Love Your Skin for Life
As Decades Pass, Use Your Skin as a Disguise!
September 18, 2009
By Kimberly Dean
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Your skin is always changing, but it’s never too late to slow the aging process. For every decade that passes, your skin undergoes specific changes. Knowing what to expect and preparing is key to maintaining an enviable complexion.
The smart women of Baltimore know that to maintain healthy, youthful, elastic skin they need to do some homework in order to establish an effective skincare regimen per their age.
By employing these methods, you can flaunt beautiful skin for the rest of your life.
30’s — THINK ANTIOXIDANTS. Fight-off damaging free radicals with potent antioxidants, such as products that contain green or white tea, soy, lycopene, retinoids, vitamin C and E, or pomegranate. Pay attention to the concentration of antioxidants to ensure adequate amounts will be absorbed by the skin. Melbourne Dermatology recommends products that contain the following percentages of antioxidants:
Vitamin C – 5 to 20%
Vitamin E – at least 1%
Retinoids – pure and at least .01 to 1%
To keep your face glowing and smooth, exfoliate with a gentle alpha hydroxy cleanser. And always, always wear sunscreen.
40’s — GET MOISTURIZED. Years of sun exposure are revealed. You may have to confront lines, blotchiness, dry skin and uneven skin tone in the mirror because collagen production has slowed down. Now is the time to moisturize with a creamy cleanser containing olive oil cleanser or shea butter, both provide skin with superb moisture. Continue using face and eye creams rich in antioxidants and drink plenty of water to keep skin hydrated. Adequate water consumption is a necessity no matter your age.
50’s — INCREASE CELL-TURNOVER. Age slows the entire body down, including your skin. During your 50’s, the skin’s cell-turnover greatly decreases. That means more dryness, less elasticity, larger pores, and lingering lines around your mouth and eyes. Age spots (hyperpigmentation) have made their way to the surface by now. Combat these intruders with an exfoliating cleanser; it increases cell turnover and softens the skin. Look for key ingredients like vitamin C and lactic acid to stimulate collagen production and fade age spots.
60’s — THINK TREATMENT PRODUCTS. Chemical peels and products that deeply penetrate the dermis brighten and plump dull, thinning skin. Ingredients like lactic acid (an exfoliator), and hyaluronic acid (a humectant) are outstanding for both texturizing and moisturizing. As always, avoiding the sun is critical, as is drinking plenty of water and consuming foods with antioxidants.
As each decade passes, your skincare routine needs to become more aggressive — but that doesn’t mean harsh! Be gentle to your skin. Choose the right products and treat your face with care.
Love your skin. Love yourself. Love life!
