3 Ways to Firm Up Your Skin

1. LIFT WEIGHTS AND DIG IN

Aerobic exercise is good, but if saggy skin is the issue, strength training is better. “Muscle gives your skin a tauter appearance,” says Shumack. And if you’re hungry after your workout, eat! “After a certain age, a little extra weight can make wrinkles on your face and body look less obvious,” he adds.

2. COOL OFF

“Dry skin is thin and ages faster than oily skin,” says Petroni. Moisturising helps, but there’s an even easier trick: take shorter, cooler baths and showers; hot water dehydrates skin.

3. DO MORE NAKED

Smooth on lotion or sunscreen after you dress, and you may miss a few spots. Instead, apply products to damp skin as soon as you step out of the shower so you make sure to cover your neck, chest and hands. Petroni recommends using products that contain age-defying antioxidants, such as Priori Idebenone Age Defying Body Cream ($220; 1800 808 993) or Super by Dr Nicholas Perricone Body Toning Serum ($54.95; 1800 705 800).

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