WHAT’S HAPPENING TO YOUR SKIN?
“The skin’s natural exfoliation process slows, so there’s less collagen and elastin to maintain [skin] firmness,” says Becky Watkins, SkinCeuticals associate vice-president for global education.
THE ISSUES
MELASMA Can occur due to hormonal changes, ageing, sun or other types of skim damage.
DULLNESS is often due to when “Collagen and elastin production are reduced,” says Hkeik.
SPOTS People in their 40s commonly have hormonal acne, says Gross.
SKINCARE UPDATE
RETINOL “The dermatologist’s gold-standard ingredient to promote cell turnover, lines and wrinkles, and pigmentation,” says Watkins.
Try: Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream, $125.
HYALURONIC ACID “A natural humectant, hyaluronic acid is an excellent moisturiser when applied topically,” says Watkins.
Try: Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster, $104.
CERAMIDES These fatty acids will help “promote barrier repair”, says Watkins.
Try: Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum, $150.
NIACINAMIDE “It helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier and reduce the apperance of discolouration and blotchiness,” says Watkins.
Try: Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster, $62.
A version of this article originally appeared in the October 2019 issue of marie claire.
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