Best Skincare For Over 30: Tips & Tricks

After a certain age, the skin begins to change and age. Skin aging is a natural process that cannot be stopped. But you can counteract the signs of aging with a healthy lifestyle and suitable skincare. At the same time, those in their 30s need to look after their skin in a different way to how they did in their 20s. With the right skin care, you can increase the elasticity of your skin, and counteract the loss of volume and light-induced skin aging. We'll tell you how here.

WHY DOES SKIN FOR THOSE OVER 30 NEED A CERTAIN KIND OF CARE?

The skin begins to change in your mid-twenties. Although these changes are not necessarily visible yet, a decrease in collagen production already takes place in the third decade of life. Hyaluron breaks down more and the skin loses more and more moisture. Fine lines, called dryness wrinkles, appear around the eyes and at the corners of the mouth. In the early 30s, these skin symptoms can start to appear. Expression and dryness lines become visible, especially on the eyes, forehead, and nasolabial folds. If you want to slow down prevent aging, now is the time to adjust your skincare routine to meet your skin's new needs. To understand what your skin needs now, you should be aware of how the skin is built.

HOW IS THE SKIN STRUCTURED?

The skin consists of three layers: subcutis (lowest skin layer), dermis (middle skin layer/connective tissue) and epidermis (outer skin layer). These three layers are connected by fine vessels. In the dermis, there are three very special substances that determine the appearance of the skin: collagen, elastin, and hyaluron:

• Collagen: The structure of collagen in the skin keeps the epidermis tight. It ensures that the face remains plump and toned. However, with age, the skin produces less and less collagen, which causes it to lose tension and volume. The "filling material" of the skin decreases and the facial contours slackens.
• Elastin: The fibrous protein elastin is also responsible for shaping the skin. However, it is much more elastic than collagen and ensures the skin's ability to stretch. With age, the skin loses elastin, which is why it gradually becomes less elastic.
• Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is also found in the dermis and has the ability to store large amounts of moisture. Thanks to this, the skin looks plump and smooth. With age, the skin loses hyaluron, making it drier and causing wrinkles to form.

WHY DOES THE SKIN AGE?

The decrease in collagen, elastin and hyaluron is genetic and completely natural. However, there are other factors that age your skin. You can influence and avoid these triggers yourself if you want to look youthful for longer. Factors that accelerate skin aging include:

• UV radiation: You are exposed to UV radiation every day, even when the sun is behind a thick cloud cover. UV rays promote the development of wrinkles as well as pigment spots, and make your skin look older. From the age of 30, you should therefore rely on a skincare product for the face that prevents sun damage and the associated aging.
• Smoking: You should also only consume stimulants, such as alcohol and nicotine, rarely or not at all, because they are responsible for accelerated aging of the skin. Smoking in particular constricts the vessels, which means that not enough oxygen and nutrients can be transported to the skin cells. The complexion looks sallow and wrinkles form much faster.
• Blue Screen Light: Would you have thought that blue light also ages your skin faster? This refers to the screen light from laptops, smartphones, etc. This light penetrates even deeper into the skin than UV radiation and affects the cell structure. Those who work professionally at a PC therefore age more quickly. This effect is also known as digital aging.
• Pollution: In an urban environment, higher percentages of particulate matter, ozone, and exhaust gases are found in the air. These are considered as free radicals and can impact the skin's appearance. Often, these factors lead to faster wrinkling.
• Incorrect diet: Everyday life can be stressful. There is not always time to cook fresh and balanced meals. However, those who often reach for ready-made products are promoting premature skin aging, among other things. An adequate supply of vitamins, on the other hand, keeps the skin fresh and healthy. So instead of reaching for fast food, it pays to plan some time and eat foods that prevent aging.
• Wrong skin care: The wrong skin care can also promote wrinkles and blemishes. Therefore, you should first find out what skin type you have and what needs your skin has. Those over the age of 30 should include high-quality anti-aging skincare ingredients that prevent wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots. Collagen stimulating active ingredients, vitamins, and hyaluron are ideal here to strengthen the skin and give it more firmness and elasticity. Our Bioscan online skin diagnosis helps you to create your personal skincare routine!

TIPS FOR FACIAL CARE FOR OVER 30S

Anti-aging skincare is not just an issue for mature skin over 50. You should start fighting wrinkles and pigment spots as early as your 20s and 30s. By doing so, you'll slow down the aging process and get youthful-looking skin for longer. With the following skincare tips, you can help your skin regenerate and protect it from external factors.

1. Tip: use a day cream with sun protection factor:
   A day cream with SPF combines skin care and sun protection in one product. You should apply your UV protection cream daily to prevent the appearance of pigment spots and wrinkles. Use an anti-aging day cream with SPF to protect your skin from UV rays and other free radicals. The skin is wonderfully moisturized with the appropriate products, plumping up its fine lines.
2. Tip: treat your skin to intense moisture
   From the age of 30, your body care products should contain some sort of moisture, no matter what. Hyaluron, in the form of serums or creams, is ideal for this purpose. The Life Plankton Regenerating Serum is suitable as a daily skincare essential. The product hydrates your skin and reduces wrinkles, making your complexion appear significantly more refreshed and fuller. What's more, Biotech Plankton™ strengthens the skin's protective barrier and makes it more resistant to environmental factors.
3. Tip: how to strengthen your skin's protection barrier:
   Protecting your skin barrier is the be-all and end-all for beautiful, youthful skin. This is the only way to protect your skin from harmful environmental factors and keep it supple. Therefore, regularly pamper it with regenerating facial skincare products with ceramides. Ceramides are lipids that occur naturally in the skin and contribute significantly to your skin's health. The Aquasource Hydra Barrier Cream strengthens the skin's protective barrier by up to 50% while reducing the first signs of aging.
4. Tip: vitamins make the complexion radiant
   Vitamin C has proven to be an all-round star in skin care. It will boost collagen production, which makes the skin plumper and firmer. It also makes the skin's protective barrier more resistant and traps free radicals. Furthermore, vitamin C is an excellent anti-wrinkle product, which should definitely be included in your skincare routine if you're over 30. You'll find this powerful ingredient in our regenerating Life Plankton Regenerating Serum, for example.
5. Tip: thorough cleansing as beautiful as make-up may be, in the evening, you should thoroughly cleanse your skin of make-up and dirt. It needs the night to regenerate and renew cells. It does this best when it has been cleansed thoroughly. The Biosource Purifying Foaming Cleanser is a gentle, nourishing exfoliating treatment. The formula contains natural exfoliating particles that effectively remove makeup and impurities. What you're left with is skin that's as clean as a whistle and feels fresh.

Use these skincare tips for over 30s so you can take optimal care of your skin and action against wrinkles and pigment spots at an early stage. Try it out and keep your skin firm and elastic for longer!