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If you’re in your 20s, your skin is probably pretty resilient. It’s firm, it’s supple and it has few lines and wrinkles. You probably don’t have to deal with much sagging or drooping, and any signs of sun damage haven’t appeared yet. In fact, your biggest problem might be acne, oiliness or redness. At 25 years old, you should be taking as many measures as possible to keep your skin healthy to prevent problems down the road.
Take Early Action Against Damage
Your skin’s ability to repair itself begins to weaken in your 30s. When you’re 25, you still have time to maximize its potential. Wear sunscreen every day to prevent dullness, wrinkles and age spots as you get older. Use a hat with a wide brim when you’re outside.
Even the sunlight that comes through the glass of your car window can cause aging. A broad-spectrum sunscreen can’t shield your skin from every UV ray. Using antioxidants, like lycopene and astaxanthin, as a base layer can neutralize the free radicals that are produced from exposure to radiation.
Stray From Your Face
Most young people focus their skincare routine on their faces. However, you should pay attention to your neck, décolletage and hands so that they don’t age more quickly than your face.
Lycopene cream can be used on any part of your body. It can protect the thin, delicate skin on your hands and chest, which are often exposed to UV radiation. Lycopene has been found to prevent sun damage and help skin repair itself when it is exposed to sunlight.
Treat Problem Areas
If you deal with breakouts, oily areas, rosacea or dryness, powerful antioxidants can soothe your skin. Azelaic acid nonanedioic acid decreases inflammation. This can reduce the redness associated with acne and rosacea. Lycopene protects skin from environmental toxins that can lead to clogged pores and pimples.
People with oily skin might be tempted to avoid moisturizing, which can lead to problems with collagen production and wrinkles as they age. A lycopene cream that contains hyaluronic acid can moisturize without producing an oil slick. Using a high-quality lycopene cream before bed gives your skin the best chance of repairing itself as you get your beauty sleep.
Make it a habit to take care of your skin now so that you enhance your body’s ability to heal as you get older. If you make your skin a priority now, taking care of it will be as routine as brushing your teeth as you need to give it more attention as you age.
