What Age Is Your Skin?

Like to bake in the sun for hours? Slap on the SPF 30 every time you go outside? Answer these questions to find out how much your sun habits and lifestyle have aged your skin.

1. How old are you?
2. Do you have permanent facial brown spots or broken blood vessels? (if yes, add 2)
3. Are there noticable lines around your eyes or lips? (If yes, add 3)
4. Do your have deep creases on your forehead or cheeks? (If yes, add 5)
5. Did you or do you still tan-indoors or outdoors — at least twice a week? (If yes with sunscreen, add 5. If yes without sunscreen, add 10)
6. Has your face suffered at least three severe sunburns, complete with peeling? (If yes, add 5)
7. Do you smoke? (If yes, add 3)
8. Do you drink five or more beers, glasses of wine or cocktails a week?(If yes, add 2)
9. Do you work out at least three times a week? (If yes, subtract 1)
10. Do you munch on fruits and vegetables three or more times a day? (If yes, subtract 1)
11. Do you use and SPF 15+ product each morning? (If yes, subtract 4)
12. Do you use antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, etc.) as part of your daily routine? (If yes, subtract 1)
13. Do you use prescription lotions (such as tretinoin-Retin A, Renova, etc or hydroquinone-bleaching agent) once or more than once a week? (If yes, subtract 3)

What is your total? This is your skin’s age.

Surprised? Are you much younger than your skin? Your skin care specialists can help you rediscover healthy, youthful skin. Contact us at the Torrance office at (310) 784-0644 or send us an email.