Focusing only on wrinkles. Don't just pay attention to wrinkles

Lines aren't the only age giveaways. Dark spots and areas of pigmentation can give your plexion a dull

old appearance. In fact

“discolorations

like age spots and uneven pigmentation

can make women look at least 10 years older than they are

” says Downie

the Montclair

N.J.

dermatologist.

Wrinkles are not The only signs of aging, dark spots and areas of pigmentation can make your face look lifeless and aged. "In fact, changes in skin color such as age spots and pigment imbalances can make a woman look ten years older than her actual age," says Dawnie, a dermatologist in Monte Carlo, New York.

Skin solution: Exfoliate skin – this removes the dead

top layer of cells that contain some pigment – ??and use a product to lighten dark patches. Some over-the-counter products may contain ingredients like licorice root

vitamin K

soy and hydroquinone. Stronger products are available by prescription. Also

don't fet your sunscreen. UV rays not only cause more spots but also darken those you already have.

Skin care tips: exfoliate (this removes the dead cells containing melanin on the top layer) and use products that brighten your skin tone. Some over-the-counter products may contain licorice root, vitamin C, vitamin K, soy, and terephthalic acid. Products that work better are available with a prescription. Don't forget to wear your sunscreen. UV rays not only cause more spots, but also make existing spots on your skin appear darker.

Ignoring your neck and hands. Don't ignore your neck and hands.

Our poor necks and hands rarely get attention

which may be why they're the first to give away our age. In fact

a 2006 study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that women whose hands had spots and wrinkles were thought to be older than peers with spot-free hands.

Our poor necks and hands receive so little attention that they may be the first signs of aging. In fact, a 2006 study in Plastic Surgery Research showed that women with spots and wrinkles on their hands were perceived as older than women with no spots on their hands.

Skin solution: Apply anti-aging facial cream on your neck and on the backs of hands. And don't fet to cover both areas with sunscreen every day.

Skin care tips : Apply a little anti-aging facial cream on your neck and back of your hands. Don’t forget to apply it to areas that are exposed to the sun every day.

Fetting sunglasses. Don’t forget to wear sunglasses

“Repetitive movements like squinting

laughing and frowning etch lines and wrinkles into your face over the long term

” Downie says. Plus

sun exposure breaks down collagen in the already thin skin around your eyes and can cause pigmentation.

Downie says: “Long-term repeated Squinting, laughing, and frowning can deepen facial wrinkles. "Furthermore, direct sunlight damages the collagen around the eyes, which may cause pigmentation."

Skin solution: Even in winter

slip on sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection – look for “UV coated” on the label.

Skin care tips: Even in winter, wear sunglasses with double UV protection, and pay attention to whether there is a UV coating logo on the label when purchasing.

Using soap. Don’t wash your face with soap

Your grandparents may swear by the simple cleanser

but soap often contains harsh detergents that strip skin of natural oils. “ Though dry skin doesn't cause wrinkles

it makes them more noticeable

” says St. Louis University's Glaser. “And dry skin [can't] protect itself from allergens and irritants like bacteria and viruses.” Hydrated skin is dewy and plumper

so lines are less obvious.

Your ancestors may have trusted soap, the simplest cleaning product, but it often Contains powerful detergents that draw away normal oils from the skin. Professor Glaser of Saint Louis University said: "Although dry, oil-free skin will not create new wrinkles, it will make existing wrinkles more obvious; and dry skin cannot protect itself from antigenic substances and viruses such as bacteria and viruses. * Invasion of sexual substances. "Moisturized skin looks plumper, so wrinkles are less obvious.

Skin solution: Wash up with a soap-free cleanser like Dove Cool Moisture Foaming Facial Cleanser and then apply moisturizer to damp skin. Also

drink water – try for eight 8-ounce glasses a day – to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out.

Skin care tips: Wash your face with a soap-free cleanser (such as Dove Cool Moisturizing Foaming Cleanser), then apply moisturizer Moisturizing lotion. In addition, drink more water, preferably eight glasses a day, to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out.