There are a plethora of creams, gels, and serums to choose from when it comes to anti-aging products. Many guarantee to get rid of fine lines, while others promise to depuff, desag, and debag.
While many of these products do, indeed, live up to their promises – for the most part – the old adage: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is of supreme relevance. Ergo, waiting until the signs of aging become apparent may not be the wisest idea.
Estheticians and dermatologists alike have all speculated that an anti-aging regimen should be established earlier than previously thought.
Many of the aforementioned specialists champion more than just the SPF and moisturizer for those as young as their 20s (after all, keeping the skin moisturized is pivotal to warding off fine lines, and an SPF prevents the most detrimental kind of aging – photo-aging) – eating right, sleeping well, and minimizing facial expressions are all fantastic weapons any concerned 20-something can use to keep her skin ageless for years to come.
Of course, users of injectables such as Botox seem to be getting younger, as well. While this may be pushing the boundaries for those in their 20s and earl 30s, the trend seems to be catching on.
Being twenty-three-years-old, the pertinence of ant-aging is imminent. I could not imagine, however, going so far as sticking a needle in my forehead in order to repress any minuscule signs of facial “maturation.”
When do you think steps should be taken to prevent aging – and how young is too young for Botox?
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How many times will they ask this question on Lovelyish??? Seriously. I don’t think any age is too young for creams and such. I started when I was 12. Yes, GASP, OMGZ, I did say 12 (I always get comments when I say that). I still remember that it was Oil of Olay. Their classic cold cream will forever remind me of Jr High/ Middle School. I still don’t have crows feet, lines on my forhead, and my smile lines did not become annoying until I was 33. Even with those if I stay hydrated (drink enough water, and remember to moisturize) they aren’t that bad.
I don’t think most people under 30 need injectable stuff. I’ve seriously never known anyone younger than that couldn’t fix their skin problems with a good moisturizer (not even an anti-aging one), a good diet, and drinking enough hydrating fluids. When people younger than me look older, it is usually because they don’t care for their skin.
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I think that Botox is probably best used to stop wrinkles that are beginning to form, but are actually there. Therefore, I don’t personally see any need for Botox until mid to late thirties, depending on the person. Honestly, I probably won’t ever use it.
As far as anti-aging cleansers, I’m all for that starting as young as you can, once you’re able to depart from acne-centric cleansing.
lily / 5148 posts
Honestly..I never want Botox >.> I don’t understand what’s so appeal about putting bacteria’s toxins right in your face and stiffening it up if you don’t need it. Honestly, I rather not to do it now or ever really. Because eventually everyone will get wrinkles..we just prolong it. I wouldn’t do it because honestly, I’m only 21..do I really need that? But it depends on some people.
If they want that..