Over the years, our skin has new needs and that is why it is important to adapt the care routine. It is true that no two skins are the same at any age. But even if you have good genetics and take great care of yourself, around the age of 40 the skin begins to undergo changes. It is normal that, in addition to expression lines and wrinkles , facial skin present spots at this age, more or less visible, depending on how you have protected yourself from the sun. It is also common for the skin to begin to show the first signs of flaccidity , due to the increasingly accentuated loss of collagen and elastin. In addition, there are other problems that are also worrying after the age of 40, such as loss of luminosity , and imperfections such as enlarged pores or an irregular texture.
The ideal beauty routine after 40
Morning and night facial cleansing : it is important to be very consistent with the care routine and cleanse the skin in the morning, to remove the remains of treatments applied at night, as well as sweat and toxins that accumulate on the skin, and at night, to remove make-up, pollution and traces of cosmetics such as sunscreen. Finishing cleansing with a toner is also essential, especially on very sensitive skin, to balance.
Exfoliation: at least once a week it is good to exfoliate or deep clean, with the help of cleaning brushes or special products, such as the Citriate Home Peeling System from Neostrata or the L’Osmoclean Deep Cleaning Pack from Institut Esthederm . Cleaning and exfoliation are two very important steps at any age, but more so after 40, because they will help us to recover our luminosity, keep the pores clean and visibly tighter, etc.
Serums: although they are not essential, after 40 they are highly recommended. The serums have a higher concentration of active ingredients and that is why they will help take care of mature skin, delaying its aging. We recommend using an antioxidant serum in the morning (such as CE Ferulic from Skinceuticals or GH 10 Antiox-Vis from Gema Herrerías ), to protect us from free radicals, which cause oxidation and therefore aging of the skin. In addition, depending on the skin type, other serums can be added, either in the morning or at night. A depigmenting agent ( Pigmentbio Concentrate-C from Bioderma), in case of blemishes, a moisturizer to increase hydration in dry skin ( Intensive Hyaluronic Serum from Institut Esthederm ), etc.
Sun protection: always necessary and more after 40 if we want to avoid spots, which age so much. Sun protection is essential on a daily basis, in winter too. We can adapt it at any time. If we are outside, it is better to choose sun creams with high sun protection and reapply every two hours. If we are indoors, we can choose a photo makeup or sunscreen cream.
Night treatments: at night, you have to choose the best assets according to the needs of our skin. While we sleep, the skin regenerates, but cell renewal slows down with age. That is why it is important to choose creams and products with renewing assets. It’s time to bet on retinol , glycolic acid and other alpha hydroxy acids .
Nutricosmetics, a good anti-aging aid
To enhance the results of the creams, we can introduce nutricosmetics . Anti-aging food supplements help slow down aging from within. They should always be a complement to our diet. In order for our skin to age better, we also have to lead a healthy lifestyle, with a varied and balanced diet, with lots of fruits and vegetables, a source of vitamins and minerals, essential for the beauty of the skin. In addition, rest is also very important so that the skin is more radiant and luminous.
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