Page 38 - Expert Issue 2015 (2)

Fabulous Skin

at Any Age

By Barbara Victoria Galagusz

Photo Courtesy of Barbara Galagusz

Daily Routine
20’s: This is a good time to begin an anti-aging skin care • In the morning use a two in one exfoliating cleanser that resurfaces. In
regimen. You may be still dealing with occasional acne breakouts and the evening use a cream cleanser that soothes and moisturizes.
may be starting to see fine lines, but your skin cells regenerate regularly, • Use a hydrating, antioxidant vitamin toner before your moisturizer and
giving you an even texture and a rosy glow. It is important to start a skin night cream.
care regimen so that it becomes a positive habit. The way you care for • Select a moisturizer that contains one or more anti-aging ingredients:
your skin now will determine what it will look like for the rest of your life. peptides (to stimulate collagen), Retinol (to stimulate cell turnover and
Periodically get a facial for deep cleansing and exfoliation. address acne), Vitamin C (stimulates collagen, an antioxidant), Vitamin E
Daily Routine (antioxidant) and SPF30 (to block UV rays).
38 • Use an oil based cleanser to lift makeup and debris and then follow with • At night use a medium weight night cream. If not using a moisturizer
with Retinol, consider use of a prescription Retinoid.
a soap free gel cleanser or a cleanser with salicylic acid or clay based
depending on how oily you are. • Add an eye cream with Retinol and peptides to treat lines, puffiness and
• Choose a moisturizer that is non - irritating and contains hyaluronic acid dark shadows.
that will plump your skin without clogging your pores.
• Apply a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 every day to minimize sun dam-
age and hyperpigmentation (brown spots). It is okay to use a moistur- 50’s: Cell turnover is slow and your complexion has lost elastic-
izer with SPF but SPF in your foundation is probably not enough. Use a ity. Skin is dryer with an increase in wrinkles, large pores and sagging
separate product. skin. You are in menopause or are postmenopausal. You have brown
• Use an eye cream to protect the sensitive area under your eyes. spots, fine spider veins and may have rosacea and acne. You generally
• Select a purifying masque for breakout areas: Spot treat or treat entire feel good but then look in the mirror and don’t like what you see. Don’t
face as needed. give up, it is never too late to stop the progression of damage you already
have. Select products that contain peptides, caffeine, Vitamin C, antioxi-
dants, botanicals and Retinol. These ingredients will encourage collagen
production and also reduce the production of harmful enzymes that can
30’s: Your skin cells are not turning over as quickly and there speed up the aging process. Consider medium grade peels, laser for
is some loss of collagen and your complexion looks a little dull. It is exfoliation and to stimulate collagen, and continue with performance
important to step up exfoliation with products that contain retinol or alpha- oriented facials and high quality skin care products which exfoliate,
hydroxy acid. Watch for acne that is triggered by stress and also for replenish and hydrate.
hyperpigmentation (brown spots) and melasma (areas of brown discolor- Daily Routine
ation). Start getting facials on a regular basis for skin maintenance. • In the morning use a two in one exfoliating cleanser that resurfaces.
Daily Routine Use a hydrating, antioxidant vitamin toner before applying moisturizer
• Use a gentle, cream cleanser and spot any breakout areas with a clay and night cream. In the evening use a cream cleanser that soothes and
based cleanser. replenishes lipids.
• Exfoliate once or twice a week with a product that contains papain, (en- • Use a hydrating, antioxidant vitamin toner before your moisturizer and
zyme which encourages cell turnover and opens clogged pores), phytic night cream.
acid (brightening), salicylic or glycolic acid. • Under your moisturizer, select a hydrating or firming serum. Then add
• Select a moisturizer which is not too heavy but contains peptides, an a moisturizer that contains anti-aging ingredients: peptides, Retinol,
anti-aging ingredient that helps feed the skin. Vitamin C and SPF30.
• Be diligent about wearing sunscreen with SPF30 especially if you are • Add a nighttime replenishing peptide serum and for very dry skin apply a
using retinol or alpha-hydroxy acid. heavy weight cream with peptides. If not using a moisturizer with Retinol,
• Address lines around eyes with a vitamin, silicone based eye cream. consider use of a prescription Retinoid (if using prescription Retinoid don’t
use a peptide serum).
• Add an eye cream with Retinol and peptides to treat lines, puffiness and
dark shadows.
40’s: Not only are your skin cells not turning over as fast and • Try a vitamin masque to nourish, improve elasticity and combat dryness.
fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots and uneven skin tone are visible but your
hormones are creating havoc on your skin. You are losing some of your
glow. In your 40’s, you are typically perimenopausal resulting in estrogen
levels decreasing, leading to increased dryness and dehydration. Sensi-
tive skin, acne and rosacea can also be present. Think about mild peels,
micro current and anti-aging facials.