AGEING SKIN
In your 40s, 50s and beyond, your skin thins and the production of collagen and elastin keeps dropping, so your skin becomes more sensitive. There is also a much greater slowdown in oil production and cell turnover, resulting in dryness and skin sagging.
The best topical ingredients are those formulated to repair DNA damage, increase collagen production, improve elasticity, fade unwanted pigmentation, and thicken skin. Retinoid or retinol creams will help increase collagen synthesis, improving skin elasticity and decreasing fine lines. Hyaluronic acid is another skin hydrator that binds water and keeps skin looking dewy and young.
Skin in your 40s
The Obagi-C Rx System is great for women in their forties; it includes 4% hydroquinone to reduce pigmentation as well as Vitamin C to help photoageing (premature ageing of the skin caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun). It contains a cleansing gel, a clarifying serum, an exfoliating day lotion, sun screen and a therapy night cream. It is a complete skincare regimen specifically formulated with Vitamin C and Arbutin ideal for improving the appearance of:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Dull complexion
- Photoaging
Obagi-C Rx System – £390 (saving of £98.50)
Cleansing Gel – £50
Clarifying Serum – £170
Exfoliating Day Lotion – £76.50
Therapy Night Cream – £122
Sun Shield Matte SPF50 – £70
Balancing Toner – £50 (additional product, not including System)
Skin in your 50s
After menopause about 30% of your skin’s collagen is lost, leaving skin thinner and less firm. There is also a much greater slowdown in oil production and cell turnover. The two most common skin issues that women in their 50s face are: dryness and sagging.
For best results, your skin should be treated with the amazing Obagi NuDerm System that is formulated with prescription 4% hydroquinone and tretinoin, meaning that it’s aimed at transforming your skin’s appearance as well as helping correct visible signs of ageing, such as dark spots, hyperpigmentation (discolouration), fine lines and wrinkles, and rough skin. The NuDerm is an investment worth making as the results are truly remarkable.
It is available for both Normal/Oil and Normal/Dry skin types. Each System contains:
- #1 Cleanser – Gentle Cleanser (Dry) – £59, Foaming Gel (Oily) – £59
- #2 Toner – £59
- #3 Clear Fx (prescription 4% hydroquinone, arbutin, lactic acid, antioxidants) – £142.50
- #4 Exfoderm (Dry) – £110, Exfoderm Forte (Oily) – £110
- #5 Blend Fx (prescription 4% hydroquinone, arbutin, lactic acid, antioxidants) – £132
- Hydrate (moisturiser) – £60
- Sun Shield Matte SPF50 (sunscreen) – £70
- Tretinoin 0.025-0.1% (prescription vitamin A) – £110-140
Obagi NuDerm System £525 (a saving of £232.50!)
