Just as our personal taste changes through the decades, so too does our skin and its requirements. It’s time to consider that the beloved beauty product that has been your lifelong BFF (Best Face Friend) may no longer be serving you.
While we recommend a regular rethink around your skincare (and pay close attention to those expiry dates makeup hoarders), each decade is the perfect time to completely reassess what your skin may need and whether it’s time to introduce some new ingredients.
Skincare in your teens
Teenage skin can be a wild ride, from breakouts to oil build-up. Finding the right balance of products is key.
bareMinerals Poreless Clay Cleanser, REN ClearCalm 3 Replenishing Gel Cream,
Naked Sundays SPF50+ Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Perfecting Priming Lotion
Skincare in your 20s
By the time you hit your 20s, you’ve likely got your basic routine sorted. This decade is the perfect time to start laying the foundations for glowing skin in the years to come by investing in antioxidant-rich skincare.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum, Glow Recipe Watermelon Dew Drops, Tatcha The Water Cream
Skincare in your 30s
For many of us, our 30s are a period of time when we might first notice a few fine lines appearing, so if you’re looking to take your skin support to the next level, reach for retinol.
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil, Verso Super Facial Serum,
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads
Skincare in your 40s
As you approach your 40s, you may notice more laxity or a loss of firmness in your skin. Now is a great time to bring out the personal trainers for your skin: plumping peptides.
Radical Skincare Advanced Peptide Serum, APOTCARE Pure Serum Peptides,
Chantecaille Stress Repair Concentrate+, Goldfaden MD Liquid Face Lift
Skincare in your 50s
No matter what age or skin type you may be, hydration is key to healthy and happy skin. When moving into your 50s, integrating products rich in hyaluronic acid can help retain essential moisture. This pairs well with smoothing treatments to aid in building skin proteins to visibly lift skin, restoring your inner glow.
Tatcha The Rice Wash, Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Face Cream,
Dr Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Wrinkle Treatment
Skincare in your 60s
Past 60, you may begin to notice your skin feeling thinner. As we naturally lose collagen, elastin and fat stores below the skin, our oil production also begins to slow down, which can leave skin feeling more fragile. It’s time to integrate reparative ingredients such as ceramides and essential fatty acids that work to nourish and replenish your skin’s barrier.
Cosmetics 27 Baume 27 Bio-Energising Cell Repair Balm, Emma Lewisham
Supernatural Face Crème Riche, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Original
As everyone’s skin differs depending on their lifestyle (and genetics), if you have ongoing skin issues, enlist the help of a skincare specialist to ensure that you’re nurturing your skin with the correct ingredients for its specific requirements.
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