The best skincare regimen for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, according to a dermatologist
As we get older, you may start seeing wrinkles, pigmentation, and fine lines. While no products can actually stop the time from moving— sorry, ladies— they can restore or maintain a youthful glow. But before you go out and buy any youth-boosting lotion or serum in the market, it’s important to understand your skin’s needs. The best way to do so is with your age. Your skin is constantly changing, so it’s not surprising that the routine you use in your 20s won’t be the same as your 30s, 40s, or 50s. While you might feel young and unstoppable in your 20s, this decade is all about taking a preventative stance with your skin. CEO and founder of Theraderm Clinical Skin Care, James Beckman, M.D explains that to ensure a wrinkle-free future, in your 20s “use gentle products, and focus on damage prevention.” While Dr. Beckman doesn’t recommend anti-aging creams or microdermabrasion during this time, products like sunscreen and lactic acids are great to minimize signs of aging in your 20s.
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Whether you’re in the early stages of your anti-aging skin journey or in your 50s looking for products that target lack of firmness and fine lines, we’ve got you covered. Dr. Beckman shared skincare advice on taking care of your skin in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and so on.
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CEO and founder of Theraderm Clinical Skin Care, James Beckman, M.D
20s: Prevention and Protection
The most effective way to reduce signs of aging in your 20s is to use preventative products such as sunscreen. It may seem odd to include SPF in your routine even when the sun is not out, but it helps to protect your skin from UV rays. Dr. Beckman recommends using sunscreen daily, no matter how cloudy it may seem. “Choose a formula that is oil-free with broad-spectrum coverage like Platinum Protection Facial Sunscreen SPF 43 by Theraderm,” says Beckman. This unique SPF number is the most effective sun protection as each active ingredient traps different wavelengths than other actives, moisturizes without being oily, provides the widest spectrum protection of both UVA and UVB wavelengths, and won’t burn or sting eyes.
Removing your makeup and sunscreen at the end of the day is crucial for anti-aging. Because most makeup is made of oil, sleeping in it clogs your pores and can cause breakouts. “If you have normal skin, you really only have to wash your face once daily before you go to bed. Use a mild cleanser— either a gel, if your skin is oily, or a milky one, if it’s dry. We like Theraderm Cleansing Wash. It’s soap-free formula still foams to get skin squeaky clean, but it won’t dry your skin like soap,” shares Dr. Beckman. While Dr. Beckman doesn’t suggest using anti-aging products during this time, he recommends doing Lactic acid peels and Dermaplaning to keep skin hydrated and glowing.
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30s: Slow it down
Ladies, it’s time to slow aging down and dial up the skincare routine. The 30s are the decade when you really start seeing significant changes in your skin. As Dr. Beckman explains this is the time when signs of aging begin to appear around the outer edges of our eyes, forehead, or cheek areas. “Over time, the skin’s surface cell turnover begins to slow down. This causes us to lose our “youthful glow” in our skin. Theraderm Skin Renewal System is beneficial for both men and women in this age group in order to restore normal cell turnover and have healthier-looking skin. A majority of women in their 30s report that they no longer feel the need to use makeup after using Theraderm,” says Dr. Beckman.
One of the leading causes of skin aging is sun exposure. Incorporating Theraderm Skin Renewal System products into your daily routine repairs and reverses the damage caused by sun exposure throughout the day.
40s: Repair, Repair, Repair
As we reach age 40, the total harm to our skin has increased because of cumulative damage. Around this time, we start to notice that the signs of aging are becoming more distinct and visible. Darker pigment spots, more prominent wrinkles, and decreased skin elasticity are all signs of aging. According to Dr. Beckman gravity also plays a significant role in skin aging. Gravity is constantly pulling on our skin, and common facial expressions like squinting, smiling, or frowning can cause early signs of skin laxity around the jaw and eyes.
“Maintaining a daily skincare routine that incorporates gentle and but thorough skin cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, and antioxidants restores normal skin and is essential to fighting signs of aging. Theraderm Skin Renewal System includes all of these things,” Dr. Beckman shares, adding, Using this skincare system, twice a day, helps with signs of aging while maintaining and restoring beautiful, healthy skin. Chemical peels and other cosmetic in-office procedures provide additional help for skin damage. “
50s: Don’t forget to hydrate
It’s natural to notice changes in your skin as you reach your 50s, such as a lack of firmness, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and pigmentation around your eyes. Because the skin around the eyes is delicate and loses its plumpness over time, the signs of aging are most visible there. But don’t worry, there’s still time to reverse some skin concerns. “It’s never too late to prevent sun damage and to stop the progression of damage you may already have. Cell turnover is slow; the most significant change you’ll notice in your complexion is dryness and loss of elasticity,” Dr. Beckman shares. “This simply means you’ve got to make an effort to keep up a good skincare routine along with a healthy diet and lots of water to help hydrate skin from the inside out. And don’t forget your sunscreen! Continue with the above treatments while considering adding laser therapy to help with skin laxity,” he adds.