88 MAY 2017
»Skincare
for all ages
Our skin is constantly changing as we grow older, so our skincare
regimen must adapt, too, writesSheree Mutton.C
hances are you or someone you
know has used the same skincare
products for years. It’s a common
mistake many women make
because the ingredients can’t
address all of your changing skin concerns as
you age. The truth is women of different age
groups have different skincare needs. Here,
with the help of two top dermatologists, we
reveal your decade-by-decade guide to
skincare to help you repair your skin and
reclaim a glowing complexion.
Dermatologist Dr Adam Sheridan says the
skin undergoes significant transformation as
we age. “It is important to recognise that our
skin changes with time,” he says. “Just as we
tend not to wear the same fashions at 60 as
we did at 20, so, too, our skincare approach
should evolve to meet changing needs.
“Individuals transition from ‘base care’
to ‘maintenance and support’ and then onto
‘repair and remodelling’ phases as they age,”
he explains.For your20s
Most women in their 20s have good skin
with few concerns. “Adolescent acne has
cleared, although a small percentage of
people have ongoing problems with pimples
into their 30s and 40s even [five per cent ofTOP TIP
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women still have acne at the
age of 40],” says dermatologist
Dr Michelle Hunt. For women in
their 20s, Dr Hunt says, “Skin
cell turnover is still good, so
the skin generally still has its
‘youthful glow’. As we age,
the slowing of this skin
cell turnover results in
a duller, more
sallow-looking
complexion.”
Women in this
age group have
minimal wrinkles
and barely any
visible sun
damage or
pigment changes.
Dr Sheridan says
these women
should be focusing
on preserving their
skin with a good
skincare regimen
and a healthy
lifestyle.
“The essentials
are a gentle and
hydrating cleansing
and moisturising