5 products to add to your daily skin care after 30 years

When it comes to skin care (and, let's be honest, in many other areas of your life), your 20s are a decade of discovery, and your 30s are a decade in which we know better what works and what doesn't. . Whether you're starting early on with healthy skin care—like applying sunscreen every day, moisturizing your skin every morning, and always removing makeup before bed—or you're hoping to reverse some of the signs of skin aging that's just starting to show, there are several must-have skin care products we think you should add to your routine when you turn 30. Here are some essential foods to add to your daily skin care routine. 

Anti-Aging Must-Have #1: Night Cream

While hydration was key in my 20s, it's even more important now to look for moisture-rich creams, lotions, and serums, especially at night. We love Vichy Idealia Night Cream. This refreshing overnight revitalizing gel balm contains caffeine, hyaluronic acid and Vichy Mineralizing Water to help counter signs of fatigue that often plague people in their 30s and older. A dose of this nighttime moisturizer will leave your skin smooth and radiant by morning. Before going to bed, warm a pea-sized amount of balm gel in your hands and gently massage into the skin.

Anti-Aging Must-Have #2: Peels

Remember how you spent all those hours worshiping the sun when you were in your teens and 20s? Chances are, now you're starting to notice a few dark spots on your face. To reduce the appearance of any damage caused by the sun's rays, consider peeling. Not to be confused with chemical peels at the dermatologist's office, at-home peels work as overnight exfoliators, removing surface deposits and brightening the appearance of the skin. We love Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Night Leave-In Peel because it's gentle enough for people with sensitive skin and evens out skin tone while minimizing the appearance of dark spots.

Anti-Aging Must-Have #3: Facial Oil

Stress—from professional and personal commitments—can take its toll on your skin. Think dullness, fine lines, and tired looking skin. To get rid of these signs of aging, include facial oil in your skin care. Using a facial oil is not only relaxing, but it also gives your skin the tonic it needs. We love L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Facial Light Light. A lightweight oil formulated with eight essential oils to help refresh and resurface skin. For best results, apply four to five drops to cleansed skin morning and evening. 

Anti-Aging Must-Have #4: Retinol

If you're interested in reducing the signs of skin aging, get ready to get to know your skincare's most treasured product: retinol. Retinol is known to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots with continued use. If you're unfamiliar with retinol, introduce it into your skincare routine with SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Face Cream. Created specifically for first-time retinol users, this nighttime treatment improves the appearance of visible signs of aging and minimizes breakouts.

Anti-Aging Must-Have #5: Hand Cream

It may sound simple, but did you know that your hands are one of the first places to show signs of skin aging? Between washing throughout the day, using cleaning products around the house, and constant sun exposure, our hands can often be a clear sign that we're in our 20s. If you haven't already, use a hand cream with a broad spectrum SPF, such as Lancôme Absolue Hand Cream and reapply frequently.