HOW TO TREAT YOUR SKIN IN YOUR 30S, 40S AND 50S

Looking to optimize your skin care regime in order to get the best dermis-boosting benefits?

You’re in luck. We ask Dr. Sonya Abdulla, a dermatologist at Dermatology on Bloor in Toronto to dish on the top tips to keep your skin looking fabulous in your 30s, 40s and 50s.

“Once we start seeing signs, we’re already behind the 8-ball,” Abdulla says of the various harbingers of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.

But, it’s never too late to up your skin care game — no matter your age — with a few key skin care active ingredients. And here’s how:

30s

The problem: “In your 30s, you’re dealing with a loss of radiance, increased pore size and increased visibility of fine lines,” Abdulla says.

The solution: Look for a product that includes antioxidants such as vitamin C or blueberry extract to help fight free radicals. Consider peeling products that harness the power of ingredients such as citric and other fruit acids.

40s

The problem: “In your 40s, you’re going to see increased wrinkles, an overall change in the texture of your skin, as well as hyper-pigmentation,” Abdulla says.

The solution: Look for products that include retinol (0.4 per cent retinoic acid is optimal for seeing results, according to Abdulla) or rhamnose, a natural sugar often derived from plants such as the silver birch that works similar to retinol but can be gentler on skin. Hyaluronic acid is another beneficial ingredient that purportedly boost skin’s hydration and elasticity.

50s

The problem: “In your 50s, you’re dealing with the deepening of wrinkles, a further loss of elasticity and an overall dryness of the skin,” Abdulla says.

The solution: Hydration is key here, so look for products that provide “intense” hydration such as ceramides and pro-xylane, a sugar-protein that is believed to boost the production of glycoaminoglycans in the dermis.