For each age, its anti-aging skincare routine

Article written in collaboration with L'Oréal Paris.

A good anti-aging skincare routine should start early! By the age of 30, hormone levels decline, as do collagen levels and elastin production. Many women then perceive a change in their skin and this continues as they age. So, from your thirties, you adopt a good beauty routine to prevent aging of the skin. But what are the right actions to adopt on a daily basis?

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We cleanse gently

At 30
In the morning, cleanse your face with a cotton ball soaked in micellar water or with a gentle cleanser. Avoid attacking the skin in order to retain its natural hydration. The evening, the makeup removal step is essential! From the age of 30, we forget about makeup removing wipes, which are often too abrasive for the skin. They can cause a risk of sensitization and dehydration of the epidermis by disrupting the natural skin barrier.

At 40
In your forties, the skin tends to become drier and more sensitive as you approach menopause. In the morning, we therefore use a complete and gentle cleanser, preferably creamy texture. In the evening, we opt for a double cleaning, This means that you first remove makeup from your skin using a cleansing oil. We choose it particularly gentle to remove all makeup and residue accumulated during the day. There is no risk of the oil clogging pores and creating blemishes, as it cleanses deeply and gently. Micellar water or its gentle cleanser as a tonic is then applied to complete the make-up removal. The skin will then remain fresh, clean, well hydrated and therefore very comfortable. We end with a spritz of thermal or floral water.

At 50
In your fifties, you can continue your routine of gentle cleaning using a mild cleanser, especially an oil-based cleanser. Double cleanse with a milk or cream cleanser to avoid the risk of irritating the skin.

At 60 and over
From the age of 60, we always favor gentleness, whether for cleansers or for his actions. Avoid being too abrupt so as not to damage your mature skin, as this could cause more damage and wrinkles.

Solid cleansing oil Nüe, € 7.90, Pachamamaï

Purifying and Cleansing Hydrapaise Jelly, 26 €, Biotania

Organic cleansing oil, 26 €, Z & ma

We exfoliate

At 30
From the start of your 30s, it is important to integrate an exfoliating treatment to her beauty routine. The skin accumulates more and more dead cells, so it is essential to eliminate them in order to reveal all its radiance. For this, we opt for a gentle exfoliating treatment, mechanical or chemical, with glycolic acid or lactic acid that we perform maximum three times a week after makeup removal. The skin will be fresh, smooth, radiant and ready for other treatments.

At 40
The skin also becomes thinner from the age of 40, so it is imperative to avoid abrasive scrubs. We therefore prefer a AHA-based chemical exfoliant, like glycolic acid and lactic acid, to gently remove dead skin. The skin will be firmer, better hydrated, smoother, while the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles will be reduced. This chemical scrub is carried out once or twice a week at most.

At 50
You can do a gentle manual or chemical exfoliation on mature skin, but it is best not to overdo it. In your 50s, the skin becomes even thinner and more delicate. Thus, once or twice a week, we perform an AHA-based chemical exfoliation to remove dead skin.

At 60 and over
From the age of sixty, you can continue to perform gentle or chemical scrubs once or twice a week. Or, you can alternate your cream or oil-based cleanser with a facial cleanser with a gentle and exfoliating formula, containing glycolic and salicylic acids that will help reduce spots and blemishes. The complexion will be clearer and the skin will be smoother.

Melting face scrub, € 17.90, Guérande Cosmetics

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, € 12.90, The Ordinary available on luniversdemarine.fr

We rebalance

At 30
The tonic lotion is often the forgotten beauty routine. And yet, it is very useful for tightening pores, eliminating toxins and rebalancing the skin. We prefer a alcohol-free tonic lotion so as not to attack the epidermis.

At 40
In the morning, an alcohol-free tonic lotion is used immediately after cleansing the skin. In the evening, we prefer a glycolic acid tonic to remove dead cells, reduce sun damage and prepare the skin for further care.

At 50
After removing make-up and cleansing, we rebalance the epidermis using a moisturizing tonic lotion to provide even more hydration to the skin.

At 60 and over
The tonic lotion is also essential for mature skin. We choose a product that boosts collagen production, smoothes fine lines and wrinkles and hydrates the skin.

Native Regenerating Lotion, € 17.60, White Lilac

AHA Ready Steady Glow Tonic Lotion, 32 €, Ren clean skincare

We don't forget the eyes or the neck

At 30
The skin around the eyes is particularly thin and sensitive, it is the first area of ​​the face to show signs of skin aging, especially crow's feet. We take care of it as soon as possible by applying an eye care morning and evening from the thirties. Choose a cream that contains peptides, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants to prevent the formation of wrinkles. Caffeine is also an option to consider, as it fights puffiness and makes the skin firmer. It is applied by patting gently from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye at bone level and then at eyebrow level.

Like the skin on the face, the skin on the neck also needs to be deeply hydrated. When applying the moisturizer, we don't stop at the chin, we go down to the neck and décolleté.

At 40
From your 40s onwards, the eyes tend to appear more pronounced and tired, especially from the appearance of puffiness. We then opt for a lifting and regenerating eye contour treatment that we apply morning and evening to hydrate, but also to prevent the appearance of wrinkles. Cornflower floral water and chamomile hydrosol are ideal treatments for puffy eyes. They are applied alone or combined in a compress to relieve tired eyes.

From 50 years old
The skin around the eyes and eyelids tends to become more and more crumbly from the age of 50. The skin is more fragile and there is also a problem of hyperpigmentation. We then use a firming anti-aging eye treatment with a rich and brightening formula to fight against the signs of aging. This treatment is applied to the entire skin surrounding the eye, not forgetting the mobile eyelid. We also continue to soothe the eyes with natural treatments, including hydrosols.

Eye contour care, € 44.70, Has a clear fountain

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We adopt the right active ingredients while boosting hydration

At 30
From the age of 30, you can add a serum to your skincare routine to increase the benefits of moisturizing. In the morning and / or in the evening, an antioxidant serum is used to fight against damage caused by free radicals, responsible for premature aging of the skin. We opt in particular for assets like vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, or copper which will boost the production of collagen. Be careful, however, that they should not be used together, as they deactivate each other.
A hyaluronic acid serum is also a great choice because this active helps retain water in skin cells and prevents it from evaporating. It strengthens the hydrolipidic film to protect the epidermis from external aggressions. As for its regenerating and anti-oxidant virtues, they make hyaluronic acid an essential active ingredient in the fight against skin aging.

The moisturizer is essential in an anti-aging skincare routine to prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. You hydrate your skin morning and evening. We opt for a treatment containing glycerin and / or hyaluronic acid to fight dehydration and the signs of aging. For the evening, you can choose a richer texture depending on your skin type.

At 40
While serum may remain an option in your 30s, it becomes essential in your 40s for even more hydration. We choose an antioxidant serum to fight against free radicals, responsible for aging of the skin. We can also turn to serums rich in peptides to stimulate collagen. You can start using a serum containing a low percentage of retinol in order to get the skin used to this particularly powerful vitamin A derivative. Retinol fights the signs of aging by activating cell regeneration and the production of collagen. It is also indicated for skin with imperfections, since it reduces the appearance of pores and skin blemishes. We also integrate into our routine glycolic acid which corrects skin pigment spotss because it acts as a chemical peel which improves cell renewal to regain clearer and smoother skin.

Applying a moisturizer morning and night is an essential step. To start the day well, we choose a moisturizer enriched with hyaluronic acid to plump the skin and fight the signs of aging. In the evening, apply a night cream composed of active ingredients that boost cell renewal in order to repair, rehydrate and firm the skin. We also don't hesitate to add a night mask to your routine once or twice a week.

At 50
In our fifties, we continue to use a vitamin C serum to fight against free radicals that generate oxidative stress, responsible for aging of the skin. In addition, vitamin C helps reduce spots and hyperpigmentation marks. In the evening, a serum with retinol or hyaluronic acid is preferred. To go further in her beauty routine, you can add a serum to the collagen, which stimulates cell regeneration and firms the skin, helping to maintain its elasticity.

We also continue our skincare routine with a moisturizer in the morning and a night cream in the evening to apply after the serum.

The hydrating mask is a great idea at any age, but even more so from the age of 50. We choose one with one firming effect to reshape the oval of the face and plump the skin as it goes. It is added to her routine at least twice a week. You can also leave a night mask on once or twice a week to regenerate and deeply hydrate the skin.

At 60 and over
From the age of sixty, serums are more essential than ever. We opt for a serum with vitamin C or containing other lightening ingredients such as niacinamide or retinol. Apply it in the morning just before your moisturizer to restore radiance to the skin and reduce wrinkles. In the evening, hydrate the skin with a hydrating and revitalizing serum for the face. We choose a hyaluronic acid serum to intensely hydrate the skin and minimize the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles.

To limit sagging skin and smooth out deep wrinkles, add a cream or firming balm to her daily skincare routine. We opt in particular for a treatment containing Q10 or vitamin C.

The skin tends to get drier with age. Thus, it is important to include a rich moisturizer in your skin care routine. We adopt a very nourishing anti-aging cream to repair the skin barrier and smooth the skin. In the morning, apply a light anti-aging cream to hydrate the skin. In the evening, we opt for a richer anti-aging night cream.

You can also integrate into your beauty routine vegetable oils to nourish and hydrate the skin durably. Borage oil is particularly recommended for mature skin, because it restores elasticity and tone to the skin, regenerates, repairs, softens and hydrates it. Sea buckthorn oil is also recognized for its anti-aging properties, in particular thanks to its high content of vitamin E. Avocado oil, argan oil, hibiscus oil and even Prickly pear oil are also great choices to complement an anti-aging skincare routine.

Treatment Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol, € 61, Paula's Choice Skincare.

Insolente Youth Serum, € 82.60, Sentéales

Anti-Wrinkle Serum 1.5% Revitalift Filler (+ Hyaluronic Acid), € 19.90, L'Oreal Paris

We protect

Far too often forgotten, sun protection should be the centerpiece of an anti-aging skincare routine. Its daily use is essential for all ages to prevent and delay skin aging and sun damage. Each morning, we finish our skincare routine by applying a light-textured sunscreen that does not prevent makeup or sunscreen in case of high exposure. Don't feel like adding a layer to your skin? Bet on skincare or make-up whose composition has a minimum SPF 30 sun filter.

Certified organic tinted sunscreen SPF30, 19 €, Acorelle

Sunscreen Face SPF 30, € 22.95, Madara available on lookfantastic.fr

We massage his face

Facial massage, especially lymphatic drainage, is beneficial at any age. Starting in your 50s, it becomes more and more essential, as it helps sculpt facial muscles, reduce lymph buildup, improve circulation, tone tissues and stimulate collagen production. Lymphatic drainage is then carried out using a vegetable oil borage, prickly pear, argan, hibiscus or rosehip, indicated to fight against the signs of aging.

Organic borage vegetable oil, starting at € 5.50, Aroma-Zone

Organic Hibiscus Oil, € 9.90, WAAM cosmetics