4 Types of Skin Aging, and How to Choose the Right Skincare Routine for Each

​Understanding how your skin ages is essential to tailor an effective skincare routine. Different aging patterns require specific approaches to maintain a healthy and vibrant complexion. Based on insights of experts, there are 4 conditional types of aging. Let’s look at each one in detail.

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1. Tired face

Characteristics:

• Face appears fresh in the morning but shows signs of fatigue by evening.​
• Downturned corners of the eyes and lips.​
• Dull complexion.​
• Emergence of nasolabial folds.​

Skincare recommendations:

• Hydration: Use products rich in hyaluronic acid to maintain skin moisture.​
• Antioxidants: Incorporate serums containing vitamins C and E to combat oxidative stress.​
• Professional treatments: Consider biorevitalization, mesotherapy, and PRP therapy to rejuvenate the skin.​
• Massage: Regular facial massages can improve lymphatic drainage and enhance skin tone.

2. Fine-wrinkled face

Characteristics:

• Dry skin prone to early fine lines, especially around the eyes and in the forehead.​
• Formation of cluster wrinkles, such as vertical lines around the lips.
• Lack of volume.

Skincare recommendations:

• Moisturization: Apply rich, nourishing creams to combat dryness.​
• Botulinum therapy: Consult a dermatologist about treatments to relax facial muscles and smooth wrinkles.​
• Sun protection: Daily use of broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent further photoaging.

3. Deformation face

Characteristics:

• Pronounced sagging in the lower face, leading to jowls and a double chin.​
• Dense, sometimes porous skin with a tendency toward puffiness.​
• Nasolabial folds become more visible.

Skincare recommendations:

• Firming agents: Use products containing peptides and collagen to enhance skin elasticity.​
• Lymphatic drainage: Engage in treatments like RF lifting to reduce swelling and improve contour.​
• Thread lifting: Explore minimally invasive procedures to lift and tighten sagging areas.​

4. Muscular face

Characteristics:

• Well-developed facial muscles with minimal subcutaneous fat.​
• Slow onset of aging signs, but eventual drooping of eyelids and deepening of nasolabial folds.​
• Facial features may become more pronounced and rougher over time.

Skincare recommendations:

• Microcurrent therapy: Utilize treatments that stimulate facial muscles to maintain tone.​
• RF lifting: Consider radiofrequency procedures to firm the skin and reduce sagging.​
• Consistent care: Implement a regular skincare regimen, focusing on hydration and sun protection.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to aging. Understanding your unique skin type and aging pattern allows you to treat and protect your skin more effectively.

Take a look at the bigger picture:

• Dehydrated skin can make you appear older than you are and accelerate the aging process. However, drinking water alone won’t improve your skin.
• Oily skin still needs moisturizer—dehydration can worsen oiliness and aging signs.
• Hormonal shifts (especially during pregnancy, postpartum, or perimenopause) can affect skin moisture, elasticity, and barrier function. That’s why it’s important to consult your doctor if you notice any changes.
• Melanin-rich skin tones tend to wrinkle more slowly, but are more prone to hyperpigmentation and textural changes.
• Chronic stress increases cortisol, which breaks down collagen. Meanwhile, poor sleep impacts cell repair and regeneration.

Now that you know how to care for your skin based on how it ages, don’t let your wardrobe undo all that hard work. Turning 50 (or even getting close) isn’t a signal to fade into the background—it’s your glow-up era. Coming up next: the clothing colors that can secretly age you... and the fresh, flattering shades that instantly lift your look.