My sister and I have aged so differently – it’s because of my vampire-inspired method
AFTER one of her siblings notices a big age difference compared to her sister, she tells her about her daily routine.
She owes her youthful appearance to a vampire-inspired method and a skin care product that doesn’t cost too much.
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The Redditor described her step-by-step routine in a reaction on the social media platform.
She listed the products she uses, including an SPF that she reapplies every two to three hours and that protects against UVA and UVB rays.
She also uses a range of serums to keep her complexion looking young and toned.
The Ordinary’s Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Hyperpigmentation Serum, available for $11.50 at Sephora, is her go-to night cream.
She also applies niacinamide twice a day, which can improve skin evenness.
This skincare fanatic adds vitamin C in the morning and a gentle alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) two nights a week. Sometimes she’ll swap out the AHA for a gentle retinol, too.
THE VAMPIRE METHOD
But despite all those products, she credits much of her anti-aging success to an approach inspired by a mythical creature of the night.
She stressed the importance of patience when repairing sun damage and other skin problems.
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“It takes a long time too,” she said. “I’m talking months and sometimes years, but just be diligent.
“My sister suffered damage from years of sunbathing and lying under tanning beds.”
She said she did the opposite, adding that she was “hiding from the sun like a vampire.”
The Redditor added that they are close in age, but that the facts are correct.
“The difference in our skin is very noticeable, and we’re now in our mid-40s,” she says.
She also said that her sister had to use more expensive methods to restore her appearance.
Why does our skin wrinkle as we age?
Dr. Michael Aziz, an internist and author of the upcoming book The Ageless Revolution, revealed five habits of youthful-looking people.
“As we age, we lose collagen and elastin fibers break down,” Doctor Aziz told The US Sun.
In addition, the fat under the skin decreases in our thirties, making it less well supported.
“As a result, wrinkles form because what was once smooth and full becomes loose and wrinkled.
However, there are solutions available to build collagen, such as new devices, microneedling, and ultrasound machines at your local dermatologist.
“Cosmetic procedures such as fat grafting are also becoming increasingly popular among plastic surgeons.”
“Her skin has improved since then, but it has come at a hefty price,” she says.
“Laser, micro-needling, IPL, peels, etc., and it’s taken her years to get her skin to where it is now. It’s not 100% reversed, but [it’s] much better.”
Another Redditor joined the discussion about using more aggressive skin care products.
“People say to use one product at a time, but I would add from my own experience that you should also go easy on the vitamin C and retinol,” they said.
They recommended starting with using strong products twice a week and waiting a few months before using them daily.
“I’m in a similar situation to you and I went all out at first. It made everything seem worse for a while and I got really discouraged.”
Dermatologist-Approved Anti-Aging Tips
Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp shared his dermatologist-approved tips with The US Sun.
- Stop using tanning beds.
- Do not use sunscreen to contour your face.
- Wear riding gloves to protect your hands from the sun. He loves Coolibar Gannett UV Gloves UPF 50+$15.99 to $39.
- Exercise, eat healthy and make sure you get enough sleep.
- Don’t drink too much and don’t smoke.
