A 39-YEAR-OLD woman has revealed the skincare staples she swears by for slowing the signs of aging. She confessed to having regretted the amount of money she spent in her younger years buying ineffective products. She shared her beauty regimen on Reddit’s 30 Plus Skincare forum in response to a user asking how to target wrinkles and dark under-eye circles.
The woman said “high-quality” sunscreen and prescription tretinoin have been essential for helping her to defy the signs of aging. “I can't tell you how many thousands of dollars I'd have saved if at 32 (now 39), I'd just pared down my routine and spent the money on a few office visits to a dermatologist,” she said, writing under the handle ToteBagAffliction . Having recommended “strong” SPF and tretinoin, she shared several budget-friendly skincare products.
“The rest of my routine is boring and affordable, but I've come to really love removing my SPF and makeup with Albolene, cleansing with CeraVe foaming, and moisturizing with Vanicream,” she said. “I have the face version and the regular tub, and I think the regular tub is where it's at. “For a fun/treat step, I love a facial mist or a hydrating sheet mask, but I haven't had either of those in a long time because of budget constraints, and my skin looks the same.
” She said lifestyle habits that protect the skin from photodamage and a healthy diet are also necessary to focus on for a youthful appearance. She recommended limiting alcohol intake, su.
