This decade is when the aging process really starts to kick in hard, with changes happening in your physical appearance, especially for women nearing the menopause. Protection from the sun is even more vital, as is moisturising, due to your skin becoming more fragile. Your skin will also become rougher and drier in this decade, so it is very important to exfoliate well. Dead skin cells can build up on the surface layer of the skin, making its texture rougher. Protecting your skin will also help to avoid more wrinkles appearing and uneven pigmentation. Using retinoids and vitamin A will boost your levels of elastin and collagen in your skin, helping to make you look younger.
It is very important to maintain a regular exercise routine to look after your skeleton structure and muscle tone, and to combat a slowdown in your metabolism. Combine a cardiovascular workout and resistance exercise to achieve this. It is advised to avoid jogging if you want to preserve a youthful face and profile. People in their forties tend to lead a hectic lifestyle, trying to balance family life and work life, so it is crucial to try to find enough time to rest whenever possible to recover from everyday stress.
In this decade, you should take a long hard look at your diet. What you were eating during your thirties may no longer be suitable to the needs of your body. Estrogen and hormone balancing food are the key to keep feeling healthy, and slow down the effects of the aging process. Women tend to burn calories more slowly than men, and their bodies have a naturally higher fat content. Hopefully this guide has given you a brief rundown to some of the best ways to preserve your looks and feel better about yourself in body and mind as the ageing process continues.