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You survived your 20s… Congratulations!
“It’s time to take your skin seriously,” says Rouleau.
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“The days of neglecting your skin are over.”
It may take about six weeks to see results from using retinol, so be patient.
Your skincare routine should be designed to assist the process.
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Read on for our expert-backed recommendations.
Apply Sunscreen
No matter your age, sunscreen is crucial to your skin’s health.
A Byrdie-fave and dermatologist-approved pick,La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk sunscreenhas an SPF of 60.
“These are more delicate areas that show signs of aging first,” explains Czech.
“Your ‘face’ starts at your nipples and ends at your hairline.”
But now it’s time to get serious.
“Clean skin is healthy skin,” Rouleau reminds us.
Instead, the neck deserves its own step in your skincare routine.
Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Neck & Chest Broad Spectrum SPF 25is a moisturizer specifically formulated for the neck.
That doesn’t mean you should slather eye cream all over your under-eye area, though.
For daily use, we recommendTatcha Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serumin a pea-sized amount every 12 hours.
For a more wallet-friendly pick, try BotanicsAll Bright Refreshing Eye Roll-Oninfused with hibiscus extract.
“Beauty sleep is very important,” says Jaliman.
We can’t recommendSlip Silk Pillowcaseenough for skin and for preventingunwanted frizzand loss of moisture in your hair.
The Final Takeaway
Aging is a beautiful, natural thing.
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