A broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher is non-negotiable. It protects against UVA and UVB rays, preventing collagen breakdown, sunspots, and fine lines.
Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and prolonged sun exposure without protection break down collagen and elastin, accelerating wrinkling and skin thinning.
Prevention starts early! Establishing healthy habits in the tween years (ages 9-12) protects skin’s long-term health, though focus should be on health, not anti-aging.
Gentle chemical exfoliation (using AHAs like lactic or glycolic acid) once a week removes dead skin cells, promotes renewal, and allows your other products to penetrate more deeply.