Skincare At Different Ages

Your skin is always changing, so change your skincare routine accordingly. Your skincare routine should depend on your skin type, skin sensitivity, any chronic conditions you may have such as rosacea and age. Keep reading to know how to make the best routine for your stage of life.

One product that you should use at any age is SPF. Choose factor 50 with Sun Day Facial UV Defense for your face.

Skincare in teens and early 20s

In your teens and 20s, the skin is more resistant to damage and quicker to heal due to the abundance of collagen found in the skin during young adulthood. The protein collagen makes the skin look lighter, tighter, and plumper than it otherwise would. Although collagen levels in your skin remain high into your late 20s, collagen production peaks in your late teens and early 20s.

From your teens through your 20s, your sebaceous glands- the small glands in your pores that create the oily substance present on your skin, are the most active which can result in oiliness and acne. In these ages, your skincare routine should include protection from sun damage. Use a mild cleanser, non-comedogenic moisturizer, and broad-spectrum sunscreen every day. Choose a moisturizer that is light, moisturizing, and offers some antioxidant benefits to help you stay healthy as you age.

Skincare in the 20s and early 30s

You're most likely to begin experiencing the effects of aging on your skin in your late 20s and early 30s. Although skin doesn’t show any damage, it does start to lose some of its natural regenerative properties. As your body slows down the creation of collagen, your skin cells will replace themselves more slowly.

In this phase, add products to your skincare routine that helps your skin in the regeneration process. For example, hyaluronic acid makes collagen bind firmly to your skin, which slows down the aging process. Derivative of vitamin A, retinoids help the skin by maintaining healthy collagen levels. You can also use tretinoin and adapalene.

In your 30s, damage prevention is more crucial than ever. The use of sunscreen and moisturizer is crucial as your sebaceous glands start to function less efficiently.

Skincare in late 30s- early 40s

For your first wash, use a richer, makeup-removing cleanser, and for your second cleanse, use a lighter cleanser. As your skin ages, it becomes more difficult for it to retain moisture, so use as many moisturizing ingredients as you can, such as aloe vera and hyaluronic acid.

Depending on your skincare need, glycolic acids and hydroxy acids are great. Use them weekly. You can replace your acids with a scrub to increase brightness if your skin prefers a physical exfoliant. Use a richer textured moisturizer at night and which is great for a nourishing nutrient boost. Keep it light on the eyes; at this age, gel and serum textures are best. Use antioxidants, consider vitamin C your holy grail ingredient at this point since it protects your skin from free radical damage when your skin barrier has started to deteriorate.

Skincare in the mid-40s and beyond

Wrinkles and dark spots appear in this phase. Some people may start to notice pigmentation discrepancies across areas of their skin while those who spent a lot of time in the sun may start to notice the symptoms of solar elastosis. Different treatments are recommended for these issues but you may also begin including additional products with a healing focus in your skincare routine. Always use sunscreen while going outdoors.

Glycolic and hydroxy acids are excellent for aging skin and so are natural serums that repair moisture loss and reduce pigment.