How to put your best face forward at any age
Great skin is key to a healthy and enhanced appearance. It can act as the foundation for great makeup application, add to our overall beauty, and be a real boost to our self-confidence. It's a part of our body worth protecting and nurturing with the right regimen.
Our skin is exposed to various environmental stressors, such as pollution, UV rays, and harsh weather conditions, which can damage the skin and promote premature aging. A proper skincare regimen can help protect the skin from these stressors, repair any damage, and maintain its health and appearance.
Additionally, a good skincare routine can also help prevent common skin issues such as acne, dark spots, and dryness, helping you look and feel your best.
The right products, used with consistency, can yield beautiful, radiant skin and correct unpleasant skin conditions. However, what's the best skincare regimen varies according to age, as the skin undergoes different changes over time.
The Basics
Regardless of age, a good skincare routine should include cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily. These are the building blocks of great skin.
Cleansing and Toning
Cleansing helps to remove dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin, preventing clogged pores and acne breakouts. It also helps to remove any makeup residue, which can cause irritation and inflammation if left on the skin overnight.
Toning helps to balance the skin's pH level, which can become disrupted after cleansing and prepares the skin for better absorption of moisturizers and serums. Toning also helps to remove any remaining traces of dirt and oil, leaving the skin feeling fresh and clean.
Together, cleansing and toning help to improve the skin's overall health and appearance. They also help to maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier, preventing moisture loss and promoting a healthy, radiant complexion.
Moisturizing
Moisturizing the skin has several benefits. It helps to keep the skin hydrated, which is essential for maintaining a healthy, youthful-looking complexion. It also helps to prevent dryness, flakiness, and itching, which can be uncomfortable and unsightly.
Moisturizing can also help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as it plumps up the skin and makes it look more supple.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause sunburn, skin cancer, and premature aging. Even when it's cloudy or you're indoors, UV rays can penetrate the skin and cause damage.
Nutrition
A component of skin care that many often overlook is the role that nutrition plays in getting a beautiful glow. You can boost the best qualities of your skin from the inside out.
A diet rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants is optimal (1). Here's why.
Healthy Fats-Healthy fats keep the skin supple and moisturized
Vitamins-Vitamins like E and A promote cell turnover
Antioxidants-Rid the body of free radicals to reduce the damage done by oxidation
To amplify your skincare success with the foods you eat, try adding some of these foods to your plate:
- Fatty fish
- Avocados
- Walnuts
- Sweet potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Dark chocolate
- Green tea
- Red grapes
Also, make sure you're drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated. Putting better nutrition into your body doesn't just help your skin, but stands to benefit your entire body!
If you already make use of these products regularly, eat a healthy diet rich in nutrients, and get plenty of water, well done! You've got the essential skincare habits down. Now, let's add to that by ensuring you incorporate the appropriate additions to your routine based on your age.
Skincare at Different Ages
According to the National Library of Medicine, skin changes are connected to environmental elements, genetic makeup, sun exposure, nutrition, and other factors that may occur throughout our lives. (2) Regardless of their cause, these changes necessitate a modification of your skincare routine.
Here's a breakdown of suggested skincare for different age groups:
Teen years:
During the teenage years, the skin is prone to acne breakouts and oiliness. Therefore, it is essential to keep the skin clean and hydrated. A basic skincare routine should include cleansing the face twice a day with a gentle face wash, followed by applying a non-comedogenic moisturizer.Try our Profound Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush for thorough cleansing. With 8 strong levels of vibration, it lifts away all dirt, residue, and unnecessary oils on the surface of the skin, which are the primary cause of breakouts at this age. Establishing good cleansing habits during these years can help prevent many issues later.
20s and 30s:
In the 20s and 30s, the skin starts to lose collagen, leading to fine lines and wrinkles. A skincare regimen should focus on preventing premature aging by using products that contain antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and retinoids, that boost collagen production. The routine should include cleansing, and toning, followed by applying a serum with Vitamin C and a retinoid cream at night. Our Vitamin C’ Beautify Serum is the perfect blend to defend against signs of aging. We’d also suggest Hydration Boost Beautify Serum, our pure Hyaluronic formula. End with applying moisturizer.
40s and 50s:
In the 40s and 50s, the skin becomes thinner and drier, leading to more prominent wrinkles and age spots. A skincare regimen should include a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, and a serum with peptides that help to boost collagen production. Add our Total Glow Face Mask every week to boost hydration and promote a healthy glow.
60s and beyond:
As the skin ages, it loses elasticity, becoming saggy and thin. A skincare regimen should focus on hydration and nourishment to keep the skin plump and firm. The routine should include a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer with ceramides to lock in moisture, and a serum with growth factors that help to rejuvenate the skin. Our Age Renew and Facelift Bundle is the perfect combination of products for this age. It includes a complete anti-aging home facial treatment recommended by dermatologists and cosmetologists.
Add these steps to the basics mentioned above, and you're on track to enjoy healthy skin for years to come.
Make Mavian Part of Your Routine
A skincare routine tailored to the specific needs of your skin is the best way to see the results you seek. By understanding the changes your skin will experience over time, it's possible to address areas of concern and lessen or prevent certain problems associated with aging.
By sticking to the basics and adding in new products at different junctures, you can keep that youthful, healthy glow; Mavian is here to help!
Let us equip you with the right products and tools to supplement your skincare routine. We've got what you need to keep radiant and healthy skin at any age.
- "The 12 Best Foods for Healthy Skin." Healthline, www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-foods-for-healthy-skin#The-bottom-line.
- "Aging changes in the skin." Medline Plus, National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004014.htm.
