Your skin is a living, breathing reflection of your life’s journey. As you grow and evolve, so does your skin, with each decade bringing new needs, challenges, and opportunities to shine. What kept your complexion healthy as a teenager won’t be enough in your 30s, and what worked beautifully in your 20s may not carry you gracefully into your 50s. The secret to lifelong radiance lies in evolving your skincare to match each unique chapter your skin goes through. At Refinery Skin Clinic, we’re passionate about guiding you through every stage with the right products, treatments, and monthly memberships so your skin always feels (and looks!) vibrant, resilient, and beautifully you.
Teens: Balance & Clarify
Main Concerns:
The teenage years are often when our relationship with skincare begins. Hormones shift into overdrive, frequently leading to excess oil production, clogged pores, and acne flare-ups. At the same time, teens are building the foundation for habits that will serve their skin for decades to come. The goal is to strike the right balance of keeping skin hydrated and protected while addressing acne.
Power Products:
- SkinMedica® Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser – A non-irritating gel cleanser with clinically proven ingredients gently dissolves makeup, oil, impurities, and dirt to cleanse and purify pores while supporting the skin’s barrier and improving the appearance of skin texture.
- SkinMedica® Acne Clarifying Treatment – This targeted formula helps minimize acne breakouts by unclogging pores, reducing inflammation, and addressing the overgrowth of bacteria. It’s a game-changer for keeping skin clear without over-drying.
- SkinMedica® Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 – Sun protection is critical from the very start. This lightweight, non-comedogenic sunscreen protects against harmful UVA/UVB rays while keeping skin balanced and clear.
Power Treatment:
- DiamondGlow® Pore Purifying Treatment – This 3-in-1 professional resurfacing treatment exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses condition-specific serums directly into the skin. For teens, the Pore Purifying infusion helps reduce breakouts, minimize congestion, and keep skin smooth and clear.
Power Membership:
- Glow Getter Monthly DiamondGlow Membership to keep skin clean and clear and prevent future breakouts.
Why It Matters:
Learning early that healthy skin isn’t about stripping oil but about balance sets the stage for a lifetime of good habits. Teens who start protecting their skin with SPF and addressing acne with effective, professional-grade treatments can enter adulthood with the confidence of knowing how to care for their skin.
20s: Maintain & Prevent
Main Concerns:
Welcome to the decade of radiant, youthful skin! Your 20s are when your skin tends to look its best, but it’s also when prevention is everything. Collagen and elastin are still abundant, but external factors like sun damage, lifestyle choices, and hormonal pigmentation from contraceptives or pregnancy can start to leave their mark. Now is the time to maintain your skin’s peak appearance while protecting it from future damage.
Power Products:
- Revision Skincare® Intellishade® – This multi-tasking tinted moisturizer combines broad-spectrum SPF protection with anti-aging ingredients, hydration, and sheer coverage. It simplifies skincare while ensuring protection.
- SkinMedica® Vitamin C+E Complex – A daytime antioxidant powerhouse, this serum defends against free radicals, supports collagen, and brightens skin.
- SkinMedica® Retinol Complex (used seasonally in fall/winter) – Retinol is one of the most effective tools to prevent fine lines and keep cell turnover running smoothly for a bright and even complexion.
Power Treatments:
- VI Peel – A gentle yet powerful medical-grade chemical peel that helps even skin tone, reduce early sun damage, and keep skin glowing. Perfect for treating hormonal pigmentation or stubborn post-acne marks common in this age group.
- DiamondGlow with HA5 Hydra Collagen – A 3-in-1 exfoliating and infusing treatment that provides instant and long-lasting hydration while supporting epidermal skin health and unlocking radiant, dewy skin!
- SkinPen® Microneedling – A collagen-boosting treatment that enhances skin texture, smooths early fine lines, and maintains your youthful glow while preventing visible signs of aging down the road.
- Lip Enhancement with Dermal Filler – Many women in their 20s choose to experiment with subtle lip enhancement. Refinery Skin Clinic’s Injection Specialists ensure natural, beautiful results that fit your features.
Power Membership:
- Year-Round Radiance Skincare Membership to get started on a customized skincare regimen and/or the Glow Getter Monthly DiamondGlow Membership to address what your skin needs each month and keep you continuously dewy and glowing!
Why It Matters:
Think of your 20s as your skin’s golden years. This chapter is about maintaining the beauty you already have while laying the groundwork for a graceful future. Sun protection, antioxidants, and retinol are your best friends. Professional treatments like VI Peel and SkinPen can give your skin an extra boost of radiance and help prevent issues before they take hold. Small enhancements like lip filler are optional but can be fun for those who want to explore their aesthetic options!
30s: Boost, Brighten & Enhance
Main Concerns:
As you enter your 30s, you may notice the first real signs of aging. Collagen and elastin production slow, sun damage accumulates, and skin may appear less vibrant. Fine lines, uneven tone, and early pigmentation become more noticeable. This decade is all about boosting collagen, brightening your complexion, and enhancing your natural features.
Power Products:
- SkinMedica® LUMIVIVE® System – A two-step day-and-night antioxidant defense system that protects against environmental aggressors during the day and revitalizes skin overnight.
- SkinMedica® TNS® Advanced+ Serum – Packed with growth factors, peptides, and botanicals, this is a gold-standard anti-aging serum that improves fine lines, wrinkles, tone, and texture.
- SkinMedica® Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment – A potent serum that targets uneven tone, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots without hydroquinone.
Power Treatments:
- BOTOX® Cosmetic – A trusted solution for preventing and softening fine lines caused by expression.
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) – Targets sun spots and pigmentation, restoring an even, radiant tone.
- SkinPen® Microneedling with PDGF+ – Stimulates collagen production for smoother, firmer skin while boosting repair with platelet-derived growth factors.
- Dermal Filler (moderate use) – Enhances natural contours and restores subtle volume where needed.
Power Membership:
- A combination of the Year Round Radiance Monthly Skincare Membership to make sure your skincare routine is completely tailored to exactly what your skin needs and the Glow Getter Monthly DiamondGlow Membership to keep skin hydrated, smooth, clean and supple. (Plus…these memberships allow you to save on OTHER treatments, like BOTOX®!)
Why It Matters:
Your 30s are about being proactive. By introducing growth factors, brightening serums, and collagen-stimulating treatments, you set your skin up to stay radiant, youthful, and healthy for decades to come.
40s: Correct, Rebalance & Rejuvenate
Main Concerns:
In your 40s, volume loss becomes more noticeable, skin turnover slows, and firmness starts to decline. Our skin may also become drier due to the decline of hyaluronic acid. As a result of these factors, fine lines deepen, dullness may set in, and uneven tone or texture can make skin look tired. This chapter is all about correction and revitalization; restoring vibrancy, lifting where needed, and replenishing lost hydration.
Power Products:
- SkinMedica® TNS® Advanced+ Serum – Continues to be the hero for reversing visible aging.
- SkinMedica® Neck Correct Cream – Targets visible neck aging like sagging, crepiness, and uneven tone.
- SkinMedica® HA⁵® Rejuvenating Hydrator – Provides immediate and long-lasting hydration, smoothing the look of fine lines and plumping the skin.
Power Treatments:
- BOTOX® Cosmetic – Regular treatments help maintain a refreshed look by smoothing dynamic lines.
- Dermal Fillers – Restore volume in the cheeks, lips, and jawline for a natural, youthful contour.
- SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM® – The first hyaluronic acid injectable skin booster that hydrates from within for smoother, more radiant skin.
- ResurFX™ Laser Resurfacing – Improves texture, reduces fine lines, and evens out skin tone with minimal downtime.
- Sofwave™ Skin Tightening – A non-surgical ultrasound treatment that stimulates collagen to improve skin firmness.
Power Membership:
- Glow Getter Monthly DiamondGlow Membership to nourish and hydrate skin with the ELITE Refinement Injectable Membership to effortlessly save on BOTOX® and filler through the year.
Why It Matters:
The 40s are a pivotal time for skin correction. With the right products and treatments, it’s possible to restore vibrancy, improve firmness, and feel revitalized. These years are about investing in advanced treatments that bring skin back to life.
50s & Beyond: Restore, Repair & Revitalize
Main Concerns:
If you’ve cared for your skin throughout your life, your 50s and beyond can be a time of true radiance. Still, collagen depletion, dryness, and loss of elasticity are common concerns. The goal now is to restore volume, soften the appearance of wrinkles, firm skin, deeply hydrate, and repair cumulative sun damage. This will help skin stay supple, resilient, and glowing!
Power Products:
- SkinMedica® HA⁵® Cleanser & Serum – Work together to gently cleanse without stripping vital moisture while infusing hydration and restoring skin’s moisture balance.
- SkinMedica® TNS® Advanced+ Serum – Continues to support firmness, smoothness, and resilience.
- SkinMedica® Dermal Repair Cream – A rich moisturizer that deeply hydrates and supports barrier function, keeping skin supple.
Power Treatments:
- Dermal Fillers – Correct deeper wrinkles and restore volume lost to aging.
- BOTOX® + SKINVIVE™ – Together, these treatments keep skin smooth, hydrated, and radiant.
- Sofwave™ – Tightens lax skin and improves elasticity.
- IPL + ResurFX™ (yearly) – An excellent combination for removing sun damage and resurfacing skin for smoother texture.
Power Membership:
- ELITE Refinement Injectable Membership to address volume loss and keep skin looking continuously refreshed throughout the year with MAXIMIZED savings on BOTOX®, filler, and skincare!
Why It Matters:
In your 50s and beyond, skin care is about embracing the beauty of longevity. With the right blend of hydration, repair, and advanced treatments, skin can look luminous, youthful, and full of life at every stage.
Why Choose Refinery Skin Clinic for Every Chapter?
No matter your age, your skin deserves personalized care that evolves with you. At Refinery Skin Clinic, our team of Injection Specialists and Advanced Practice Estheticians combine years of expertise with the most trusted, science-backed treatments and products in the industry. We’re passionate about creating customized plans that address your skin’s unique needs at every chapter of life!
Ready to give your skin the care it deserves? Book your complimentary consultation today by calling (952) 479-0915, texting (952) 479-0603, or booking online. Your best skin, at every age, starts here at Refinery Skin Clinic.