By Amie Wang
Sure, you might be diligent about daily cleansing and the use of serums and lotion, including sunscreen. However, do you continue to wonder what else you can do to keep your face looking healthy and toned as you age?
Here are three habits you can start today to up level your face care routine.
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Move Your Face
We seem to know instinctively that we need to exercise/move the muscles in our bodies to stay active and strong. Yet, this instinct does not come naturally to us when we think about our face. We forget there are muscles underneath the skin on our face.
These muscles also need to move to stay healthy and supply
For the past 10 years I’ve been practicing moves from The Face Yoga Method as part of my daily facial routine. The movements are easy and take very little time. Simply add them to your regular cleansing, toner, serum and lotion routine. I practice facial, neck and shoulder movements right after toner and serum, and then finish up with lotion. Improving the quality of the muscle fibers underneath can enhance the look and feel of the skin on our face.
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Hydrate from Within
Hydration is important for our entire body, face included. Many of us know to look for hydration in facial products. But, did you know that hydrating from the inside out can help your face too? Make sure to drink 6-8 glasses of water per day, and even more on days when you exercise or sweat a lot. Check out this Healthline article for simple steps to keep your skin (body and face) hydrated.
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Prevent Dark Spots
You may already know the importance of using sunscreen and apply it religiously before heading out the door. However, does the sunscreen you use include zinc oxide? According to this Cleveland Clinic article, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide help prevent dark age spots. Be sure to look for one or both of these ingredients in your sunscreen or sunscreens you are considering buying. All of EstiGlo Beauty’s sunscreens include zinc oxide. For the past month, I’ve been mixing in EstiGlo Beauty’s Non-Tinted Zinc Mineral Sunscreen with my regular morning face lotion and leaving my house with confidence that my face and neck are properly protected. If you like a satin finish and use foundation, EstiGlo’s Tinted Replenishing Moisture Mineral Sunscreen could be your go-to. I like that the tint acts as a foundation while knowing the zinc oxide provides sun protection.
In summary, remember to care for your face from the inside as well as out. Simply follow the tips above. What are you waiting for? Start these easy habits today to kick off 2026 with confidence!
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Author Bio:
Amie Wang is a movement coach and founder of Play It Fit. She is a certified Pilates instructor and GYROTONIC® trainer. Amie specializes in helping individuals live a pain free life and play more through customized functional mobility training.