Facial care after 30 years: how to properly care for the skin [Tips from Vichy experts]

Experienced cosmetologists are completely in solidarity when it comes to the natural aging of the skin of the face: it is unreasonable to focus on the numbers in the passport, since this process proceeds differently for everyone, depending on the individual characteristics of both the skin and the body as a whole. However, more often the first visible age-related changes manifest themselves at the age of 30+. Today Vichy Mag will tell you how to care for your face after 30.

Features of skin behavior after 30 years

The first signs of chronobiological, that is, true aging of the skin can appear as early as 20, and genetically lucky sometimes up to 40 do not even see a hint of a change in turgor and the general condition of the skin of the face.

Nevertheless, from about the age of 20, a person annually loses up to 1% of collagen, and elastin is destroyed by the sun and is produced by the body in ever smaller quantities. Irreplaceable loss of these proteins and hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for the normal level of moisture in the skin layers, sooner or later changes the appearance of the skin and its turgor.

That is why Vichy experts advise to prevent this process by introducing anti-aging care products before the skin draws attention to the following age markers:

decrease in elasticity;
transformation of mimic wrinkles into folds or creases;
the visibility of the “smile line” near the eyes at rest;
aggravation of dry skin;
a visual increase in the size of the pores – they become more noticeable.

If you capture at least two of the signs listed above, it is not too late to restructure skin care to meet its new needs. Our main task is to preserve the beauty of the face and neck in such a way that care is transformed not into a tedious routine, but into a lifestyle, like a healthy balanced diet.

Stages of proper skin care after 30 years

What to do with the face after 30? The same as in youth – but more carefully and thoughtfully. Daily skin care should now include skin care cosmetics with active substances and be guided by the advice of your beautician, and the rules and stages of care should become mandatory, adjusted for your individual characteristics.

Step-by-step skin care at 30 still includes washing, toning, nutrition and moisturizing, only the neck, which was previously left without attention, now requires special care, and the mechanics of the procedures are somewhat different.

Cleansing – morning and evening

The anti-aging approach allows you to use any comfortable cleanser for your skin type without harsh sulfates. It is important not to stretch the skin when washing and not to rub it with a towel after.

Toning

Tonic or thermal water is applied twice a day immediately after washing to soothe possible irritations and restore the normal acid balance of the skin (pH). A cotton pad soaked in tonic should be applied to the face, and not rubbed with force, or simply irrigate the skin with thermal water from a spray bottle.

humidification

Proper facial care at the age of 30 takes place step by step, but it is at the moisturizing stage that sometimes you can also arrange a self-massage session. To do this, apply your favorite serum with light stroking movements along the lines from top to bottom and from the center to the periphery. Moisturizing the skin at home in combination with massage lasts only about two to three minutes, but the positive effect will make itself felt in a month: the skin tone will increase and the complexion will improve.

In addition to daily moisturizing, masks with hyaluronic acid will not interfere – once a week or more often.

Food

This point can be safely skipped (or returned to it if necessary) for those who have sebum produced too actively. Nutrition for beautiful facial skin is necessary at least once a day if you want to maintain this beauty even after 30. Nourishing creams restore the hydro-lipid layer of the dermis, dehydrated by too harsh cleansing and unfriendly environmental influences.

Peeling

In order for the dermis to be updated and freed from epithelium that can clog pores, it is enough to do peeling once a week or in courses, depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Pay attention to products with a concentrated content of fruit acids (glycolic, malic, citric, lactic) and vitamin C. They not only gently renew the epidermis, but even out the tone of the face and remove age spots.

For women with sensitive skin or severe rosacea, it would be a good idea to consult a dermatologist before introducing peeling and scrub into your care, especially if you prefer strong acid formulations or harsh abrasive particles.

Proper make-up removal

Invisible makeup residue interferes with healthy skin renewal, can cause breakouts if unfortunate, and – most importantly – block the penetration of active anti-aging compounds into the skin. For this reason, dermatologists recommend not limiting yourself to a cleansing gel, starting your evening cleansing daily with micellar water or make-up remover milk.

Features of facial skin care cosmetics after 30 years

Cosmetics for face care after 30 are the basis of the basics in the fight against age-related changes.

It acquires the status of anti-aging thanks to a number of active substances.

Antioxidants

There are many of them: vitamins (A, C, E), resveratrol, zinc, baicalin, coenzyme Q10, tea leaf extracts … Antioxidants bind free radicals that occur during normal cell oxidation processes, thereby slowing down the skin aging process.

How to improve complexion and get rid of the dullness that appeared after 30? The answer is the same – antioxidants. For example, vitamin C brightens the epidermis and removes pigmentation.

Hydrofixator

Hyaluronic acid, urea, glycerin, propylene glycol and several other ingredients stop excess moisture evaporation, keeping the skin optimally hydrated. Some of these substances are present in the skin layers, but over the years their amount is significantly reduced.

Elastin and collagen synthesis stimulators

These “babies” – protein fibers – are responsible for the firmness of the oval of the face and the elasticity of the skin. When the natural level of collagen and elastin decreases, peptides (derivatives of amino acids), vegetable sugars (rhamnose, xylose), retinol and some more exotic biologically active compounds will come to the rescue.

Balanced cosmetic formulas enriched with such stimulants are created in the laboratory and without fail undergo clinical trials for hypoallergenicity and relevance to sensitive skin, so that folk remedies cannot compete with them. We are talking about safe products of scientific thought that uses nature in the most efficient way.

Vichy experts recommend introducing cosmetics with such substances on an ongoing basis as the main element of care.

SPF filters

The sun’s rays, even in cloudy weather, destroy skin collagen, damage cells and disrupt the process of producing elastin in the skin. Scientists call this process dermatoheliosis or photoaging.

New generation chemical filters and formulas with organic sunscreens not only protect the skin from sunburn during sea holidays, but also prevent photoaging.

Overview of cosmetics for 30-year-old skin

Which Vichy ranges and products to pay attention to at the first signs of chronobiological aging?

Mineral 89 Probiotic Fractions

Main action: restoration of the skin from the effects of stress and signs of fatigue

Vichy’s innovation, Minéral 89 Probiotic Fractions Firming and Repairing Serum Concentrate, is designed to combat the signs of daily stress and fatigue:

Restores and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier, increasing skin’s resistance to stress factors
Smoothes fine wrinkles
Adds radiance and evens out skin tone
Increases elasticity

The tool was developed under the guidance of dermatologists and ophthalmologists, the formula is completely safe, hypoallergenic and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive ones. Suitable for application to the area around the eyes.

Cream Liftactiv Collagen Specialist

This cream is suitable for both morning and evening face and neck skin care ritual. It activates the production of collagen due to the interaction of vitamin C and bio-peptides I and II types. Eperulin soothes and reduces the discomfort associated with sensitive or inflammatory skin.

Liftactiv Supreme Serum

The action of Collagen Specialist cream will be enhanced by Supreme serum with rhamnose and hyaluronic acid, previously applied to dry skin. Its tasks are to smooth out wrinkles, reduce the visibility of creases, even out the tone and increase the elasticity of the dermis.

Ampoules Liftactiv Specialist Peptide-C

The ampoules from the Liftactiv anti-aging range contain a serum with a high concentration of vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and a complex of bio-peptides for skin elasticity, smoothing wrinkles and deep hydration. The tool should be used in courses instead of the usual serum or before it.

Fluid Slow Age

Even if the skin is not yet susceptible to gravity and photoaging, fluid with antioxidants, probiotics and Vichy mineral water is already appropriate. You need to apply the product in the morning, since one of its main functions is sun protection. The area around the eyes should be avoided, so there is a special remedy for the eyelids from the same range.

Slow Age Nuit Night Cream & Mask

The first thing that fans of this product appreciated was the unusual color and pleasant gel texture. Then the effect conquers: the face looks young, rested and healthy. The cream simultaneously fights free radicals and saturates the cells with oxygen, and its composition includes niacinamide, resveratrol and baicalin – everything you need for youthful skin.

Daily care for different skin types after 30 years: advice from a beautician

Even after 30, skin type matters: care for dry, sensitive or combination skin varies a bit.

Oily and/or problematic skin

Over time, the production of sebum decreases, but shine and adult acne periodically remind of themselves. According to statistics, this phenomenon occurs in 30% of women. Here’s what to remember for oily skin owners who want to prolong their youth and cope with acne:

choose means for make-up removal and washing from specialized ranges. For example, Vichy Normaderm soft cleansing gels and micellar water contain substances that regulate sebum production and restore the skin’s barrier function (probiotics, oligoelements);
prevent dehydration of the skin. Oily and at the same time dehydrated skin is much more capricious in care and more prone to the manifestation of age-related changes;
Exfoliate twice a week with acids or a soft granular exfoliant, followed by a clay cleansing mask to draw out impurities from pores and absorb excess sebum.
choose anti-aging products without comedogenic fatty fractions (oils, some chemical sunscreens, and unrefined silicones).

Dry skin

Caring for thin, dry skin is complicated by the fact that with the advent of the first age-related changes (usually after 30 years), the epidermis begins to thin even more, and wrinkles become more noticeable than those of their peers. Cosmetologists advise:

replace your morning wash with a waterless milk-based cleanser that will soften the skin and prevent the feeling of tightness;
in the morning and in the evening apply intensive moisturizing serum and dense nourishing cream with oils (jojoba, apricot, avocado, shea) and anti-aging components. Two-step care will provide dry skin and deep hydration, while strengthening its protective functions.
Twice a week, apply a moisturizing mask to toned skin as an additional treatment with a high concentration of hydro-fixing anti-aging ingredients (for example, hyaluronic acid and algae extracts).

Combination skin

Mimic wrinkles appear on the forehead, and the chin shines? Balance is possible – subject to several rules:

refuse aggressive cleansers – they worsen the condition of dry skin areas;
Multimask weekly to cleanse oily skin and moisturize dry skin;
rely on light gel textures – they are non-comedogenic, quickly absorbed and do not leave an uncomfortable feeling of greasy.

Sensitive skin

Cosmetologists advise women with sensitive skin to switch to specialized anti-aging dermocosmetics with hypoallergenic compounds and non-aggressive formulas. Such products solve age-related skin problems, while restoring the protective functions of the epidermis, on which the ability of the skin to respond to chemical and physical influences from the outside depends. What else can be done?

blot your face after washing with soft wipes, not a towel;
use care cosmetics from the same range – their assets will not conflict with each other;
avoid high concentrations of anti-aging ingredients – some of them can cause irritation.