40s: Clear focus
Any damage from your younger years starts
to show in age spots and broken capillaries. Use a creamy cleanser as part of
your daily skin routine and exfoliate regularly. Look for products that contain
AHAs – acid and enzyme exfoliates are best as they are less aggressive on the
skin. Switch to an eye cream with a richer formula and slather on a luxurious
night cream with antioxidants and vitamins A, C and E.
40s:
Clear focus
Best buys
1.
The Jojoba Company Gentle Cleansing Balm, $29.95.
Bursting with AHAs and aloe vera to soothe skin.
2.
EmerginC Scientific Organics Clarifying Pads and Peel
Pads Kit, $129 per set. A gentle two-step DIY peel.
3.
O Cosmetics Eye Correct, $89. Lightens and smooth skin
and boosts elasticity.
4.
Medik8 Growth Factor Youth Activating Serum, $146.
Vitamins A and C help combat sun damage.
Best
buys
50s: Quality time
“This is the time to splurge on quality
products so you’ll look your best in later years,” Bianca says. “Your hormones
are going through a very big shift and estrogens levels fall dramatically,
making skin drier and less plump due to loss of oil production.” Invest in a
good neck cream. Exfoliate twice a week and indulge in facials that include
massage to remove tension from your face.
50s:
Quality time
Best buys
1.
L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Intense Nutrition Repairing
Day Cream, $34.85, nourishes skin with pro-calcium.
2.
Avon Anew Genics Eye Treatment, $79.99. Pat in gently.
3.
Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Extra Strength Alpha Beta
Peel, $119, gives salon-quality results at home.
4.
Arbonne RE9 Advanced Intensive Renewal Serum, $79,
firms skin and injects moisture.
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buys
60s: Be gentle
“This is a time for maintaining and
cherishing your skin,” Bianca says. “One of my favorite products for an older
complexion is facial oil, as it works wonders on very dry skin and can double
as a cleanser. Try sweet almond oil, which you can buy from a quality health
food store.” Continue the routine you followed in your 50s – just take a little
more care.
60s:
Be gentle
Best buys
1. Decléor Aroma
Cleanse, $60. Cream cleansers are ultra-gentle.
2. Skeyndor Skin
Velour Ceramidas, $84. Vitamin E makes this serum perfect for maturing skin. 3
3. Bergman Beauty
Care Ultra-Light Peptide, $160. This all-rounder brightens, tightens and
hydrates.
4. SkinCeuticals
A.G.E Eye Complex, $149, minimizes dark circles and broken capillaries.
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buys
