Im 21 and im already using anti aging creams,is it advisable to use anti aging creams for not so old?

Question

i know its pretty young but I just want to be cautious although Im wondering is it advisable for girls like me (just 21) to use anti aging creams like olay and ponds as nightly cream or should i just stick to regular moisturizers?

Answer 1

You are never too young to start! I wish I'd started earlier, although I've had good results so far with starting in my late 20's. You should do what you can to preserve your skin, and the most important thing is to wear sunblock every day, even in winter, when it's overcast, etc.. etc... My dermatologist(s) have hammered this into my head for years. There are a ton out there in cosmetic lines that are very good, but very expensive. I used "Elta Gold UV Shield" for a while, which was sold at my derm's office, but was $25 for a 3 oz. tube, but then found a good non-greasy sunblock that was much less expensive and sold in most drug stores that my derm approved: Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer dry touch sunblock. I use spf 45, but I think they make it in 30, 70, etc... It is not like other sunblocks or lotions, it absorbs right in, moisturizes, and is so light you can't feel it on your skin...it can be worn by itself, or under foundation or powder. I would also recommend Cetaphil cleanser (also discovered through visits to dermatologists) or the generic brand of it that they sell at Long's (half the price, same ingredients)...it is not soap, so it moisturizes, but doesn't block pores (I had very bad adult acne and this is what every derm has recommended to me over 20 years). You might also look into micro-dermabrasion...sounds awful, but it's really just like getting a facial, and it's really good for rejuvenating the skin, and stimulating collagen to the surface of the skin which helps it look younger. I did this professionally for a while to minimize old scars I had from acne (and it worked very well), but people do it just to keep their skin nice. It costs about $125 and up, if done at a spa or derm's office, but there are also over the counter options available. I have used the Spa Sciences micro dermabrasion kit (about $40, with a supply of the cleansers, lotions, etc... that still hasn't run out a year later, doing it once a month) with great results, but you need to be very gentle until you find out what your skin can tolerate...it doesn't seem like it's doing much during the process, but it really does! and you can see the results right away (within a few hours, but your skin feels great right afterward). Any other facial product by Spa Sciences is also good...I have tried a bunch, and ran it by my derm, who liked the products also...you can find them on the web or in Longs, Rite Aid, Target, etc... Their eye wrinkle lotions and masks are wonderful, and if you are worried about aging, you should use some sort of eye area moisturizer daily. For the rest of your body...at your age, I'd recommend baby lotion, or one of the Cetaphil lotions (or a generic version of it), as these are very good for skin and relatively "pure" compared to other lotions (as well as economical)..Neutrogena is also very good stuff. And, my goodness, girl!! Don't worry about aging...it only gets better!

Answer 2

You really don't need a night cream unless you already have sagging skin and dry lines on your skin. What you should be using is a good cleanser and sunscreen moisture cream during the day. Make sure it is not less than a 15 and in the warmer sunny days, wear a higher sunscreen.

If you have any acne it could be from the emollients in the night cream being to greasy for your young skin. Good luck!

Answer 3

Its good to use anti-aging cream when your young, your never too young, my cousin has been using anti-agian creams since 13 and now she's 22, her skin is amazing and wrinkle free, if you can get a cream with spf 15 or high then your all good. I too also been using anti-wrinkle/aging products my most favorite is Neutrogena Health Skin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Moisturizing Treatment with SPF 20, and its amazing, plus you don't need to put much on but a pearl-size amont. The best over the counter product available.

Answer 4

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Hope it helps.

Answer 5

I certainly does not hurt to use them at any age. I have been told by a dermatologist that the best thing anyone can do for their skin is to keep it moist, not just the face. he recommended using skin lotion daily. You can use whatever you feel works for you, but he also said that the anti skin creams don't necessarily work better than just plain old lotion.

Answer 6

I think you are too young to use an anti aging cream. You can use skin conditioners or rish moisturizer if you have dry skin. It is advisable to use night cream which make your skin condition than using anti aging cream.

Answer 7

The most anti aging move = wearing sunscreen & avoiding sun exposure.

Most signs of aging are due to sun damage. "Sun damage is by far the most notable cause of wrinkling, which is easily proven by something referred to as the backside test of aging. In other words, compare the areas of your skin that rarely, if ever, see the sun with the parts of your body exposed to the sun on a daily basis. Those areas with minimal sun exposure (such as your backside) are rarely, if ever dry, and they also have minimal to no signs of wrinkles or aging skin. They will also have far more of the firmness, elasticity, and color of "younger" skin, because they have not been subjected to years of cumulative exposure to sunlight." http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/art.asp?ID=177

If whatever night cream you are using seems to be working, then keep using it.

For more information: http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/art.asp?ID=144

Answer 8

If you have acne or any type of skin condition similar to acne you should not use any anti aging product. If you have extremely dry skin which most people in there twenties do not then it is fine. Anti aging products are heavier on the skin.

Answer 9

you shouldn't use anti aging creams. this lady who works with face creams told me that if you're young and you want to prevent wrinkles in the future, you should use prevention creams. if you don't mind spending lots of money on face creams, try Chanel Presicion creams.