Skin

The big four-oh can be an emotional milestone, but it’s also an important time for your skin. You’ll notice that your skin tone is a little duller and your pores look bigger.

This is also the decade that you can expect to see the signs of sun damage: freckles, age blotches, age spots and discoloration. You may need to see a dermatologist for advice on how to mask these marks.

You also need to harness the rejuvenating power of products that contain essential ingredients such as retinoids, anti-oxidants and alpha-hydroxy acids.

Maintain a regimen of cleansing and moisturising. If you wear makeup, make sure you clean your skin thoroughly.

Be diligent about covering up in the sun. Make a big hat your favourite accessory.

Read more:
Your skin in your fifties

< Back to Skin centre

Save up to 30% on your Healthcare each month

Save with Selfmed in 2012

Profmed - a medical scheme for graduate professionals