Due to the onset of hormonal changes, 40s is the facial aging point. The earlier you begin taking care of your skin with a robust skincare routine, using plenty of SPF, maintaining a nutritious diet, and healthy lifestyle choices – the better. However, that doesn't mean you should give up all hope if you haven't been practicing good skincare for the last ten years already. It’s never too late to start caring for your skin. 

Here are the most important skincare routines, ingredients, and habits to adopt by your 40s and beyond.

Morning Skincare Routine In Your 40s.

• Use A Mild Facial Cleanser.

Many women will notice their skin will start to become drier from their mid-40 to late-40s as they start to approach menopause. You don’t want to strip your skin of its natural oils, as they help to keep your complexion soft and plump. Use a gentle, soothing cleanser to remove any debris that may have accumulated overnight. This cleanser should come as a cream or milk formula for a thorough, yet gentle cleanse.

• Never Miss Moisturizer.

This is the age to take hydration seriously, so consider a thicker moisturizer. If you’re someone who didn’t use cream when you were in your 20s, you were a lotion person, by the time you get to your 40s you might be more into rich creams because your skin will just keep getting drier and drier. Anti-aging moisturizers like Restore the glow anti-aging day cream acts as a hydrator that contains excellent moisturizing oils and extracts that deeply penetrate the skin to hydrate.

• Use SPF.

One of the biggest agers to our skin is UV rays and an SPF is something you should be using every single day, not just when you're on holiday. It is the one piece of advice that 50 and 60-year-olds will tell you they wish they'd listened to. 

Night Time Skincare Routine In Your 40s.

As you age, your night time skincare routine becomes more important. This is because your skin is getting sensitive. The night routine will aid to keep the skin hydrated and maintain repairs. Ensure to take off makeup with this facial cleanser first and then remove an residue with this toner. Then follow up with the anti-aging night cream. 

Exfoliate Two Or Three Times A Week. 

Maturing skin looks a bit dull. Why does this happen? The dead skin cells don't shed as fast as we age. That makes the skin start to look dull and textured. However, abrasive scrubs should be avoided. The fact is that if you do manually scrub your face, you may end up breaking your skin barrier and increasing your skin sensitivity, which is extremely difficult to reverse due to age.

But regular twice-a-week exfoliation can stimulate circulation and carry more oxygen and nutrients to the skin, which results in a glow. Use a gentle gel exfoliant like the Nashé Beauty Reveal The Glow Gel Exfoliant. This exfoliant is mild and gets rid of dead skin cells without leaving your skin totally dry. 

The Best Night Cream For Skin In Your 40s.

Choose a night cream that’s packed full of skin-nourishing nutrients that will boost cell repair, improve elasticity, even tone, and brighten to enhance your natural glow.

Is It Too Late To Use Retinol In Your 40s?

Thin skin and wrinkles are part of the characteristics of ageing. It’s never too late to use retinol but since the skin barrier is thinner in your 40s, retinol makes the skin more sensitive. Rather we advise using bakuchiol, the retinol alternative. This ingredient is embedded in serums and oils. At Nashé beauty, we recommend the anti-wrinkle serum loaded with bakuchiol that soothes and protects the skin moisture barrier for supple-looking, plump skin while the extracts and vitamins work to reduce the appearance of age spots and skin blotches.

It's Time To Include Oils In Your Routine. 

By your 40s, your lymphatic system will start to get slow in its activities. And as the lymphatic system is responsible for getting rid of toxins, you may notice more puffiness around your eyes and cheeks.

So try massaging your skin each night, as the last step before you snooze. Keep the regeneration oil by your bed side and use either your fingertips to improve the blood circulation in your skin.

What You Need To Know...

• A healthy lifestyle promotes healthy skin. In your 40s would be the time to reconsider your smoking habits. Tobacco smoke contains toxins that can lead to a smoker’s face. Signs of a smoker’s face include dull and dry complexion, loss of skin firmness, premature lines and wrinkles, and leathery skin. Make sure you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. It’s never too late to start caring for your skin. 
• Even if you use the best, most expensive, most clinically proven skincare products on the market, they won't work if you only use them now and then. Consistency is key.  You can visit a dermatologist to determine the best skincare routine for you, then repeat that routine every single day.

What are the changes you’ve noticed with your skin as you advance in age? Let us know in the comments. If you found this article helpful, please share.