Skincare for 0ver 40:
It's common to experience skin concerns in your 40s, such as sagging or lines around the lower face, jowls, and neck. You may also notice increased skin laxity, dark under-eye circles, puffiness, deeper wrinkles, loss of radiance, and dehydration.
As you move through this decade, your skin becomes drier, requiring more moisture. Fine lines around the eyes and under-eye puffiness may be more noticeable. You might see more pronounced necklines, a softer jawline, enlarged pores, or increased pigmentation. With collagen production significantly slowing in your 40s, your skin will benefit greatly from collagen-stimulating treatments such as radio frequency, microneedling, and collagen-boosting peels like PRXT.
A typical skincare journey for over 40’s
Carrie’s Journey
Carrie, 47, is a professional working mother of two and presented with significant sun damage after growing up in California, which caused skin laxity and stretched open pores. Carrie also had a dry, compromised lipid barrier due to rosacea.
People who live in very sunny parts of the world or who regularly use sunbeds may find that UV exposure has caused premature ageing due to collagen breakdown.
Carrie also suffered from rosacea, which can cause nutritional deficiencies in the epidermis and cause extra redness in the skin.
Treatments I delivered for Carrie’s skin Journey:
Radio Frequency and Microneedling for tightening skin laxity, reducing pore size, and boosting collagen production.
PRXT peels, combined with Muscle Lifting Stimulation. The result is an immediate firming and lifting effect and intensive skin renewal. for reducing pigmentation.
Microneedling and Mesotherapy. This improves a compromised lipid barrier from rosacea and nourishes the skin’s microbiome.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) sessions to address the redness and flushing caused by the rosacea.
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Dry skin, compromised lipid barrier, mild sun damage, skin laxity, fine lines, open pores.
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Natural products protect the lipid barrier, decrease inflammation and nourish the skin, plus SPF. All Marie Reynolds London skin products - Cleanser, Hydrating Mist, Resonate, Elixer, Aniont Oil, Restore mask, Butter Balm. Plus the Heliocare SPF.
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Supplements recommended for Carrie were the Marie Reynolds Probiotics, EPA Fish oil, and Catalyst Digestive Enzymes.
Recommended treatments for those in their 40’s
As a professional facialist, I would recommend several treatments tailored specifically for your skin in your 40s to enhance your reduce the first signs of aging.
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HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. This treatment uses ultrasonic waves to penetrate the deeper layers of skin. This causes controlled trauma to trigger the skin's natural repair and collagen production response.
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Radio frequency works by gently heating the epidermis causing the collagen and elastin fibers to retract and lift. This gives a more lifted and contoured appearance.
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3D EMlift is an advanced device that combines cutting-edge technologies that are proven to deliver impressive facial rejuvenation and anti-ageing results.
This innovative system utilises High-Intensity Focused electromagnetic energy combined with Radio frequency to remodel and restore your skin.
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There are a variety of different peels available at Elizabeth-M, and therefore the perfect peel for your skin will be discussed at the consultation. A chemical peel can help improve skin texture, reduce pigmentation, and promote cell turnover, leaving your skin looking fresh and rejuvenated.
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BeutifEye mesotherapy is a treatment specifically designed for the eye area, and Nappage mesotherapy is designed for the full face, neck, and décollatée.
Both BeautifEye and Nappage deliver a unique cocktail of vitamins, minerals, growth factors, peptides, and amino acids into the skin through micro-injections. These brighten the complexion, smooth out wrinkles and provide a youthful glow, hydrating the skin from the inside out.
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This innovative treatment boosts collagen production to reduce fine lines and enhance overall skin texture, giving your skin a more youthful, radiant appearance. When combined with mesotherapy or exosomes, it also helps to restore an impaired lipid barrier, promoting healthier, more resilient skin.
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IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) uses short pulses of light to effectively treat sun damage, thread veins, and uneven pigmentation while promoting firmer, more radiant skin. It is also highly beneficial for sun-damaged and photoaged skin, helping to reduce redness, pigmentation, and symptoms of rosacea, including papules and pustules, while calming reactive skin.
Skin Care advice for those in their 40s
1. Travel
Keep miniatures of your favourite products for convenience. Avoid wipes, as they can be harsh on your skin. Micellar water is acceptable for some, but if overused it can cause redness and irritation for others.
2. Exercise and Skincare
Always remove makeup before exercising to prevent clogging pores. If you're running outside, a tinted SPF is a great option. After your workout, cleanse thoroughly (or use micellar water if your skin can tolerate it) to remove sweat and impurities.
3. Makeup
Foundation can often be too drying, so consider using a high-quality tinted sunscreen instead. Don't hesitate to use a primer to prep your skin. For a more youthful appearance, use an under-eye concealer and opt for cream formulations.
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I would recommend The Cleanser by the Face Planner. It's gentle, effective, and perfect for twice-daily use.
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I would recommend The Balancer by The Face Planner. This fast-absorbing toner has a pH-balanced formula that helps to calm irritation and address dryness.
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Target specific concerns with potent active ingredients. I would recommend the The Super Hydrator serum by The Face Planner. This lightweight serum contains Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, and Tetrapeptide-9 to hydrate and brighten the skin.
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To address fine lines and puffiness. I would recommend the Marie Reynolds Eye-Drate. This rich soufflé hydro-gel consists of a sumptuous combination of natural ingredients to help quench and nourish your skin without leaving a greasy residue.
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Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. I would recommend The Protector by The Face Planner. This day cream is packed with hydrating and barrier protecting ceramides. This gel-cream moisturiser deeply nourishes whilst being lightweight enough to sit perfectly under make up.
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Always use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher. I would recommend the FILLMED Skin Perfusion Skin Protect.
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To support cell turnover and collagen production, I recommend Hyaolgy P-Effect Reliance gel by Forlle'd. This gel can also be used as an overnight skin-reviving mask.
Your daily essentials
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CLEANSING: THE RIGHT WAY TO DO IT
Make time for it. Ideally, you should be cleaning your face twice a day – once in the morning and then again before bed. Follow the link below for a simple step by step guide for cleaner, glowing skin.
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