Tips and mindset hints, to care for your skin across the decades
The skin you’re in is precious – it’s worth taking steps to care for it and for your mindset towards it, throughout the years! Where are you on your skin journey?
20s
Skin is likely to be plump and smooth, thanks to naturally higher collagen production. Now is a great time to start creating an easy-to-use routine and using SPF daily.
30s
Some fine lines and loss of volume may appear, as well as potential for pigmentation from sun damage. A great time to search for more targeted active ingredients and a good eye cream.
40s
Firmness and elasticity particularly start to change, which is hastened by perimenopause. Look for excellent moisturisers to hydrate effectively both day and night.
50s
Post-menopause, skin typically becomes thinner and less elastic with a loss of volume. Treat yourself kindly and seek the support of your Pharmacist for recommendations on good products to nourish and treat your skin concerns at this stage of life!
60s
Even if you haven’t been strict with your routine, hydration is still important in this decade to help retain moisture.
70s and beyond
Use a nourishing moisturiser to help defend against skin tears. Moisturising older skin can reduce skin tears by almost 50%1
Carol’s story
Now in her early 60s, over the past 10 years Carol has noticed many changes to her skin, including sagging, broken capillaries, increased wrinkles, dryness and sensitivity to temperature changes. Her skin is now thinner and more sensitive to temperature and irritants. Carol has also noticed an increase in age spots. “We literally fried ourselves in the 80s,” she says. “No one knew what we do now in terms of SPFs and sun damage. I’m definitely seeing the results of the way I behaved 20 to 30 years ago.”
Caring for your skin, now and always
Carol has a holistic approach to skincare. “I’m more aware of what I put into my body and on my skin. I wasn’t really prepared for these changes but I noticed them and chose to do something rather than let it slide.”
Here’s how Carol cares for her skin:
✔ Plenty of water
✔ Specific products to deal with specific skin concerns
✔ Good moisturisers, serums, exfoliators, face masks and bath oil
✔ Switch products when they no longer suit
✔ Use makeup which suits you, and adapt as necessary
✔ Double cleanse at night
✔ Active ingredients overnight
✔ Sun protection measures
✔ SPF in day cream and makeup
Carol’s story
Now in her early 60s, over the past 10 years Carol has noticed many changes to her skin, including sagging, broken capillaries, increased wrinkles, dryness and sensitivity to temperature changes. Her skin is now thinner and more sensitive to temperature and irritants. Carol has also noticed an increase in age spots. “We literally fried ourselves in the 80s,” she says. “No one knew what we do now in terms of SPFs and sun damage. I’m definitely seeing the results of the way I behaved 20 to 30 years ago.”
Caring for your skin, now and always
Carol has a holistic approach to skincare. “I’m more aware of what I put into my body and on my skin. I wasn’t really prepared for these changes but I noticed them and chose to do something rather than let it slide.”
Here’s how Carol cares for her skin:
✔ Plenty of water
✔ Specific products to deal with specific skin concerns
✔ Good moisturisers, serums, exfoliators, face masks and bath oil
✔ Switch products when they no longer suit
✔ Use makeup which suits you, and adapt as necessary
✔ Double cleanse at night
✔ Active ingredients overnight
✔ Sun protection measures
✔ SPF in day cream and makeup
Can perimenopause affect the skin?
For some people it can. Looking back at her own experience with hindsight, Carol knows she experienced some additional skin challenges. “My skin got very sensitive. It was itchy, blotchy and quite dry,” she remembers. “It was prone to bruising and bumps, just generally not comfortable.”
A change in mindset can help. Be kind to yourself, realising that perimenopause can be quite an adjustment and requires some wisdom to navigate. Invest the time to find skincare products that work for you. If you’re not sure, your Pharmacist is there to support you.
How your TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist can help
Whichever part of the ageing process you find yourself in, talk to your Pharmacist about products and recommendations for you. “They have some wonderful experience and knowledge,” says Carol. “Your Pharmacist is a great, easy-to-access source of information for help on your skin. You can go back with feedback for them, so they can adjust and make other recommendations, too.”
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