine (yet) that keeps you smooth and firm forever -- but, whether it's with the help of cosmetic surgery and makeup or just really good skin care, there are proven ways to elude premature signs of aging on your face, hands and other commonly exposed body parts. We asked several dermatologists, celebrity makeup artists and some really young-looking seniors what they did to keep their skin in great shape. Here, we share their short- and long-term skincare secrets, habits and tips that can slow down and, in some cases, turn back visible signs of aging. No matter your age, this guide will help your skin be the best it can be throughout your lifetime -- provided you follow suit. Next time someone asks, go ahead and tell them your age; we bet they'll be impressed.
Let's face it, aging can be an unpleasant process to watch. There's nothing quite like realizing your "cheekbone" isn't quite where it used to be, or that your eyelids are slowly sagging into your line of sight. But you don't need to wince next time you look in the mirror. Aging gracefully is not only a beautiful thing but very doable. Whether you're in your 20s or your 60s, there are measures you can take to slow (or even turn back) the clock, and infuse your skin with a youthful glow. We talked to a cosmetic scientist, a dermatologist and a cosmetic surgeon about which skin care ingredients and technologies are most important and effective when it comes to battling common skin issues like multiplying brown spots, sagging skin, loss of volume and deepening wrinkles. Some are new; some have been around for decades -- all have shown impressive results. Next time you're at the drugstore, you can put this newfound knowledge to use to find a skin care treatment that addresses your main concerns -- and makes your skin look gorgeous.
Puffiness, dark circles and fine lines suck, no matter if you're 27 or 52. So we dared to ask: Do any of the eye treatments -- from chi-chi to cheapie -- actually work?
