It’s no secret that your skin changes as you age. Whether you notice loss of elasticity or volume, a few fine lines here and there, or discolouration where you didn’t use to have it, these changes can be a bit stressful as you try to navigate a brand new skincare routine. The products that worked for you in your early 20s may lose its efficacy even as early as a few years later, and you constantly have to adjust your regimen based on your skin’s current needs.
20’s
Most dermatologists also recommend starting the use of more potent skincare products in your late 20s that are preventative and habit-forming. “Even if you do not experience acne breakouts, it is still beneficial to add either an AHA/BHA-based serum or a topical retinol to your skincare routine to help address dullness and encourage gentle exfoliation,” she says, adding that both can be irritating so it is best to start with one.
30’s
Most dermatologists also recommend any treatments that encourage cellular turnover, such as chemical peels, microneedling—which is making small punctures in the surface of the skin to stimulate the growth of new collagen—or radio frequency, which incorporates heat via (you guessed it) radio frequency devices to help induce new collagen and elastin production in the deeper layers of the skin. And of course, your 30s is most likely when you’ll start to see more prominent lines and wrinkles,
40’s
According to most dermatologists, because your skin is going through so many changes in your 40s, you may need to incorporate two different kinds of cleansers—a gentle exfoliating cleanser and a mild lotion-like cleanser—to accommodate your skin’s needs for both cell turnover and hydration. For ultimate moisture retention, we also recommend incorporating hyaluronic acid into your routine (can be used both day and night), as well as a rich night cream that contains glycerin, ceramics, and or fatty lipids to help encourage skin barrier repair.
Chemical peels can target melasma, sun damage, and uneven tone or texture. They also recommend treating your skin “from the bottom, up,” or rather, from the lowest layer of the skin to the top.
50’s
It’s no secret that your skin changes as you age. Whether you notice loss of elasticity or volume, a few fine lines here and there, or discolouration where you didn’t use to have it, these changes can be a bit stressful as you try to navigate a brand new skincare routine. The products that worked for you in your early 20s may lose its efficacy even as early as a few years later, and you constantly have to adjust your regimen based on your skin’s current needs.
60’s and Beyond
The main thing that the doctors want patients in their 60s to know is that it’s never too late to start anti-aging treatments. Coming in to see your derm frequently will help you look your best over time. Most dermatologists find that the main concern with patients in their 60s and beyond is lack of hydration and moisture retention.
The emphasis in our 60s shifts from skincare to primarily procedures. I recommend keeping skincare very simple, hydrating, and gentle at this age, one dermatologist says.
