What's the best facial for your age?
Medically Reviewed by Dr Chandana, MBBS, MS
Introduction

Different people have different skin types. Skin challenges often evolve with age. Factors like hormonal changes,sun exposure and lifestyle changes cause a trigger to the skin. Facials are a way to boost the blood circulation of the face causing skin rejuvenation. Your licensed Dermatologist is the best person to guide your regarding your skin type and signs.
Facial in your 20’s
This is a time when the teenage hood stops and people suffer with acne,blemishes and redness in some areas. The mostly done is the Hydrafacial during this time. It helps to exfoliate the dead skin and cleanse at the same time leaving it hydrated. Serums and boosters can also aid in boosting the glow.
Facial in your 30’s
Beyond 30’s,mostly people complain of sagginess ,hyperpigmentation ,fine lines and signs of ageing.At this point,chemical peels are advised as they help to remove the top layer of the skin causing collagen to resurface. They also help to reduce hyperpigmentation often called as melasma caused due to sun damage. These are to be done by a professional as doing it yourself can cause a burn.
Facial in your 40’s
During this time,the most patients suffer from premature ageing due to lack of use of sunblock. This is called as photoaging often caused due to UV light damage. Regular IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatments are advised. This photofacial is a non invasive light therapy which improves overall skin appearance. Serums containing vitamin C, also help in decreasing the pigmentation and help with anti aging.
Facial in your 50’s and beyond
The most complaints females have above 50 years of age out of sagging skin, wrinkles and sun damage causing hyperpigmentation often causing dry skin. To combat the sagging skin, the doctor usually recommends the ultrasound energy therapy which is also called the Ultherapy. This helps in collagen production and tightening the loose skin. Micro needling is also a procedure recommended to decrease the unevenness of the skin. It also adds a glow to the skin often showing lifting results and causing the skin to thicken which helps in decreasing wrinkling.
Conclusion
Hence, going to a dermatologist or a cosmetologist may answer your queries according to a skin type. These regular facials are a boon and helping giving you a youthful glowing skin at any age.