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Deep forehead furrows
No need for Botox to nix those etched-in creases along the forehead when a derma roller yields similar pain-free results! “The roller’s small needles create microscopic ‘wounds’ in the skin that encourage collagen production to heal them, smoothing skin out over time,” says Dr. Jaliman. For even better results, apply vitamin A–rich rose hip oil right after. The “holes” allow the skin-firming nutrients to penetrate even faster.
To do: Run a roller (like ORA Microneedle Face Roller System .25mm, Dermstore.com) across skin in a horizontal motion, taking care not to go over the same area more than twice. Immediately after, rub in 3 drops of rose hip oil (like InstaNatural Organic Facial Rosehip Oil, InstaNatural. com). Repeat twice a week for smoother skin in four weeks.
FAST FIX: Slather on a tinted moisturizer (like BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30, Ulta.com). The hint of color conceals creases, and the hydration plumps them.
Ruddy, rashy skin
Rosacea, sensitive skin, hot flashes, oh my! At this point in our lives, it seems almost anything can leave skin red and irritated. Celebrity aesthetician Bella Schneider suggests a moisturizer infused with rhubarb. “Used for centuries in ancient Chinese medicine, the plant is packed with anti-inflammatory properties that calm redness, reduce itchiness and heal irritation.”
To do: Apply a cream (we like Kamedis Calming Lotion, Kamedis-USA.com) onto irritated skin twice a day for calm, even-toned skin in three weeks.
FAST FIX: Apply a neutralizing cream foundation (like IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Neutralizing Color Cream, ITCosmetics.com) all over the face. The cream’s green and yellow undertones counteract any redness.