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Have you ever been jealous of that 55 year old actress on television? Do you ever wonder how she looks so young at her age? It’s called a makeup artist! To our own disadvantage, we can’t all afford our own makeup artists. The truth is, we don’t need one! We just need to take it upon ourselves to care for our skin. Let’s take a look at a few skin care tips to keep you looking younger than you are:

Tip #1: Wear sunscreen

Did you know that UV rays are the number one cause of premature aging? That’s right – exposure to the sun can cause your skin to age well before its time. This doesn’t mean that you need to avoid the sun altogether, it simply means that you need to learn how to protect yourself. Below are some sun care tips:

• Avoid the sun when it is at its peak: 10am and 4pm – these are the hours during which the sun can cause the most damage. Whenever possible, avoid the sun between these times.
• Put on protective clothing: If you must go outside during peak hours, protect yourself with long clothing. Long pants, long sleeves, and hats can all protect your skin.
• Wear sunscreen: Most people think that they only need to wear sunscreen during summer months. This is not true. Even during winter months, the sun can cause damage. Thus, you need to wear sunscreen during every season of the year. Your sunscreen should be higher than SPF 15.

Second Tip: Don’t smoke

Smoking can significantly reduce the production of collagen, thereby speeding up the process of aging. Yes, collagen production naturally decreases as we grow older, but smoking can cause this to happen earlier than it normally would. Collagen is a protein that increases the strength of the skin, so without it wrinkles can begin to appear and the elasticity of the skin decreases.

Third tip: Clean and moisturize

If you don’t remove your makeup before bed, you can cause your pores to clog. But whether you wear makeup or not, you need to clean your face every night. Cleansing helps to remove oil, dirt, and bacteria that can build-up on our face over the day. If we don’t remove it, it can clog our pores, leading to a variety of skin imperfections. In addition, it is important that you moisturize your skin at least one or two times each day. Hydration is one of the best ways to prevent premature aging.

Tip #4: Sleep!

Many people do not realize what an important role sleep plays in the appearance of our skin. If you do not get enough sleep, you can create bags under your eyes which will make you look older than you really are.

We don’t all need our own makeup artist to stay youthful. The tips above should be a great start in keeping your skin looking youthful.

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