Is it time to update your skin care?
Skin changes with age, so a routine that suited you at 25 may be working against you at 45. A few simple changes can make your skin more comfortable.
What’s changed
Collagen production slowly declines from early adulthood. By your 40s, skin often renews more slowly, recovers more slowly from irritation and holds less moisture. Hormones, stress and years of sun exposure add to this. The result can be dryness, dullness and lines that are more noticeable.
What your skin needs now
Less stripping. Harsh scrubs and strong foaming cleansers can damage a skin barrier that’s already drier. Switch to a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water.
More support. Moisturisers with ingredients such as ceramides and glycerin help the skin hold water and repair its barrier.
A few proven actives. Daily sunscreen, a vitamin A product at night and, if you like, a vitamin C serum in the morning are enough for most people. Introduce one new product at a time.
Consistency. A simple routine you follow every day does more than a shelf of products used now and then.
When home care isn’t enough
For concerns like uneven colour, texture or fine lines, some people consider in-clinic treatments such as laser or skin needling. These have recovery time and risks, which a practitioner explains at a consultation, along with whether they suit you.
When to see a doctor
See your GP or a dermatologist if your skin is persistently red, itchy or sore, and about any spot that is new, changing or not healing.
This article is general information, not medical advice. All procedures carry risks.
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Every treatment at Concept Cosmetic Medicine starts with an unhurried, one-on-one consultation with an experienced practitioner. You’ll talk through your concerns and goals, and leave with a clear plan built around your skin, with recovery, risks and costs explained, so you can decide with confidence.
Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.