BEAUTY TIPS FOR ALL AGES

SKIN CARE IN YOUR 20s

A certified dermatologist based in NYC, notes COLLAGEN decreases by 1% each year, beginning in your 20s.

The loss of collagen may contribute to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.

“Sunscreen can be very important for those in their 20s, as we know UV exposure can contribute to collagen breakdown

Though ACNE is sometimes thought of as a “teenage problem,” it can continue into the 20s and beyond. Acne in your post-teen years can also be hormonal and even related to medications you may be taking. 

Stress increases the severity of acne.

• select a gel-based cleanser
• use toners with alpha hydroxy acids (like glycolic acid) or salicylic acid
• find a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid

People with mild acne should also consider:

• applying sunscreen
• washing the face twice a day and also after working out

Your skin naturally replaces dead cells and restores new ones while you sleep.

• “Inadequate sleep will deprive the body of its regenerative cycle”

SKIN CARE IN YOUR 30s

In your 30s, you may begin to experience fine lines and signs of SUN DAMAGE. UV exposure can cause photoaging.

“Overexposure to the sun during your teens and 20s can contribute to the formation of wrinkles, dark spots, and increase the likelihood of developing skin cancer”

people may also notice a loss of volume around the cheeks and eye area because of collagen loss.

This is the time to ramp up your skin care routine by adding exfoliation after cleansing.. and eye cream.

Exfoliants can remove dead skin cells and keep the skin glowing.

Consider using an EXFOLIANT. If you want to use a physical exfoliant, like sugar or salt, you may want to limit use to 1 to 2 days per week, as chemical based exfoliants may dry out the skin.

Topical use of VITAMIN C could benefit your skin as it ages, including the ability to increase collagen synthesis, reduce FREE RADICALS, and lighten dark spots.

Maintaining a good sleep routine or starting one if you did not do so in your 20s is also important to help your skin repair.

SKIN CARE IN YOUR 40s

Noticeable and most concerned this period is connected with loss of skin elasticity and wrinkles.

Continuing with sunscreen and vitamin C use can help prevent sun damage and reduce its effects.

Skin building-blocks

There’s a science behind these issues, Green explains. The skin’s supportive tissue has three building blocks:

• collagen
• elastin
• hyaluronic acid

The body produces less of them as time goes on, reducing your skin’s elasticity. It may be particularly noticeable on the face and neck.

Sun damage

Sun damage could begin to show in the 40s if it didn’t happen in your 30s.

“Hyperpigmentation can become more prominent during this time as well, largely due to accumulated sun damage over time,”

Hydration

“Swap out your cleanser for a cleansing balm to hydrate your skin as it cleanses” 

Your skin needs all the help it can get to stimulate cell turnover. Proper exfoliation will help maintain a healthy complexion.”

Grapeseed may help with protection from sun damage and can be found in some sunscreens.

Common benefits of plant-derived stem cells may include:

• protecting against free radical damage through antioxidant activity
• boosting collagen production
• providing anti-inflammatory benefits

Peptides

“When peptides are incorporated into skin care products, they tell your body to produce more collagen,”

Peptides may help with:

• sagging skin
• the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• elasticity

“As you get older, your metabolism slows down, and your body retains less water,” Ensure to stay hydrated and include lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. 

Cooking with healthy oils and fats and consuming foods high in vitamins and calcium. Limit to the least of alcohol intake as it dehydrates the body.

SKIN CARE IN YOUR 50s

“As we age, there’s a decrease in the amount of hyaluronic acid because of slowed production and increased breakdown of our natural hyaluronic acid. This can lead to dry skin and loss of moisture”.

A decrease in ceramide levels can also weaken the skin barrier.

This may lead to:

• increased sensitivity
• redness
• irritation
• dryness
• dullness

People with dry skin, atopic eczema-prone skin saw significant improvements in skin hydration and dryness for 24 hours after a single application of a cream and lotion containing ceramides.

Hormones

Menopause may also play a role in the appearance of skin.

“Fluctuations in hormone levels can cause facial fat to redistribute, potentially hollowing the face and causing it to appear thinner and more aged,”

Individuals can try to reduce the risk of these issues through foods with:

• high amounts of protein, like lean meats
• high calcium, such as yogurt and cheese
• vitamin D, found in fish and eggs
• vitamin K, often in green, leafy vegetables

SKIN CARE IN YOUR 60s

Keep up the sun protection

As you move into your 60s, the results of cumulative sun exposure may start to show in the form of dark spots.

While these brown spots reflect prior sun damage that’s been done, it is just as important to continue to wear sun protection to prevent the spots from becoming darker. “At-home skin brighteners and lightening creams can be helpful.”

Exfoliating a few times per week to improve skin appearance.

Retinol and Vitamin C benefits include:

• increasing production of elastin and collagen
• reducing water loss from the skin
• improving elasticity
• absorbing UV radiation

Whole-body skin care

It’s important to take note of more than your facial skin.

“It becomes especially important to also pay attention to your hands, neck, and chest, as these areas will continue to show signs of aging as they lose volume and the skin appears thinner and more crepey” 

It’s also important to remember that aging is inevitable. Above all, focus on accepting yourself as you are and growing older gracefully.

“It’s OK to accept and embrace the changes we experience and to remember that it’s a privilege to live longer and get older”.

Like the rest of your body, your skin will likely show signs of maturing as you get older. Fine lines, wrinkles, unwanted pigment, and loss of elasticity are four of the more noticeable and common signs of maturing skin.

The aging process starts in the 20s, when the skin begins to lose collagen. Damage from UV rays can speed up collagen loss, so wearing sunscreen is essential.

Continued use of sunscreen, as well as adding topical vitamin C, retinoids, and hyaluronic acid, can help fight the free radicals that cause further skin damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.

Getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, and keeping alcohol intake to a minimum are lifestyle tweaks that support the skin as you age.

That said, it’s essential to remember aging is inevitable, and it’s OK to embrace the skin you have.