30 Skin Care Commandments

Taking care of your skin should be an essential part of your beauty routine. Check out 30 skin care rules for 30-somethings who want to age slowly that I found on popsugar.com 


1.    Always clean your skin in the morning.
2.    Choose gentle cleansers; don't pick a product that strips the skin.
3.    If you're in a pinch, it's OK to even just wash with water.
4.    Make sure to use SPF in the morning, whether it's a lightweight or heavy-duty formulation.
5.    Apply SPF before makeup.
6.    Follow this order: cleanser, serum, sunblock, moisturizer.
7.    Go oil-free with your products and cleansers if you're acne-prone.
8.    Moisturize as much as your skin needs depending on dryness.
9.    Be careful with scrubs; they can cause micro-tears in the skin.
10.    Always take off your makeup at night.
11.    Makeup remover pads are your friend.
12.    Let thoughts of your skin at 50, 60, 70, and beyond inspire your dedication to taking care of your skin.
13.    Avocado face masks are a good DIY option.
14.    And coconut oil is a great, natural moisturizer for the body.
15.    Remember tans are not good for your skin. A tan means DNA is breaking.
16.    If you have pigmentation, use prescription remedies for only a limited amount of time.
17.    Natural products including licorice and mushroom extract are also good ways to address pigmentation issues.
18.    To combat acne, over-the-counter products work — but moisturize to compensate for the dryness they cause.
19.    For blackheads or cysts, turn to a low-percentage alpha-hydroxy treatment.
20.    If you have significant problems with acne, see a professional.
21.    Find your preferred antiaging cream; it's time to use it.
22.    At night, apply serum.
23.    Then add moisturizer.
24.    Learn to love collagen-promoting products. Collagen keeps the skin

25.    You don't need Botox until you see wrinkles on your face at rest. And then you still don't need it.
26.    Don't overdo it on procedures. You don't want to be in your 30s with a frozen face.
27.    Facials can be particularly effective to treat antiaging if they include light fraxel laser treatment, a targeted process that works under the skin to reduce wrinkles and promote collagen.
28.    Pay attention to what you eat. Vitamin-packed foods are good for your skin.
29.    Stay hydrated; water is necessary for good skin, but drinking it in excess doesn't have major effects.
30.    Don't stress — every age is beautiful.