# Why does skin suddenly need different care after 40? > The cream that suited us for ten years is suddenly no longer enough. After cleansing, the skin feels tight more quickly, the fine lines under the eyes are more… URL: https://www.aroma-herbal.com/novice/why-does-skin-suddenly-need-different-care-after-40 In fact, changes do not happen overnight. After the age of 40, processes that have been under way for a long time start to add up more noticeably. The skin gradually produces less sebum, its firmness and ability to retain moisture change, and later hormonal changes before and during menopause also play an important role. That is why after 40 we do not necessarily need more products. Above all, we need **care that better suits what our skin needs today**. #### Skin can become drier, even if it was not before One of the first changes we often notice is greater dryness. With ageing, sebum production decreases, so the skin finds it harder to keep a pleasant feeling of softness and can become dry or start to feel tight more quickly. At that point, a product that was perfectly sufficient for us at 30 may no longer meet the skin's current needs. This does not mean we have to replace the whole routine with very rich formulations. First we observe how the skin responds. If it feels tight after cleansing, we check the cleanser. If it loses its feeling of comfort during the day, we can supplement our care with a more nourishing serum or cream. At Aroma Herbal, for such needs we have, among others, the [Revitalising oil serum](https://www.aroma-herbal.com/eve-taylor-kozmetika/oljni-serumi-revitalising), intended for more intensive care of mature, thin and dry skin. What matters most is that we adapt our care to the actual condition of the skin and not just to age. #### Fine lines are not the only change we monitor When we talk about skin after 40, the conversation quickly turns to fine lines. But when choosing care we always look more broadly. Skin can be less firm, drier, more sensitive or duller. We often notice changes around the eyes, on the neck and on the décolletage too. With ageing, the amount of collagen and elastic tissue gradually decreases, which affects the appearance and firmness of the skin. That is why we do not recommend choosing a product merely because it is labelled as care for a certain age. Two women at the age of 45 can have completely different needs. When choosing, it makes far more sense to ask: - whether the skin has become drier, - whether it needs more moisture, - whether it is more sensitive than it used to be, - whether we notice a loss of firmness, a dull look or pigmentation changes, - whether we are approaching a period of hormonal changes. Only on the basis of these answers can we put together care that has a clear purpose. Before menopause, needs can change again A special period is perimenopause, the time before menopause. Changes in oestrogen levels also affect the skin, so it can become drier, thinner and less firm. The American Academy of Dermatology states that studies show that skin can lose around 30% of its collagen in the first five years of menopause. It is therefore not surprising that during this period we can notice changes quite quickly, even if we had a similar routine for several years before. At Aroma Herbal, for such a period we also have the [Rejuvenating oil serum](https://www.aroma-herbal.com/eve-taylor-kozmetika/oljni-serumi/rejuvenating), intended for the care of skin before and during menopause. Here too we emphasise that we do not choose products solely by date of birth, but according to the changes we actually notice on the skin. #### What makes sense to change after 40? After 40 we do not need a ten-step routine. A few well-chosen products are often far more sensible than a large number of different formulations. The basics can remain simple: - **gentle cleansing** that does not leave the skin uncomfortably tight after washing, - **a targeted serum** adapted to the skin's current needs, - **a suitable cream** that helps maintain a feeling of comfort and moisture, - **daily sun protection**, which remains an important part of care regardless of age. If the skin is dry, we give it more nourishing care. If it is mainly dehydrated, we focus on moisture. If its condition is changing because of the menopausal period, we adjust the routine accordingly. At Aroma Herbal, we therefore do not see [skin care](https://www.aroma-herbal.com/nega-obraza) after 40 as a moment when we suddenly have to replace all our products. We find it far more important to **monitor the condition of the skin regularly and adapt care to its current needs**. At 40, 45 or 50, skin does not necessarily need more products. 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