Itโ€™s important to opt for a good and healthy skin care regime from the very beginning. โ€œItโ€™s like getting your body into shape: Just because you havenโ€™t exercised before doesnโ€™t mean you canโ€™t start now and see great results,โ€ says Joshua Zeichner, MD and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at New York Cityโ€™s Mount Sinai Hospital.

Research studies conducted by thousands of dermatologists around the world clarified that itโ€™s impossible to prolong the aging process; however, steps can be taken to minimize the signs of aging. For most women, anti-aging skin care starts as early as the late 20s. This is crucialย for those who deal with a lot of stress, who donโ€™t put much time or effort to maintain themselves, and have little focus on exercise, good health, and proper skin care.

To look beautiful in the 40s, itโ€™s critical to understand a few basic requirements for good skin care.