Skincare is never one size fits all. Our skin is constantly changing for a myriad of reasons; whether it's seasonal changes, diet changes, altitude changes, hormone changes. But in what ways do our skincare needs change as we age?
For example, maybe your skin was bright and clear in your 30s but in your 40s, you find that your skin is suddenly all dried out and flaky.
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In general for males and females, as we age, our hormones fluctuate in a way that effects our skin. When you think of aging skin the first thing that comes to mind might be loss of elasticity or collagen, and while that's true, there's actually so much more than that. For females especially, the intricacies of our hormones change drastically in each decade of our lives.
Here is an easy guide on skincare in your 40s to help you prioritize what your skin might need during this busy chapter of your life.
Skincare in Your 40s
It's common that around your 40s, your skin starts to feel “dried out”. Estrogen levels, which help maintain skin-plumping collagen and elastin, start to decline. Now’s the time to use ultra-hydrating ingredients to help firm, brighten, and fight against the dryness!
Priorities: Firming + Brightening
- What’s Happening: Collagen and elastin decline accelerates, skin thins slightly, natural oil production decreases. Hormonal shifts (especially due to perimenopause) may increase.
Concerns: Deeper lines, loss of firmness, dryness, uneven tone, slower recovery.
Needs
- Firming actives (peptides, growth factors) to stimulate collagen
- Rich moisturizers to restore lipid balance
Advanced brighteners (niacinamide, licorice root, etc) for dark spots
Gentle, regular exfoliation such as daily microexfoliation to help with cell turnover
Glow with Botanical Actives
An all-in-one natural serum that delivers real results is your best friend for healthy skin in your 40s. This vibrant, nutrient-rich age-defense serum is your skin’s daily dose of radiance and resilience. Powered by botanical actives and antioxidant superstars, the Carrot Rose COQ-10 Serum targets dullness, fine lines, and dehydration with a formula designed to restore your skin’s natural glow. Fortified with Astaxanthin (one of nature’s most potent antioxidants) to protect against UV damage, and improves elasticity and CoQ10 to boosts collagen production, reduce wrinkles, and enhance skin firmness.
Plump With Peptides
Peptides are an amazing skincare tool when it comes to promoting more youthful looking skin. They stimulate collagen, which helps reduce fine lines, and offer balanced amino acids that lock in moisture. In your 40's you might be noticing extra darkening around your eye area and maybe even some fine lines that you'd like to target.
The Pomegranate Peptide Eye Serum contains Pomegranate Extract, rich in Vitamin C to brighten and reduce fine lines, and Gotu Kola to stimulate natural collagen production for smoother, youthful-looking skin. This multi-tasking eye serum is also safe to use on any face area where you would like to target fine lines; such as around the lips. Our Savor Beauty estheticians even recommend adding a couple of pumps of Pomegranate Peptide Eye Serum to your face cream for an all over revitalizing boost!
Renew Your Routine
Staying consistent with your routine is one of the most important aspects of maintaining your skin health. And that routine shouldn't stop after cleansing. Create a layering ritual that's simple enough to follow, and luxurious enough to feel like a treat; this way you're more likely to stay on track. The Ageless Beauty Trio is a customizable layering routine that's made to renew with natural retinol alternative, target with a high-performance serum of your choice, and seal in essential moisture with a rich, whipped face cream.
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Written by the Savor Beauty team of skincare experts, with love in NYC.
