If you're blowing out the candles on your 40th birthday cake this year you will want to start thinking about new ways to combat aging with your skin. While you are a young man or woman you will want to take some steps to keep your skin healthy and glowing for many years to come and starting this at age 40 is one of the best things you can do to make sure your skincare routine will enhance your beauty for many years to come.
When you hit 40 years old you may not truly see any effects of aging with your skin, but it is the perfect time to lay the foundation for the years to come where your skin may start to lose some elasticity or moisture and when you will start to see some evidence of aging skin. When this happens you will have to do far more work to get your skin to a place where you are happy with then if you just start now and allow your skincare routine to age with you gracefully.
Here are some important things you need to be thinking about as you turn 40 and how you can take your skincare routine to the next level.
1.) Hydration will be your savior: At any age, keeping your skin hydrated is the key to keeping it looking healthy and glowing, but as you start to get a little bit older you may notice some changes in how your skin holds that hydration. Therefore, you should take the early first step of making sure that you hydrating your skin regularly. That means through food and drinking lots of water, but also by regularly moisturizing your skin with a moisturizer that fits your skin type.
2.) Enjoy lots of antioxidants. The environmental damage that your skin will continue to be exposed to will eventually take it's toll on the glow and health of your skin and antioxidants can help prevent that. You can find antioxidants in foods that are particularly high in Vitamin C like citrus and broccoli. Also, any food that will give you a good supply of Vitamin E, like avocado and spinach will go a long way in helping to keep your skin youthful and glowing as you continue to age.
3.) Protect your skin from surface damage from the sun, the heat and also from the cold and harsh winters. Environmental impacts on your skin are a real thing and if you're not careful the damage that the weather can do to your skin can completely wipe away all of the positive things you have been doing with your skincare routine. In the winter months you will want to make sure you are covered up completely to avoid wind burn and exposure to the elements. In the summer months, you will want to make sure you are covered to avoid sun exposure and if your skin is going to be exposed to the sun make sure you are protecting your skin with UV protection from a good sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
Turning 40 is the perfect time to proactively address your skincare needs. While you may not visibly see the effects of aging yet, preventative measures now will pay dividends in the long run. By prioritizing hydration, incorporating antioxidants into your diet, and diligently protecting your skin from environmental damage, you can lay the foundation for healthy, youthful-looking skin for years to come. Remember, consistent effort and a well-rounded approach will help you age gracefully and confidently.
