Taking care of your skin by the decade

 Taking care of your skin by the decade

20s

Ah, the good old 20s. You don’t really need to spend too much time in the bathroom, slathering one cream after serum after cream and no need to fork out too much on products you don’t really need, like anti-wrinkle creams or microdermabrasion. The only focus should be on damage prevention.

If you have normal skin, you need to only wash your face at night before going to bed. Use a mild, gel-based cleanser if you have oily skin or a mild, milky cleanser if your skin is dry. Pick any brand of moisturiser, just as long as it contains SPF 15 or 20 and UVA or UVB protection. Apply all over the face and neck, but also over the chest – especially if you think you’ll be wearing low-cut tops in your later years, so your cleavage won’t resemble an accordion. For a night-time treatment, use hydrating fluid or oil-free moisturiser. Also start using products with vitamin A, like Retin-A which reduces fine lines, stimulates collagen and also treats acne. Apply a tiny amount all over the face and even under the eyes as an eye cream.

30s

You’ll begin to notice fine lines, especially around the eyes and mouth – even if you’ve taken care of your skin well in your 20s.

Use a cleanser containing AHAs to encourage exfoliation in the morning, and a creamy cleanser at night. Choose a moisturiser that has SPF 15/20 and UVA/UVB protection but also contains antioxidants such as green tea or pomegranate. Start looking for a good eye cream to use daily. To treat dark circles, those containing vitamin C or botanicals like kojic acide and soy help brighten the skin. Eye creams containing caffeine will combat puffiness. As a night-time treatment, choose a night cream or serum with retinol.

40s

You’ll begin to notice red or brown spots and blotchiness all around the skin. Your skin also loses some elasticity, retaining less moisture and losing some of that youthful glow.

Use a cream cleanser, instead of a gel-based cleanser, morning and night. Supplement your normal moisturiser with creams or serums that contain at least two types of antioxidants, like green tea or soy, alternating them every other day. At night, use a prescription retinoid which helps reduce spots while increasing collagen production and thickening your skin. It may even reverse sun damage. If your skin can’t take the use of retinoid every night, use it every other night.

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