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The Busy 20-Something Girl's Guide to Good Skin

Published on 2/6/2017 at 6:00 AM

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Between forging and strengthening key relationships, building your career, discovering the world, and of course attending all of those weddings, there's no denying that your 20s are one of the busiest decades of your life. But they're also one of the most defining. What you do now lays the foundation for the years ahead — and that includes your complexion. It's never too early to start taking preventative measures in your skin-care regimen, especially considering that the steps you take in your 20s determine how your skin will look in your 30s, 40s, and beyond.

Of course, we all know that finding the time and energy to take on a rigorous antiaging regimen can be daunting, especially with your jam-packed schedule. To make it more attainable, we took three skin-damaging situations common among 20-somethings and tailored a regimen around each. Keep reading for a go-to guide on how you can fight the first visible signs of aging without slowing down your active lifestyle.

Don't let late nights get the best of you

Burning the midnight oil with your friends or a significant other may make for some great memories, but it sure does a number on your skin. As soon as you get home, make it a priority to remove all traces of makeup with a gentle cleanser that softens and smooths and doesn't strip your skin of its natural oils. Then, follow up with an antioxidant-rich serum to combat signs of premature aging while you catch up on your beauty sleep.

Pack in the hydration for those globetrotting adventures

You may be racking up those frequent flier miles as you jet off to exotic destinations or hop from wedding to wedding, but don't let the constant traveling strip your skin. Prevent dryness and dullness with a hydrating cream and fight signs of fatigue with a brightening eye cream that helps diminish the appearance of dark circles and puffiness so you look bright-eyed for the journey ahead.

Recover after enjoying the great outdoors

After spending the weekend at a desert music festival or lounging by the pool (remember to be sun smart with SPF, a hat, and shades), the skin-care routine continues with products that rejuvenate. A gel shower mask will cool and soothe any redness or irritation while protecting your skin from further heat damage (there's nothing worse than a hot shower to aggravate already irritated skin). Afterward, apply a gentle exfoliating toner to restore natural radiance and refine rough skin, noticeable pores, and uneven texture.

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