How to Take Care of Your Skin After 50
There is a quiet, graceful charm that starts to blossom post the age of 50. With the right nourishment, your skin can exude confidence that radiates your inner glow. This is because beauty gets better with age-and when you nurture your skin, your glow only grows brighter!
How does the skincare regimen differ between the 30s, 40s, and 50s?
Let us look at the difference in skincare regimens at different ages:
In 30s:
The 30s is the time when you would start observing fine lines, pigmentation, and dull skin (especially under the eyes). As a result, cleansing, moisturizing, and application of sunscreen become the need of the hour. Apart from this, the application of antioxidants like vitamin C can help in protecting your skin from sun damage.
In 40s:
Saggy skin with wrinkles can be observed in the 40s. It is important to go for creams with retinol and eye creams to make wrinkles and dull skin less conspicuous. Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid can help make the skin barrier stronger. Our Lumi Dew moisturiser contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which can moisturise the skin, giving it a youthful glow.
Post 50s:
Hormonal changes occurring post menopause can reduce skin elasticity and cause skin dryness as well as dark spots. However, providing skin with the right hydration, using collagen-rich formulas, as well as following a healthy diet and lifestyle, can work wonders on your skin.
What are some tips to maintain your skin after 50?
Now that we have compared the skin types in different ages, let us look at some ways to maintain skin in the 50s.
- Apply sunscreen: Avoid skipping out on sunscreen, irrespective of the weather. Make sure to choose sunscreen with SPF of at least 30. Reapply every 2-3 hours.
- Use a moisturizer: As your skin ages, it becomes drier. This can make wrinkles and fine lines more visible, too. To avoid this from happening, hydrate yourself with a moisturizer to prevent dryness. Serums with vitamin C and moisturizers with Hyaluronic acid can aid in hydrating the skin, evening out the complexion, and protecting the skin from free radical damage. At night, use a night cream as a moisturizer.
- Take care of diet and lifestyle: A healthy diet and lifestyle can do wonders for your skin health. Avoid smoking or alcoholism. Sleep for at least 7-8 hours a day and manage stress through meditation, yoga, or deep breathing techniques.
- Cleansing: Use a mild and gentle cleanser to remove residual dirt or makeup. Double cleanse at night.
- Don’t use excessive products: Avoid using a bunch of multiple products at once, as it can cause skin irritation and inflammation. Wait for a few weeks to see the change. However, do not be fooled by the product marketing either. Check the ingredient list and labels before going for any skincare product.
- Exfoliate: Exfoliation is important to remove dead skin cells. You can exfoliate 1-2 times a week.
Now you know that age is just a number! With the right skincare routine, you can obtain soft, glowing skin and walk with confidence. Remember that you are not just aging but thriving!
