Skin: What happens after 40 years? And 50?
updated the 11 June 2014 à 00:16Once past the 40 or 50 years mark, what happens with regards to our skin? Allow us to explain.
At age 40 – photo-ageing of the quarantine reflects the dilation of blood vessels in an uneven and dull complexion, a gradual drying of the skin, loss of elasticity, wrinkles and the appearance of brown or white spots. It is predominant in areas that are exposed to the sun: face, neck, cleavage, hands, arms and legs.
At age 50 – hormonal aging in the fifties translates into, above all, dry skin. The skin becomes dehydrated, thins, weakens and loses its flexibility. It slackens, especially in the lower face. The collagen fibres in the dermis located under the skin and supporting the facial structures diminish 1 to 2% each year after menopause and in the absence of countervailing hormonal treatment. Hair thins and becomes dull and brittle.
Read the sequel of our report: “15 questions to ask your dermatologist after 40”
Skin: Which routine should I adopt for maximum efficiency?
Read the sequel of our report: “15 questions to ask your dermatologist after 40”
Which skincare routine should I adopt for maximum efficiency?
