Winter and dry skin go hand in hand. The lack of moisture in the cold air outside combined with the oppressive heat inside is a recipe for dehydration at any age, and that goes double if you have more mature skin. This is because as we age, it becomes more difficult for the skin to retain moisture because collagen levels decrease. This means that from now until spring, women over 50 should increase their use of winter-friendly ingredients to keep their complexions healthy. To help you develop a routine that will see you through to the higher temperatures, we'll tell you the best winter care for mature skin over 50.
While moisture is beneficial for women of all ages, it is especially important for mature skin. Dehydrated skin shows the signs of aging more clearly, such as fine lines and wrinkles, sagging and loss of volume. That's why it's especially important for women over 50 to drink the recommended daily amount of water and use moisturizing skin care products. But don’t just reach for any old face cream. Women over 50 are best off treating their skin with thicker, more occlusive products and those with nourishing and moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides and squalane.
Use retinol or retinoids
If you're aiming for a face with fewer lines and wrinkles, incorporate the gold standard anti-aging ingredients into your routine. Dermatologists confirm that retinoids are good not only for women with mature skin, but also for everyone over 20 years old. As we age, our body loses important substances such as collagen, elastin and vitamin A - all substances that our...Keep skin supple and youthful– leading to visible signs of aging such as sagging skin and fine lines.
Luckily, retinoic acid (vitamin A acid), an extremely powerful ingredient in retinol and retinoids, has the ability to attach to other skin cell receptors and change them to behave like a younger, healthier skin cell. Retinoic acid also acts as an antioxidant, preventing free radical damage that leads to the noticeable signs of aging. When properly incorporated into your skin care routine, retinol improves the appearance and function of the skin barrier by boosting collagen production, improving skin tone and evenness, increasing cell turnover, strengthening the skin barrier, and more.
Retinol can be extremely drying and irritating to skin, especially for mature skin that is more prone to dryness, which is why it's important to choose a soothing retinol formula.
Facial care for older skin over 50: Wear SPF
People often associate sun protection with warm weather and therefore think that it is not necessary in winter - but it is. Sun protection is a golden rule at any age - even in winter. No matter how warm it is outside, skin is vulnerable to damage from external aggressors like UV rays, blue light from screens, pollution, and more. All of these factors can lead toSigns of skin agingdevelop and/or worsen.
Winter care for mature skin – use chemical peels
As we age, several important functions of the skin barrier slow down: collagen and elastin production, cell turnover, and more.Chemical Peelscan help boost these processes, eliminate visible signs of aging and improve the overall health and appearance of the skin barrier.
Cosmetics for normal and sensitive skin over 50: Try oil cleansing in the winter months
If you've never heard of oil cleansing, it involves massaging nourishing oils into the skin and then using a very warm, clean washcloth to wipe away the excess oil. You can purchase ready-made oil cleansers from most beauty departments or make your own using pure, cold-pressed oils such as castor oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, etc. Some people even double cleanse - oil cleansing first and then a traditional foam cleanser to ensure their pores are as clean as possible.
Beauty tips for the cold season – care for chapped lips
Chapped lips are inevitable in winter and they can be not only unsightly but also painful. In addition to lip scrub, keep a quality lip balm at home, at work, and in your purse that you can use as often as needed. You might also consider applying a lip mask once a week to double up on hydration. You can purchase gel masks, similar to popular eye area masks, or you can simply apply a nourishing oil like coconut oil or argan oil before you go to sleep at night.
Winter care for mature skin: Don't forget the rest of your body
Your face and lips take the most wear in winter because they're typically not protected by layers of clothing, but dry heated air and slowed natural oil production can also make the rest of your body dry and itchy. After showering, while your skin is still damp, apply a rich moisturizer all over your body, not forgetting your hands and feet.
It's also a good idea to keep a moisturizing hand cream in your purse to treat your chapped hands when you get home from outside and after washing.
