Signs of aging manifest slowly and steadily if you are regularly following a daily skincare regimen. However, if you’ve been less consistent with your at-home care, you could be aging faster than necessary.

​1. Wrinkled Hands
We often neglect our hands when it comes to skincare, even though they are more exposed to sun than other body parts. Consequently, your hands may age faster than your face. The skin on your hands is delicate, tending to thin out and become leathery as wrinkles develop. Use a hand & body lotion rich in not only hydration, but in anti-aging ingredients used on the face: vitamin C, grape seed oil, macadamia oil, jojoba oil and shea butter. Your skin’s barrier will be stronger, resulting in more supple, stronger skin that locks in moisture and repels irritants.

​2. Crow’s Feet & Laugh Lines
Crow’s feet and laugh lines are among the very first signs of aging. Over time, your skin produces less collagen and those wrinkles that appear from squinting and laughing become permanent. Combat them while strengthening your skin with a serum rich in stem cells, phytonutrients & vitamin C. These ingredients encourage smoothness and stimulate cellular renewal.

Signs of aging manifest slowly and steadily if you are regularly following a daily skincare regimen. However, if you’ve been less consistent with your at-home care, you could be aging faster than necessary.

1. Increase in Brown Spots
Brown spots (hyperpigmenttions) are obvious signs of aging. They result from your body’s melanin overproduction, occurring when your skin is overexposed to the sun. Fight them back, and prevent future dark spots, with serums containing botanical brighteners & vitamin C. Be sure to use sunscreen over any serums to ensure their effectiveness (as well as diminish the effects of the sun’s harmful rays.) Mineral sunscreen, SPF 30 or greater, absorbs quickly without a white cast or residue and doesn’t clog pores.
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2. Dry Skin, Even After Moisturizing
As skin ages, it produces less and less oil, and the lipids (natural moisturizers) in your skin decrease. To replenish this natural store and keep moisture locked in, employ a highly emollient moisturizing crème that contains vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and/or shea butter. Together or apart, these ingredients restore hydration and boost your skin’s lipid layer for continual hydration.

1. Not Moisturizing Breakout-Prone Skin
Because oil can lead to clogged pores and eventually breakouts, many acne-sufferers don’t moisturize their skin. It is a common misconception that skin prone to acne and breakouts should be dried out. In fact, it is even more important to moisturize it as breakouts are exacerbated by inflammation and dryness. Building back the skin's healthy barrier cannot be done without effective hydration. There are many amazing lightweight formulas on the market that work well for acne-prone skin. Just don't forgo moisturizing altogether.
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2. Using Too Many Products in Your Routine
Using lots of different products to try and help skin can often lead to overstimulating it, leading to more problems. Not paying attention to product ingredients and the interplay between those ingredients leads to skin conditions like breakouts. A simple, pared down skincare routine (cleanse, tone, serum, moisturize) gives your skin has a chance to get used to a regimen and build back its strength.

1. Overusing active ingredients and acids such as retinol & salicylic acid
It's natural to drown a breakout in strong ingredients that will dry it up and fix things instantly. Calming, antibacterial ingredients like rose water, tea tree and witch hazel are great for this. Acne-prone skin may be dehydrated, so it is essential to focus on hydration and calming by treating the skin with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients to build the health of the skin. 
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2. Avoiding sunscreen because they’re too oily
Many traditional facial SPFs can feel and look greasy on the skin, clogging pores and hence creating more blemish issues. However, there are many formulations that are completely non-greasy and work to protect the skin from the sun while not bothering problem skin. Look for oil-free, mattifying and organic sunscreens.