My sister & I are in our 40s but have aged really differently – it’s down to my vampire-inspired method & cheap skincare
AFTER noticing a stark difference in how she aged from her sister, one sibling is dishing the details of her routine.
She owed her youthful visage to a vampire-inspired method as well as skincare that doesn’t break the bank.
The Redditor detailed her step-by-step routine in a post on the social media platform.
She listed out the products she uses, including an SPF reapplied every two to three hours that protects from UVA and UVB rays.
The sibling also applies an array of serums to keep her complexion looking young and taut.
She said she uses the Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Hyperpigmentation Serum by The Ordinary, sold for $11.50 at Sephora, nightly.
She also applies niacinamide twice a day, which can improve skin evenness.
The skincare aficionado applies vitamin C in the mornings, a gentle alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) two nights per week, and swaps out the AHA for a gentle retinol sometimes.
THE VAMPIRE METHOD
The sister attributes much of her fortunate aging to an approach inspired by a mythical creature of the night.
She emphasized the importance of patience when reversing sun damage and other skin concerns.
“It takes a long time too,” she said. “I’m talking about months and sometimes years, but just be diligent.
“My sister has sun damage from years of tanning beds and basking in the sun.”
She said she did the opposite, adding that she was “hiding from the sun like a vampire.”
The Redditor added that although they are close in age, the proof is in the pudding.
“The difference in our skin is very apparent and we’re in our mid-40s,” she said.
She also said her sister had to resort to pricier methods to turn back the clock on her visage.
Why does our skin wrinkle as we age?
Dr. Michael Aziz, an internist and the author of the upcoming book The Ageless Revolution, revealed five habits of young-looking people.
“As we age, we lose collagen, and elastin fibers break down,” Dr. Aziz told The U.S. Sun.
“Additionally, fat under the skin diminishes in our thirties, reducing its support.
“Consequently, wrinkles appear as what was once smooth and plump becomes loose and wrinkled.
“However, there are solutions available to build collagen, such as new devices, microneedling, and ultrasound devices at your local dermatologist.
“Cosmetic procedures like fat transfer are also becoming popular among plastic surgeons.”
“She has since improved her skin but not without a heavy cost,” she said.
“Laser, micro-needling, IPL, peels, et cetera, and it took her years to get her skin to where it is now. It’s not 100% reversed, but [it’s] much better.”
Another Redditor chimed in on using more abrasive skincare.
“People are saying to do one product at a time, but also wanted to add, from personal experience, also take it slow with vitamin C and any retinols,” they said.
They recommended a starting point of using strong products twice a week and waiting a few months before tacking on another day of use.
“I’m in a similar spot as you and went all in at first and it made things seem worse for a minute and really discouraged me.”
Dermatologist-approved anti-aging tips
Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp shared his dermatologist-approved tips with The U.S. Sun.
- Stop using tanning beds.
- Don’t use sunscreen to contour your face.
- Wear driving gloves to protect your hands from the sun. He likes Coolibar Gannett UV Gloves UPF 50+, $15.99 to $39.
- Exercise, stick to a healthy diet, and get enough sleep.
- Don’t drink excessively or smoke.