Your skin changes throughout your lifetime but, no matter your age, a naturally healthy glow is attainable. With customized tips for each leg of your journey, you’re on your way to your most radiant, beautiful skin!
If you’re in your 20s-30s . . .
Your focus should be on establishing healthy practices that position you for ongoing success.
- Think before you tan—Did you know that tanning can actually dull your skin tone? Excessive sun exposure causes build up on your skin’s surface. These dead skin cells absorb light rather than reflect it, creating a dull appearance instead of a warm glow.
- Sleep 8+ hours—Tired-looking skin is often just that. Make it a habit to put your devices away about an hour before you go to bed, so you can get the amount of restful sleep your body needs to recharge and rejuvenate overnight.
- Eat (and apply) carotenoids—Did you know that carotenoids, found in brightly colored produce, help your skin glow from the inside out? For a boost of radiance, use a nutrient-rich serum that contains carotenoids. They quite literally add warmth to your skin tone. Find your serum match here.
- Integrate Retinol into your regimen—Now is the perfect time to introduce Retinol into your daily skincare regimen. It’s the gold standard ingredient in cosmetic dermatology because it’s effective for both anti-aging and acne concerns. If you’re acne-prone, start with Citrus C Healthy Complexion.
- Exfoliate regularly—You should exfoliate well once or twice a month. Rather than using an abrasive scrub, choose Bright & Smooth Exfoliating Treatment with naturally exfoliating properties. Remember that over exfoliating can leave skin fatigued, and deplete the antioxidants and carotenoids essential to a healthy, radiant complexion.
If you’re in your 40s-50s . . .
Your focus should be on establishing skincare habits that work to both prevent and correct.
- Nourish your body—Glow from the inside out, starting with your gut. Your skin is a reflection of what you eat. Consuming fresh produce and foods rich in carotenoids and antioxidants will help boost your natural glow.
- Choose nutrient-rich skincare—Nutrient-rich, vitamin-dense skincare products like Retinol Vitamin C Concentrate not only enhance the physical look of your skin but also affect how your skin feels. The 40s and 50s are often a time of peak stress, which comes at a time when skin is less proficient at creating and storing nutrients. You may see increased redness, blotchy complexion or uneven skin tone. Great nutrients for this age include: plant seed extracts rich in phytonutrients; carotenoids; Omegas 3-6-9; Vitamins C with E; beta carotene; and polyphenols from green tea.
- Exfoliate once or twice a month—Regular exfoliation removes dead skin cells from the outer layers of the skin. This can be beneficial for removing dry or dull skin, brightening and improving your skin’s texture. For a smooth, glowing complexion, choose Bright & Smooth Exfoliating Treatment with skin-restoring ingredients.
- Use Retinol daily—Retinol truly works wonders. It’s the most multitasking ingredient in skincare. It accelerates skin cell turnover, which not only brightens your natural radiance but also helps smooth, plump and even your skin. Twice daily is even more effective. We recommend Wrinkle & Radiance Remedy PLUS as your core, multitasking Retinol treatment. Once your skin has adjusted, it’s hydrating as well!
- Target dark spots—Use Dark Spot Corrector and, for enhanced results, add Wrinkle & Radiance Remedy PLUS as well.
If you’re 60+ . . .
Your focus should be on building on the previous sections and treating your skin with care.
- Book a professional peel—Treat yourself to professional peel with your dermatologist. It will not only give you some much-needed pampering but will help improve the results you get from your daily skincare regimen. If you can’t find time for an office visit, try an at-home peel like Bright & Smooth Exfoliating Treatment that replicates dermatologist-level benefits.
- Look to this combo—For a supple, healthy, radiant complexion, use a combination of Retinol, Vitamins C & E, and Niacinamide, like that in Wrinkle & Radiance Remedy PLUS. Together, these ingredients deliver rich nutrients gently yet effectively into the skin. In our experience, Retinol is the most important and effective ingredient to help reinvigorate skin and restore radiance. Retinol is made more effective when formulated correctly with Vitamins C+E and Niacinamide.
- Use a creamy cleanser—Choose a gentle, non-foaming formula like Restoring Cleanser & Makeup Remover that not only cleans away makeup and impurities from the day, but that also restores your moisture barrier for a softer, healthier complexion.
- Outshine dark spots—Dark Spot Corrector pairs perfectly with Wrinkle & Radiance Remedy PLUS for optimal results.
No matter where you are in your skincare journey, MD Complete can help you customize a skincare regimen to look and feel your radiantly beautiful best at any age.