If you’ve ever wished for a simple way to turn back the clock, you’re not alone. The beauty world is flooded with anti-aging advice, but which tips actually deliver results? One beauty expert is cutting through the noise, sharing the tried-and-true tricks that can make you look up to 10 years younger. From skincare tools to makeup must-haves, she reveals the realistic, science-backed steps that truly work.
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1. Invest in an LED Mask
One of Risa’s top recommendations for youthful skin doesn’t involve a cream at all—it’s light therapy. “What an LED mask is going to do for you is stimulate cellular activity. And increased cellular activity has a multitude of benefits,” she explains. In her research, Risa says 90% of women see noticeable improvement in their skin’s tone and texture after consistent use.
She personally loves the I Restore mask because she can multitask while wearing it: “Honestly, one 10-minute session twice a week within 60 days, you will most likely notice quite a difference in the way your skin is looking.”
2. Try Skin Hydration From the Inside Out
Topical products can only go so far. That’s why Risa swears by Ritual’s Hyasera supplement, which she says has been clinically proven to reduce wrinkles—especially crow’s feet—and improve skin’s overall appearance.
“I’ve been using this for about two weeks so far, and I just feel like my skin is producing less oil, which I feel like might be because I am hydrating it from the inside out,” she shares.
3. Upgrade Your Pillowcase
Risa says a silk pillowcase is one of those small swaps that makes a big difference: “Basically what that silk pillowcase is going to do is reduce the friction between your face, your hair, and the pillow. That reduction in friction can reduce hair frizz, breakage, and those sleep creases.”
Plus, silk helps skin and hair retain hydration—a key factor in looking fresh and smooth.
4. Brighten Your Smile
“A whiter smile is one telltale sign of youth,” Risa says. She recommends Crest Age Renew strips for deep stain removal or a more affordable option she found on Amazon: “My son noticed a dramatic improvement in the whiteness of his teeth within like four days.”
5. Get That Glow
Even those with oily skin can benefit from a luminous finish. Risa’s go-to glow products include Bobbi Brown’s Vitamin Enriched Face Base, Dalba First Spray Serum, and E.L.F. Thirst Burst Drops. “It somehow just makes any foundation—even the most matte full-coverage—look so natural,” she says. She also swears by cream highlighters for a subtle, youthful sheen. “Powders tend to sit on the skin, but creams melt in beautifully for that candlelit effect,” she explains.
6. Don’t Forget Hair Volume
Hair can age us just as much as skin. “Volume in the hair does give you more of a youthful effect than having straight, flat hair,” Risa notes. She loves a volumizing blow-dry mist, mousse at the crown, and texture sprays for lift that lasts.
The Bottom Line
While some of these tips require a bit of effort and personal research, Risa says the real secret is simple: confidence. “Confidence, confidence, confidence. It’s all about being confident—and smoother skin, whiter teeth, voluminous hair are just a few of the things that can give that to you.”
