Women In Their 20s Through 50s Have All Kinds Of Things They Should Try To Do To Stay Looking Their Best
Every day women are bombarded with images of what advertisers consider the ideal of beauty. Thousands of products -- crèmes, injectibles and even surgery -- are touted as ultimate weapons for anti-aging.
But there is no one-size-fits-all approach as we look at skin care at every age.
Hollie Klem is 23, Samantha Danesi is 36, Irina Constantin is 41 and Deborah Frank is 51.
Though a generation apart, these women all share something in common. At every age there's a specific consideration about skin care and the aging process.
"As skin changes we have to do things differently in order to maintain our best face," said plastic surgeon Dr. Shirley Madhere.
One of Klem's concerns was knowing which products were best for her.
"It's very confusing, actually, to be honest," Klem said.
"Generally in the 20s women and men should be looking at a good moisturizer, and a sunscreen, and believe it or not a Vitamin C serum at the minimum," Dr. Madhere added.
She is correct. To address her concerns now, doctors say it's easier to prevent than treat.
Matthew Schulman is a cosmetic surgeon.
"When people reach their 30s there's that psychological affect that all of a sudden being in your 30s, but from a physical standpoint 30s is when you start to show the skin damage that you did when you were in your teens and 20s," Schulman said.
So a cornerstone of Danesi's regimen has been?
"Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen and lots of sunscreen," she said.
Danesi says she uses a variety of products like peels and collagen boosters. Some of the changes she's seen in her 30s include: "The pigmentation, the unevenness of the pigmentation. I noticed my foundation is going in places I never put it before."
"I think that the biggest complaint for patients in their 30s, are fine lines wrinkles, a deepening of these nasal labial lines. Things they never had before," Dr. Schulman said.
And so Danesi has been getting Botox treatments as part of her approach to anti-aging.
At 41, Constantin hasn't had Botox, but has used under-eye fillers.
"I use products that brighten skin, that lighten the dark patches. I use prescription strength as well as over the counter," Constantin said.
Products, especially retinols, are an essential component of care at every age. The question for many has been what is best to use.
"I think it's important to talk to your doctor about your skin care products because if nothing else comes out of it we're going to save you money," Dr. Schulman said. "They're shocked when I tell them don't spend that money anymore. Try this product. Its half the price and it contains ingredients that have clinical evidence that work."
"I'm not opposed to wrinkles per say. I'm not opposed to a life well lived, but on the other hand you do want to be the best that you can be," Constantin added.
Turning 50 for Frank meant a re-evaluation.
"I can't be in front of the mirror just layering six products -- eyes, neck, forehead, cheeks," Frank said.
She sticks to a simple regimen recommended by her doctor, along with Botox and injectibles to smooth out her complexion.
"For women in their 50s it becomes more important to become interventional when it comes to their beauty regiment," Dr, Madhere said.
"I'm not worried, but I'm hoping that it continues to be delicate for me," Frank added.
As far as product ingredients, doctors agree that over-the-counter and prescription-strength retinols are a key ingredient for a good skin care regimen.
But they should not be used if you're pregnant or nursing. So, as always, consult your doctor.
SOURCE: wcbstv
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