Skincare at Every Age

How to look your best in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.

-  SHANNEN ZITZ

Time has a way of changing just everything-including about our complexions. In our 20s and 30s, our skin's needs are very different than they are in our 50s and 60s. And while the thought of switching up your routine-and sifting through all the products promising to be the fountain of youth!-might be overwhelming, there are a few simple rules you can follow to maintain healthy skin through the years.

"It's good to understand the skin's natural aging process and what ingredients can help maintain and boost your skin's best natural glow through each decade," explains Nazanin Saedi, M.D., F.A.A.D., a board-certified laser surgery and cosmetic dermatologist. "The earlier you begin to care for your skin, the longer you can hold off the inevitable signs of aging."

There's a natural progression of treatment for skin, starting with prevention and moving to rejuvenation, then to minimizing the visual effects of aging. As you age, you'll build and add to your routine as you face different skin concerns. Read on to simplify the task of choosing skincare products with picks tailored for your decade.

IN YOUR 30s: PREVENTION

By age 30, experts recommend that you begin to build the foundation of your skincare routine to maintain overall skin health and prevent concerns that often arise later in life, including skin cancer, as well as fine lines and wrinkles, dryness, and loss of firmness.