Heres what 26 looks like.
To be honest, if I didnt smoke, Id probably have better skin.
Being 26 is…interesting.
Lucas Michael
Im past the middle part, so I get a little nervous.
I still have that tenacity, that urge to get out there and take the world by storm.
Sometimes, I worry Ill get laugh lines or wrinkles.
I always remember and love that.
My favorite thing about my face is my freckles.
I didnt get them until I was like 10 or 12 years oldprobably from the sun.
I dont know, but I think theyre cute.
So I was like, Whats the best way to deal with it?
Before, my routine was just moisturizer and thats it.
Now, I dont see those dry patches.
I even made homemade masks with bananas.
It was messy in my kitchen, but experimenting was more fun than anything.
But obviously, go to a dermatologist instead of doing what I did.
Its just expensive, and I know its something you have to keep maintaining.
So, Im trying to figure out when Im going to do it.
For now, Ill keep taking care of my skin at home and doing my regular routine.
Whenever Im in the sun, I usually wear hats.
I dont tan anymore.
Im afraid its going to make me really wrinkly.
If I need to look tan for photos or something, Ill just get a spray tan.
Up to my college years, Ive just been super aware of my skin and how it can react.
Otherwise, its not really for me.
Usually, Im told I look older than 26.
That doesnt bother me.
Actually, I think Id be offended if I was told I look younger.
Older women tend to think Im older, especially when I have the beard.
I feel like Im 18 again!
I dont necessarily feel pressured into getting Botox, but I definitely want itwhen its time.
But at the same time, this is an age where I feel grown.
People take me more seriously.
I have a different mindset, and Im definitely more aggressive when it comes to achieving my goals.
Maybe Im just lucky, but I havent really had any skin problems.
On my neck, I get some breakouts since I shave my beard.
Ive been to a dermatologist before.
During the summer especially, I wear a lot of sunscreen but initially, I never wore it.
But I dont tan on purpose.
I play a lot of sports outside, though, so I can get pretty exposed to the sun.
She loves that, but I dont really care.
But she did influence me to experiment a little, especially with the CeraVe stuff.
Originally, I didnt want to use a cleanser, but she insisted it was good.
I just went to the Olivia Rodrigo concert, and I got carded.
Nobody ever says I look older.
My routine is pretty simple, but Im happy with it.
I see these girls on TikTok with massive shelves filled with exfoliators and lip scrubs and all that.
For me, I just get the pharmacy brand and if it works, it works.
I use all CeraVe products, because its easily accessible and inexpensive.
I got prescribedtretinoina while ago, which I dont really use anymore.
If I have a really bad breakout, Ill put a little dot on there though.
There are definitely times when mascara lingers or I realize the next morning I didnt fully take offallmy foundation.
I make a run at be as good as I can, but things happen.
I have friends who have done all sorts of injectables, and I support what makes them happy.
