How to care for mature skin: You should definitely include these tips in your beauty routine from the age of 50 and 60!

Over time, the skin shows the first signs of aging. The body produces less elastin and collagen (the proteins that make skin plump and firm), causing skin to appear thin and loose, and lines and wrinkles to form easier. The skin also no longer produces the same amount of moisture, so it becomes drier with age. You’ll also notice that the skin’s pigment cells show up in areas where you’ve suffered sun damage, causing age spots to form. This article is for all women over 50 or 60 who know that beauty comes from within, but who also want to look their best. Discover with us how you should care for mature skin!

Weekly care for mature skin over 50 and 60

Face care: Use scrub

Not everyone needs a facial scrub. Many people with sensitive skin find they can’t use it. But for those who can, exfoliation can do wonders for the complexion: it buffers dead skin cells on the epidermis and ensures an even complexion and texture. Just make sure you find the right products and frequency for your skin type.

Caring for dehydrated, mature skin: face mask

Moisturizing face masks strengthen your skin barrier. They are rich in skin-nourishing active ingredients such as peptides, ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which can smooth lines and wrinkles through collagen production.

Daily anti-aging skin care

We would also like to point out that every person is different. While the following recommendations are a good general routine, you know your skin better. So skip what you know isn’t right for you and feel free to try a new move that you think might be just the thing to do.

Facial care for mature, very dry or impure skin: facial cleansing

All people should ideally wash their face once a day with a gentle cleanser. Some prefer cleansing twice a day, but those are more likely to be people with oily skin. Cleansing in the evening is sufficient for dry or sensitive skin. Going to bed with dirt, sebum, and environmental toxins in your pores can deplete the collagen in your skin.

Beautiful skin over 50 and 60: use a moisturizing facial tonic

The facial tonic is completely optional. If you’re one of those people who can’t do more than what is necessary, you should skip this step. But for those who like to indulge in their products, a hydrating tonic can nourish skin and help balance the pH of the skin barrier after cleansing.

Anti-aging face care – serum for your skin

Serums are light, thin skincare products packed with active ingredients. They usually have smaller molecules, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin. Here you can tackle your top skincare concerns with more sophistication. For example, if you have mature skin, you probably want a serum that tightens and firms the skin. While there are many great ingredients that can help these goals, two of the most well-researched active ingredients are retinol and vitamin C. That’s why they’re often recommended for anti-aging skin care routines.

Use a vitamin C serum during the day, which can encourage collagen production, lighten dark spots, improve overall skin tone, and fight free radicals. At night, you should opt for a retinol serum. Retinol is known to be one of the most important ingredients to help fight the signs of aging. It stimulates the skin to produce collagen and elastin, which we lose with age and are responsible for keeping skin smooth, plump and firm. It also helps to smooth skin texture, reduce pigment spots and diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles. These serums take time to produce results, but persistence and patience pays off.

Rich moisturizing cream for mature skin

Creams and lotions are used for moisturizing. A good face cream for sensitive skin in your 50s and 60s will usually contain a combination of humectants, emollients and occlusive ingredients. Humectants (like glycerin, aloe, and hyaluronic acid) help water go into into the skin. Emollients support and nourish the barrier. The occlusive ingredients seal everything and help with water retention.

Eye Cream: important in the facial care routine

While not everyone needs one, eye creams can contain additional ingredients to address the specific needs of the eye area. The skin around the eyes is much more delicate. Eye creams can combat the fine lines, as well as dark circles, puffiness and, to some extent, bags under the eyes.

Care for mature skin: round off your anti-aging routine with facial oil

You can also top off your anti-aging routine with an oil. Oils are highly occlusive and serve as a final seal to all of the previous steps. When you decide to use facial oil, there are a few different ways to incorporate it into your routine: use it with a face massage, apply it at night, or skip the moisturizer and use the oil as a conditioner.

Don’t forget sunscreen

Sun protection is essential, no matter your age or what stage of your skin care routine you are at. There are two types of sunscreens: chemical and mineral. It is recommended to stick to mineral sunscreens as they are considered to be better for the planet and are the most effective at blocking UVA and UVB rays.

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