Wrinkles. We all get them, but slowing down the aging process is something we can all do. And we all should be doing. Here’s 5 ways you can prevent wrinkles in your 20’s from a Licensed Esthetician…

1. DON’T sleep with your makeup on.

This one should be pretty obvious, but we’ve all had those late nights of just going right to sleep after a long day. But sleeping in your makeup causes premature aging, fine lines, and not to mention, clogs your pores. Let yo skin breath girl!

2. Drink more water & cut out sugary drinks

Sugar damages your skin through a natural process called glycation. The sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins and produces harmful free radicals called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The more sugar you intake the faster this process gets sped up. I know it’s hard, but stick to water. Six glasses a day is recommended to help your skin maintain it’s elasticity.

3. Drink less alcohol.

Alcohol can dehydrate you and seriously dry out your skin. Anyone I know with drool-worthy skin drinks in moderation. Drink less, and you will look and feel better. A glass of wine here and there probably isn’t going to hurt you, but try to avoid excess amounts of alcohol – especially any hard liquors.

4. Avoid spending too much time in the sun & stay out of tanning beds.

If you’re going to be out in the sun always always make sure you’re wearing sunglasses and sunscreen. Sunglasses can help prevent crows feet – the less you’re having to squint and wrinkle your forehead, the better. Sunscreen is a huge skin saver as well. My personal favorite is a mineral sunscreen (a sunscreen that uses minerals as its active ingredients.)

5. Invest in a clean skincare regimen.

Clean skincare is the future. And your skincare line should not be full of harsh chemicals that do more damage to your skin than good. Stay away from cheap drugstore products. Look into Youth to the People, Beauty Counter, or Drunk Elephant (just to name a few) and actually invest in an entire regimen. You get what you pay for when it comes to skincare. Your skin will thank you later once you’ve tried a clean skincare line.

Check out my favorite clean skincare brands here…

https://www.youthtothepeople.com/

https://www.beautycounter.com/lacynelson/?goto=product/countertime-regimen-set

https://www.drunkelephant.com/