En español l No matter your age, the inevitable changes to your skin with each passing decade can take you by surprise. In your 50s, you may notice more fine lines and wrinkles; in your 60s, you may experience sagging skin and more rough patches; and after 70, you may be facing more age spots. With proper care, you can keep your skin healthy and looking decades younger than your years. Choose cleansers that remove the dirt without stripping your skin of moisture. Products containing natural exfoliators, such as alpha hydroxy acids, help slough away dead skin, clear up menopausal acne and stimulate collagen production. Your skin cells are constantly regenerating, even in your 50s, and exfoliating encourages the process, notes New York dermatologist Francesca Fusco. Daily sunscreen use can halt skin aging by 24 percent, an Australian study finds, so slather up. And monitor pimples that don't heal, bumps that bleed easily and rough patches — they could be precancerous. A dermatologist can freeze the area with liquid nitrogen or prescribe topical creams, including 5-fluorouracil and tretinoin, which can wipe out precancers in eight to 12 weeks.

Retinoids increase collagen production, which promotes younger-looking skin and minimizes skin imperfections, including wrinkles, fine lines and age spots. "The most effective formulations require a prescription, so speak with your dermatologist," says Fusco. "Antioxidant creams, lotions and serums containing vitamins C and E also help soften and smooth the skin." Products for Your 50s Cleansers remove dirt and dead cells, but choose ones that won't dry out your skin.blendtec designer series voltage Dove (bar or liquid cleanser)dualit hand mixer balloon whisk Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes or Cold Cream Cleanseroptimum 9900 blender ebay La Roche-Posay Physiological Cleansing Gelblender bottle sportmixer walmart

Sunscreens should block a full range of UV light and have an SPF of 30 or higher. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50+ Retinoids are available in prescription and nonprescription strengths. Try these over-the-counter formulations. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Antioxidant serums are designed to hydrate the skin and even out skin tones. Ahava Dead Sea Osmoter Concentratebamix deluxe stick blender in metallic red SkinCeuticals C E Ferulicblendtec blender kijiji Patricia Wexler M.D. Skin Regenerating Serumvitamix 5200 variable speed blender fantastic Next page: In your 60s. Choose a cleanser that removes the dirt without stripping your skin of moisture.

Products containing natural exfoliators, such as alpha hydroxy acids, help slough away dead skin, clear up menopausal acne and stimulate collagen production, says Melissa Piliang, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Just be sure to choose a mild formulation. It's important to continue using a product with broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) daily, but you may need to change to a heavy cream to help retain moisture, says Piliang. Pimples that don't heal and bumps that bleed easily are signs you should see your dermatologist, who can freeze the area with liquid nitrogen or prescribe creams to wipe out precancerous spots. "Look for a barrier cream to help prevent moisture loss," says Fusco. "Continue using antioxidant products, including retinoids, but mix them with moisturizer to make them less irritating." Daily spot treatment with this high-powered cream can help diminish dark patches in six to eight weeks. Products for Your 60s Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Barrier creams and serums are designed to hydrate the skin and even out skin tones. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Serum Caudalie Vinexpert Eye & Lip Serum (with resveratrol) No. 7 Protect & Perfect Serum Hydroquinone products help eliminate dark spots on the face and hands. Obagi Nu-Derm Clear #3 Next page: In your 70s and beyond. In Your 70s and Beyond Washing your face twice daily is just as critical in your 70s as it was in your 40s. Instead of using harsh exfoliating cleansers, which can irritate sensitive skin, choose moisture-rich, creamy ones, says Piliang. Glycolic-based cleansers are still OK, but steer clear of physical exfoliators. (Granular substances can irritate sensitive skin.) The key to creating a smoother, younger-looking complexion in your 70s: moisturizer. Consider double-duty formulations that contain a humectant (to draw in water) and a sealer (to prevent it from evaporating). "Some people prefer antioxidant serums, which are more like an oily liquid," says Piliang.

"Look for ingredients such as vitamins C and E, and coenzyme Q10." Products for Your 70s and Beyond Vichy LiftActiv Serum 10 Moisturizers and antioxidant creams offer even more hydration for aging skin. Caudalie Vinosource Crème Sorbet Hydratante You May Also Like 7 surprising things you do that can cause wrinkles Want to drop pounds fast? Quiz: How much do you know about credit and debt More health information you can use Visit the AARP home page every day for great deals and for tips on keeping healthy and sharpZO 3 - Step Peel Professional Use OnlySkinmedica PrductsSkinmedica OrlandoSkinmedica SkincareSkincare SkincareproductSkinlaze SkinmedicaSkincare RoutineSkincare ProductsMimi ProductsMakeup Nails SkincareForwardHow to get glowing winter skin: 3. REACH FOR RETINOL. ) and your complexion will thank you come spring. Softest ClearestClearest SkinDifference Smaller2Tbsp BakingTsp CoconutCoconut Oul UsesCoconut BakingOil MoisturizesExfoliatesForwardIf you want the softest, clearest skin, use these together!