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In your late 20s, you might have already noticed a few things changing about your body.
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Your skin is also going through a transition during this time.
After 30, you might experience more dryness and irritation than you ever did.
Not to mention strange spots seem to pop up from nowhere.
But all this is perfectly normal, according to dermatologists.
Your skin cell turnover slows down as early as your 20s.
This is often characterized by a loss of radiance.
Solution: Exfoliate twice a week.
Dr. Zeichner suggests using a gentle exfoliating scrub, such asSt.
Furthermore, production of hydrating factors in the skin such as hyaluronic acid slows down and break down increases.
Solution: Add an exfoliator with alpha hydroxy acids and a moisturizing cream.
Dr. Levin recommends incorporating anexfoliating product with alpha hydroxy acid(glycolic, lactic, citric, etc.)
into your weekly routine in your 30s to help with cell turnover.
For a drugstore option, tryCeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion($13).
Solution: Slather on a moisturizer with sun protection every day and start experimenting with retinol.
So it takes much longer to see a result from a topical medication than in teenage skin.
Solution: Add one acne treatment to your routine.
Instead, she recommends a gentle hydrating cleanser, an active topical medication, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Solution: Switch up your cleanser.
If you prefer a liquid cleanser, reach forCetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser($10).
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that most commonly rears its head in the 30s.
Rosacea skin is finicky since it is marked with sensitivity and intolerability to a number of skin-care products.
Solution: Lighten up your skin-care regimen to include just the basics.
Rosaceaoften calls for a total revamp of your skin care routine.
Also consider seeing a dermatologist for a prescription treatment.
Those with darker skin types often notice these changes in pigmentation to a higher degree.
Hyperpigmentation is often made worse by hormonal changes, UV exposure, and certain medications.
Solution: Add a brightening product to your regular routine.
Hydroquinone has been the gold standard forlightening dark spotsfor the past 50 years.
But if you dont see any change in the spot after 8 weeks you might need something stronger.
you’ve got the option to get a higher percentage through a dermatologist.
Retinoids are also key in terms of exfoliating the skin, collagen remodeling, and treating discoloration.
Her favorite over-the-counter retinoids areDifferin Gel($13) andSkin Better AlphaRet($110).
