beauty skincare after 40

As a woman in your 40s, it can sometimes seem impossible to find the ideal beauty skincare  routine to maintain clear, attractive skin. When we are not experiencing difficulty from acne flareups, we are combating dry skin and potential wrinkles. Ongoing beauty skincare is the only way to achieve beautiful skin once we have reached and passed the forties milestone.

Cleansing Your Skin

Forty-something beauty skincare starts by cleansing your skin twice everyday. When you forget to wash your face at night and leave your makeup on, your pores become clogged and your skin is unable to properly rejuvenate itself - and this is key at our age!

Use a gentle cleanser with no alcohol or harsh detergents and warm water to wash your face. Gently rub your face dry with a soft towel made from natural fabrics. Never rub or use hot water because this can irritate your skin.

The Three Step System

Many skincare regimes from well-knows brands such as Clinique use a three step system of cleansing, toning and moisturizing because it is the most effective. After you cleanse your face gently, a toner is used to remove excess oil and unclog your pores. Once your pores are fully cleansed, a light moisturizer is applied to your face. For best results, this beauty skincare routine should be done once in the morning and once before bed.

For your forty-something body beauty skincare, a gentle body wash works well to get rid of dirt and grime from the day. Your body should be cleansed once a day. After taking a shower or bath, it is important to apply a body moisturiser to your skin while it is still slightly damp to seal in the moisture. You should periodically exfoliate the skin on your body to unclog your body pores and to make sure that any body treatments you are using (e.g. anti-cellulite creams, etc.) do their job successfully.