Life Stages - Your 20s

Looking good! In your 20s, your skin cells regenerate at top speed, leading to a complexion that's generally smooth and radiant. Plus, collagen and elastin, the proteins that give skin its resiliency, are firm and plentiful. Prevention is your primary job when it comes to skin care-because you want to maintain this youthful glow for as long as possible.

Tips

Review your regimen.

If you're still using the oil and acne control products you favored as a teenager, take a fresh look at your skin. By this time, sebum production begins to slow in many young adults and it's possible that the formulas that served you well at 16 may be too drying for your complexion today.

Moisturise.

If you haven't yet found a good moisturiser, now's the time. The right formula will keep your skin smooth and supple. If you remain challenged by excessive oil or acne, (as many young adults are) look for an oil-free formula. Regardless of what you choose to use, it should contain an SPF 15.

Rethink the junk food.

Your on-the-go lifestyle probably combines lots of school or work and socializing, which means that cooking is low on your list or priorities. But too much sugar and fat can actually speed up the aging process. Exchanging a few burgers for salads each week will help you look and feel younger for a very long time.

Exercise for fun.

Fitness is for life, so make sure you're mixing it up when it comes to your workout. If you're stuck in your gym routine, consider joining a volleyball team or signing up for salsa classes to keep your interest level high. If you equate fitness with fun, sticking with it will never be a chore.