While there still may be no advancements when it comes to a magical product or treatment that can completely reverse the aging process, things available today are definitely the next best thing.
Luckily, a variety of effective skin care products and beauty treatments are available and they can slow down the process of aging when it comes to your skin’s appearance.
For a middle-aged lady, a proper skin care routine is essential. Nothing too complicated is necessary; with appropriate products and self-care, you’ll only get to enjoy your radiant and youthful skin for longer.
1. Cleansing Is A Must
Regardless of your age, cleansing your skin is paramount for letting it breathe and allowing it to look its best. But, once you hit your 40s, it’s also time to think about the kind of cleanser you want to use.
Sleeping with makeup on is a beauty sin that can cause inflammations in skin cells which will contribute to saggy and dull-looking skin, especially around the eyes. It’s obvious that you have to avoid this.
But, you also don’t want to use a cleanser that gets rid of your skin’s natural moisture. In that sense, switching to an oil-based or creamy cleanser that you may or may not follow up with a foamy second cleanse (depending on your skin type) is definitely the best choice.
2. Bring In More Collagen
The first signs of aging begin to show once the skin starts to lose its collagen. In general, the production of collagen slows down with age. In order to counteract this as effectively as possible, you can simply bring in more collagen through your skin care.
In that respect, you want to introduce more topical products that contain vitamin A. These products boost natural collagen production and fight discoloration at the same time.
You have probably already heard about retinol, which is one of the most popular types of vitamin A when it comes to anti-aging skin care.
3. Develop A Regular Skin Treatment Habit
These days there are plenty of available skin care treatments that boost the effect of your skin care routine. Unfortunately, not many ladies have a habit of visiting beauty salons on a regular basis.
But, as long as you do your research, you’ll find that these treatments are nothing too over the top and they definitely won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Still, their efficiency will be immediately visible.
One such treatment, for example, is the cool lifting anti-aging procedure that plumps and hydrates your skin, thus preparing it for absorbing active skin care ingredients better.
4. Embrace The SPF
If you haven’t already added a sunscreen to your daily skin care routine, what are you waiting for? SPF is a beauty must regardless of your age precisely because strong sun rays can speed up the aging process and damage the skin.
If you don’t like extra steps in your routine in the morning, you can easily find a multipurpose product that will act as a moisturizer, makeup base and sunscreen.
And if you don’t like the usual feel of SPF on your skin, feel free to browse some of the Korean sunscreens.
These have become all the rage recently as they have a very high SPF that protects the skin extremely well, yet they sink into the skin like a serum, leaving no unpleasant film.
5. Add A Once-A-Week Exfoliation To Your Routine
Exfoliating your skin once a week won’t only help you keep your skin clear and smooth, but it will also keep wrinkles at bay.
The accumulated oil and dirt don’t only clog pores but can cause skin sagging as well, which is why exfoliating your skin once a week may as well be a holy grail practice. If you’re used to physical exfoliation, remember to be very gentle.
However, chemical exfoliation is becoming more popular, with more products available to suit different skin types and needs, and it’s definitely worth looking into.
In the end, your diet will contribute to the youthful look of your skin considerably.
Middle-aged ladies should already pay attention to what they eat and drink to stay energetic and healthy, but with the right food and plenty of water, your skin will look its best for longer as well.
So, make sure to enrich your diet with fruits and veggies, and try to avoid junk food and fizzy drinks as much as possible.
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Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls interested in topics related to health and alternative medicine. In her free time she enjoys exercising and preparing healthy meals for her family.
