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How To Build A Skincare Routine for Mature Skin

Posted by Ellie Swain on Dec 16th 2021

How To Build A Skincare Routine for Mature Skin

As we age, we start to notice fine lines and wrinkles developing on our faces. The body creates less elastin and collagen as we grow older, which are the proteins that plump and firm the skin. This causes the skin to look thin and loose, resulting in the dreaded wrinkles and fine lines we all try to avoid.

Your skin also produces less moisture, making it drier. You may also notice that the skin’s pigment cells will also start to show in places where your complexion has become sun damaged, creating age spots.

While aging is inevitable, fortunately, there are ways to slow down premature aging. Building a great skincare routine for mature skin is one of the first steps to make, and that’s where we come in to help.

Keep reading to learn the best steps for looking after mature skin.

Use a Cream Cleanser

If you’re still using a foam cleanser, it’s time to switch up your products. Cream and gel cleansers are completely non-stripping, and many even work double duty, hydrating the skin as you wash your face.

The lightweight, moisturizing iSClinical Cream Cleanser is a powerful yet gentle formula ideal for all skin types, including dry, hypersensitive skin.

The cleanser is packed full of bio-nutrients, antioxidants, and restorative ingredients that thoroughly cleanse the surface and pores of the skin. It soothes dry areas of the complexion, too. After use, the skin is left feeling clean, refreshed, and hydrated.

Using a cream cleanser usually allows you to skip the toning step, too. If you’re using a low pH cleanser, you don’t need a toner.

Toners were produced in the past to treat the low pH of the skin after washing with a high-pH cleanser. It’s always best to avoid damage in the first place than to undo it later.

Exfoliate Weekly

When it comes to exfoliation, everyone’s skin is different. Some people can handle daily exfoliation, while others may only tolerate it once or twice a week.

The best way to see what works for you is to pay attention to how your skin responds after exfoliation.

For mature skin, exfoliation should be part of your skincare routine as sloughing away dead skin cells helps anti-aging.

Reach for a mild facial exfoliator, like the PCA Skin Daily Exfoliant . The formula gently polishes away dead skin cells revealing glowing, younger-looking skin. Dirt, debris, and impurities are quickly removed.

The exfoliant is suitable for daily use and all skin types.

Apply a Serum

Lightweight and moisturizing, serums contain a higher concentration of active ingredients such as vitamin C or hyaluronic acids. If you want to help turn back the clock, apply a few drops of your favorite serum onto your skin after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Using a serum can help restore some of the moisture and plumpness in delicate areas of the skin, like the cheekbones and under the eyes.

We recommend the Bioelements Probiotic Anti-Aging Serum . The advanced solution is teeming with active probiotics immersed in soy and rice milk proteins to tackle the visible effects of aging like lines and wrinkles.

The skin appears younger, visibly smooth, and radiant with consistent use. Anti-aging probiotics in the serum target the effects of external stressors and help reduce redness and fight lines. Is there anything this serum can’t do?

Moisturize

Moisturizing is essential at any age, but even more so for mature skin. There’s a reason why moisturizers are a long-standing staple in our skincare routine. Not only do they hydrate the skin, but they lock in oils, skincare acids, and more.

As oil glands aren’t as active in older skin, using a daily moisturizer can help support the natural renewal process of your skin.

An excellent option is the Defenage 24-7 Barrier Balance Anti-Aging Cream , an intense hydrating moisturizer brimming with multi-action barrier balancing ingredients and skin-brightening actives to regenerate and rejuvenate the look of the skin.

Don’t Skip the Sunscreen

Most of us know that wearing sun protection is one surefire way to keep your skin looking as youthful as possible. The sun’s beaming rays are responsible for much of our skin’s visible signs of aging. While it’s only natural to want to spend plenty of time basking in the sunshine, make sure you keep your skin protected.

That’s not just when you hit the beach or pool, either. Make sure you reach for your sunscreen every day of the year – even when the weather’s looking gloomy or overcast. Your think will thank you for it.

The EltaMD UV Clear Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is an excellent choice for keeping your skin safe from the sun.