Skincare Over 40: A Process That Actually Works

Getting older is a privilege worth celebrating, but after we turn 40 it’s also when many of us start to notice visible changes to our skin. Loss of firmness, fine lines and wrinkles are all inevitable signs of ageing. We can embrace and celebrate this, or if we don’t like how we look, we can take action with lifestyle changes, skincare and aesthetic procedures.

Whatever your motivation for seeking anti-ageing treatments, the Pure Perfection team are experts when it comes to the ageing process, and we can help you address all signs of ageing.

What happens to skin as we age?

Facial ageing is a natural process that occurs as every person gets older. Each layer of the face is affected in different ways, contributing to the ageing appearance of the skin.

Losing skin elasticity, collagen and hyaluronic acid, is expected from around the age of 25 when levels begin to decline. You’ll start to lose these three skin components much faster during peri-menopause, which typically happens after the age of 40, as the hormones start to decline. In your 50s, your collagen levels will drastically decline which could result in sagging and dry skin.

Getting older means we also lose fat and tissue volume which could lead to the appearance of sunken cheeks, hollowed under eyes and thinner lips. It’s also normal to see changes in skin pigment, with patches appearing on your face, chest and hands. This can be caused by a combination of age, sun exposure and pollution. 

There are also psychological changes of ageing, with some people finding they lose confidence and others may simply miss the way they used to look in their youth.

Lifestyle Changes To Improve Your Skin

Apply sun cream: By applying sun cream daily, and topping up throughout the day if it’s sunny, you can help protect your skin from UV rays which damage the elastin in the skin.

Stop smoking: One of the main contributors to ageing skin, the chemicals in tobacco can degrade your collagen and elastin, leading to significant wrinkling of the skin.

Reduce alcohol intake: Drinking alcohol can reduce the level of vitamins in the skin, as well as sending your collagen production into decline.

Eat a balanced diet: Diet has a big impact on our skin, and excessive consumption of sugar can damage collagen and elastic proteins, leading to wrinkles and ageing skin. Using the right supplements such as collagen can also have a visible impact on your skin.

Upgrade Your Skincare Routine

The least invasive way to combat wrinkles is through good skincare at home. Using medical grade skincare with active ingredients as we age can help to get deeper, more effective results. Ingredients such as retinols, vitamin c and hyaluronic acid can give lots of benefits to ageing skin.

At Pure Perfection clinic we’re huge fans of the ZO Skin Health range.  With products to suit every age group, our accredited skin experts can use the skin scanner to assess your skin on a deeper level and prescribe a skincare routine that is bespoke to you.

Treatment Options For Ageing Skin

Making lifestyle changes is a great way to prevent further signs of ageing, but what do you do if you need more visible results? There are many professional treatments that go that step further to deliver transformative results.

At Pure Perfection Clinic, we offer Secret PRO and Morpheus8 which are state-of-the-art radiofrequency microneedling devices, with Secret PRO having the added benefit of CO2 laser for those looking for skin resurfacing. These treatments are great for treating skin texture, deep lines, wrinkles and sun damage. 

Anti-wrinkle injections are a well known way to treat wrinkles, leaving the skin with a smooth appearance for the next few months. As this is a prescription only treatment, a thorough consultation must take place before any procedure with our medically qualified injectors.

As we age we also lose bone structure. Dermal fillers are a great option for profile balance in the face and helping us to retain lost volume.

Regenerative medicine is also an option worth considering to maintain healthy skin and results through use of polynucleotides, skin boosters and regular hydrafacials.

The first step for any anti-ageing treatment is to have a full skin consultation and assessment and we will advise the right treatment for you.

The best routine for helping our skin to look its best is a combination of a balanced lifestyle, good quality skincare with active ingredients and bespoke treatments.  Regardless of what wrinkle reduction treatment you choose, our clinic team will put together a plan for you to keep your skin looking its best for longer.

Get in touch to book your skin consultation with our experts today, and fall in love with your skin again.