The Right Skin Care for Every Age
People often ask me how I manage to take care of my skin with three young children.
I’ll be honest with you, it can be challenging some days – and especially some nights – but it’s a lot easier once you find the products that work for you and stick to a routine. I’ve been diligent about this since my 20s, so I thought I’d share some tips on how you can take care of your skin, no matter your age.
If you’re in your 20s…
Lucky you. Now’s the time to really focus on preventive care. Seriously, don’t leave the house without applying your SPF! We love broad spectrum SPFs with hyaluronic acid, like 100% Mineral Tinted SPF. Use a serum that’s rich in antioxidants, which prevent damage by limiting the production of free radicals. Our Glow Factor is a great choice. And if you’re still dealing with breakouts, use an acne treatment, like Skin Pharm's Clarifying Pads.
It’s not too early to start using Botox as part of your preventive skin care routine, too, as Botox combats wrinkles caused by muscle movements. While you probably don’t need filler for deep lines or wrinkles, it’s a great option for enhancing your lips if you want to plump them up a bit. Last but not least, schedule regular chemical peels every 1–3 months to keep your skin bright and smooth.
If you’re in your 30s…
Add on to the routine above by integrating a retinol product in the evening to help increase skin cell turnover rate. We’re big fans of our Night Watch retinol drops, because they boost collagen production while balancing oil production and reducing fine lines and pore size. Be sure to add retinols in gradually, as they can initially cause some irritation as your skin adjusts. Start with once a week and work your way up to every other day as your skin tolerates it. (And be sure to keep that SPF on – your skin will be more sensitive to sunlight.) Also, add an eye cream – try Eye Sculpt – to protect and prevent wrinkles on the delicate skin around the eye area.
Keep up the regular Botox appointments (every 3–6 months) to combat wrinkles and fine lines, and consider filler for exaggerated lines that may have formed around the mouth, aka “smile lines.” In order to aggressively fight signs of aging and improve overall skin appearance, consider adding collagen-boosting treatments every few months, such as laser therapy or microneedling.
If you’re in your 40s…
Enhance your previous routine by adding peptides and growth factor serums, which help with further fine-line correction. We swear by our Youth Serum. Continue Botox treatments, adding the lower face area (especially around the mouth) to manipulate those aforementioned smile lines that can turn downward as we age. Filler is great for those increasingly exaggerated lines forming and for the hollowing areas under your eyes or around your temples. Schedule a resurfacing peel every 1-3 months to treat pigment, lines and wrinkles.
