Younger Looking Skin After 40

by Denise Austin |

Apr 11, 2026 |

Lifestyle

Hi Everyone! I often get asked what I do for my skin as I get older, and the answer is: whatever it takes to get beautiful, younger looking skin after 40, 50, 60 and beyond! That includes self-care practices for the mind body and soul, eating healthy foods, making sure I get regular exercise to keep the blood flowing, plus focusing on getting good quality sleep, staying hydrated, and, of course, focusing on some extra skin-care routines. So here are some tips for anyone looking to achieve younger looking skin after 40, 50 and 60 - I do these to help keep my skin soft, supple and younger looking.

6 Tips For Younger Looking Skin

Follow a simple routine! I went through phases of skincare routines that had multiple steps, but then I found that a good cleanse, moisturizer, and SPF with the addition of a deep hydrating mask for overnight works best. Keep it simple and skip adding layers or products on your face, especially if you don't know how they interact with each other. If you need a little extra - a vitamin-C serum, or something with caffeine, can help eliminate dark circles and brighten up any dark spots that pop up. Every couple of weeks I also love to do my DIY Lip Scrub to exfoliate my lips before applying moisturizer - find my favorite lip scrub recipe in Fit Over 50: Walk Off The Weight on page 92!

Drink water. Water is nature's way of giving you plump, hydrated, healthy-looking skin!! I aim for at least 8 glasses a day, and keep my reusable water bottle with me at all times. Hydration is so important, so sip away for dewy looking skin! If you prefer a flavored water I LOVE adding BEETS+ Powder to my morning water - plus this helps support healthy blood flow with the nitric oxide from beets! You can get 40% OFF with my code DENISEAUSTIN at checkout!

Facials. I try to get a professional facial every six weeks. Facials deep clean your pores, remove dead skin cells and increase your blood circulation, bringing vital nutrients to the skin surface. Ask a friend for a recommendation if you haven’t had a facial before, and give it a try!

Steaming. One of the best ways to really cleanse your skin is a simple steaming. Steaming also relaxes your facial muscles, increasing circulation and helping to remove dirt and makeup from your pores. I like to use some of my favorite herbs such as peppermint, lavender and rosemary when steaming my face.

Leave blemishes alone. We all get blemishes and spots from time to time, for a variety of reasons. Instead of picking at them - which can make them worse in the short term, and even lead to scarring in the long term, apply a topical blemish fighter and a little cover up. While it's not the same as clear skin, in the long run the result will be better. You can also try this insider tip from my favorite aesthetician - apply an ice cube to the inflamed spot for several minutes to help speed up the healing process!

Finally - don't forget your neck! Whatever you do for your face you should be doing for your neck as well. The skin on your neck is similarly fragile and requires the same skin-saver steps mentioned above. Remember to apply your moisturizer and SPF here (and everywhere else - your skin is your body's largest organ after all!!)