Anti-aging regime for 40s

Anti-aging regime for 40s

After the age of 40, major aging changes begin to set in, like sagging of skin, deepening of wrinkles, and age spots. Besides Retinol and Vitamin C, you should include HA, Peptides, glycolic acid, and peel to improve skin texture.

What is it? Anti-aging regime above 40 years of age

Who can use it? Oily to Normal skin types

Sensitive skin: Yes, you can try if your skin is calm

MORNING REGIME

Step 1 Face wash

The objective of washing is to clean the face without making it dry or oily. Based on your skin type, you can choose from the following:

Step 2 Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C serum brightens your and delays aging. We recommend switching the agents for continued results. You can choose from this list of the Best Vitamin C serums.

Here are a few brand suggestions for age 40+:

  • Sesderma C-vit serum is a good choice for those whose skin is pigmentation prone.
  • Drunk Elephant C Firma Day Serum promotes even skin tone and plumping effects. It is potent blend of 15% L- Ascorbic acid, 0.5% Ferulic acid, 1%Vitamin E, nutrients, fruit enzymes and antioxidants.
  • Biolumin-C serum is a complete package with all the cosmeceuticals that your skin needs-Vitamin C, Peptides, Lactic acid, Hyaluronic acid, and Sodium PCA to name a few. 

Step 3: Sunscreen

Put on lightweight sunscreen that does not occlude your pores. Repeat the second application 30 minutes before going out in the sun. You can apply make-up on top of sunscreen. Here are a few options:

NIGHT REGIME

Remove make-up with micellar water and wash your face. Put one of these retinol serums on the full face. Here are few suggestions:

  • Roc retinol cream is a perfect choice for anti-aging, skin lightening, and exfoliating your skin.
  • Murad retinol is expensive, but effective option for late 30’s especially if ageing sign are visible.
  • Fillerina 12 HA cream has anti-aging, skin lightening, firming, skin repair, and hydrating benefits. It has the goodness of 12 type of Hyaluronic acid, Collagen, Elastin, Retinyl palmitate, 3 Peptides, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid.
  • Avene RetrinAL 0.1 And 0.5 Intensive Retinaldehyde Cream has retinaldehyde as anti-ageing ingredient. It comes in 2 variants-0.5% and 1%. You can introduce it only after using retinol 1%, so that your skin is used to retinol daily for a long time.

    If your skin feels dry, top with a bland moisturizer only if your skin feels dry. 

WEEKLY REGIME

One or twice a week, scrub your face and put a sheet mask or face pack.

  • Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is face wash powder that chemically exfoliates your skin. You can use it twice a week as a scrub followed by face pack or mask sheet.
  • Mamaearth Retinol Bamboo Sheet Mask is packed with a hydrating serum enriched with the goodness of Retinol and Bakuchi. The potent combination boosts collagen production. Thus giving your skin a gentle smooth finish.

 

EAT MULTIVITAMIN DAILY

A supplements that provided vitamins, minerals, omega 3 fatty acid and anti-oxidant should be taken daily for 3 months especially, if your lifestyle is hectic and your diet is not balanced. Try to to incorporate lifestyle and diet given in thos article, Diet for good skin and hair.

Tab Perfectil Max is a perfect choice.

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Description

After the age of 40, major aging changes begin to set in, like sagging of skin, deepening of wrinkles, and age spots. Besides Retinol and Vitamin C, you should include HA, Peptides, glycolic acid, and peel to improve skin texture.

What is it? Anti-aging regime above 40 years of age

Who can use it? Oily to Normal skin types

Sensitive skin: Yes, you can try if your skin is calm

If you are turning 50, it's a good time to shift to a gentle cleanser because your skin gets dry with age. Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Nourishing Daily Facial Cleanser is the right pick. However, if you are among the rare ones whose skin refuses to get dry, then this cleanser is not for you! What is it? Gentle non-foaming face wash. Who can use it? Normal to dry skin with signs of ageing. Is it safe for sensitive skin? Less likely to cause a reaction in sensitive skin. Goodies: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Blackberry extract Not so good: FragrancesIf your sensitive skin reacts to anti-ageing products, then CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream might come to your rescue. It provides nightlong hydration along with replenishing the skin’s protective barrier and combats fine lines and wrinkles. What is it? Anti-ageing cream Who can use it? Dry to normal skin type to delay signs of ageing Sensitive skin: You can try it because the chances of skin reaction are rare  Retinaldehyde is the most potent OCT retinoid. Several studies show that it can reduce wrinkles, and boost collagen and elastin without much irritation. Avene is Retinal is one of few OTC products with retinaldehyde as an anti-ageing superstar ingredient. It comes in 2 variants-0.5% and 1%. What is it? Anti-ageing cream with retinaldehyde and peptides Who can use it? Normal to oily skin types for reducing signs of ageing skin Sensitive skin: Might not suitIf you are looking for a mask that soothes and hydrates your skin, then you can try Mamaearth Hyaluronic Bamboo Sheet Mask. What is it? Sheet mask with Hyaluronic acid, rose hip oil and Niacinamide Who can use it? Dry to normal skin for hydration and soothing benefits Sensitive skin: Can be used on inflamed skin, however the chances of sensitivity cannot be ruled out.  The Ordinary has many variants of Vitamin C serum that can be tried for sensitive skin to most robust and tough male skin. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension is the best variant for tough skin of males. What is it? Viamin C 23 % serum Who can use it? All skin types for anti-ageing and skin brightening Sensitive skin: Big NO Goodies: L Ascorbic acid 23%, Hyaluronic acid 2% Key Benefits: [COUNTER_NUMBER id=7937]

Additional information
Gender

Female, Male

Skin Type

Dry, Normal/Combination, Oily

Skin concern

Ageing/Wrinkles

Is your skin red/itchy/bumpy?

Never, Sometimes (now it is calm)

Price range

$$

Gender

Female

Skin Type

Dry, Normal/Combination

Skin concern

Ageing/Wrinkles

Is your skin red/itchy/bumpy?

Never, Sometimes (now it is calm)

Price range

$$

Regime

Morning, Night

Gender

Female, Male

Skin Type

Dry, Normal/Combination, Oily

Skin concern

Ageing/Wrinkles

Price range

$$

Regime

Night

Gender

Female, Male

Skin Type

Normal/Combination, Oily

Skin concern

Ageing/Wrinkles

Is your skin red/itchy/bumpy?

Never

Regime

Night

Price range

$$$

Gender

Female, Male

Skin Type

Dry, Normal/Combination

Skin concern

Ageing/Wrinkles

Is your skin red/itchy/bumpy?

Frequently(it is irritated now), Never, Sometimes (now it is calm)

Price range

$

Skin Type

Dry, Normal/Combination, Oily

Skin concern

Ageing/Wrinkles

Is your skin red/itchy/bumpy?

Never

Gender

Female, Male

Price range

$$

Regime

Night

Content

MORNING REGIME

Step 1 Face wash

The objective of washing is to clean the face without making it dry or oily. Based on your skin type, you can choose from the following:

Step 2 Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C serum brightens your and delays aging. We recommend switching the agents for continued results. You can choose from this list of the Best Vitamin C serums.

Here are a few brand suggestions for age 40+:

  • Sesderma C-vit serum is a good choice for those whose skin is pigmentation prone.
  • Drunk Elephant C Firma Day Serum promotes even skin tone and plumping effects. It is potent blend of 15% L- Ascorbic acid, 0.5% Ferulic acid, 1%Vitamin E, nutrients, fruit enzymes and antioxidants.
  • Biolumin-C serum is a complete package with all the cosmeceuticals that your skin needs-Vitamin C, Peptides, Lactic acid, Hyaluronic acid, and Sodium PCA to name a few. 

Step 3: Sunscreen

Put on lightweight sunscreen that does not occlude your pores. Repeat the second application 30 minutes before going out in the sun. You can apply make-up on top of sunscreen. Here are a few options:

NIGHT REGIME

Remove make-up with micellar water and wash your face. Put one of these retinol serums on the full face. Here are few suggestions:

  • Roc retinol cream is a perfect choice for anti-aging, skin lightening, and exfoliating your skin.
  • Murad retinol is expensive, but effective option for late 30's especially if ageing sign are visible.
  • Fillerina 12 HA cream has anti-aging, skin lightening, firming, skin repair, and hydrating benefits. It has the goodness of 12 type of Hyaluronic acid, Collagen, Elastin, Retinyl palmitate, 3 Peptides, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid.
  • Avene RetrinAL 0.1 And 0.5 Intensive Retinaldehyde Cream has retinaldehyde as anti-ageing ingredient. It comes in 2 variants-0.5% and 1%. You can introduce it only after using retinol 1%, so that your skin is used to retinol daily for a long time. If your skin feels dry, top with a bland moisturizer only if your skin feels dry. 

WEEKLY REGIME

One or twice a week, scrub your face and put a sheet mask or face pack.

  • Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is face wash powder that chemically exfoliates your skin. You can use it twice a week as a scrub followed by face pack or mask sheet.
  • Mamaearth Retinol Bamboo Sheet Mask is packed with a hydrating serum enriched with the goodness of Retinol and Bakuchi. The potent combination boosts collagen production. Thus giving your skin a gentle smooth finish.
 

EAT MULTIVITAMIN DAILY

A supplements that provided vitamins, minerals, omega 3 fatty acid and anti-oxidant should be taken daily for 3 months especially, if your lifestyle is hectic and your diet is not balanced. Try to to incorporate lifestyle and diet given in thos article, Diet for good skin and hair.

Tab Perfectil Max is a perfect choice.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Cleanser benefits

The hallmark of Aveeno products is that it is gentle on the skin, yet effective because it has gentle surfactants that do not strip the NMF (Natural moisturising factor). This is essential for ageing skin. Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Blackberry extracts have skin repair, skin lightening and skin rejuvenation action.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Cleanser side effects

This face wash is absolutely safe. Can be tried for sensitive skin. Though the chance of reactions is very rare, avoid it on itchy, burning or inflamed skin.

       

CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream Benefits :

Replenish skin’s protective barrier: Ceramide 6, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 1 strengthen the outer guarding layer of the skin stratum corneum. It protects against infections, allergies, and environmental damage and retains skin hydration. Enhances skin elasticity and reduces early ageing signs: Tripeptide-1 might stimulate collagen production leading to fewer wrinkles and younger-looking skin. Another biomimetic peptide in this cream, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide -3 increases the production of collagen VII, laminin -5 and fibronectin enhancing skin firmness and elasticity. Fights acne and blemishes: Phytosphingosine reduces skin breakout owing to its defensive mechanism against microbes. Niacinamide fades the blemishes post acne. It also reduces dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation. Keeps skin soft, smooth and hydrated:  Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Shea Butter and Allantoin provide a smooth texture and soothing effect.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream Side Effects

Mostly devoid of side effects, it may cause skin irritation rarely.        

Benefits:

Anti-ageing: Avene Retinal is a unique combination of Retinaldehyde and peptide. It is definitely a crowning jewel of anti-ageing cream. Retinaldehyde at a concentration of 0.05% shows both visible and microscopic reversal in the ageing process after 1 year of use in a study conducted on 21 patients. Skin repair: Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31 and Vitamin E present in this serum reduce the damage cause by UV rays and boost up skin repair process. Soothing: The iconic thermal spring water along with evening primrose oil has a calming and hydrating effect on your skin.

Side effects:

It can make your skin dry and sensitive, especially if you are new to retinoids. We recommend introducing it gradually.

How to use it?

You should use this cream at night after washing and pat drying your face. Start with 0.5% variant twice a week and then alternate night and finally daily. For detailed instructions on how to use retinoids correctly, read our article: Best retinoid or retinaldehyde cream  

Benefits:

Soothes inflamed skin: Allantoin, honey and niacinamide in this mask seep into your skin reducing redness and inflammation. Deep nourishment: Mixture of hyaluronic acid, rose hip oil, glycerin and water hydrate your skin without blocking the pores. Plumping effects: Hyaluronic acid absorbs water into the topmost layer of skin giving a plumping effect to your skin.

Side effects

It is unlikely to irritate unless your skin is super-sensitive.

How to use it?

Scrub or wash your face and pat dry. Put the sheet mask on your face until it dries up in 10-15 minutes.

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension benefits

If your skin is rough and tough, and can tolerate strong ingredients (like retinol, glycolic acid), peels, toners etc. without getteing red or irritated, then you this product is for you. Anti-ageing: L-Ascorbic at 23 % concentration has potent anti-oxidant, skin-lightenung and anti-ageing. Males often looks for single product that can give them many benefits. This products is just the right one. Skin lightening: Vitamin C has a skin brightening and skin lightening action. Plumping effect: Hyaluronic acid 2% in mircrosphere help in hydrating plumping up your skin.

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension side effects

If your skin is rough and tough, and can tolerate strong ingredients (like retinol, glycolic acid), peels, toners etc. without getteing red or irritated, then you this product is for you. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension can cause irriation in non-senetive skin as well. It should not be first agent on your anti-ageing regime. Gradually build up with other agents and then try this one in delicate female skin. Do not use in senstive skin at all, even if it is calm.

How to use it?

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension to be used at night. Always use sunscreen next morning and then wear your make up. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% suspension has Pure L ascorbic acid at concentration of 23 % in powder form. This product might feel powdery on application and cause tingling. Do not rub it vigrously, just massage gently until it gets absorbed. If you gets redness, irriation, bumps or burning on using it for first time, then discontinue and shift to above 2 vesrions. If you feel tolerable burning sensation, then mix with a cream in 1:1 ratio initially. Gradually, reduce dilutions.IFrame  
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