{"product_id":"skin-by-decade-your-40s-routine-save-15","title":"Skincare by Decade: Your 40s Routine | Save 15%","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour 40s routine: a richer barrier, and a retinol you can use every night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave at least €50 when you buy the four products together. Chosen by Professor Caitriona Ryan and Professor Nicola Ralph, Consultant Dermatologists and co founders of the Institute of Dermatologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn your 40s, skin often becomes drier, lines become more noticeable and pigmentation from earlier sun exposure starts to show. This routine pairs a nightly retinol with a richer ceramide moisturiser, because the retinoid only works if your skin is comfortable enough to use it consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. EltaMD Oil-in-Gel Cleanser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassaged onto dry skin, the gel turns into a silky oil that lifts water resistant sunscreen, long wear makeup, pollution and excess oil. Add water and it rinses away as a light milk, leaving the skin barrier intact. Meadowfoam seed oil, vitamin E and turmeric root extract keep skin comfortable. Fragrance free and non comedogenic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. EltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ceramide moisturiser with squalane, vitamin E and enzymes to replenish the skin's natural barrier. In a clinical study, it improved dry, compromised skin within 24 hours. Fragrance free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Clinical Skin Retinol + Peptide Refining Serum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure retinol paired with bakuchiol, a gentler plant based retinol alternative, plus Palmitoyl Tripeptide 38 to support the skin's structure. Niacinamide and allantoin keep skin calm, so you get the renewal of a retinoid with less of the redness and flaking that make most people give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 (Untinted or Tinted)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight mineral based sunscreen with 9% zinc oxide and niacinamide. Oil free and non comedogenic, so it suits skin prone to redness and breakouts. Available untinted or with a sheer universal tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this routine in your 40s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetinoids are among the most studied topical ingredients for ageing skin. The challenge at this age is not finding a strong enough product, it is staying consistent when skin is drier and more reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrier Renewal Complex replaces the lighter moisturiser of the earlier routines, giving the skin more support morning and night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanse with the Oil-in-Gel Cleanser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Barrier Renewal Complex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish with UV Clear SPF 46, applied generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanse with the Oil-in-Gel Cleanser to remove sunscreen and makeup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the Retinol + Peptide Refining Serum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow with Barrier Renewal Complex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to retinol? Start every 2 to 3 nights and build up to nightly as your skin adjusts. Always wear SPF the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho chose these products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Caitriona Ryan and Professor Nicola Ralph, Consultant Dermatologists and co founders of the Institute of Dermatologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy skin has become more sensitive. Can I still use retinol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This serum includes bakuchiol, niacinamide and allantoin to keep irritation low. Start every 2 to 3 nights and build up to nightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this help with pigmentation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetinol and daily SPF both help with the look of uneven tone over time. Daily sunscreen is essential to stop pigmentation getting worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it if I am pregnant or planning a pregnancy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retinol serum is not suitable during pregnancy, while breastfeeding or if you are planning a pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLooking for a different stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skin-by-decade\"\u003eSkin by Decade\u003c\/a\u003e range, from teens to 80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Institute of Dermatologists","offers":[{"title":"Untinted","offer_id":55227179598165,"sku":"SBD40S","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tinted","offer_id":55227179630933,"sku":"SBD40T","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/1891\/8282\/files\/40sBundle-Untinted.png?v=1792596956","url":"https:\/\/instituteofdermatologists.ie\/products\/skin-by-decade-your-40s-routine-save-15","provider":"Institute of Dermatologists","version":"1.0","type":"link"}