Before it’s too late: skin care after 35 years

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Many perceive this figure as a kind of milestone. In the “before” life, one could sometimes forget to wash off makeup before going to bed, neglect moisturizing care in the morning – and, in general, no catastrophe happened. In the life “after” such carelessness will not be forgiven by a person. Facial care after 35 should be more thorough and conscious.

Features of facial skin after 35 years

“You get away with a lot when you’re young—the skin isn’t a big problem, and skin care and creams seem like a nice addition to your daily routine,” says Vichy expert, cosmetologist Ekaterina Turubara. – But around 35 (and sometimes at 30) we begin to notice that the skin becomes “something not like that”:

  • It is no longer so elastic and elastic (hello, pillow marks in the morning);

  • wrinkles begin to appear on it – “crow’s feet” and creases on the forehead, nasolabial folds are especially noticeable;

  • after a stormy night, bruises under the eyes are inevitable;

  • there may be a tendency to pigmentation;

  • the skin becomes dry.

An unconditional plus is that acne, comedones and inflammation appear on her less often than in her youth, she no longer needs such active cleansing. But at the same time, the skin becomes more sensitive and less protected from aggressive environmental factors – wind, sun, temperature changes, etc. Below we will tell you how to properly care for your face after 35 at home and with the help of cosmetic procedures.

After 35, we suffer less from acne and comedones, but there are more wrinkles.

Composition of facial cosmetics labeled 35+

What to look for in creams, serums, fluids, balms and masks if you are already 35? Of course, first of all:

  • moisturizing ingredients – hyaluronic acid, glycerin, thermal water, urea, plant extracts (for example, aloe vera, green tea), oils (argan, shea, olive and others). “Hydrating care is perhaps the most valuable thing we can give skin at any age,” says Vichy expert, cosmetologist Ekaterina Turubara. – Moisture restores tone and turgor, the skin instantly seems more dense and elastic. In addition, hydrofixing components retain moisture in the skin”;

  • antioxidants – vitamins C, E, resveratrol, baicalin, zinc, selenium, ferulic acid and others – neutralize the action of free radicals. We deal with the latter all the time. Their number grows when we are nervous, get sick, “hang out” in a smartphone, eat sweets, spend too much time in the sun. Fighting free radicals and winning, antioxidants prevent the aging process;

  • anti-aging components – of course, antioxidants and hydrofixators also belong to them, but here we mean first of all those that stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin. These are peptides, resveratrol, proteins (the same collagen), sugars (most often rhamnose is included in cosmetics).

What else do you not know about anti-aging cosmetics? Our test will help you understand this.

Stages of proper cosmetic skin care after 35 years

So, what is he? facial care after 35 at home? Thorough cleansing becomes softer, moisturizing becomes better, specific anti-aging care is added, including serums.

Purification

You need to thoroughly wash yourself with products suitable for your skin type twice a day – regardless of whether you left the house, painted or not. The skin is an organ of the excretory system. Sebum, sweat, dust – everything that has accumulated on it during the day must be removed with a foam, micellar water, gel, lotion, oil or any other cleanser. And 1-2 times a week, cosmetologists recommend using a scrub, gommage, mask or peeling. They even out skin tone, promote its renewal, so that the active ingredients from creams and serums act as efficiently as possible.

Masks

Mask-scrub for the face “Magic clay. Cleansing and matting, L’Oréal Paris

A mask containing 3 types of clay and eucalyptus extract gently exfoliates dead skin cells, evens out skin tone and smoothes it. Clears pores.

Mineral mask with clay, purifying pores, for face, Vichy

Two types of clay – kaolin and bentonite – intensively cleanse the pores. The mask contains allantoin and aloe vera extract, does not dry out, but on the contrary, softens the skin, which becomes matte and clean.

Penki

Micellar facial cleansing foam, La Roche-Posay

An excellent product for cleansing sensitive skin: the foam belongs to the line of physiological products, i.e. does not leave a feeling of dryness, maintains the pH balance of the skin. It contains thermal water and glycerin, which perfectly moisturize and soften the skin.

Gel-foam for removing makeup and cleansing the skin of the face Miel-En-Mousse, Lancôme

During use, it slightly warms the skin and thanks to this effect it removes make-up and impurities even more intensively. Gel-foam with acacia honey softens the skin, makes it smooth and radiant.

Micellar water for removing makeup and cleansing the skin Biosource Cleansing Micellar Water, Biotherm

As part of the product – cellular water of thermal plankton. Water gently cleanses and removes dead cells, gives the skin freshness and radiance.

Gel-foam cleansing “Basic care” for normal and mixed skin series Skin Naturals, Garnier

Gel-foam perfectly cleans, and also contains a refreshing grape extract. The skin shines with health, looks fresh and clean.

Scrubs

Facial Sugar Scrub to Reduce Blackheads, L’Oréal Paris

If you are tired of blackheads, this scrub is for you. It contains three types of sugar and kiwi grains, the formula thoroughly cleanses pores, lemongrass fights imperfections, and peppermint oil is known for its ability to soothe the skin.

Soft skin scrub, La Roche-Posay

Gently cleanses the skin, softening and moisturizing it. The skin after it shines and breathes, becomes smooth and velvety.

Skin texture exfoliant, Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion, Kiehl’s

With regular use, improves skin texture, evens out skin tone, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and enhances radiance.

Micellar water

Micellar makeup remover Eau Micellaire Douceur, Lancôme

Ideal and versatile for all skin types. Micellar water moisturizes, softens and gives a feeling of comfort.

Micellar water for sensitive and allergy-prone skin Ultra, La Roche-Posay

Quickly and effectively removes make-up and impurities. Due to the content of thermal water and glycerin, it visibly moisturizes and reduces the feeling of tightness. The tool does not require rinsing with water, but it still will not be superfluous.

Micellar water with minerals for sensitive skin of the face, eyes and lips Pureté Thermale, Vichy

The product gently cleanses the skin without discomfort and dryness. Among the active ingredients are panthenol, which soothes the skin, and mineralizing thermal water, which strengthens, restores and protects against negative environmental factors.

Micellar water for the face, eyes and lips “Ultra care” series Skin Naturals, Garnier

Easily and quickly removes makeup, leaving behind a feeling of comfort. Cornflower blue water is refreshing and soothing.

Micellar water with oils for face, eyes and lips, Garnier

Cleansing oils are mixed with micellar water, the product easily removes even waterproof makeup. Argan oil nourishes, soothes and softens the skin.

Moisturizing Cleansing Micellar Water, CeraVe

Gently cleanses from impurities and cosmetics. Contains niacinamide to soothe the skin and reduce feelings of discomfort, and ceramides to help strengthen the skin’s protective barrier.

Micellar lotion Pure Ritual, Helena Rubinstein

Thanks to glycolic acid and extracts of white and black rice, it quickly and effectively copes with pollution. Instantly unclogs pores & improves complexion.

Toning

Often we perceive this stage as unnecessary or insignificant. But water, metabolic products, atmospheric precipitation change the acid-base balance of the skin. To restore it, a tonic is usually used. After it, you will immediately feel how good and comfortable your skin is. And this is not counting the conductive, cleansing and caring functions of tonics.

Make-up remover for normal to combination skin “Endless freshness”, L’Oréal Paris

Gently removes impurities without overdrying the skin. Contains extracts of rose and lotus, has a calming and softening effect.

Make-up remover for dry and sensitive skin “Absolute tenderness”, L’Oréal Paris

Thoroughly cleanses the skin without overdrying it, visibly moisturizes and soothes. Jasmine and rose extracts are known for their soothing properties, the tonic leaves the skin soft and velvety.

Perfecting tonic for sensitive skin Pureté Thermale, Vichy

Tonic gently cleanses the skin without disturbing its natural balance, and has a mild tonic effect. Does not contain alcohol, among the active ingredients are mineralizing water and glycerin.

Tonic soothing vitamin “Basic care” for dry and sensitive skin, Garnier

Tonic completes the cleansing procedure. Rose water is known for its soothing and radiant properties.

Soothing Lotion for sensitive face and eyes, La Roche-Posay

The product does not contain soap, alcohol, dyes and parabens and has a physiological pH level for the skin. Helps remove residual impurities and soothes the skin.

Moisturizing and nourishing: serums and concentrates

This is an important stage of facial skin care after 35 years. Serums and all kinds of concentrates are products saturated with active ingredients that are usually applied before the main care product – cream, fluid, etc. The order “first serum, then cream” is mandatory: the cream will “seal” its active components, allow them to work actively. If suddenly the tool suggests a different care scheme, this will definitely be mentioned in the instructions.

Serum for face and neck anti-wrinkle “Revitalift Filler [+Hyaluronic Acid]”, L’Oréal Paris

The formula with a 1,5% concentration of hyaluronic acid has an amazing effect, as if filling wrinkles, restoring firmness, tone, softness and elasticity to the skin.

Intense Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate with 12,5% ​​Vitamin C Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing, Kiehl’s

Includes a high dose of ascorbic acid – as much as 10,5% pure vitamin C plus another 2% of its derivative, ascorbyl glucoside Cg. Thanks to these components, the Powerful-StrengthLine-Reducing concentrate evens out skin tone, makes it more elastic, smoothes wrinkles, and gives radiance.

Advanced Génifique Youth Activator, Lancôme

The highlight of the formula is an effective cocktail of 7 pre- and probiotics. Also included are hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, castor oil and Gallic rose extract. After a week of use, the skin becomes soft, smooth and radiant.

Serum anti-wrinkle Hyalu B5 Serum, La Roche-Posay

The serum contains several powerful anti-aging components at once: hyaluronic acid, which provides intense hydration, madecassoside, which stimulates collagen synthesis, and vitamin B5, which accelerates the restoration of the skin barrier. The skin becomes smooth and elastic, acquires a healthy appearance.

Antioxidant concentrate of skin youth LiftActiv, Vichy

Thanks to an antioxidant cocktail of vitamins C, E, polyphenols, neohesperidin, combined with hyaluronic acid and other components, it works in several directions at once, maintaining a youthful appearance of the skin. Wrinkles are reduced, the skin seems to be tightened, the face looks rested.

Moisturizing and nourishing: face cream

Choose it depending on the season and based on the needs of the skin. If you’re worried about the constant feeling of tightness, use a moisturizer, or complement your favorite product with a moisturizing mask or serum. With a dull complexion, it makes sense to pay attention to creams with antioxidants. And if wrinkles have already become noticeable, the oval of the face has begun to “sag”, look for creams with a lifting effect and anti-aging components in the composition.

Face cream “Revitalift Laser x3. Revitalizing day care, SPF 20, L’Oréal Paris

Reduces wrinkles, strengthens and increases the density of the skin, improves its texture, fights age spots.

Face and neck cream “Revitalift Filler [+Hyaluronic acid]. Anti-aging care. Day Volume Restorer, L’Oréal Paris

Thanks to hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and other hydrofixing agents, it actively moisturizes the skin. The cream also contains rye seed extract, adenosine and alpinia galanga leaf extract, which helps to actively fight age-related changes.

Face cream “Age expert 35+. Anti-wrinkle moisturizing night care, L’Oréal Paris

A cream with a pleasant, thick consistency quickly and effectively fights wrinkles, also thanks to the collagen biospheres that penetrate deep into the epidermis. The tool improves skin elasticity, gives a feeling of comfort.

Hyaluron Expert Day Face Cream, SPF 20, L’Oréal Paris

Contains two types of hyaluronic acid and acts in two directions, moisturizing the surface of the skin and smoothing wrinkles. Among the active ingredients of the cream are also regenerating vitalin, softening panthenol and capryloyl-salicylic acid for active skin renewal.

Night cream-mask for the face “Hyaluron Expert”, L’Oréal Paris

Contains high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, glycerin and adenosine, which perfectly moisturize the skin, increase its elasticity, smooth wrinkles, restore freshness and radiance.

Moisturizing and nourishing: cream for the skin around the eyes

An important part of skin care after 35 years is eye cream, because in this tender and delicate area, the signs of aging appear first of all. “Crow’s feet”, puffiness, “bruising” and dark circles under the eyes – all this does not make us younger, and the sooner such a narrowly targeted remedy appears in the cosmetic bag, the better. Use eye cream twice a day.

Cream for the skin around the eyes “Revitalift Filler [+ Hyaluronic Acid]. Anti-aging care. Volume restorer, L’Oréal Paris

The formula, enriched with hyaluronic acid, actively moisturizes and smoothes the skin, stimulating its transformation. Wrinkles are reduced, sagging of the upper eyelid is reduced, the look becomes more open.

Fluid for the skin around the eyes “Revitalift Laser x3. Regenerating deep eye care, L’Oréal Paris

Thanks to hyaluronic acid, proxylan and caffeine, the cream gently cares for the area around the eyes, reducing bags, smoothing wrinkles and reducing dark circles under the eyes.

Anti-aging care for the eye contour Redermic R Yeux, La Roche-Posay

An effective renewing retinol + caffeine complex is included in the formula, which perfectly reduces wrinkles and reduces signs of fatigue, reduces dark circles, reduces bags under the eyes – in a word, helps to ensure that the skin around the eyes was, as in youth, fresh, toned and radiant. .

Firming care for the eye contour against the signs of aging at different stages of formation Slow Age, Vichy

The tool helps to minimize the effect of negative environmental factors. It contains powerful antioxidants baicalin and ginkgo biloba, probiotic Bifidus and caffeine. The formula fills the skin with moisture and smoothes it, refreshes. As a result, she shines again.

Care for the contour of the eyes against wrinkles Hyalu B5 Eyes, La Roche-Posay

The product with two types of hyaluronic acid and panthenol effectively moisturizes the skin and reduces wrinkles around the eyes. And shea butter and apricot kernel nourish, soften and soothe the skin, the product makes it more elastic, fights the signs of premature aging.

Cream for the skin around the eyes Re-Plasty Age Recovery Eye Strap, Helena Rubinstein

Thanks to powerful anti-aging ingredients, proxylan and hyaluronic acid, the cream firms and tightens the skin. Wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes are visibly reduced. The effect is noticeable immediately: after the cream, the skin looks fresh and renewed.

Protection from ultraviolet radiation

Probably, nothing has such a detrimental effect on the skin as ultraviolet radiation. It has a negative effect on collagen and elastin fibers, contributes to the appearance of age spots, and activates the action of free radicals. “This is the most important factor in premature aging,” she is convinced. Garnier expert, cosmetologist Marina Kamanina. – The sun’s rays accelerate the formation of not only mimic, but also deep static wrinkles. Therefore, sunbathing, and generally being in the sun, is better in “protection”, using a product with UVA and UVB filters, SPF 30-50 for the face and SPF 20-50 for the body.

Ambre Solaire Expert Protection Sun Moisturizing Dry Face Spray SPF 50 Garnier

The light texture of the spray is practically not felt on the skin, but at the same time it reliably protects against photoaging and the appearance of age spots caused by exposure to the sun. Can be applied over make-up. Thanks to the complex of moisturizing ingredients, it additionally cares for the skin.

Soleil Bronzer Moisturizing Sunscreen BB Cream SPF 50 Lancôme

In addition to sunscreens, it contains antioxidants and argan, monoy and rosehip oils. The cream is easily absorbed, and corrective pigments help to even out the complexion.

Sunscreen invisible fluid for the face and skin around the eyes Anthelios SPF 50+, La Roche-Posay

Excellent product for sensitive skin. This fluid with thermal water reliably protects against the harmful effects of sunlight, additionally gently cares for the skin, soothing and softening it.

How to care for different types of facial skin after 35 years

When buying cosmetics, be guided by the needs of the skin and its type.

Oily

She is not afraid of cleansing, but it is important not to overdo it. If oily skin is not sufficiently hydrated, dehydrated, it becomes even more oily, greasy, and enlarged pores appear even wider. Our choices are gentle cleansers with zinc, salicylic acid and glycolic acid. As well as light matting fluid creams with the function of moisturizing and nourishing.

Dry

Dry skin needs a nourishing cream just as much as a moisturizer. It will strengthen its protective barrier, make it softer and more elastic. And as a cleanser, choose soft foams or, even better, milk, hydrophilic oil: these products effectively remove impurities and take care of the skin.

Normal

The task of its owners is to preserve this very “normality” as long as possible. So, soft foams or micellar water are suitable for you. Plus an effective moisturizer and serum.

Combined

She will need, perhaps, the most complex and multi-stage care, because the T-zone needs matting, and the U-zone needs active hydration, and even nutrition. You can combine products by applying on the forehead, nose and chin products for oily skin, and on the cheeks and temple area – for dry.

Sensitive

Products for such skin should be delicate, soothing. Gentle and mild products, such as milk, are suitable for cleansing. For moisturizing and nutrition – hypoallergenic creams and serums marked “for sensitive skin.” Herbal extracts should be chosen with care. But hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin, ceramides, probiotic complexes are usually tolerated without surprises.

Many people start going to the salon just after 35 years.

Cosmetologist’s advice: skin care after 35 years in the salon

After 35, regular visits to the salon are not a luxury, but the prose of life. They will help solve many skin problems and slow down the aging process. Here is a list of Healthy-Food’s most effective treatments for XNUMX-year-old women.

Biorevitalization is an injection technique aimed at combating fine wrinkles, age spots, dilated vessels. Preparations based on hyaluronic acid are injected into the skin. After the injections, the growth of fibroblasts is activated, the amount of collagen increases, and the skin becomes younger and more elastic. The effect is noticeable on the 3-4th day and lasts up to six months.

Carbon peeling is a laser procedure that allows you to quickly, effectively and, most importantly, almost painlessly deal with skin imperfections. This procedure is also called carbon cleansing, because the skin is really cleansed – from blackheads, acne, small wrinkles and scars. You can count on the fact that the pores will be cleansed, fine wrinkles will be smoothed out, and age spots will become lighter, after 1-2 sessions. In total, cosmetologists recommend 5-7, in rare cases more procedures. The frequency of sessions is once every 2-3 weeks.

Carboxytherapy – the skin is saturated with carbon dioxide using gels, masks or injections, which causes the blood to give oxygen to cells and tissues. That is, in fact, we are talking about the stimulation of natural physiological processes, as a result of which the skin begins to “breathe” and looks better, fresher, younger. Usually recommend a course of 5-10 procedures at intervals of a week – this is enough to significantly improve the skin condition.

Is it possible to maintain youthful skin after 35 years with the help of homemade masks?

Well, why not try them – as a supplement? At the same time, you should not be under the illusion that they will give a more noticeable effect than salon procedures … If you are not allergic to the components that you are going to use in home cosmetology, and your skin is not problematic, you can prepare a mask yourself once a week and arrange a spa at home. Here are a few options from the web that we liked. All these masks have a (albeit small) lifting effect. Below are step by step recipes.

Protein mask

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg white;

  • 1 tsp rice flour;

  • 2-3 drops of rose oil.

How to prepare and use

  1. Mix all the ingredients – the consistency of the mask should be creamy.

  2. Apply the composition to the skin and leave for 10 minutes.

  3. Wash off with warm water.

Honey mask

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. l. liquid honey;

  • 1 tbsp. l. kefir;

  • 1 st. l. oatmeal.

How to prepare and use

  1. Heat honey in a water bath.

  2. Mix with the rest of the ingredients.

  3. Apply the warm mixture on your face and leave for 10 minutes.

  4. Wash off with warm water.

Gelatin mask

Ingredients:

  • 3 Art. l. milk 3,5%;

  • 2 tablespoon of gelatin.

How to prepare and use

  1. Mix the ingredients, heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

  2. Warm (not hot!) Apply the mixture on the face, leave for 20 minutes.

  3. Remove like a mask.

Useful Tips

What else can (and should) be done to keep the youth and beauty of the skin as long as possible?

  1. Load up on fruits and vegetables, cereals rich in fiber, eat less refined, sweet and salty foods. There is a lot of talk about proper nutrition, but not everyone follows it.

  2. Move more. Yoga, fitness, walking – any physical activity accelerates the blood, activates metabolic processes in the body and skin.

  3. If necessary, on the advice of a doctor take vitamins and dietary supplements. There is a lot of controversy around collagen – is it necessary to eat it, does it really strengthen the skin from the inside? In a small German study, 69 women aged 35-55 took collagen hydrolyzate for 8 weeks. And what would you think? At the end of the experiment, their skin actually became more elastic! Moreover, the result was preserved after 4 weeks.

  4. Don’t Forget About Getting Good Sleep and rest.

  5. Use cosmetics 35+ – we wrote about it in detail above.

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