I'm 32 and Asked Derms What I Should Do to My Skin—Here's What They Said

Now that I'm in my 30s, I've been thinking a lot about how to take care of my body more. I don't consider myself "old" by any means, and honestly, now

I understand why people say your 30s are better than your 20s because I do feel more confident and happier with who I am. That being said, I'm definitely not a youngster anymore, and sometimes my body can really feel it. Let's just say that a couple of glasses of wine really does hit different the next morning in your 30s than in your 20s. And when did my shoulders and back get so sore? 

So I've been trying to be good about eating better, sleeping enough, getting my finances in check, and working out more. I hate the term "adulting," but I am trying my best to do it. One thing I've been thinking about lately, especially since I write so many stories about skincare, is how I can take care of my skin and keep it healthy as I get older. I'm not talking just about preventing lines and wrinkles (I don't mind a couple of them here and there), but more so about protecting my skin against the sun and environmental damage, and keeping it looking glowy and bright.

I recently learned that your skin type is mostly based on genetics, so if I'm using my mom as my model for 60-something-year-old skin, I'm banking on my face being in pretty good shape by the time I reach that age, and I know that there's a lot I can do between now and then to protect my skin. So I asked some dermatologists for their best tips on taking care of your skin in your 30s. If you're also in this age range, maybe you'll find this advice helpful too.