Skincare is important at every age, but what that means differs widely depending on your age. Here’s our comprehensive guide to happy, healthy skin no matter what the birth year on your driver’s license says.
Tips for Teens (13-19)
Our teenage years are all about figuring out who we are and navigating awkward moments and even more uncomfortable hormonal shifts — the latter of which can cause bothersome skin ailments like persistent acne.
Combat acne with a gentle cleanser to remove excess oil and dirt without stripping the skin. It’s important to look for products with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to target acne. Additionally, as teenagers navigate through discovering which products help and which products hurt, ensure the skin is moisturized to avoid excessive drying, which can lead to increased oil production and, thus, more acne, creating a frustrating cycle.
The ZO Complexion Clearing Kit provides an all-encompassing solution aimed at reducing surface oil, unclogging pores, and preventing new breakouts, making it an ideal choice for individuals battling excess sebum.
Furthermore, our clinic provides the ZO Acne Control, a potent acne-combatting treatment formulated to regulate surface oil, neutralize harmful bacteria, and avert future acne occurrences.
Finally, it’s important for teens to begin incorporating lightweight sunscreen with at least SPF 30 into their daily routine. This healthy habit will protect the skin from harmful UV rays and prevent long-term damage.
Discovery in Your 20s (20-29)
Your 20s are all about discovery and self-exploration; this includes finding a skincare routine that’s tailored to your exact skin type and looking into preventative measures.
In your 20s, prioritize a consistent skincare routine, including cleansing, moisturizing, and regular exfoliation. Look for products containing antioxidants to prevent early signs of aging and y. Of course, maintaining the habit of using sunscreen daily to prevent sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and premature aging is critical.
ZO Skin Health’s Daily Power Defense is enriched with potent actives that deliver a multitude of benefits for the skin.
More than a mere moisturizer, this feather-light formula is densely packed with antioxidants. It not only hydrates and strengthens but also primes your skin for advanced treatments, acting as a formidable shield against free radicals to maintain your skin’s optimal health.
Our ZO Daily Skincare Program serves as an excellent initial strategy to combat the signs of aging.
Although the body is still producing natural collagen and elastin, it is beginning to slow down that process, making the 20s a perfect age to home in on establishing a consistent routine. This is also a great time to consider preventive strategies, such as radiofrequency Tempsure Envi, once to twice a year. This technique uses heat in the form of radio waves to stimulate new collagen production and encourages elastin fibers, resulting in firmer, smoother, younger-looking skin.
Try Things in Your 30s (30-39)
Skincare needs to evolve as we age, as our skin goes through various changes influenced by both internal and external factors. In your 30s, this becomes evident.
By now, you should have a daily skincare routine that works for you, a retinol, and a daily SPF. However, now is also the time to start looking into preventative treatments like chemical peels, laser treatments, injectables, or microneedling.
The ZO Anti-Aging Kit provides a targeted skincare regimen to combat the initial or pronounced signs of aging caused by environmental factors and natural aging processes. When used in conjunction with the ZO Growth Factor Serum, it becomes an exemplary duo for stimulating collagen production and restoration.
The Growth Factor Serum, with its light gel texture, is suitable for all skin types and is specifically formulated to reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing out expressions for a rejuvenated appearance.
The Potenza Fusion Tip combines radiofrequency technology with microneedling to address early signs of aging, such as fine lines and mild sun damage, by stimulating collagen production, leading to firmer and smoother skin. For those in their 30s curious about dabbling into new territory, this is a great option to kickstart that evolution.
Forging New Habits in Your 40s (40-49)
As we move through life, the only thing constant is change. In our 40s, it’s important to build on your decades of experience, incorporating daily habits (like SPF) and combining them with anti-aging treatments to boost confidence.
At this age, it’s crucial to stimulate new collagen since the body is making less and less each year. Treatments like fractional lasers, injectables, and peels are great options, but even better is combining treatments for a one-two hit that targets concerns while stimulating the skin. An effective treatment for targeting deeper wrinkles and skin laxity is Potenza Fusion Tip, which uses its radiofrequency energy and microneedling to stimulate collagen and elastin production, resulting in improved skin texture and firmness.
The ZO Aggressive Anti-Aging Kit is expertly designed for individuals seeking to revitalize their skin through enhanced collagen production and accelerated cellular renewal.
In addition to combination treatments, in your 40s, it might be time to change up your skincare routine too. Switch to richer moisturizers to combat dryness and maintain skin hydration (look for products containing hyaluronic acid and ceramides for effective hydration) and incorporate products with peptides, growth factors, and retinoids to combat fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity.
Tip: If you need help deciding what’s necessary and what’s all hype, our highly skilled staff is here to help!
Enjoying Life in Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond (50+)
By the 50s and beyond, you should be well-versed in skincare, preventative treatments, and annual dermatologist visits. For those with mature skin, it’s a maintenance game when it comes to treatments, and we encourage you to find a tailored plan for your skin — this could mean injectables, lasers, microneedling, peels, or, most likely, a combination of these.
With the ZO Firming Serum, patients can anticipate noticeable improvements in skin firmness. For optimal results, it is recommended to use this serum in synergy with high-strength topical retinoids or non-retinoid growth factors that amplify collagen production.
And, of course, skincare is still imperative. Opt for gentle cleansers and moisturizers that won’t further strip the skin of its natural oils, and look for products containing peptides and growth factors specifically for mature skin.
Get your best skin at any age with Coastal Dermatology + Aesthetics: (805) 544-5567.
