Amanda von dem Hagen

Deciding what products to use throughout the day can be difficult. After you determine your skin type and basic regimen, there are specific products to use in your morning skincare routine and another set of products to use in the evening. At night your skin is in repair mode and recovering from the day. Products should be deep cleansing to remove residue from the day as well as revitalizing and skin concern focused.

Historically, when cleansers used ingredients like mineral oil, toners were mainly used to remove the film left behind from cleansing and balance out the pH of the skin. Many toners had alcohols and astringent ingredients in them to help strip the skin. In the more recent past, many estheticians have stopped recommending toners to their clients because cleansers have vastly improved formulations and do not alter the pH of the skin. Because of this change, toners have evolved and become far more effective at helping skin remain youthful.

It is important to follow a skincare regimen based on your skin type and skin concerns. When figuring out the perfect regimen for you, it is important to use products at the right time throughout the day. During the day, your skin is in protect mode, so products used in the morning should help build your skin’s defense mechanisms like SPF, which protects skin from UV rays.

Once you turn 40, your skin starts to show you signs of how it has been treated over the last four decades. Dark spots, wrinkles, and dryness will be some of your main concerns and there are some things you will want to add into your daily skincare routine to focus on repairing these signs of damage.

For most women by the time you turn 30, the first signs of aging begin to appear.  We’re not trying to scare you but this is the time of your life when you’ll really want to give your skin care habits an extra boost. Because your skin goes through several changes during your 30s, you’ll want to change your habits to reflect new concerns such as the appearance of fine lines and dull skin.

So, you’re in your 20s and are thinking about your skincare routine. For better or for worse, what worked for you in your teens most likely won’t work in your 20s, so you might have to change a few things. During this time in your life, it’s important to focus on products that keep your skin healthy, balanced and help prevent premature aging.

Most people agree that they would like to age as gracefully as possible. The changes you see as you age can depend on several factors like genetics and sun exposure, however; if you develop healthy skin habits, you might be able to focus on prevention more than reversal.