Over 40? Want Beautiful Skin?

Over 40? Want Beautiful Skin?

Many women over the age of forty are aware that their skin needs special attention to help them retain a natural, healthy glow. Things such as increasing circulation through exercise, consuming water to hydrate the skin from within, and eating nutritious foods are just the beginning steps in getting skin to look its best. Anti-aging can be further enhanced by consuming Omega-3 supplements, which not only assists in repair of skin cells, but is also beneficial for the immune system. 

It has been noted that aging skin is drier than in youth, therefore cleansing should be done with a product that doesn't strip away natural oils, yet is thorough enough to remove makeup. A product with natural extracts such as aloe and chamomile will help skin retain precious moisture. For deep cleaning at bedtime skin, debris may be removed with the help of a batterypowered device which exfoliates without harshness. 

Moisturizing is essential for older skin which may have become parched and crepey over time. A high concentration of silicone in moisturizing products will prepare the way for makeup to slide on (filling little creases), help the makeup stay smooth and seal in moisture. Besides silicone, moisturizing cream should contain antioxidants, which neutralize skin damage caused by sun and pollution. Some common antioxidants used in moisturizing creams include green tea, Vitamin C and E, and a man-made antioxidant called idebenone. Vitamin C has the additional benefit of brightening dark spots. Retinoids are useful for diminishing fine lines, increasing turnover of skin cells and lightening brown spots. Besides being available as a prescription (Retin-A), retinoids are found in many common over-thecount er preparations. 

Exfoliation is necessary for an anti-aging regimen because the cell renewal process slows down as we age, which causes rough patches. Glycolic acid treatments are excellent for exfoliating and reducing the size of pores. There are numerous exfoliating products available without prescription for home use.