Skincare for 0ver 40s:

In your 40's, common skin concerns may include:

  • Heavy, sagging or lined lower half of face, jowls and neck

  • Greater skin laxity

  • Dark under-eye circles

  • Eye bags

  • Deeper wrinkles

  • Loss of radiance

  • Dehydration

As you enter your 40s, your skin may become drier and need more moisture. You might notice fine lines around the eyes and some under-eye puffiness. Lines on the neck might become more pronounced, the jawline may have softened, and you could see more open pores or pigmentation. Collagen production slows significantly in your 40s, so your skin will benefit from collagen-stimulating treatments like radio frequency, microneedling, and collagen-boosting peels like PRXT.

Recommended treatments for those in their 40’s

Ageing concerns can start to show up for women in their 40s, leading to a real loss of confidence. Deeper lines appear, and more skin laxity may not have been noticed previously.

Professional advice for those in their 40’s

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • By toning the facial muscles using muscle-stimulating technology, we can achieve a lifted and more youthful look.

  • 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.

  • 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 both brighten the complexion, smooth out wrinkles and provide a youthful glow, hydrating the skin from the inside out.

  • This innovative treatment stimulates collagen production, helping to improve fine lines and overall skin texture, giving you a youthful appearance. Combining this treatment with mesotherapy can help restore an impaired lipid barrier.

  • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) uses short pulses of light delivered through the skin to treat a wide range of conditions. It effectively reduces sun damage, thread veins, and uneven pigmentation while also promoting firmer and more radiant skin.

Addressing specific concerns:

Concerns:

Sagging, tiredness, loss of tone.

  • 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.

  • Lifted, tighter muscles, toned skin, reduction in fine line and wrinkles, improved collagen production.

  • 60 mins or 90 mins course of 6

  • from £150 60 mins

    from £180 90 mins

    From £1,500 for a course of 6

Concerns:

Skin laxity, sagging, loss of tone, dropping jowls.

  • Dermaforce RF generates an electric current that heats up the epidermis causing the skin’s collagen fibres to retract and lift which gives you a firmer more taught appearance. Additionally, Radio frequency tightens sagging skin and reduces fine lines around the eyes, mouth, and forehead

  • Lifted, tighter muscles, toned skin, reduction in fine line and wrinkles, improved collagen production.

  • 60 mins or 90 mins course of 6

  • from £150 60 mins

    from £180 90 mins

    From £1,500 for a course of 6

Concerns:

Dark under-eye circles, eye bags, wrinkles, and loss of radiance.

  • Micro needling and Meso therapy can also be used to stimulate the production of collagen to strengthen the lipid barrier and feed the epidermis with vitamins and minerals.

  • Rejuvenates eye area , diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines; hydrates, lifts dark circles

  • Mesotherapy - 60 mins

    Micro Needling - 90  mins

  • From Mesotherapy - from £250 per session
    (3 recommended)

    Micro Needling - from £250 per session (3 recommended)

DAILY ESSENTIALS

  • To keep skin refreshed throughout the day.

  • Target specific concerns with potent active ingredients.

  • Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides.

  • To address fine lines and puffiness.

  • Always use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

  • To support cell turnover and collagen production.

Travel Tips:

  • 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 for some can cause redness and irritation if overused.

 

Exercise and Skincare for those in your 40’s

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.

Makeup for those in their 40’s

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. An eyelash curler and mascara can significantly enhance your eye area, making you look more awake and refreshed.

LIFESTYLE:

A TYPICAL SKINCARE JOUrNEY FOR OVER 40s

As you enter your 40s your skin may become drier and in need of more moisture. You might notice fine lines around the eyes and some under-eye puffiness. Lines on the neck might become more pronounced, the jawline may start to soften, and you could see more open pores or pigmentation. Additionally, collagen production slows down significantly in your 40s, so your skin can greatly benefit from collagen-stimulating treatments like radio frequency and microneedling.

  • Combination with some PostInflammatory Hyper pigmentation marks.

  • Medik8 Vitamin A,C SPF Recovery Balm

  • Only for work

  • 2 long Haul holidays per year

  • Flys frequently home to Ireland for the weekend.

  • Goes to the gym regularly.

Treatments:

  1. HIFU for jawline depending on suitability, from £600 upwards

  2. Radio frequency works well for the beginning of sagging skin, and fine lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead either as a monthly treatment  (60 mins, from £150 or a course of 6) combined with muscle stimulation in the same treatment.

  3. Muscle stimulation most clients start to want this, again as a one off or a course. (60 mins from £150)

  4. Peels improve skin texture brightness an clarity from £150

  5. Meso therapy improves hydration, radiance. From £250 course of 3 recommended

  6. Microneedling reduces pore size, improves appearance and texture. From £250 course of 5 recommended

  7. IPL helps with Redness, Rosacea, Pigmentation, Acne. From

    From £150, you may need up to 5 treatments

  8. BeautifEYE Eye Mesotherapy treament

    For dark under eye circles, fragile skin lines  and wrinkles. From

    From £250, a course of 3 is recommended

AFTER CARE

[Supplements , Probiotics, EPA Fish oil]

Home care, WIQO moisturiser post peel, Medik8 Recovery Balm Medik8 Gentle Cleanse, Medik8 Hylauronic acid. WIQO SPF.

DAILY ESSENTIALS

  • To keep skin refreshed throughout the day

  • Target specific concerns with potent active ingredients

  • Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides

  • To address fine lines and puffiness

  • Always use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher

  • To support cell turnover and collagen production

Travel Tips:

  • 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 for some can cause redness and irritation if overused.

 

Exercise and Skincare for those in your 40’s

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.

Makeup for those in their 40’s

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. An eyelash curler and mascara can significantly enhance your eye area, making you look more awake and refreshed.

CACI Non-Surgical Facelifts

  • Ideal for sagging skin and lax jowls.

  • CACI uses a controlled microcurrent to tighten and tone the skin, offering powerful anti-aging results without invasive treatments like Botox.

  • Probes transmit tiny electrical signals through the skin, stimulating facial muscles and reducing lines.

  • Tightens, tones, and offers anti-aging results.

  • A minimum of six treatments is recommended.

  • POA

Dermaforce

  • Effective for mature, thinner skins.

  • A combination of microneedling and radiofrequency treatment for non-surgical facelifts.

  • Microneedling creates tiny punctures in the skin, while radiofrequency heats deep skin layers to stimulate collagen and elastin production.

  • Tightening effect and collagen production.

  • Not specified.

  • From £350

HIFU
(High-Intensity Focused UltrasounD)

  • Suitable for lifting sagging skin and heavy jowls.

  • Uses ultrasound energy to lift sagging skin and jowls by penetrating deep skin layers.

  • Inflicts cellular damage to trigger the skin's natural repair and collagen production response.

  • Tighter, firmer, and smoother skin.

  • Annual treatment.

  • POA

Skin Needling Treatment:

  • Skin needling is beneficial for acne scarring, deep wrinkles, sun damage, and overall skin rejuvenation.

  • Skin needling, also known as microneedling, is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin.

  • The controlled skin injury from the needles stimulates the body's natural wound healing process, leading to increased collagen and elastin production.

  • The treatment promotes collagen production, improves skin texture, reduces the appearance of scars and wrinkles, and enhances skin firmness.

  • A skin needling session typically lasts for 60 minutes.

  • The cost of skin microneedling at Elizabeth M, including the application of growth factors and LED, is from £250

3D HydrO2 Facial

  • Suitable for all skin types and ages.

  • The 3D HydrO2 Facial is a highly versatile treatment that combines seven advanced technologies tailored to individual skin needs.

  • This facial incorporates hydration, oxygenation, anti-aging properties, brightening effects, skin tightening benefits, and deep cleansing actions.

  • Popular for its effectiveness and immediate results, favored by celebrities and anyone seeking high-quality skincare treatments. Ideal as a one-time treatment before special events.

  • 90 mins

  • From £170

Meline Pigmentation Peel

  • Ideal for patients with melasma, hormonal pigmentation, and sun damage.

  • The Meline Pigmentation Peel is specifically formulated to target deep pigmentation in the dermis.

  • This peel focuses on reducing and repairing complex pigmentation issues like melasma.

  • Recommended as a series of three treatments to effectively address deep-seated pigmentation concerns.

  • Not specified.

    3 treatments are recommended

  • From £200

PRX Peel

  • Suitable for those looking to reduce fine lines, improve texture, and achieve a radiant glow.

  • The PRX-T33 peel is a groundbreaking non-invasive treatment that blends TCA and hydrogen peroxide.

  • Stimulates collagen production, boosts hydration, and enhances skin appearance without visible peeling.

  • Can be a one-time treatment or part of a five-session course for deep pigmentation or skin laxity improvement.

  • 30 mins

  • From £200

Mesotherapy Nappage

  • For individuals seeking a natural skin cocktail for rejuvenation.

  • Mesotherapy Nappage involves delivering a unique cocktail into the skin through microinjections.

  • Brightens complexion, smooths out wrinkles, and provides a youthful glow.

  • Can be combined with PRX Peel and Radio Frequency for special events.

  • 60 mins

  • From £220

RADIO FREQUENCY

  • Tired sagging skin and bags under the eyes. Wrinkles and fine lines.

  • Heat and radio waves that are delivered through the skin to contract collogen and elastine production.

  • Heating up the epidermis and stimulating the fibre blast cells. Controlled trauma.

  • Tightens, tones and plumps out the skin.

  • 60 mins

  • From £150 for 60 mins

IPL

  • Sun damage, thread veins, uneven pigmentation, redness, rosacea and uneven skin tone.

  • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

  • Radio waves are delivered through the skin to contract collagen fibres and stimulate elastin production.

  • Effectively reduces sun damage, thread veins, and uneven pigmentation, while also promoting firmer and more radiant skin.

  • 60 mins

    Multiple sessions may be required.

  • From £150

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