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Step 1
Use cleansers and toners with added moisturizers. In your forties, your skin loses the ability to retain moisture on its own so choose rich creams to soothe and protect your skin.
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Step 2
Apply anti-aging products with alpha and beta hydroxy acids to firm, brighten, reduce lines and re-texture skin. Choose natural skin care products formulated for your skin type.
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Step 3
Exfoliate. Increase frequency of exfoliating to two to three times a week to make up for slower cell renewal. The outer layers of skin hold onto dead cells for longer and need more frequent exfoliation.
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Step 4
Use eye creams formulated for eye puffiness, wrinkles and discoloration. The skin here is thinner so lines tend to show more.
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Step 5
Wear less makeup in your forties. Use a tinted moisturizer or a light powder instead of a heavy foundation, which can look "cakey" or pull at wrinkles.
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Step 6
Check for skin cancer. Early detection is always best, so ask your doctor about those moles or sun spots that change color or size or just worry you. Continue to use sunscreen to prevent further damage.
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Step 7
Visit a dermatologist for information on collagen and botox injections, chemical peels, dermabrasion and other procedures.
