Skincare in Your 40s: Products to Add to Your Daily Routine

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We all want our skin to look great throughout our lives. Achieving that goal requires different ingredients and habits as we age. By making a few tweaks to your skincare routine, you can enjoy vibrant looking skin for years.

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Great skin in your 40s is all about ingredients. As you age, your skin loses some of its natural buoyancy and may suffer from sun exposure. Products that repair and protect should be on top of your list.

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Dermatologists recommend gentle cleansers that provide exfoliation as well as anti-aging ingredients. Look for a cleanser with plant-based enzymes or fermented ingredients.

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PIXI PEEL & POLISH

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Serums pack a real punch with concentrated formulations for maximum impact. Try a multitasking serum with Vitamins C, E and Ferulic Acid. They protect against environmental damage done by free radicals.

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Skinceuticals C E Ferulic $166

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Look for moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like squalane, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin.

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e.l.f. Holy Hydration $13

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Collagen is the name of the game in eye care for the 40+ crowd. Use an eye cream that hydrates as well as de-puffs. Remember to be very gentle with your delicate under eye skin.

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ALASTIN EYE TREATMENT

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Sun protection is arguably the single most important step in a good skincare routine. Sun exposure damages skin over time and foregoing this step will undo all the good habits you have.

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UNSEEN SUNSCREEN

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Go slowly when adding new products. Try one thing at a time to see how your skin responds. With a little trial (and perhaps some errors) you’ll have a skincare routine to last through your 40s and beyond.

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Skincare in Your 40s: Products to Add to Your Daily Routine

We all want our skin to look great throughout our lives. Achieving that goal requires different ingredients and habits as we age. By making a few tweaks to your skincare routine, you can enjoy vibrant looking skin for years.

Great skin in your 40s is all about ingredients. As you age, your skin loses some of its natural buoyancy and may suffer from sun exposure. Products that repair and protect should be on top of your list.

Dermatologists recommend gentle cleansers that provide exfoliation as well as anti-aging ingredients. Look for a cleanser with plant-based enzymes or fermented ingredients.

Cleanser

PIXI PEEL & POLISH

Serums pack a real punch with concentrated formulations for maximum impact. Try a multitasking serum with Vitamins C, E and Ferulic Acid. They protect against environmental damage done by free radicals.

serums

Skinceuticals C E Ferulic $166

Fig. 1 C15 Antioxidant Treatment $32

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Look for moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like squalane, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin.

MOISTURIZER

e.l.f. Holy Hydration $13

Skin Fix Lipid-Peptide Cream $52

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Collagen is the name of the game in eye care for the 40+ crowd. Use an eye cream that hydrates as well as de-puffs. Remember to be very gentle with your delicate under eye skin.

eye cream

ALASTIN EYE TREATMENT

Sun protection is arguably the single most important step in a good skincare routine. Sun exposure damages skin over time and foregoing this step will undo all the good habits you have.

SUNSCREEN

UNSEEN SUNSCREEN

Go slowly when adding new products. Try one thing at a time to see how your skin responds. With a little trial (and perhaps some errors) you’ll have a skincare routine to last through your 40s and beyond.

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