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AFTER noticing a stark difference in how she aged from her sister, one sibling is dishing the details of her routine.
She owes her youthful visage to a vampire-inspired method as well as skincare that doesn't break the bank.
The Redditor detailed her step-by-step routine in a comment on the social media platform.
She listed out the products she uses, including an SPF reapplied every two to three hours that protects from UVA and UVB rays.
She also applies an array of serums to keep her complexion looking young and taut.
The Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Hyperpigmentation Serum by The Ordinary, sold for $11.50 at Sephora, is her nightly go-to.
She also applies niacinamide, which can improve skin evenness, twice a day.
The skincare aficionado adds vitamin C in the mornings and a gentle alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) two nights per week, and she also swaps out the AHA for a gentle retinol sometimes.
But even with all of those products, she attributes much of her fortune in aging to an approach inspired by a mythical creature of the night.
She emphasized the importance of patience when reversing sun damage and other skin concerns.
"It takes a long time too," she said. "I'm talking about months and sometimes years, but just be diligent.
"My sister has sun damage from years of tanning beds and basking in the sun."
She said she did the opposite, adding that she was "hiding from the sun like a vampire."
The Redditor added that although they are close in age, the proof is in the pudding.
"The difference in our skin is very apparent and we're in our mid-40s," she said.
She also said her sister had to resort to pricier methods to turn back the clock on her visage.
Dr. Michael Aziz, an internist and the author of the upcoming book The Ageless Revolution, revealed five habits of young-looking people.
"As we age, we lose collagen, and elastin fibers break down," Dr. Aziz told The U.S. Sun.
"Additionally, fat under the skin diminishes in our thirties, reducing its support.
"Consequently, wrinkles appear as what was once smooth and plump becomes loose and wrinkled.
"However, there are solutions available to build collagen, such as new devices, microneedling, and ultrasound devices at your local dermatologist.
"Cosmetic procedures like fat transfer are also becoming popular among plastic surgeons."
"She has since improved her skin but not without a heavy cost," she said.
"Laser, micro-needling, IPL, peels, et cetera, and it took her years to get her skin to where it is now. It's not 100% reversed, but [it's] much better."
Another Redditor chimed in on using more abrasive skincare.
"People are saying to do one product at a time, but also wanted to add, from personal experience, also take it slow with vitamin C and any retinols," they said.
They recommended a starting point of using strong products twice a week and waiting a few months before tacking on another day of use.
"I’m in a similar spot as you and went all in at first and it made things seem worse for a minute and really discouraged me."
Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp shared his dermatologist-approved tips with The U.S. Sun.
