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#Hot women in their 50s skin#
However, should the skin around menopause have become more sensitive it may not tolerate the AHA-based products you once used, so then you’ll want to avoid them,' notes Dr. 'If a glycolic acid-containing product remains to be well tolerated, then there is no need to avoid this. There are no skincare ingredients or products you need to avoid in your 50s. Or, you can buffer the retinoid product by mixing it with a very plain night cream that doesn’t contain any actives. You can either start by applying in 2-3 nights per week and build up to every other night or even nightly if your skin can tolerate it. Retinoids can cause skin to flake or become sensitive, but arguably the best anti-ageing ingredient out there right now, it’s worth persevering. Williams notes, some women in their 50s notice their skin is more sensitive or prone to redness. The ‘mandatory’ 50s skincare ingredients everybody use are:Īs Dr. 'Ideally, you would have started using these ingredients in your 30s because prevention is key, but it’s not too late to start now.' 'In your 50s, because of the accelerating loss of collagen, it’s ever so important to have evidence-based collagen-inducing ingredients in your skincare products,' says Dr. When you’re younger it’s easier to get away with a skincare routine that is less than perfect, but later in life there is less wiggle room. However, usually prescription strength ones work much better in my experience.' How do I take good care of my skin in my 50s? 'If over-the-counter lash nourishing products help, then use them by all means. 'Lashes and brows can thin with age and thinning brows, in particular, can be a very ageing feature, as the brows really frame our face.' notes Dr. It’s not just the skin on your face that you’ll notice changing in your 50s. 'However, the exception is if rosacea is present, in which case we have to be careful with skincare that is too rich,' she warns. 'Around menopause, the skin often gets a little drier and easier to irritate, so it may be necessary to use slightly more hydrating skincare products,' advises Dr.
On the medical side, rosacea is also very common in this age group,' notes Dr. However, irregular pigmentation is also a common concern. 'The main issues is loss of skin elasticity caused by hormone-related loss of collagen. To get a hefty dose of expert intel, WH called on Specialist Dermatologist and Medical Doctor, Dr Stefanie Williams ( Eudelo Dermatology & Skin Wellbeing Clinic), to find out what is happening to your skin in your 50s – and the skincare routine you should be switching to at this decade in your life.īut first off, some FAQs. Interestingly, it’s unlikely that you will need to completely overhaul your routine, especially if you have been taking care of your skin through your 30s and 40s, but understanding precisely what your complexion is doing when you reach your 50s and what it needs to perform optimally will help you to have a smoother, more glowing look.
While it's important to adapt your routine as you traverse through the decades if you hope to maintain a plump complexion, that doesn't mean that you need to get tangled up in a 10 step Korean-style programme for your face. I'm not looking to impress anyone anymore (if my husband isn't impressed after being with me for 30 years, I don't know what if will take), but I feel like that made-up face allows people to focus on what I'm saying and doing rather than my looks.When it come to 50s skincare, know that there is nothing super complex or overly involved to fear. My routine takes just minutes each morning, but it's a little like putting on armor to face the day. I hate them, but seeing them also reminds me of all the softball games I helped coach during which my daughter played, of all the years in the dugout with the sunscreen melting off my face. Right now I'm battling bronchitis and the medication has made my face puffy, so without makeup, you can see all those glorious sun spots that look like dirt on my nose and cheeks. "I'm turning 52 in a few weeks, and have to admit I rarely go out without makeup anymore. Makeup helps people focus on things other than your looks.
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