It's not always easy to sort through the many facial care products available to find the ones that will keep your healthy skin looking good. Deciding which products will work best for you depends in large part on your age.
In Your 20s
Because your skin may still be sensitive to breakouts, you should choose a gentle cleanser that moisturizes while it unclogs pores. Look for cleansers that don't include isopropyl alcohol, or SD-40, an ingredient that's too harsh for most twenty-something skin. Sunscreen is also a must in your 20s because sun damage now adds up to wrinkles and age spots in the future. Choose a day moisturizer that includes SPF 15 or higher or look for an oil-free sunscreen to layer underneath your moisturizer.
In Your 30s
By your 30s, some signs of aging will start to show up on your skin, so choose products that fight back against the signs of age. Opt for a facial moisturizer that's lightweight and intensive to correct dry patches and refresh your skin's glow. A moisturizer will also improve the texture of your skin, which may start to get rough spots as you progress through your 30s. Many women in their 30s have dark circles under their eyes: Choose an eye cream with caffeine to help make dark circles less noticeable.
In Your 40s and 50s
Your skin will get increasingly thinner as you age, and even good skin will start to show signs of aging during your 40s and 50s, especially around your mouth and eyes. Resist the urge to use a heavy-duty moisturizer, which will only make your skin greasy; instead, opt for a lightweight lotion with antioxidants to prevent age spots and promote glow. At night, use a face cream with retinol, which refreshes the top layer of your skin and helps fill in wrinkles. Retinol can be too harsh for some people's skin, so if retinol doesn't agree with you, opt for a night cream containing neuropeptides instead. If you have dark circles under your eyes, look for an eye cream that contains vitamin K to help banish dark circles.
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