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KERRY Washington dazzled on night four of the Democratic National Convention. Now, at 47 years old, she looks significantly younger than her years, but she doesn't credit pricey treatments. 4 Kerry Washington, 47, dished on her skincare routine and how she maintains a youthful complexion Credit: Getty 4 Kerry said there's one 'nonnegotiable' when it comes to her skin Credit: Getty She dished the skincare details in an interview with WhoWhatWear .

When asked about what she can't skimp out on, she said a nightly "nonnegotiable" ritual makes all the difference. She makes sure to remove all of her makeup, whether it means using a wipe or double-cleansing. Kerry swears by Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes to wipe off the day.



READ MORE ON SKINCARE STOCK UP Sophia Bush buys French retinol in bulk - but you can get it for $15 at Walmart NO CREASES Shoppers go wild over $16 retinol cream that 'keeps wrinkles at bay' The pre-moistened wipes remove makeup as well as other debris such as pollution. THE GAME-CHANGER Kerry achieves her famous complexion using a popular and affordable skincare ingredient. In an interview with NewBeauty , she explained what works best for her now that she's a mother.

"Retinol has been a game-changer for me," she told NewBeauty. Most read in Hair & Beauty ALL KICKING OFF Moment ex-Gers star left in agony as off-field clash sparks dugout drama IN THE WORKS Document shows Gers HAVE applied for planning permission for Celtic fan nets THE GONE SHOW Jermaine Jenas probe prompted other women to come forward with complaints CONFESSION TIME SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster publicly reveals which team he supports She started incorporating the anti-aging staple after the birth of her son, making it apart of her ritual. "I started using retinol maybe a couple years after my son was born.

So I would say about four or five years," she said. Golden Globes - Jennifer Aniston crashes Kerry Washington's interview on the red carpet She added a warning for moms looking to try out her routine. "I wanted to make sure that I was out of my baby-making years because it’s not safe if you’re pregnant," she said.

"But luckily I had tons of other products to turn to in our line during that time. "But I’m a firm believer in retinol. It’s really important.

" Buy it now *If you click on a link in this article, we may earn affiliate revenue. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes , $5.59, Target.

Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream , $28.49, Ulta. One of the retinol-based products she uses is Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream, which is currently on sale at Ulta.

The cream contains retinol as well as a glucose complex for quick results and younger-looking skin. According to The Cleveland Clinic , retinol is added to skincare products for everything from anti-aging to combatting acne. It's a for of vitamin A, which increases skin cell reproduction.

Read more on the Scottish Sun MORAY MANIA Cops called amid huge queues as fizzy drink re-launch causes chaos MURRAY MAKEOVER Andy Murray hit with fresh warning over renovations at luxury Cromlix hotel While it works straight away, some users may find that their skin condition works before it gets better. Optimal results can be seen after several weeks of regular use. 4 Kerry uses the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes Credit: Neutrogena 4 Kerry also swears by the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream, which is currently on sale at Ulta Credit: Neutrogena.

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