Our skin is delicate, so its important to be gentle when it comes to using certain skin-care products.
I recommendavoiding harsh exfoliantsor any mechanical exfoliants [in your 40s], says Dr. Obioha.
When done correctly, exfoliation is great for getting a youthful glow to your face, she says.
In addition to using chemical exfoliants, Dr. Obioha saysretinolandsunscreenare essential for your skin-care routine.
And no matter your age, sunscreen is necessary to maintain the integrity of your skin.
According to Dr. Obioha, mineral-based sunscreen provides the gold standard of protection.
Onyeka Obioha, MD, is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist based in Los Angeles, CA.
Photoaging is largely responsible for accelerated aging so its crucial that you wear SPF daily, she advises.
All good things require change, and your skin is definitely one of them.
We like to use it as the last step of our skin-care regimens, right before makeup.
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Onyeka Obioha, MD, is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist based in Los Angeles, CA.
