Obviously, we all want to put our best face forward. However, when it comes to aging, most of us focus only on the face, not realizing that there are many other areas of our body that, unfortunately, betray our true age. No matter how diligently we exfoliate our t-zone, something as random as our hands could be revealing how old we really are. To look our best, it’s important to address the sneaky signs of aging, from head to toe. Here, the five areas of our body that are showing our age.
EYES:
No shocker here: The windows to the soul are also one of the first areas to betray you, says dermatologist Dr. Debra Luftman, advisory member for Simple Skincare. “Skin is thinner here. As we age, the elasticity decreases and the skin starts sagging. Meanwhile, sagging causes crows feet and dynamic wrinkles appear due to squinting.” We spoke about five ways to get rid of crow’s feet here, but as a reminder, handling the delicate area with care is critical: Patting gently, not rubbing the area when applying cream is key.
TRY:
Olay Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex ($31) – Evens out the skin around the eyes to make it look firmer and plumper, with fewer dark circles and less puffiness.
RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream ($22) – One of the gold standard over-the-counter retinol products to reduce crows feet, banish fine lines, improve elasticity, and make eyes look younger.
LIPS:
Full, plump lips a la Jessica Biel or Angelina Jolie are prized because they’re a symbol of youth and fertility. As we age, explains Dr. Luftman, lips thin out, getting weathered and creating those little feathered lines around our mouth that cause lipstick to bleed. Turn back the clock with moisturizing, volumizing, and very gentle exfoliating treatments.
TRY:
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment ($25) – Moisturizes and plumps lips with hyaluronic acid while targeting and treating fine lines around the mouth with sea fennel, an antioxidant plant extract.
Clinique All About Lips ($23) – Not only does it give lips a mega-dose of moisture, but it also helps plump and firm.
NECK:
The skin on the neck is thinner than facial skin and is often neglected – even if we slather on sunscreen daily. Because we move our neck around so much, too, we’re increasing the likelihood of the skin sagging. Finally, the lack of oil glands in the neck leads to dryness and crepiness. It’s all a recipe for a serious beauty disaster.
TRY:
Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Cream SPF 15 ($52) – Broad-spectrum sunscreen protects delicate skin, while a firming complex helps lift and brighten.
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Face/Neck Contour Cream ($14) – Helps smooth and firm the skin on both the neck and jawline, thanks to a Stimuplex complex and Pro-Retinol A.
CLEAVAGE:
It’s a cruel reality that bigger breasts show signs of aging more quickly. Not only does gravity cause deep wrinkles and grooves around the décolleté, but even the most diligent appliers of face cream and sunscreen often forget daily SPF application here, leading to freckles and hyperpigmentation. Surprise, surprise: SPF is key on this delicate skin, too.
TRY:
Obagi ELASTIderm Decolletage Wrinkle Reducing Lotion ($85) – Helps increase elasticity, rebuild collagen, and stimulate healthy cell production.
Clarins Bust Beauty Extra-Lift Gel ($59) – A cooling gel that promises an instant, visible lifting effect, plus it helps fight sagging and promotes long-term firmness.
HANDS:
Like the neck, the skin on our hands is thin and prone to hyper pigmentation from overexposure. “Prevention is key here,” says Dr. Luftman, explaining that hands are exposed to everything from the sun to dishwashing. “Use a daily SPF moisturizer and reapply during the day after washing your hands.”
TRY:
Goldfaden MD Hands to Heart Anti-Aging + Brightening Hand Treatment ($38) – Features a power cocktail of anti-aging ingredients, including niacinamide, retinol, CoQ-10, and hyaluronic acid to plump, brighten, and remove dark marks.
Lancome Absolue Hand Absolute Anti-Age Spot Replenishing Unifying Treatment SPF 15 ($50) – Broad-spectrum SPF combined with anti-aging hand cream; wild yam hydrates while soy and sea algae promote elasticity and firmness.
– Nadine Jolie Courtney is a beauty and travel blogger, author, and contributor to VanityFair.com, Angeleno and Fox News.
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