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New Survey Reveals Women’s Top Beauty Concerns and Family Circle’s Fashion and Beauty Editor Offers Solutions Compiled by a Panel of Top Beauty Pros!

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January 7, 2011- Family Circle Fashion & Beauty Director, Linda Moran Evans, has the inside scoop from the country’s top dermatologists on how we can turn back time. In the Anti-Aging and Skin Challenges Study, a recent survey conducted by Family Circle, readers wrote in with information on their skin care habits. In the January issue of Family Circle, Linda and her panel of top skin care pros team break down top complexion concerns across the country. Results are in, and Linda will reveal what your viewers need to know!

Wrinkle Relief – they aren’t called worry lines for nothing. 46% of us ranked them as our number one skin concern. Dermatologists recommend creating a.m. and p.m. routines to treat existing lines and prevent new ones from forming. To prevent new wrinkles from forming, don’t leave home without making sunblock (SPF 30, at least) your last step. Every night, incorporate a retinoid or amino-peptide product into your regimen—both work to stimulate collagen. Begin with a cream formula, which can be gentler on skin than a more concentrated serum, and wait about 10 minutes after washing your face before applying to give your skin’s pH time to return to normal. Using on still-damp skin can increase side effects. Try Olay’s Regenerist Regenerating Serum $18.99. As you age, your genes can slow the growth of new skin cells. Olay Regenerist with amino-peptide science picks up where genes leave off to help skin look and act younger. Olay Regenerist helps regenerate skin’s surface cells for skin that looks and acts younger. Leave your skin feeling velvety smooth with a younger-looking, regenerated appearance. Hydration helps produce skin that looks firmer, more lifted and younger

Disaster Dark Circles (and Puffiness!) – these two are tied for the second biggest skin problem. Although they’re of equal importance to you— and both involve the delicate skin surrounding the eyes—they’re actually very different problems. Dark circles are caused by thinning skin which makes blood vessels below the surface more noticeable. Try an eye cream with caffeine, an ingredient that diminishes darkness. Products with peptides and retinol can help thicken the skin, ultimately making dark circles less visible. Use an anti-inflammatory cream with ingredients like green tea and polyphenols to help with under eye “bags”. Dermatologists suggest storing these eye creams in the refrigerator—they’ll feel extra soothing, and the cold adds to the tightening effect. For puffiness, also stick to a low-salt diet and try sleeping with your head elevated—it decreases circulation to that area, so fluid is less likely to accumulate below eyes.

Bust the Brown Spots – an issue for one-third of readers. Many people find their first brown spot on their upper left cheek—it’s from all the sun exposure you take in while driving, so vital to stay vigilant about sunscreen—and not just on your face. Spots also appear on the hands, which usually go unprotected from UV rays. To prevent them slather on an SPF-enriched moisturizer every day. Stash sample sunscreen tubes in your purse and the glove compartment of your car, so you can reapply on the go (when most damage occurs). Also be sure to also wear sunglasses and a hat for sun protection. Whenever you see a spot, address it immediately—others are likely close behind. To diminish existing brown spots try creams that use a glycolic formula. We like, Olay’s NEW Regenerist Night Resurfacing Elixir’s for $29.99. It’s light weight, glycolic formula gently exfoliates for smooth skin results equal to a light chemical peel in just 7 nights.

Avoid Acne – not just for teens! 49% of our readers said that acne was an issue for them. Fortunately, an anti-aging regimen won’t interfere with an adult acne plan. The original approval of Retin-A was for acne, so using a retinoid will help with both issues. You also want to decrease inflammation, which is usually caused by fluctuating hormones, so look for products that are anti-inflammatory as well as antibacterial. To avoid excessive dryness, try something that contains sulfur as opposed to benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Steer clear of dairy foods when you have a break- out—they can aggravate an acne attack. Be sure NEVER to try extracting it yourself using a pimple popper. Mainly they just end up making it worse and could even leave a scar.

Dehydrated Dry Skin – 75% of us moisturize daily. Other things we should be doing to be kind to our skin, depending on its type. Moisturizing helps maintain your skin’s health and allows cells to function at their max. When adequately hydrated, your skin is glowing and radiant, plus it’s plumped up, which—bonus—also helps minimize the appearance of lines. When skin is dehydrated, lines are even more pronounced. Another benefit of using lotion: The simple act of moisturizing can fight free radicals by decreasing stress on skin caused by dehydration. The most important thing you can do is know your skin’s needs. If yours feels oily within a half hour of washing, you may not need a moisturizer—just sunscreen and eye cream. But most of us benefit from additional hydration. Oil-prone? Try an oil-free serum—these are light and water-based, so they’re less likely to clog pores. Normal or combination skin types can use a lotion or cream depending on how dry you are. If skin is parched or sensitive, apply a thick, occlusive moisturizer to prevent water from evaporating. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water.

New Survey Reveals Women’s Top Beauty Concerns and Family Circle’s Fashion and Beauty Editor Offers Solutions Compiled by a Panel of Top Beauty Pros!

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