Younger Looking Skin Preserving the youthful appearance of your skin is not an impossible dream anymore. While most of us wish to age like fine wine, but don’t know where to start. Don’t worry. This article spills the beans about ways to get younger-looking skin. While aging is inevitable and you can’t control the process, you can slow down its signs. All you need to do is take proper care of your younger-looking skin and follow a healthy lifestyle. Scroll down to learn the tips to maintain youthful and vibrant skin.

How To Get Younger Looking Skin: 25 Simple Tips

1. Follow A CTM Routine

Never forget the three most important steps of skincare – cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. Whether you are just starting your day or going to bed, always follow a proper CTM routine. Cleanse your skin thoroughly at the beginning of the day and prep it with a good-quality toner and moisturizer before you put on makeup. Don’t forget to remove the makeup, sebum, and dirt that built up on your face and tone and moisturize it at night. This helps reduce breakouts and dullness.

Also, use a separate eye cream to keep the under-eye area moisturized and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Puffy eyes and dark circles can make you appear older.

2. Wear Sunscreen

Constant exposure to UV rays speeds up the skin-aging process and causes dark spots, freckles, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles. So, apply sunscreen every time you step out during the day, even if it’s cloudy! Pick a sunscreen that has at least SPF 30 and a PA+ (or higher) rating because SPF only protects your skin from UVB rays. Sunscreens with PA+ ratings protect you from UVA rays as well.

3. Get Products With Anti-Aging Ingredients

Retinoids and collagen-based skincare products are your secret weapon to keeping your skin looking young. Retinoid (or retinol) is a derivative of vitamin A that has anti-aging properties. It helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and boosts collagen production (1). While retinol creams are easily available over the counter, you need a doctor’s prescription for retinoid-based products as they are a bit stronger. You can also invest in a collagen-boosting cream or serum or take collagen supplements. However, consult the doctor before taking any supplements.

4. Do Not Forget Your Hands And Legs

The skin on the back of your hands is much thinner than on the rest of your body. So, even if your face looks young, your hands can give away your age! Apply sunscreen on your hands and legs as well before stepping out. To prevent dry skin on your hands, massage them with hand cream regularly. This also keeps your nails and cuticles nourished. At night, apply generous amounts of moisturizer to your hands and legs. Use body scrub once a week to remove dead skin cells.

5. Do Not Forget Your Lips

Chapped and dry lips can make you look dull. Moreover, because the skin on your lips is much thinner, it ages more quickly when not cared for. So, before hitting the bed, moisturize your lips with a good-quality lip balm. Wear a lip balm with SPF during the day. Always moisturize your lips before applying lipstick. This will protect them from any damage caused by the chemicals in the lipsticks and offer your lips a plump and supple look.

6. Exfoliate Your Skin

Your skin needs to shed the dead cells in order to breathe easier and look fresh, smooth, and rejuvenated, and exfoliation helps in that process. You may use a scrub once or twice a week or go for chemical peels. Most skin clinics offer chemical peel services (containing AHA and BHAs) that you can go for as per your dermatologist’s recommendation to boost your skin radiance.

7. Avoid Over Styling Your Hair

You may love straightening or curling your hair or using too many products. But at a certain age, you need to stop doing it as it can damage the cuticles and make your hair appear dull and more prone to breakage. Also, avoid over-washing your hair as it can strip away its natural oils and make it look dry and lifeless.

8. Try Biotin Supplements

If you are dealing with hair thinning, you can try taking biotin supplements (2). You can also add biotin-rich foods to your daily diet. These include eggs, almonds, cheese, spinach, sweet potato, salmon, beef, and sunflower seeds (3).

9. Pick A Hairstyle That Makes You Look Younger

Avoid hairstyles that pull your hair away from your face. Instead, go for face-framing hairstyles. If you have shorter hair, you can go for a fringe or bangs to frame your face and make it look more youthful. Consult a stylist to figure out what styles will suit your face. You can go for a cropped cut, a chin-length bob, or a layered cut with bangs.

10. Color Your Hair

Coloring your hair can take years off your appearance! Choose the right hair color according to your natural hair color. If you have blonde or red hair, add some warm tones to it. If you are a brunette, go for caramel highlights. If you have black hair, then it’s best to talk to the stylist as picking a hair color for black hair is tricky. However, you may try chestnut brown or mocha.