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• Part 1 of 4: Proper skin care
• Part 2 of 4: Maintaining your facial skin with your lifestyle
• Part 3 of 4: Treating the skin at home
• Part 4 of 4: Tightening the skin with medical treatments

Your face is one of the first things others see, and it is the point that people focus on when you interact with them. But as we get older, our skin changes, and we sometimes feel less confident. Radiant and younger looking skin can be a sign of good health and vitality and affects how others respond to us. You can make your face look younger and have radiant, youthful skin through proper care, lifestyle adjustments, and medical treatments.

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Part 1 of 4: Proper skin care

1. Wash your face regularly and gently. Excess dirt or even acne can make your skin look less youthful, especially as you age. Keeping your skin clean will help prevent dirt or acne from causing wrinkles, fine lines, and breakouts.
   • Use a mild facial cleanser with a neutral pH. Your skin naturally has a pH of about 5, so it's important to find a cleanser that maintains this balance. Read the label, it sometimes states the pH value, or that the product is "pH neutral".
   • If your skin is very oily, try an oil-free cleanser. A glycerine or cream based agent is suitable for dry skin.
   • Massage the cleanser into your skin while gently applying pressure. If you handle your skin too roughly, it will become irritated and will make you look older.
   • Rinse your skin with lukewarm water. Water that is too hot will strip your skin of the necessary oils and can cause irritation, which will also make your skin look older.
2. Don't wash your skin too often. It is important to wash your face regularly, but not too often. Soap and long-term exposure to water will strip your skin of its natural oils. Your skin can also become irritated, making it less radiant and youthful.
   • Do not wash your face more than twice a day unless you have been very active. If you've been very active or exercised, wash your face with a mild cleanser if you have a lot of sweat or dirt on your skin, or if you're taking a shower.
3. Apply moisturizer to your face every day. Apply a moisturizer that stimulates collagen and elastin production. Keeping your skin well hydrated will help keep it plump, prevent wrinkles and make you appear younger.
   • Even use a moisturizer if you have oily skin. Then take a fat-free product.
   • Try products that not only stimulate collagen and elastin production, but also plump up your face with ingredients like silicone and hyaluronic acid. You can find these ingredients on the label. However, be careful, because many manufacturers make empty promises. You can search the internet for reviews of these types of products and you will know what others who have tried these remedies think.
   • Use a moisturizer with a sun protection factor to prevent wrinkles.
   • Consider putting a humidifier in your room to keep your skin hydrated at night.
4. Exfoliate your skin. Dead skin cells and dirt can clog your pores, fine lines and wrinkles, making your skin look less youthful. Use a mild exfoliator to remove dirt and reduce breakouts.
   • Know that exfoliating will only remove the surface of your skin, but will not remove wrinkles or fine lines.
   • Choose a natural-grain exfoliator to minimize irritation.
   • Use a soft washcloth to very gently exfoliate your skin.

Part 2 of 4: Maintaining your facial skin with your lifestyle

1. Do facial exercises. Stretching and training your facial muscles stimulates blood flow and prevents you from developing lines and wrinkles. Do these exercises once or twice a day to make your skin firmer and look younger.
   • Put one hand on your forehead and press your head against it. Stay in this position for 10 seconds.
   • Sit up straight and tilt your head back so that your chin is facing the ceiling, lips together. Now make chewing movements with your mouth and feel your facial muscles being put to work. Repeat this exercise 20 times.
   • Tilt your head towards the ceiling and pursing your lips as if you are giving a kiss. Repeat this exercise twice by pursing your lips for 20 seconds each time.
2. Alternate your facial expressions. Using your facial muscles creates grooves in your skin. As the skin ages and loses elasticity, these furrows are no longer filled, causing fine lines and wrinkles. By alternating your facial expressions, your skin will stay smoother for longer.
   • Also try to exercise regularly. This not only stimulates blood flow and keeps you healthy, but it also ensures that your skin stays youthful for longer.
3. Eat healthy foods for your skin. Some studies have shown that a well-balanced diet can protect your skin and slow down skin aging and loss of elasticity. Eating foods that are good for your skin, such as fruits and vegetables, will help your skin stay young for longer.
   • Avoid foods that contain a lot of fat and sugar, as these slow down cell turnover and cause the skin to age more quickly.
   • Eat foods high in vitamin A and beta-carotene, such as fruits and vegetables, to stimulate cell renewal and keep your skin healthy. Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin A and beta carotene.
   • Eat plenty of foods with vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, as research has shown that it makes your skin appear younger.
   • Eating many foods with essential fatty acids, such as walnuts or olive oil, keeps the skin cells well-hydrated.
   • Avoid unhealthy fats, as this causes the skin to age faster.
   • Remember, unhealthy foods take the place of healthy choices that can make your skin look beautiful.
4. Drink lots of water. Hydrated skin - inside and out - is generally firmer and fuller. If you drink enough water, your skin will look healthier and younger.
   • Women should drink at least 2 liters of water per day to stay well hydrated. Men should try to drink 3 liters.
   • Choose water if you want youthful skin. Herbal tea and juice are other good options.
   • Remember to also stay hydrated if you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
   • You can drink coffee, tea, or soft drinks from time to time, but keep in mind that they won't hydrate you.
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   Do not spend too long in the sun. UV rays from the sun accelerate the aging process by breaking down collagen and elastin that keep your skin firm. If you spend too long in the sun, your skin ages faster, so don't spend too much time in the sun.

   • Apply a sunscreen with a high protection factor to your face every day.
   • Put on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face from the sun.
   • Sit under an umbrella on the beach or by the pool.
5. Stop smoking. Smoking accelerates skin aging just like the sun does. When you quit smoking, your skin stays firm for longer and you look younger.
   • Take a look at smokers' skin, especially around the mouth. Smoking not only dries out the skin, but also causes fine lines and wrinkles on your face.
   • Talk to your doctor if you want to quit smoking. He / she can draw up an effective treatment plan.
6. Keep stress under control. Uncontrolled stress makes your skin sensitive and prone to problems such as aging. By limiting stress, your skin keeps looking young for longer.
   • Organize your day by setting boundaries and keeping your to-do list shorter. Make time to relax to avoid unnecessary stress.
   • Avoid stressful situations as much as possible.
   • Set your phone, computer, or other devices aside for a set amount of time each day so that you can relax for a while. Taking a warm bath can help you unwind and reduce stress.
   • Take a leisurely walk or do some light exercise, which can also relieve stress. Do some gentle movements, such as yoga, so that you don't strain your muscles further.
   • Try meditation, which has several health benefits, such as lower blood pressure and heart rate, less anxiety and depression, less stress, and a greater sense of relaxation and well-being.
7. Accept the beauty of aging. One of the positive aspects of getting older is that you know yourself better and have more confidence. Embrace the shapes and contours of your face and see them as medals for your experience and wisdom.
   • Let your inner beauty shine out as it shows in your face that makes you look younger. Healthy skin and a radiant smile work wonders for a woman's appearance.

Part 3 of 4: Treating the skin at home

1. Apply an agent with retinoids. Retinoids are skin care products derived from Vitamin A. These agents improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines, blemishes and rough spots, making you look younger.
   • Ask your doctor or dermatologist to prescribe a product containing tretinoin and tazarotene to help combat signs of skin aging.
   • Note that health insurance usually does not cover products containing retinoids when they are used for cosmetic purposes.
   • You can also buy an over-the-counter product with a lower concentration of retinoids in it. These products are not as powerful as prescription products, so they will ultimately make your skin look less youthful.
   • Be careful, because retinoids can cause skin to become red, dry and burning. Keeping the skin well hydrated can help reduce redness, and it also helps to avoid exposure to the sun.
2. Apply some eye cream. According to an old saying, the eyes are the mirrors of the soul. Applying eye cream every morning and night can help prevent wrinkles, lines, puffiness, puffy eyes and dark circles, keeping you looking younger.
   • Consider applying an eye cream in the form of a roller, which will reduce puffiness and make you look fresher.
   • Use an eye cream with soothing ingredients to firm the skin of the eyes and with mica to lighten dark circles.
   • Buy a daytime or nighttime eye cream with ingredients like vitamin A, vitamin C, collagen, and peptides to improve the appearance of the skin around the eyes. You can find these ingredients on the label. As with other products, it is good to consult a dermatologist or read reviews on the internet before purchasing.
   • Apply the cream with your ring finger. Because the skin around the eyes is so thin and delicate, you can quickly pull it too hard, which can cause the skin to stretch. If you use your ring finger, you are less likely to pull too hard on sensitive skin.
3. Use a microdermabrasion kit. You can have microdermabrasion at a dermatologist or esthetician, but there are also ways to do it at home. Consider purchasing your own microdermabrasion kit if you don't feel like more complicated medical procedures.
   • Buy a set from the drug store or on the internet. Many cosmetic stores also sell these types of sets. Ask an expert for help if you want to choose the best product for your needs.
   • Before using a home microdermabrasion kit, talk to your doctor first. He / she may be able to recommend a brand to you, or advise against it altogether because of a skin condition or allergy you have.
   • Read the instructions that came with the kit carefully. If you use these types of products incorrectly, you can damage your skin.
   • Know that home microdermabrasion kits are less powerful than those used by doctors or beauticians. This results in less clear, and perhaps more natural, results than with professional microdermabrasion.
4. Apply makeup. Make-up has improved a lot in recent years. New formulas not only hide the signs of aging, but can also help combat them. If you apply make-up properly, you can make your entire face glow and enliven.
   • Remember you don't need too much. Using too much makeup, especially with eyeshadow and foundation, will actually make you look older.
   • Use a primer to hide discoloration and pigmentation. Primers bounce the light off your skin, making you look younger too.
   • Apply a liquid foundation or tinted day cream to even out your skin tone and create a beautiful foundation for the rest. Do not use a cream foundation, as it will penetrate your wrinkles and lines. Finish your primer and foundation with a translucent layer of powder to help make-up stay in place.
   • Complete your face with a crème rouge to give your skin a healthy, youthful glow. Apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks to make them appear fuller and more youthful.
   • Apply eye makeup to camouflage the sagging skin around your eyes and make your eyes appear larger and more youthful. Apply light, skin-colored eyeshadow, such as beige or mocha, from your lash line to your eyebrows. Accentuate your lash line with eyeshadow in a gray, brown or black shade. Top it off with a coat of mascara.

Part 4 of 4: Tightening the skin with medical treatments

1. Try light therapy, laser therapy, or radio wave therapy. Skin treatments with light, laser or radio waves stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. New collagen makes the skin more elastic and youthful. If you want to try any of these treatments, keep the following things in mind:
   • Light therapy and laser remove the outer skin layer and stimulate the production of collagen because a new skin layer has to grow. Your skin will become softer and tighter as it recovers from the procedure.
   • It can take months for the skin to recover from light or laser therapy and can leave you with scars and discoloration.
   • Tell your doctor that you want to try non-ablative laser treatment. This may be a better option if your skin is not yet flabby and does not have too many wrinkles.
   • Consider alternative treatment using radio waves. Know that the results of this will be much less clear than with laser and light therapy.
   • Check with your health insurance whether these treatments are reimbursed.
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   Get a skin peeling. If you find light or laser therapy scary, you can also try less invasive treatments. With chemical peels, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion, the outer skin layer is removed, making your skin more elastic and your face looking younger. When considering these treatments, keep the following things in mind:

   • A doctor will apply an acid to your skin for a chemical peel. This acid partially burns away wrinkles, fine lines and freckles. It can take weeks to recover from a chemical peel. You may also need multiple treatments for the desired result.
   • With dermabrasion, the outer skin layer is sanded away. This stimulates the production of new, younger skin. You will see results within a few weeks, when the skin has completely healed.
   • Microdermabrasion is similar to dermabrasion, but does not rub off the skin as much. It often takes multiple treatments to see results, but healing is faster than with dermabrasion. Know that microdermabrasion does not always give very clear results.
   • Keep in mind that health insurance does not cover these types of treatments for cosmetic reasons.
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   Take Botox injections. Botox, a product made from Botulinum toxin type A, can make skin smoother and less wrinkled. Consider Botox if you'd rather not have layers of skin removed or try other invasive treatments. If you want to try Botox, keep the following things in mind:

   • Botox works for three to four months. You will have to keep getting new injections if you want lasting results.
   • Botox prevents the muscles from tightening, so it can be difficult to move your facial muscles. This can limit your facial expressions.
   • Note that health insurance does not cover Botox injections for cosmetic reasons.
2. Take fillers from the body's own tissue. This is a different type of injections than Botox. The body's own tissues, such as fat, collagen and hyaluronic acid, are used to make the skin fuller and firmer. If you want to try these fillers, keep the following things in mind:
   • They can cause swelling, redness and bruising.
   • Just like with Botox, you have to keep getting injections because the fillers don't work after a few months.
   • Note that health insurance does not reimburse these fillers for cosmetic reasons.
3. Consider a surgical facelift. If you want to make your entire face look younger, you may want to undergo a facelift. This is the most extreme way to rejuvenate your face, so only do this after thinking it through and talking to your doctor. Keep the following things in mind when considering a facelift:
   • A facelift involves many medical risks.
   • A facelift removes excess skin and fat, and tightens muscles and connective tissue in the face.
   • It can take a long time to heal, and you can have swelling and bruising for weeks after surgery.
   • Facelifts have a long-lasting effect of 5-10 years.
   • Note that health insurance does not cover a facelift for cosmetic reasons.