✨ The Ultimate Nighttime Skincare Routine for Women 40+

Written By Tammy Rogers

By Tammy Rogers, Licensed Aesthetician with 30+ Years of Experience

Featuring ZO Skin Health, Alastin, Hydrinity & Over-the-Counter Favorites

As we age, our skin’s natural regeneration slows down — but your nighttime routine can turn that around. For women 40 and up, evening skincare is the perfect time to target fine lines, loss of firmness, dullness, and dryness.

This easy-to-follow nighttime routine is packed with clinically proven products from ZO Skin Health, Alastin, Hydrinity, and even a few affordable over-the-counter options. Let’s glow into your 40s (and beyond) with confidence!

🌙 Step 1: Double Cleanse to Start Fresh

Your skin picks up oil, makeup, SPF, and pollution throughout the day — all of which can clog pores and dull your glow.

Recommended Cleansers:

  • ZO Skin Health Hydrating Cleanser – Great for dry or mature skin

  • CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser – A gentle, affordable OTC pick

  • Hydrinity Prelude Cleanser – Ideal for sensitive, post-procedure skin (my personal favorite)

📝 Pro Tip: Massage your cleanser in for 60 seconds to properly dissolve buildup.

🧼 Step 2: Exfoliate (2–3x/week)

Regular exfoliation smooths skin, boosts cell turnover, and preps your skin to absorb serums.

Try This:

  • ZO Exfoliating Polish – A cult-favorite with ultra-fine magnesium crystals

  • The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution – A wallet-friendly chemical exfoliant

  • ZO Enzymatic Peel -great at home peel - can be left on for 1 to 3 hours

📝 Pro Tip: Avoid over-exfoliating, especially if you're using retinol later.

💧 Step 3: Apply Active Serums

Nighttime is when your skin does most of its repair — so give it the good stuff.

Targeted Serums:

  • Alastin Skin Nectar – Helps even skin tone and reduce sun damage

  • Hydrinity Renewing HA Serum – Deep hydration with hyaluronic acid + peptides

  • ZO Daily Power Defense – Antioxidants + DNA repair enzymes for age-defying results

  • L’Oréal Revitalift 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum – Drugstore favorite for plump, dewy skin

📝 Layer hydrating serums first, followed by treatment serums like brighteners or retinols.

🌟 Step 4: Retinol or Skin Renewal

A must-have for women over 40. Retinoids increase cell turnover, reduce wrinkles, and improve texture.

Top Picks:

  • ZO Skin Health Wrinkle + Texture Repair (0.5% Retinol) – Professional strength- goes down into dermal layer

  • Alastin Renewal Retinol (0.25–0.5%) – Encapsulated for slow release

  • Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair – Drugstore retinol with proven results

📝 Start slow (2x/week) and use a moisturizer to buffer any irritation.

🧴 Step 5: Moisturize + Barrier Support

A good moisturizer seals in hydration and protects your skin’s lipid barrier.

Hydrating Heroes:

  • ZO Hydrating Crème – Ideal for dry, irritated, or aging skin

  • Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer – Light but highly reparative

  • La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer – Affordable & dermatologist-recommended

📝 If your skin feels tight in the morning, consider adding a few drops of facial oil to your night cream.

💤 Bonus: Neck + Eye Area Care

The delicate skin around your eyes and neck needs love too.

Add-Ons:

  • ZO Growth Factor Eye Serum – Smooths fine lines + under-eye crepiness

  • Alastin Restorative Neck Complex – Firms and lifts neck + décolletage

  • CeraVe Eye Repair Cream – Gentle and effective on a budget

🛌 Your 5-Night Weekly Rotation (Sample)

Night

Treatment Focus

Mon

Gentle Cleanser + Hydrating Serum + Retinol

Tue

Gentle Cleanser + Hyaluronic Acid + Exfoliate + Moisturizer

Wed

Gentle Cleanser + Hydrating Serum + Retinol

Thu

Gentle Cleanser + Hyaluronic Acid + Exfoliate + Moisturizer

Fri

Gentle Cleanser + Hyaluronic Acid + Retinol

Sat

Gentle Cleanser + Hyaluronic Acid + Exfoliate + Moisturizer

Sunday

Gentle Cleanser + Sheet Mask (15 min) + Hyaluronic Acid + Moisturizer

📌 Final Thoughts

Consistency is key. The right nighttime routine can improve everything from dullness and dryness to fine lines and uneven tone. With trusted brands like ZO, Alastin, Hydrinity, and smart drugstore options, you can build a routine that works — and glows — for you.

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