How to properly cleanse your face at 40: tips for women

With age, the skin changes: it becomes thinner, drier, renews itself more slowly and loses elasticity. At 40, it is especially important to pay attention not only to nutrition and hydration, but also to proper cleansing. It is this stage of care that largely determines the health and appearance of the skin.

During the day, dust, toxins, makeup residue and sebum accumulate on the face. If they are not removed in time, pores become clogged, cell renewal slows down, inflammation and a dull complexion appear. But too aggressive cleansing can, on the contrary, damage the skin barrier, provoke dryness and early wrinkles. Therefore, it is important to find a balance. We at joy-pup talk about the main stages of cleansing the face at 40. Read also how to use a sugar scrub correctly.

Step 1. Makeup removal

If you have makeup on your face, remove it first. A good option would be micellar water, which will gently cleanse sensitive skin. But to remove long-lasting makeup without rubbing, it is better to use a hydrophilic oil or balm.

Step 2. Washing

After removing makeup, be sure to use a gentle product: foam or gel with amino acids, peptides, hyaluronic acid. But avoid aggressive sulfates that dry the skin. At 40, it is better to give preference to products with a neutral pH so as not to disturb the natural barrier.

Step 3. Deep cleansing

It should be done no more than 1-2 times a week, for which use enzyme powders or gentle peels with AHA acids. They allow the skin to renew itself without damaging it. But rough scrubs with large abrasive particles are best avoided at the age of forty.

Step 4. Toning

After cleansing, the skin needs to restore its pH balance. A toner or essence with antioxidants and moisturizing components (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide) prepares it for further care.

Tips to help your skin look younger

• Cleanse your face twice a day: in the morning and in the evening;
• Use warm, not hot water, because too high a temperature dries out the skin;
• Do not rub your face with a towel, it is better to blot it with a soft cloth or disposable napkins;
• Add antioxidants (vitamin C, green tea extracts) to your care to protect the skin from free radicals.

To protect your skin, be sure to use gentle gels and foams with moisturizing components for cleansing, hydrophilic oils for gentle makeup removal, peels with lactic or almond acid, tonics with collagen, peptides or hyaluronic acid. This will allow you to preserve the youth and beauty of your skin.

To be continued…