Skin by the Numbers In your 30s, your skin had very different needs than it will have while you are in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Here
are just a few key changes to anticipate. In Your 40s: Your skin is producing less oil than it did in your 30s, so you may experience more dryness. This trend will continue in your 40s and 50s. What You Can Do: If you don't already moisturize daily, start now. In Your 50s: With menopause comes a drop in estrogen. This can have a
dramatic effect on skin, making it dryer, thinner, and more easily irritated. What You Can Do: Moisturize daily, and if you notice skin irritation, use products for sensitive skin. In Your 60s and Beyond: Cell turnover is much slower than it was in your 40s and 50s, which can dull the appearance of your skin. What You Can Do: Regular exfoliation will stimulate cell turnover and improve your skin's appearance. Changes in dryness, skin sensitivity, and cell turnover are just a few of the ways skin can change with age. Skin melanin also decreases with age, making your skin more vulnerable to the sun's damaging rays. So one of the most important things you can do as you care for your skin is to be
vigilant about sun protection, no matter what season it is. | 
