Texas women are gradually embracing the aging process, finding confidence and wisdom in their later years. Gone are the days when turning 40 comes with social stigma. Entering a new decade brings certain things that we cannot ignore, especially when it comes to the skin.
In your 40s, breakouts are not the only things you need to worry about; a slew of other skin issues will start to creep in. That is because, at this age, antioxidant defenses have declined, and collagen production has slowed down. As such, the skin is no longer able to protect itself from the environment like it could only a decade ago.
In this article, we will look at some changes that happen to the skin when one turns 40, and list some practices that can mitigate these changes.
Fine Lines
Fine lines and wrinkles are the most common signs of aging, and they typically happen because of a loss in elasticity. They are more noticeable moving facial areas like the forehead, eyes, and mouth. The good news is that wrinkles can be treated with fractionated resurfacing lasers like Acupulse CO2 Laser or Sciton’s Halo laser which are great for skin rejuvenation.
Dry Skin
In your 40s, the skin barrier is losing essential components like natural oils, lipids, and fatty acids. This makes it easy for the skin to get dry, which worsens and deepens fine lines and wrinkles. The best way to fight this is to drink a lot of water, stay hydrated, and apply a hydrating serum before bed.
Dark Spots
Another sign of aging that comes with entering the 40s is hyperpigmentation. If you have freckles growing up, as you grow older, they may turn into age spots (solar lentigines). These sunspots are a result of sun damage, but they are typically harmless.
Harmless though these solar lentigines may be, you probably do not want them on your face. Dark spots can often be treated with laser treatments like Sciton’s BBL laser.
Dull Skin
The older you get, the less vibrant your skin tone may become—the rosy and bright cheeks you had in your younger years may start giving way to dullness. That is what aging does as the skin’s ability to replenish surface cells is reduced, creating a buildup of dead cells on the surface. The result of that is the natural rosy tone becoming obscure and your complexion losing its natural youthful, lustrous tone.
You can resolve this issue with an exfoliating procedure like the HydraFacial. A HydraFacial is a non-invasive exfoliating treatment used to rejuvenate the skin on the face and to promote healthier skin over time. This procedure uses customized serums infused into the skin during the process to address your specific needs.
Hollowness
The last change we will talk about in this article is hollowness, which appears due to the face losing volume. As we grow older, the face loses volume, the cheek droops, nasal labial folds, and the under-eyes and temples are hollow.
You can treat this condition with injectable dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane or Sculptra to restore lost volume. However, you might want to work with your dermatologist to know the best product to use.
Conclusion
Aging is a beautiful, natural phenomenon that every affected man and woman needs to embrace.“In recent years, we’ve seen a growth in the number of skincare lasers and injectables used by people in their 40s,” says Sacha Obaid, M.D. of North Texas Plastic Surgery. “For men and women, young and old alike, taking care of your skin is crucial to maintaining a healthy body and retaining your youthfulness.”
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