After 35-40 years of age, the skin undergoes significant changes. And therefore, it needs a completely different care than young skin. mystylex.techinfus.com/en/ already talked about how moisturize the skin according to age, and today we propose to figure out what kind of care products must be in the arsenal of women after 40 years.

What is the difference between anti-age cosmetics and conventional cosmetics?

Dermatologists and experienced cosmetologists unanimously argue that you should not rush to use cosmetics marked anti-age at a young age. That is, if at the age of 30-35 you do not have any problems with your skin, it has an even relief, there are relatively few mimic wrinkles, there are no age spots or sagging of the oval of the face, then there is no need for anti-aging cosmetics. In this case, it is enough to pay more attention to thorough and deep moisturizing and less exposure to the sun: this way you will prolong the good condition and youthfulness of the skin for a long time.

But, no matter how we avoid it, at the age of 40-45, irreversible age-related processes occur in the skin that require correction. First of all, a large amount of hyaluronic acid is lost in the skin, namely, it is responsible for moisture retention. Result: dryness, flaking, thinning of the skin, the appearance of wrinkles.

The production of collagen and elastin also decreases, from which the skin loses its elasticity and sags: this can be seen in the eyelids, the lower part of the cheeks in the jaw, along the nasolabial folds. The protective properties are reduced due to the thinning of the lipid barrier, and the skin becomes more susceptible to harmful factors.

And anti-age cosmetics are designed to fight all these problems. For this, more active components and ingredients are included in the composition of creams, serums and other care products than in conventional cosmetics for younger skin:

• all kinds of vitamins;
  
• antioxidants - prevent cell oxidation and damage by free radicals;
  
• natural oils - nourish and soften (especially wheat, rice bran, shea butter and jojoba oils);
  
• hyaluronic acid - attracts moisture, retains it in the cells;
  
• glycerin - creates a barrier that prevents moisture evaporation;
  
• peptides, collagen and amino acids - stimulate the production of its own protein in the skin;
  
• retinoids - renew cells, even and improve complexion, prevent pigmentation.
  

Look for these ingredients on anti-aging cosmetics packaging if you want to achieve the best effect against problems. And we will tell you further what 5 products must be on your cosmetic table.

1. Gentle cleansers

As we said above, the skin loses a lot of moisture with age. And if you wash your face with aggressive products with an unsuitable pH level for the skin, as well as hard water, then moisture will be lost even more. Because of this, the sebaceous glands can close and not secrete fat at all for moisturizing, nourishing and protecting the skin, but, on the contrary, can become more active, leading to excessive oily and problematic skin.

To stop the loss of moisture, cleansers should be as gentle as possible. No soap (even baby!), Only gentle gels, and even better foams or mousses. First remove makeup with micellar water and then wash with a soft sponge. Mild exfoliants or acid-based lotions can be used to exfoliate dead skin cells.

2. Serum

Serums have a higher concentration of active substances than regular cream. It can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin due to its unique formula. As a rule, serums are more liquid, water-based.They will not sufficiently moisturize and nourish the skin, but will only deliver the necessary active substances to its layers. But the cream is designed to moisturize and nourish the skin, soften and smooth it.



Therefore, the serum should be used together with the cream. Of course, read the instructions first, and use the tool as indicated in it. But, as a rule, the serum is applied in the evening immediately after cleansing the skin and before the cream, and after it has been absorbed, your usual night cream is already applied. Choose serums designed to fight your problem: smoothing wrinkles, lifting effect, pigmentation, etc.

3. Face cream

A woman of any age should have a face cream. Even the youngest skin needs hydration, not to mention aging skin. But aging skin no longer needs just hydration, but deep nutrition and saturation with active ingredients. First of all, look for hyaluronic acid in the cream. And, as we said above, such components as vitamins and microelements, antioxidants, peptides and retinoids, glycerin and natural oils are also very important - they trigger the processes of skin renewal and enhance natural defenses.

Do not forget that there must be two creams: day and night. Daytime is designed to protect the skin from negative external factors, the first of which is ultraviolet radiation. For aging skin, this is the main enemy, leading to dryness, an abundance of wrinkles and age spots. Be sure to choose a day cream with an SPF of at least 50. The night cream should restore and renew the skin. Accordingly, the day and night cream have completely different functions, and therefore it is impossible to replace one with the other.

4. Eye cream

An eye cream is even more active than a regular cream, much like a serum. But in most cases, the instructions for the serum do not recommend applying it to the area around the eyes. So, you need to get a good anti-age eye cream. In the composition, look for all the same substances and ingredients that we mentioned above - they work equally well on all parts of the face. These products eliminate dryness and tightness, correct wrinkles, relieve puffiness and reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, while brightening the skin.

Professional cosmetic lines for aging skin also have a division of eye creams into day and night. In more budget brands, they are usually universal, but they can be used both in the morning and in the evening. For morning use, you can purchase a cream with caffeine and in a package with a metal roller: in the morning they massage the skin around the eyes well, improving microcirculation. This will reduce puffiness, and caffeine will help get rid of dark circles.

5. Masks

It's great if you have the opportunity to regularly visit your beautician for special treatments for your anti-aging skin. But even at home, you can do a lot. And it is the masks that help here. Set aside time for masks at least once a week, ideally it is better to use them twice a week. Masks are different - choose the one that will deal with your problems: moisturizing, nourishing, cleansing, tightening, brightening, etc.



Masks can be dry - you will need to tinker with them, bringing them to the desired texture, but such are stored longer. Ready-made masks are more convenient to use. And absolutely no problems will arise with disposable fabric masks or hydrogel masks. They allow the active substance not to evaporate quickly and thus penetrate deeper into the skin. Such masks smooth the skin well and can be used as SOS-remedies, for example, after a sleepless night.