a Skincare is something that should start as soon as possible. While your 20s might seem a little young to be thinking too far into the future, the truth is that dermatologists recommend proper skincare should actually start at puberty!
As our moms used to say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The sooner you start thinking about taking care of your skin, the better it’s going to look in the long term. The preventative approach is everything!
Let’s talk about the top ways to take care of your skin when you’re in your 20s.
5 Steps to Get Started
Daily Skincare Is Key
Your first step is to start a twice-daily skincare routine. This is crucial!
Once you get used to it, it’s something you should stick with for the rest of your life to ensure you have gorgeous, glowing skin forever!
When you first initiate a new routine, it may be confusing to navigate the market and figure out which products are the most important and give you the most bang for your buck. At Clarity, we’re here to help!
This daily routine should include a cleanser formulated for your skin type, a vitamin C serum, a nightly moisturizer and most importantly daily sunblock or SPF! At Clarity, we feature a range of zinc based sunscreens from EltaMD formulated for all skin types; dry, oily, acne-prone, etc. Sunscreen should be worn everyday regardless of the weather, year round.
Learn More: The skin care application routine you need to follow
BOTOX®, Baby!
If you’re in your 20s, BOTOX® might not even be on your radar. You may have heard that it’s a wrinkle modulator that’s used to treat existing lines. But it’s much more than that. This naturally purified protein is also used to prevent “dynamic” wrinkles, which are caused by movement.
Genetics may play a part in whether you have forehead lines, “11’s” (the lines between your brows), and so on, keep that in mind when considering a toxin treatment. Using a wrinkle modulator makes it easier to stop a line from forming in the first place!
And it’s not just BOTOX®. At Clarity, we also use Dysport®, Xeomin®, Jeuveau®, and our newest toxin – Daxxify™ so you can choose the option that works best for you.
Essentially, these are preventative measures to keep you looking younger, longer, and prevent wear and tear on your skin over the long term.
Learn More: BOTOX® – It’s Not Just for Your Forehead
Perfect Your Pout
Lip enhancements are one of the easiest, quickest ways to uplevel your appearance. This can be achieved in a number of ways.
A lip flip, which involves injecting a toxin like those described above, just above the top lip. This actually relaxes movement in the orbicularis muscle which causes your top lip to do a little “flip” outwards, creating a fuller lip look. This is a quick 15 minute treatment visit and lasts about 3-4 months.
Another option is to ask your provider to use either a small amount of lip filler for a subtle enhancement. You can start small, then increase the amount of filler used if you want to see more of a difference.
Learn More: Lip Flip vs. Filler: Everything You Need to Know
Say So Long to Pesky Hair
Another skincare secret that can help you feel amazing is laser hair removal. At Clarity, we use Cutera HR Laser System. It can treat any skin type and remove hair anywhere you would normally shave: face, underarms, bikini, legs, etc.
People who undergo this procedure typically experience a 90% reduction in hair in the areas that were treated. You will need approximately seven treatments spaced at 6 to 12 weeks apart. It’s worth noting that it doesn’t work to remove red, light blonde, or gray hair, but works on all skin colors!
Learn More: The Top 5 Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
HydraFacial for That Gorgeous Glow
The groundbreaking HydraFacial Silver method is the perfect three-step, personalized treatment to cleanse, extract, and hydrate your skin. Essentially, it’s a special kind of facial designed to meet your specific needs.
The first step is cleanse and peel; the second is extract and hydrate; and the third is protect.
Taken together, this amazing treatment can improve tone and texture, reduce overall redness and help to minimize dark spots. It only takes 30 minutes, and should be done four times a year or as much as monthly for the best results.
Learn More: How to Get Glowing Skin — HydraFacial™ vs. Microdermabrasion
We’re On Your Side
At Clarity, it’s only the best for our beloved customers! Our team, made up of top talent, is led by Kati Midgley, PA-C, who has two decades of medical experience and is a national instructor of aesthetics. We treat everyone who walks in the door like family, and we are here to meet your unique skincare needs and find exactly what works for you.
No matter what your age, you can contact us and we’ll help you create a skincare plan that achieves everything you’ve ever been after. Schedule a consultation and let us help you get absolutely glowing!
