Everything is just beginning: skin care after 40

To slow down the aging of the skin, it is useful to know the characteristics of each stage of its maturation. As part of this article, we will talk about facial skin care after 40 years.

How does the skin condition change by 40?

Aging processes start at a fairly young age (immediately after puberty), but they become noticeable after 35 years: skin elasticity gradually decreases, fine wrinkles appear. And after 40, we see an aggravation of problems.

The skin becomes less elastic and elastic, more loose.
The pores expand and look more noticeable.
So-called purse-string wrinkles around the lips may appear (especially for those who smoke).
Deepen and become noticeable wrinkles around the eyes.

All these signs accumulate over the years, but can appear almost simultaneously, so there is a feeling that the skin is aging at one moment. It’s time to start a thorough anti-aging facial skin care – and the products intended for women over 40 are aimed at it.

If you want to know what type of aging your skin will change with age, take a short test.

Features of the composition of anti-aging facial cosmetics labeled 40+

How to take care of the face after 40 years? The process involves the use of more effective means in terms of anti-aging activity. The following ingredients are most often found in their composition.

Peptides perform different functions depending on the type: they promote the synthesis of collagen and elastin, have the effect of Botox, eliminate the consequences of the negative effects of the environment and glycation processes.
Antioxidants are chemically active substances that act as traps for free radicals: they capture and neutralize them. Among the most popular are vitamins A, C, E, resveratrol, alpha-lipoic acid.
Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture in the skin, maintaining its turgor.
Proxylan is responsible for the elasticity and density of the skin.
Vitamin A is not only an antioxidant, it also stimulates collagen synthesis.
Vitamin C, in addition to antioxidant activity, is known for its participation in the synthesis of structural skin proteins.
Oils soften and nourish the skin, make up for the natural lack of fatty acids for a certain age.
Carnauba wax is a polymer that has a visual lifting effect.

Stages of cosmetic facial care after 40 years at home

Facial care after 40 at home should be thoughtful, and most importantly, regular. Do not exclude any of the stages from the usual routine. Let’s talk about the main ones.

Makeup Remover

The rule, which by the age of 40 becomes a harsh law: in the evening, be sure to clean your face from makeup and pollution. For example, using micellar water, hydrophilic oil, etc. We advise you to pay attention to such products.

Micellar rose water “Cleansing + Radiance”, Garnier

It is part of the brand’s micellar collection and is great for cleansing sensitive and dull skin.

Washing and cleansing the skin

With what means is it better to wash your face after 40 years? In principle, there are no special recommendations. Use the ones that suit your skin type and meet all of its needs.

Lipikar Syndet AP+, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ Lipikar Syndet AP+, La Roche-Posay

Instantly softens the skin and very gently cleanses it. Suitable not only for adults, but also for children, including babies.

Radiance Cleansing Foam, Pureté Thermale, Vichy

Gently cleanses the skin of impurities, gives it radiance and freshness.

Toning

Many completely unreasonably ignore this important stage of care. Toning the skin after washing helps soften it, prepare it for the application of other products and increase the effectiveness of these products. After 40, we suggest paying attention not just to tonics, but tonic essences.

Moisturizing tonic for dry skin Tonique Confort, Lancôme

Enriched with acacia honey, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, yeast extract, sweet almond protein, the tonic removes impurities that could remain on the skin after washing, nourishes and moisturizes it.

Oil-Free Toner for Normal to Oily Skin Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner, Kiehl’s

Gently removes residual impurities after cleansing and visibly soothes the skin. Does not contain alcohol.

humidification

To strengthen and optimize the functioning of the skin barrier, it would be good to include products with moisturizing and regenerating properties in the care. It is very important to prevent dehydration of the skin.

Care against signs of aging Slow Age, Vichy

The antioxidant baicalin in combination with vitamins C and E contributes to the neutralization of oxidation processes, counteracting aging, and the probiotic Bifidus strengthens the skin.

Concentrated anti-aging care with retinol Redermic Retinol, La Roche-Posay

The cream reduces wrinkles, noticeably improves complexion – the anti-aging effect is very noticeable. Only in the daytime it is necessary to use products with SPF.

Food

At 40, the skin often becomes dry, which means it needs nutrition. If the nourishing cream seems too thick for daytime use, apply it at night. Pay attention to the following products.

Anti-wrinkle night cream Rénergie Nuit, Lancôme

Gives the skin a boost of energy to maintain youth, promotes firmness, elasticity and helps fight wrinkles.

Night care “Active lifting 45+”, Garnier

The cream works while we sleep. The formula with plant cells of youth and shea butter works to make the skin soft, smooth and toned.

Additional care

Additional care products include serums, masks, peels and scrubs. Let’s talk about them separately.

Serums

Serums tend to be more concentrated than creams, have a light, often liquid texture, and are able to penetrate deep into the epidermis. They are purposeful. After serum, it is important to apply a cream, because it lacks the ability to create occlusion on the surface of the skin and protect it from external influences.

Face and neck serum with hyaluronic acid “Revitalift Filler”, L’Oréal Paris

New for the season, the hyaluronic anti-aging serum contains 1,5% hyaluronic acid and has a proven anti-wrinkle effect: after a week, the skin becomes noticeably firmer and more hydrated, and after a month and a half of use, wrinkles are reduced by 47%.

Concentrated anti-aging serum in ampoules LiftActiv Specialist Peptide-C, Vichy

The serum contains a mixture of other ingredients, a complex of biopeptides, two types of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C at a concentration of 10% – all this together provides a visible rejuvenating effect in a week.

Masks

The mask is an important product in the beauty arsenal, which helps to effectively fight age-related changes. Many women by the age of 40 begin to get real pleasure from masks and patches. And all because the effect is noticeable instantly.

Modern masks can not only moisturize the skin, but also significantly improve its appearance, smoothing out wrinkles and giving the face a fresh color and radiance. Take a look at these resources.

Hydrogel mask for the skin around the eyes Advanced Genifique Yeux Light-Pearl 360◦ Eye Mask, Lancôme

Supports radiance and youthfulness of the skin. One mask contains the same amount of probiotic extract as half a bottle of Genifique Yeux Light-Pearl Serum.

Sheet mask for the face “Moisturizing + anti-stress”, Garnier

Thanks to hyaluronic acid, lavender essential oil and moisturizing serum, the mask saturates the cells of the epidermis with moisture. The skin becomes visibly smoother, softer and fresher even after a hard day.

Find out which mask is right for you with our test.

Peelings

Ampoules with peeling effect with glycolic acid “Revitalift Laser x3”, L’Oréal Paris

Glycolic acid is a well-known peeling ingredient. Since skin renewal slows down over the years, the extra boost of home peeling is quite helpful. The skin will gain radiance, elasticity, smoothness, and wrinkles, pigmentation will become less noticeable. Serum in ampoules is a very convenient form.

Peeling mask “Double radiance”, Vichy

The product gently exfoliates dead cells, helping to speed up the natural renewal process. Under the influence of the mask, the skin becomes radiant and smooth.

Scrubs

Soft scrub, La Roche-Posay

Gently cleanses and evens out the surface of the skin.

Scrub cleansing and giving radiance to the skin “Apricot”, Garnier

Natural exfoliating particles of perlite and apricot kernel powder gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Organic apricot oil nourishes and moisturizes.

How to properly care for facial skin after 40 years, depending on its type

Flabby skin at 40 is the result of improper skin care. As we said earlier, it is necessary to follow the stages of a beauty routine, but it is equally important to take into account the characteristics and type of skin.

Oily

In the care of oily skin, it is worth adding products with sebum-regulating and matting components. Over the years, the skin becomes drier, so do not overdo it with cleansing. And remember that oily skin needs regular moisturizing no less than dry skin.

Dry

The scheme of care for dry and very dry skin is as follows: gentle cleansing with products enriched with components that relieve dryness; toning (you can also choose a tonic with a moisturizing effect) and the obligatory use of a cream with vitamins, antioxidants, peptides.

problematic

Skin care is an art. After all, pimples often appear on the face. In addition to the basic care products, it is necessary to use local products that help fight imperfections and at the same time have caring properties. SkinCeuticals and Vichy have special products for problem skin with signs of aging.

Features of care for individual areas of the face

You ask how to improve the quality of facial skin after 40? The answer is: following the recommendations that give good results.

Skin around the eyes

Do not forget to apply a special eye cream twice a day. It not only softens delicate and delicate skin, but also helps to solve the problem of bags and bruises under the eyes. You can read more about this here.

Cheekbones and cheeks

Don’t forget about the benefits of self-massage. Apply the cream on slightly damp skin in circular motions along the massage lines.

What professional cosmetic procedures are indicated after 40 years?

In order for the skin to be elastic and smooth at the age of 40, you can also resort to salon procedures.

biorevitalization: hyaluronic acid is injected invasively under the skin, which fills it with moisture and stimulates the synthesis of its own hyaluronic acid. To achieve a lasting effect, it is enough to take a course of 3-5 procedures.
Plasmolifting: in areas of the face where there are wrinkles and loss of tone, the patient’s own blood plasma is injected, as a result of which the effect of self-rejuvenation is achieved. Those who have tried it are very pleased with the effect.
Ozone therapy – one of the options for mesotherapy (as well as biorevitalization). But instead of vitamin cocktails, an oxygen-ozone mixture is injected under the skin, instantly saturating the blood with oxygen, which speeds up the renewal processes and instantly improves the complexion.
Radio wave lifting, thermolifting, radiolifting: skin tissue is heated using radio frequency radiation. This stimulates fibroblasts that synthesize collagen and improves blood circulation.

What folk remedies can be supplemented with facial care after 40 years?

We have already written more than once about how to care for the skin with the help of now popular hand-made masks. We suggest you watch the video and read a few articles with ready-made recipes.