Skincare After 40 — and the mistakes to avoid!
Once you reach your 40s, your skin begins to change in ways that demand extra care and attention. The right skincare after 40 can make all the difference — but only if you avoid these common mistakes that can accelerate visible ageing.
1. Neglecting Hydration
As skin matures, it loses moisture more rapidly, making hydration an absolute must. A richer moisturiser, like Dr Mayson's Intense Moisture Surge, combined with super-hydrating serums e.g. our Triple-B Hydra Serum with Niacinamide, can help prevent dryness, dullness, and fine lines.
Skipping hydration accelerates visible ageing, so be sure to lock in moisture morning and night to maintain a soft, luminous glow.
2. Sticking to the Same Routine from Your 20s and 30s
What worked for youthful skin won’t necessarily work now. Skincare after 40 requires advanced ingredients like retinoids (e.g. our Active-A Renewal Serum), peptides (e.g. our Peptide+ Face Serum), and antioxidants to promote collagen synthesis and fight free radical damage.
Updating your skincare routine after 40 ensures you continue to see results — firm, radiant skin that defies time.
3. Over-Exfoliating
Exfoliation is important for smoothing skin and removing dead cells, but overdoing it can weaken the skin barrier.
For mature skin, choose gentle exfoliation options like Dr Mayson's Skin Rejuvenation Program — a progressive glycolic acid program system that renews skin texture without redness or irritation.
The result?
Silky-smooth, glowing skin at any age.
4. Skipping Sun Protection
Sun protection has to be non-negotiable — especially after 40. Years of UV exposure speed up premature skin ageing, causing wrinkles, pigmentation, and uneven tone.
Make a broad-spectrum SPF50+ part of your daily ritual. Dr Mayson's 7/AM Hydrating Facial SPF50+ provides not only 4 hours of chemical shield protection, it also hydrates, and provides a perfect base for makeup!
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.
