In a society obsessed with defying the effects of aging and maintaining a youthful appearance, skin care techniques and practices seem more talked about than ever. From tailored ads to the beauty influencers we keep bumping into while scrolling down our social media feeds, we are constantly exposed to the many ways to slow down the passage of time.
A viral Reddit post by u/likerunninginadream, which has amassed 16,000-plus comments since it was shared on August 10, provided individuals who pride themselves on maintaining a youthful glow with the opportunity to share their “secrets” to looking effortlessly young.
Many of their tips overlapped, with the most common including wearing sunscreen, avoiding alcohol and drugs, eating vegetables, managing stress and retaining facial weight, highlighting both timeless advice and modern insights.
Newsweek asked four skin care experts for their takes on the tried and tested tips.
Sunscreen: The Daily Essential
Dr. Roger Kapoor, a Harvard-trained dermatologist and senior executive …