Common Skincare Mistakes After 40 — and How to Avoid Them
1. Neglecting Hydration
As skin matures, it loses moisture more quickly, making hydration essential. A richer moisturiser and hydrating serums help prevent dryness, fine lines, and a dull complexion. Skipping this step accelerates visible ageing.
2. Sticking to the Same Routine from Your 20s and 30s
What worked for younger skin may no longer deliver results. With age, ingredients like retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants become vital for boosting collagen and defending against free radicals. Updating your regimen ensures you don’t miss out on these powerful age-defying benefits.
3. Over-Exfoliating
Exfoliation smooths skin and removes dead cells, but too much — or using harsh scrubs — can damage the skin barrier, causing irritation and sensitivity. For mature skin, a gentle and invisibly exfoliating program such Dr Mayson's Skin Rejuvenation Program can deliver smooth, radiant skin without redness or irritation.
4. Skipping Sun Protection
Sun protection is non-negotiable at any age, and especially after 40. Cumulative UV damage accelerates premature skin ageing in the form of wrinkles and age spots, and even increases the risk of skin cancer. Daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential — even on overcast days when UVA is just as prevalent and can even penetrate glass such as when driving or sitting by a window. Dr Mayson's 7/AM Hydrating Facial SPF50+ Sunscreen provides not only 4 hours of chemical shield protection but it also hydrates!
Avoiding these common skincare mistakes can make a significant difference in how your skin looks and feels after 40. With the right approach, it’s possible to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion for years to come.
