Over-the-counter versus prescription: Lastly, there are limits to what you can achieve with over-the-counter products. Dr. Shah says that proactively seeking out professional treatments, rather than waiting for wrinkles to form and skin to sag, can also pay dividends. Prevention will always be easier than treatment. “And then I wouldn’t discount having a routine to get procedures done,” Dr. Shah says. “A lot of people get procedures done, almost reactionary, to an issue, right? Like, they develop a wrinkle, or they develop a dark spot, and they go in. But there is something to be said about getting regular [procedures]. Not to the point where it’s taking over your life, but going to a dermatologist and getting a laser treatment once a year, which really can make a big difference to your skin health, or doing micro-needling, you know, every six months, or picking something and just having some routine.” Why We Wrote This Aging skin is a natural part of living, and while some people take it in stride, others hope to slow down …