Radiant Skin After 40: With These Simple Rules

By Jennifer Links

Once upon a time, visible signs of aging were considered something that simply came with the territory once you turned 40. You just accepted your wrinkles and begrudgingly learned to live with your crow’s feet. However, thanks to increasing knowledge in regards to skin and fantastic advancements in anti-aging technology, this is no longer the case, and you don’t need to take aging lying down.

It’s now more than possible to look far younger than your years and keep your skin radiant, youthful, and flawless in your 40s and even beyond. All you need to do is develop a thorough understanding of how. The following simple (but effective) rules can help.

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  1. Prep your skin to receive your anti-aging products with the right cleanser.

Maybe you could get away with using whatever cheap facial cleanser happened to be on sale at the supermarket when you were in your 20s. However, if you’re still doing that in your 40s, it will soon become clear what a big mistake you’ve been making. Your facial cleanser should always be chosen with the utmost care. In particular, it needs to be right for your skin and its needs.

Do you struggle with tight, dry skin, especially after washing? Opt for an ultra-gentle cleanser that hydrates as it cleans. Still struggling with skin that gets oily or is prone to blemishes? Look for a product that foams pores clear of debris and dirt. Once you’re 40, it’s also a good idea to use a cleanser that contains compounds designed to stimulate cell turnover. (Alpha hydroxy acids are just one example.)

Using the right cleanser doesn’t just get your skin clean. It thoroughly prepares it to absorb the serums, moisturizers, and other products you should be applying immediately afterward. This maximizes their effectiveness in a major way.

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  1. Becomes best friends with your anti-aging serum.

If you’re not already using a good anti-aging serum and you’re over 40, it’s high time you started. Just as proper cleansing helps prepare your face for other products, a serum provides the foundation your skin needs to look and feel its best all day long.

Look for an option that contains compounds known for their ability to safeguard skin against the ravages of the elements and pollution. (Antioxidants like Vitamin C or resveratrol are excellent examples.) This will help keep damage and unsightly inflammation at bay, helping your skin feel its best and stay younger looking for longer.

Serums are great as part of your nighttime routine as well, since nighttime is when your skin rests and repairs itself. Choose an option that contains retinol, one of the most effective anti-aging compounds available today. Retinol helps immensely when it comes to cell turnover. However, it can be less effective when exposed to sunlight, so definitely apply yours at night for best results.

  1. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Protect, protect, protect.

After 40, a good moisturizer is absolutely essential. Choose a daytime product capable of performing double duty as sun protection. No, SPF products won’t reverse any sun damage that’s already occurred over the years. However, it is the best way to prevent additional damage – like age spots, wrinkles, and so forth – in the future. Make sure the SPF you choose is 30 or higher. Also make sure it contains broad spectrum protection, as this is the only way to protect against both UVA and UVB rays.

As with your serum, invest in a separate moisturizer to wear to bed at night, as you naturally won’t need sun protection then. Consider making it a hydrating cream that contains peptides to help stimulate the production of newer, healthier cells. Do this religiously, and you won’t believe how much smoother and more radiant your skin looks after a few weeks. Always apply thicker products like moisturizers over thinner, more delicate ones like serums.

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  1. Pay as much attention to your diet as you do to your topical skincare.

Radiant skin after 40 is something that happens from the inside out. That said, it won’t matter how wonderful your skincare products are if you’re eating junk. Fill your diet with healthful, hydrating foods instead. Keep prepackaged convenience food, sweets, and chemical additives to a bare minimum. Eat organic, whole foods as often as possible. Minimize your intake of caffeinated beverages and alcohol while upping your consumption of water.

Probiotic rich foods – like yogurt — are especially helpful when it comes to staying healthy and glowing after 40. Probiotics help to stop inflammation in its tracks by improving nutrient absorption and promoting digestive health. You should also try to include foods that are rich in healthy fats (like almonds), high in antioxidants (like berries), and rich in regenerative Vitamin A (like kale and other dark leafy greens).

  1. Decide that your skin deserves nothing but the best.

This one applies to every aspect of your skincare plan. Start by making sure you’re using only the best anti-aging skincare products available on the market. Buy only from trusted brand names that are well-known within the industry for producing top-notch products. (Forever Flawless is one example that is increasingly recommended by experts thanks to its inclusion of ground diamond powder in many of its products.) Don’t simply decide “it’s all the same” and settle for cheap drugstore options.

If you have sensitive skin or complex skin issues, you should also consider seeing a good dermatologist if you aren’t already. A dermatologist can help you figure out which products would be best for your skin, as well as determine whether or not prescription-strength products are in order. They’ll also be able to advise on the appropriateness of more serious treatments such as Botox, wrinkle fillers, and so forth.

At the end of the day, staying flawless and youthful at age 40 and beyond isn’t rocket science. However, it does require you to be knowledgeable about skincare and diligent when it comes to forming the right habits. Explore the possibilities today!

 

 

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