Why "30" Has Become the New "20"

Having worked in the beauty industry for over a decade, I've come into contact with my fair share of women looking for the miracle-worker of everlasting youth. Today more and more women are spending thousands of dollars a year and going through a multitude of products looking for a miraculous over night make-over. And, sadly, many, not able to find this imaginary ghost of a product, are turning to botox injections and plastic surgery. Well, being a huge advocate of not physically altering our God-given bodies, I'm here to tell you that there are ways of keeping your skin youthful and glowing without such extremities or a hefty price tag.
#1)The key is moisturization and you must be consistent! It doesn't matter how expensive the cream is, just be sure you use a brand you trust and be sure it has an SPF of at least 15, but most importantly, apply it daily, both in the morning and at night. This is the most important thing you can do for your skin to avoid wrinkles. I love Estee Lauder and Lancome but for a more cost-effective brand try Neutrogena. #2)Exfoliation. Two to three times a week you need to exfoliate your skin in order to slough off dead skin so that the moisturizer can penetrate all the way down to the root of the problem. If you put cream on top of dead skin cells, which accumulate on our skin daily, it just sits on the surface and does absolutely no good. #3)NEVER go to a tanning bed, ever! If you currently do, STOP! The UVA rays put off by them are detrimental to your skin, causing it to look crapey and aging you at a much faster pace. Also, never lay out in the natural sunlight without an SPF of 15 or higher all over your body and face. And make sure the SPF isn't outdated or it loses all it's effectiveness. And the average product with SPF only has a shelf-life of about one year. #4)Lay off the caffeine which prevents your body from making good use of the vitamins and minerals in your food and leaves you looking tired. Drink plenty of water instead which helps keep skin hydrated and looking fresh. And get plenty of sleep, preferably 8 hours each night. Lack of sleep can cause the appearance of unsightly puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. #5)Stop stressing!!! Stress can cause your body to do a frenzy of things, including some pretty serious medical complications. And it can also impact how you physically look. If you have a lot of stress in your life, take up yoga or start an exercise regime that will help you release negative energy. Remember, the better you feel on the inside reflects how you look on the outside. All in all, after having just celebrated my 30th birthday myself and having followed these 5 simple steps, I feel and look better than ever. My skin looks and feels better than it did 10 years ago and I'm confident and more ready than ever to show my fresh face to the world!