Skincare Tips To Help You Maintain Your Healthy Skin For Life

Ageing is an inevitable fact of life, but just because we are getting older does not mean our skin’s appearance must also reflect it. And while there is no way to elude the effects of the passage of time, there are methods that let us diminish its impact on our skin. Matching your skincare routine to your age is one such effective method.

As our body changes over the years, so too will its skincare needs, hence this is why your skin care routine should evolve along with it. This is vital since, apart from contributing to our looks, healthy skin means having a robust first line of defence against environmental stressors like pollution, germs, radiation from the sun, and more. Below, we give you an idea of what to expect and how to get closer to achieving a lifetime of healthy skin.

Skincare in your…

1. 20s

Achieving lifelong skin health requires adopting preventative measures and a skincare routine while young. Protecting your skin today is a proactive means of preventing long-term damage that may surface when you get older.

Apply SPF regularly and avoid tanning

There is nothing healthy about the ‘healthy glow’ many attribute as a sign of beauty. Tanning causes sun damage to the skin and may lead to unwanted and serious complications like signs of premature ageing to skin cancer¹. Thus, take care to always apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen before going out.

Follow a bedtime skincare routine

Your skin gets exposed to dirt and debris throughout the day, which may clog your pores and cause your skin to look dull². Therefore, make it a habit to wash your face with a cleanser to remove these unwanted materials before hitting the bed.

Get acne treatment if necessary

Acne can affect not just teens but also adults. If you are still dealing with acne at this age, come up with a treatment plan at a dermatology clinic and avoid picking and popping them to prevent scarring.

2. 30s

By the time you hit your 30s, two things happen: the elastin fibres in your face break down, and your skin’s cell and collagen production slows down³. This causes the skin to lose some of its shine and wrinkles, and fine lines begin to surface. Follow the steps below to reduce these effects.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables

Carotenoids are pigment-producing particles that give certain fruits and vegetables their recognisable bright colours⁴. Following a diet rich in these foods lets our body absorb their carotenoids and brighten our skin cells as well.

Consider certain aesthetic treatments

A more professional solution like hyaluronic acid fillers or botulinum toxin may be worth considering if your wrinkles and fine lines gradually become more prominent¹. The former is an approved prescription injection that can soften wrinkles and etched lines, and also correct areas with volume loss; while the latter reduces dynamic wrinkles and can be used for many other dermatological issues.

3. 40s

The body’s collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin production continues to slow down by the time we reach our 40s⁵. The reduction of these main building blocks of our skin tissue results in the continued loss of skin elasticity, and hyperpigmentation may also rear its head at the same time due to the built-up sun damage accumulated in our younger years.

Adopt a healthy diet to hydrate your skin

Skin becomes more prone to dryness as we age. Keep your body and skin hydrated by including foods with a high water content, like carrots, spinach, and broccoli, in your diet.

Use chemical peels for hyperpigmentation

Chemical peels can help deal with the uneven discolouration of your skin and other signs of hyperpigmentation, smoothing your fine lines and brightening your complexion.

4. 50s and beyond

Upon reaching our 50s, the increased breakdown rate and continued loss of hyaluronic acids can leave our skin dull, dry, and irritated⁵. Revolutionising our skincare routine is now more important than ever to keep up with these bodily changes. With the right steps, proper care, and attention, we can still enjoy healthy skin in our later years.

Use a less abrasive facial cleanser

As our skin tends to dry out more at this age, it is imperative to switch to skincare products that accommodate this change. Non-foaming or non-soap facial cleansers are a good example since they are gentler on the skin, less stripping, and more emollient⁶.

Conclusion

Everyone naturally wants their healthy and glowing skin to last forever. But given that ageing is a natural process of life, there is no concrete way of completely stopping its effects on our skin. However, with meticulous care and attention and by updating one’s skincare routine, anyone can preserve their skin health for a lifetime.

If you are overwhelmed with making a comprehensive skincare routine yourself, let Dr Angeline Yong lend you a helping hand. At Angeline Yong Dermatology, we are dedicated to resolving all your dermatological needs and helping you find the personalised skincare plan that lets you look and feel your best through the years. Contact us today to book an appointment at our dermatology clinic.

References

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Clogged pores: What they are, causes, treatment & prevention. Cleveland Clinic. (2022, April 19). https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22773-clogged-pores

Begum, J. (Ed.). (2021, October 8). The effects of aging on skin: Dry Skin, loose skin, and more. WebMD, Radiance. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures-aging-skin

Juturu, V., Bowman, J. P., & Deshpande, J. (2016). Overall skin tone and skin-lightening-improving effects with oral supplementation of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 9, 325–332. https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S115519

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