From the bright glow of youth to the graceful beauty of adulthood, skincare is a lifelong journey. The desire of people of all ages is to achieve flawless and well-groomed skin. However, achieving healthy skin requires the use of special procedures and the use of quality skin care products that provide the basic nutrition needed at different stages of life. The needs of our skin change with age, as do the needs of our body. When you're 30, what worked at 20 may not work. That's why it's so important to understand your skin and provide it with the right amount of ingredients to keep it looking its best at any age. (Also read: Beauty Tips: Avoid These Harmful Skin Care Ingredients to Prevent Skin Damage and Premature Aging )
Skincare expert and Akihi co-founder Tulsi Gosai shared some essential tips for maintaining healthy and glowing skin for all age groups with HT Lifestyle.
For your 20s, 20s are the most energetic and busy years for your skin, as well as for the rest of your body. Collagen, a skin protein, is available in abundance and is what naturally gives your skin its youthful glow. In fact, the skin does not need special external support, because the cells are still young and capable of rejuvenation. Acne, hormonal changes and sun exposure are major concerns at this age. A basic skin care regimen that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection can work wonders. A special cleanser, moisturizer and broad spectrum sunscreen will leave your skin radiant and supple, laying a solid foundation for healthy skin later in life.
For your 30s While many of the items in your 20s skincare kit will carry over into your 30s, there are certain additions that need to be made to meet your skin's renewed needs. Given the burden of personal and professional responsibilities that the number 30 brings to you, stress can take a toll on your skin. And the result will be hyperpigmentation, fine lines, sun spots and dark circles under the eyes. These include hyaluronic acid, antioxidant-rich moisturizers or serums, and anti-aging products—perfect steps in your skin care routine as they will lift and brighten your skin, giving it a glowing effect reminiscent of your 20s.
By 40. By the age of 40, the signs of aging are quite obvious. Pigmentation begins to deteriorate, crow's feet and forehead wrinkles appear. Given that women go through menopause at this age, the accompanying imbalance begins to take its toll on the skin, making it drier and less elastic. Switching to hydrating non-foaming cleansers, richer and thicker moisturizers, serums with vitamin C, peptides and antioxidants will keep your skin's natural texture and prevent dryness or lifelessness during this time. Also, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and maintaining water balance during this period will benefit in the future.
For your 50s and over. In addition to dry skin, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, sagging skin is another problem that occurs at the age of 50. Your skin becomes thinner and more elastic due to the reduction of collagen and elastin. So when choosing skin care products at this age, it's time to switch to ultra-hydrating products so that your skin can deal with excessive dryness. When preparing your skin care regimen, prioritize glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, ceramides and hyaluronic acid as the main ingredients as they will provide your skin with good nourishment and protection.
“Don't let age take its toll on your skin with the right skin care regimen. By tailoring your skin care routine to age-related needs, you can combat issues such as moisture loss, collagen breakdown, and the most obvious signs of aging. You can save your skin. look healthy and young at different stages of life by following the recommendations above,” concludes Tulsi.