We all know that different stages of motherhood require different skin care routines and that your skin’s needs also change with age. Over time the skin naturally begins to function less efficiently, and it’s important that your products and treatments evolve to address its specific concerns at a given stage of life. Whether that means preventing those first fine lines, maintaining your youthful radiance, targeting loss of firmness or reversing the effects of hormonal skin aging, here’s a maternity-by-decade guide to the healthiest, most beautiful skin possible.
The Young Mom in Her 20s
What’s happening in the skin: You might not be worried about wrinkles just yet, or you might experience the beginning of fine lines and be noticing increased sensitivity. You might be overlooking some easy skin care basics. But caring for your skin properly in your 20s can pay off in the years to come. Odds are your skin is drier in some spots and oilier in others, and this could be the result of dehydrated skin. Often confused with dry skin, dehydrated skin has a shortage of water, and this can occur regardless of skin type—even if you’re oily or combination. This lack of moisture can cause skin cells to appear deflated, in turn accelerating the formation of fine lines or wrinkles.
How to treat your skin: At this age, maintaining your skin’s youthful, healthy radiance is as easy as using a skin care regimen that delivers long-lasting hydration and locks it in the areas where it’s needed most. All skin types can benefit from a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid to keep skin looking plump, fresh and radiant—and also to smooth any hint of fine lines that may be beginning to show. Products that help calm irritation and contain antioxidants for prevention might be a good choice for young moms as well. Read more
