Beauty is Skin-Deep: The Ultimate Guide to Skincare in Your 40s

“Drink more water for flawless skin”

“If you go out in the sun, make sure to wear sunscreen!”

“Moisturise, moisturise, and moisturise!”

“Don’t forget to eat your fruits and veggies”

Growing up, who hadn’t heard all of this? Remember when Mum would run after us, trying to get us to eat our greens or drink some milk? She would tell us that it was important because it would help us get soft, healthy skin?

But as children, we didn’t have a care in the world. That is, until we became teenagers and our baby-soft skin started diminishing. Acne and clogged pores became the norm and going through different skincare products became our life.

But now that we’re in our 40s, we’re still scratching our heads, wondering how we can look ten years younger and get back the skin we had as kids.

Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Here are a few things you can do:

Wash Your Face Twice a Day

One of the biggest mistakes women make is not washing their face twice a day or washing it too much. Twice a day is recommended because if you wash it once, the chances of your pores being clogged by dirt and dust increase.

However, if you wash more than two times, you’re stripping your skin of its natural oil, which keeps your skin protected and moisturised. In addition, your morning facewash should be different from the one you use at night. Go for a facewash that is gentle on the skin and does not contain harsh chemicals.

Keep Yourself Hydrated

Yes, we know you’re tired of hearing this but there’s a reason why gran always nagged us about drinking more water. Water helps flush out toxins from your body. It helps essential nutrients reach your body and regulates blood flow.

It’s imperative that you drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. But this also depends on your body type and how much water you need to keep yourself hydrated. Your GP will be able to tell you how much water your body needs to sustain itself.

Avoid Chemicals

When choosing lotion or moisturiser, make sure there aren’t any harsh chemicals in the products. You need to avoid products that contain:

• Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

• DMDM Hydantoin

• Fragrance + Parfum

• Parabens

Go For Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove dead skin cells and rejuvenates the skin. It treats a number of problems, such as:

• Wrinkles

• Fine Lines

• Sum Damage

• Pore Size

• Hyperpigmentation

• Acne

And other skin-related problems. It exfoliates the skin deeply and removes the top layer of the skin. Different skin problems require different types of peels. Acne require salicylic acid peels, while blemishes and hyperpigmentation require strong peels. Deep cleansing requires fruit peels, which are the gentlest types of chemical peels.

It’s important that you got for a chemical peel every three months but if you opt for a light peel, then you need to go for one every 2 to 5 weeks.

If you’re looking for exceptional skincare services in London, Oxford, Maidenhead, and Amersham, you’ve come to the right place!

Queen of Youth offers medical skincare treatments and our team of experts have worked with some of the most renowned celebrities in the world to restore their skin to its prime. If you want to book an appointment or learn more about our services, feel free to give us a call.