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Fighting discoloration and wrinkles is possible with a dedicated routine. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the sun is responsible for 90-95 percent of all wrinkles. Sunlight leads to wrinkles by breaking down the collagen in skin. Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, has been shown to replenish collagen production in deep layers of the skin. The sun, hormones and heredity all can play a role in uneven skin tone. A well balanced anti aging routine should also include a healthy diet, exercise, stress reduction and not smoking.
Become one with exfoliation. Regular use of at home scrubs can help remove small wrinkles by resurfacing the top dead layer of skin to make room for new skin. Exfoliation also helps lessen the appearance of brown spots that become more prominent under old skin. Try Clean and Clear Daily Pore Cleanser ($4.99) or Garnier Nutritioniste Microbead Cream Scrub ($5.99) at least twice per week. Beware of overscrubbing and use a gentle scrub with small grains to avoid tears in the skin. Garnier is a bit more abrasive than Clean and Clear.
Send spots and wrinkles packing! These pesky problems never seem to go away…Sun and hormones are largely to blame. The good news is that over the counter serums are getting better at treating spots and wrinkles. Steer clear of the sun for awhile and try Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Tone Correcting Serum ($16.49) nightly. This gem is oil free, and it contains soy, retinol and Vitamin C to smooth texture and fight wrinkles. I was psyched to sample it after deciding not to risk white spots trying over the counter hydroquinone. I have noticed a dramatic improvement in my skin tone in just a few weeks. Don’t forget to apply a 30 SPF broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen daily like CVS Oil Free Faces SPF 30 ($6.49).
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