Cleansing and Makeup Removal
To begin with, always use a gentle foaming cleanser infused with brightening enzymes derived from plants and skin barrier-supporting ingredients. While morning skincare routines emphasize protection, nighttime skincare routines emphasize repair and renewal. So, first and foremost, remove any makeup you’re wearing. Use a micellar water or alcohol-free toner if possible. And then you can jump in.
Serums
After cleansing, apply a vitamin C serum to reduce the age spots and uneven tone that many people experience in their 40s. An antioxidant serum with a vitamin cocktail is ideal. In the evening, beginners in their 40s should include retinol in their regimen to boost cellular turnover and help increase collagen and elasticity in the skin. Retinol is a holy grail. It can do everything. It helps with acne breakouts, the skin’s surface, more effective exfoliation, getting rid of dullness, and it also helps with fine lines and wrinkles.
Moisturizer and Eye Cream
Use an antioxidant-rich moisturizer, which is another important ingredient to include in your routine at this age. Antioxidants aid in the fight against free radical damage caused by things like UV rays from pollution and infrared light. A good depuffing and hydrating eye cream, as well as a collagen-boosting product like a peptide cream or growth factor serum, are also excellent additions to a morning skincare routine.
Sunscreen
The final and most important step in any morning skincare routine is sunscreen. A mineral SPF with zinc oxide and antioxidants to help protect against pollution. A good skincare routine is useless without a broad-spectrum sunscreen, preferably mineral-based. Always remember sunscreen must be reapplied every 4 hours and after sweating or swimming. Sunscreen sticks are a very convenient way to make sure you do this on the go.
Lastly, Exfoliating Treatment
Exfoliate on a regular basis to maintain cell turnover, and do fruit acid peels on a monthly basis. As you age, you tend to see a lot of your sun damage emerge, and the best ways to address it are exfoliation and resurfacing the skin. But it is vital not to overdo this and to ensure you protect your skin from the sun very well, post exfoliation. There you have it, skin care is not complicated but can be very, lets say, skin deep! But once you get a routine that works for you in place, your journey to beautiful skin will be nothing less than enjoyable.