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What Every Woman in Her 40s Needs to Know About Her Skin
Five things you must do for gorgeous skin at 40 -- and beyond
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Rule #1: Change Up Your Skin-Care Products
In your 40s, your skin's oil production slows, so you're less likely to get breakouts but more prone to dryness and dullness. If you've been using a clarifying cleanser, trade it for a mild face wash that won't strip your skin of oils. Swap foamy products -- the surfactants in them can be drying -- for a cream cleanser or micellar water. Likewise, consider ditching your (probably drying) alcohol-based toner.
At the same time, you'll want to opt for a heavier moisturizer, which can give your skin the hydration and radiance it's missing. Look for products with hyaluronic acid, a molecule that holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water that makes skin look plump and youthful.
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