Ageing · 5 min read ·
Skin in your 40s: what changes and what to do about it
Collagen loss, dryness and pigmentation all speed up. A practical plan for healthy skin in your forties.
Quick answer: Use vitamin C and SPF in the morning and a retinoid at night, then add collagen-building treatments such as SkinPen or Clear + Brilliant once or twice a year.
What changes
Collagen production drops, hormonal changes dry the skin and pigmentation becomes more noticeable.
The home routine
Vitamin C, a good moisturiser and SPF by day; a retinoid and barrier support at night.
Clinic treatments
SkinPen and Clear + Brilliant build collagen, growth factor facials support repair and skin boosters restore hydration.
Natural results
Our approach aims for healthy skin that looks like you on a good day.
Common questions
Is it too late to start?
Never. Skin responds to good care at any age.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
