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Skin Care For Every Age

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Dr. Sidrah AghariaHomeopathy Doctor • 9 Years Exp.BHMS, PG Diploma In Clinical Cosmetology (PGDCC)
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For every stage of life!

It’s a bit cliché to say you want to grow old gracefully. The truth is that no woman really wants their skin to sag or get wrinkles. Here’s how to retain elasticity and protect your skin from damage. With a little luck and a lot of planning and prevention, you can stay youthful for decades.

In your skincare routine you should…

Use sunscreen religiously

Make sunscreen an important part of your routine to protect your skin from premature aging, uneven skin tone, dark spots, freckles.
Using sun protection lotions with atleast spf 30 daily will help your skin in the long term.

Gentle cleansers

Use cleansers at least 2-3 times a day to keep your skin oil free clear out the dirt & debris.

Moisturising

Use water based moisturisers if you have oily skin and cream based for dry skin types. We often tend to neglect moisturising routine if we have oily skin type but we should understand that oil moisture are different things! moisture is hydration which forms a protective barrier in our skin.

In your 40s you should…

Use retinoids

Retinoids have become the new age skin care essentials. Retinoid refers to a derivative of vitamin a, a vitamin that is proven to boost collagen production, soften fine lines and winkles, and minimizes pores. Vitamin a can upregulate skin cell turnover, meaning that your skin will renew itself more often.

This produces softer, smoother, and more radiant skin. Dark spots start to fade.
 Ideally, whatever formulation you choose will contain at least 1 percent retinol, which is the highest allowed in a non-prescription cream.
Consider roc retinol correxion deep wrinkle serum.

You will notice that you’re more sensitive to the sun, so you should either minimize exposure during the initial two week period or wear sunscreen, clothes that protect you from uva and a hat.

Your skin may start to dry out during use. This is normal. Flaking and peeling is also normal. This will pass and, when it does, your skill will look amazing. Once you’ve achieved the results you want, you can discontinue use.
Your doctor can guide you best on use of these creams.

Exfoliate at least once a week

Consider use of alpha-hydroxy acid twice a week. This will boost exfoliation, making your skin brighter and smoother. If you already have problems with dry skin, choose an aha formulation with lactic acid or other moisturizing agents in it.

Consider hydroquinone

The next step beyond exfoliation is hydroquinone. It’s not for everyone, but it can make a difference for some. This substance inhibits melanin production, which is a good way to fade out skin blotchiness.

Be cautious to use it without prescription, your doctor will best guide you for its use. The maximum amount of time you should use the product is 3 months. Beyond that time, you should switch to kojic acid or licorice extract.

In your 50s you should…

Switch cleansers

As you grow older, it gets harder and harder to maintain moisture levels in your skin. So, oil-stripping cleansers and gels should be replaced with moisturizing agents. Hydrating creams will help prevent the natural drying that’s caused by skin cleansers, but it can also help with the side-effects of using retinoids.

Switch retinoids

One thing you’ll notice from retinoid use is that it’s incredibly drying. After a while, your face will feel like a desert. It’s time to switch to moisturising night creams if you aren’t already using them.

Consider eye cream

Lastly, consider using eye cream for maintenance to lighten, lift, and refresh your under eyes. Sometimes, that’s the best option.

In your 60s you should…

Minimize facial cleansing

Every facial cleanser out there can dry and irritate the skin. Even creamy cleansers can do this due to various drying agents used in them.
Minimize use of cleansers to twice a day.

Use more moisturizers

This is where things get tricky. You need to start using formulas with a high concentration of natural oils which will moisturize your skin. If at all possible, stick with natural oils rather than petroleum-based ones.

Formulations like vitamin c serum to help with moisturizing while also keeping cell turnover up so that you can extend your youthful appearance.

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