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Diminish fine lines with these skin care tips

It’s hard to unsee fine lines after you first spot them on your face. You may first notice them around your eyes, around your mouth or on your forehead, but once you see them you will constantly hone in on them with an extremely critical eye. The bad news is that you can’t stop your skin from aging. The good news is that you can smooth and soften the appearance of fine lines with the right skin care routine. It will take a little work and conscientious decisions on your part, but you can have glowing youthful-looking skin with our tips.


1. Get The Right Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

Owning right anti-aging skin care products is crucial when it comes to ensuring your skin will look great for years to come. The first thing you should assess in your skin care arsenal is whether or not you have the right cleanser. Your cleanser should cleanse the skin of pollution and dirt. The right cleanser helps prime your skin for the remainder of your routine. Using a cleanser with antioxidants to help wash off daily dirt and grime can help lessen the negative effects of oxidation on the skin.


After cleansing, finding the right moisturizer is extremely important. Like your cleanser, look for a moisturizer that utilizes the power of antioxidants to help your skin maintain a youthful appearance. Ingredients you should look out for are Vitamin A (retinol), Vitamin C and Vitamin E, which can help decrease the appearance of sun damage and aging. These antioxidants are effective at helping to firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Vitamin C also has the ability to brighten the skin. Retinol has exfoliating and surface cell-refreshing qualities which can help clear up your skin and make it glow.


For your daytime moisturizer, use a product with SPF or apply SPF separately after moisturizing. SPF is the number one thing to protect your skin from the signs of premature aging. Use at least SPF 15 or higher every single day — 90 percent of skin aging is caused by the sun.


If fine lines around your eyes are bothering you, eye cream or eye gel may help plump up the area so that the early onset of wrinkles is not as visible. Use a product with a balmy, moisturizing texture to make your skin look younger and fresher.


Another helpful thing to include in your beauty arsenal is a super-hydrating sleeping cream which works overnight to restore your skin and can help diminish the appearance of fine lines. Garnier SkinActive’s Miracle Anti-Fatigue Sleeping Cream is especially helpful in this regard. It is infused with lavender essential oil, hyaluronic and hydroxy acids, which help restore and firm up your skin.


2. Wear Clothing That Protects You From Sun Exposure

Now that you’re always applying SPF every single day, you should up the ante on days where you may spend more time outside or in the sun. That includes when you’re driving in your car, sitting on a plane or have direct sunlight in your office. The sun never takes a break and it also never takes a break from potentially harming your skin.


To prevent fine lines you should wear sunglasses and a hat. If you are outside for an extended period of time make sure to use a shot-glass size amount of SPF on your entire body. Pay special attention to your hands and chest area when you apply SPF. Dark spots and wrinkles can easily form in these delicate areas.


3. Watch What Your Eat

Anti-aging isn’t just about what you put onto your skin but also what you put in your body. Your diet should be full of leafy greens, citrus fruits, berries and lean protein with Omega-3s. Incorporating these foods into your diet as part of a healthy lifestyle can also help with your overall appearance, including your skin.


4. Hydrate

It’s important to consume water regularly to maintain ideal moisture levels. This in turn can help keep your skin hydrated. Try to drink water throughout the day.


5. Exercise

Exercise is a great way to get blood flowing to your face and sweating is a natural form of exfoliation. Regular exercise has been linked to maintaining youthful skin longer.