Your Skin After 40: 5 Things No One Told You (And What You Can Do About It)

No one warns you about the moment your skin changes after 40. Fine lines sneak in. Sunspots stick around. Suddenly, your once-simple skincare routine feels outdated. It’s frustrating, especially when you want your skin to reflect how vibrant you still feel inside. But the good news? It’s never too late to start fresh.

At New Age Aesthetics & Wellness in Greenwood Village, CO, Dr. Jonathan Bernardini leads our expert team, bringing over 13 years of experience to the world of aesthetic medicine. A Harvard-trained, triple-board-certified physician, Dr. Bernardini combines advanced training in minimally invasive procedures with a passion for helping patients feel confident and radiant. 

How Skin Changes After 40

As you enter your 40s, your skin naturally loses collagen and elasticity. But understanding what’s happening helps you make smarter choices about what your skin needs. Here are five facts worth knowing:

1. Collagen production slows down: Collagen is what keeps skin plump and firm. After the age of 40, your body produces significantly less of it, which can lead to sagging and wrinkles.
2. Your skin holds onto damage: Those years of sunbathing? Your skin remembers. Sun damage, melasma, and age spots often appear more prominently during this decade.
3. Acne isn’t just for teenagers: Hormonal changes can lead to adult acne, and it often shows up with stubborn scars that don’t fade easily.
4. Your texture may feel rougher: Your skin might not feel as smooth due to slower cell turnover, especially around the cheeks and jawline.
5. Standard treatments may not be enough: Topical products alone might not give you the dramatic improvement you want. Deeper treatments make a bigger difference.

Knowing these facts helps you rethink your skincare strategy to match your skin’s current needs.

Benefits of RF Microneedling Over 40

RF Microneedling is a safe and innovative solution that targets common skin concerns from the inside out. Here’s what makes it ideal for mature skin:

• Stimulates collagen: RF microneedling heats deeper skin layers to boost collagen where it counts most.
• Smooths wrinkles and scars: It treats surface issues, such as wrinkles, and deeper ones, like acne scars.
• Evens tone: Melasma and sunspots fade with continued treatment.
• Tightens skin: This is ideal for areas that begin to sag, such as the jawline and neck.
• No downtime: You can return to your normal routine quickly with minimal recovery.

With RF microneedling, you don’t need to rely solely on creams or serums to see visible improvements. This treatment goes deeper to bring your skin back to life.

Let Your Skin Reflect Your Energy

You’re doing everything to stay healthy, active, and strong — why not let your skin keep up? Call 303.770.7546 to schedule your visit today and explore the best non-surgical skin treatments for life after 40.