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Your skin has a story to tell if you listen intently. Every line and wrinkle boasts of a full life packed with varied experiences. But let’s not undermine how these inevitable changes can take a toll on individuals from time to time. The only way to navigate this unchartered aging territory, take it in your stride!
We uphold the cause of skin positivity and truly believe that you deserve to feel and look beautiful at every age. To help you in this endeavor, here’s a Foxtale-approved guide for women in their 50s. Read ahead for best products and tips to deal with the dramatic loss in elasticity, stubborn wrinkles, dryness, and more.
Understanding Mature Skin
Understanding mature skin is the stepping stone to ageing more gracefully. As you get older your skin experiences the following changes -
Physical Changes In Skin After 50
1. Loss of Collagen: For the unaware, Collagen is responsible for your skin’s structure and integrity. However, as you age, the levels of Collagen deplete with time – further accelerated by sun exposure, unhealthy diet, and habits like smoking.
2. Slower turnover: As you grow older, your skin’s ability to shed dead cells and regenerate diminishes – making the epidermis a lot more delicate.
3. Thinning skin: The loss of Collagen and a slower cellular turnover process leads to thinner skin.
Challenges Faced By Mature Skin
Based on the physical changes (as discussed above), here are the challenges faced by mature skin -
1. Loss Of Firmness: Due to loss of Collagen, your skin becomes loose and saggy over time. Moreover, the loss of subcutaneous fat (a.k.a. fat under the skin) amplifies this problem.
2. Fine Lines And Wrinkles: Another pressing problem as you age is the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These aging signs are triggered by the loss of Elastin and Collagen, diminished moisture-holding capabilities, and/or hormonal changes.Age Spots: As seen earlier, your skin’s ability to regenerate reduces with age. Therefore, age spots (or liver spots) caused by unceasing sun exposure ending up persisting way longer.
Key Ingredients For Mature Skin
Well-versed in skin problems that ageing brings forth? Place your trust in the following active ingredients to turn the clock back-
1. Retinol
Retinol is dubbed the holy grail of anti-ageing. Topical application of the ingredient sheds dead cells, ensures healthy regeneration, and boosts Collagen production. Results? Less wrinkles and fine lines. So, inarguably, Retinol is non-negotiable for a mature skin routine and also for folks looking to get a head start on the game!
2. Hyaluronic Acid
Multi-level and long-lasting hydration prevents fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet. Add a hydrating serum with Hyaluronic Acid for this job. The humectant, HA, binds moisture molecules to the skin for its smooth, supple, and taut appearance.
3. Peptides
Peptides are smaller amino acid chains that boost Collagen production. Furthermore, the beloved ingredient adds to Elastin levels, preserves hydration, and boosts barrier health – the best choice for aging gracefully.
4. Antioxidants
Continued exposure to pollutants, UV rays, and other environmental aggressors lead to the formation of free radicals. When these unstable molecules interact with healthy skin, they damage the latter’s Collagen and Elastin levels. Results? Premature ageing! To counter this problem, we recommend adding antioxidants to your routine. That's right. Ingredients like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Niacinamide neutralize free radicals to prevent oxidative stress on the skin.
Foxtale’s Anti-Ageing Routine For Women Over 50
Here’s a look at the best skincare routine to glide through your 50s with ease! Start with
1. Gentle cleanser: Use a pH-balancing cleanser to remove dirt, grime, and other impurities from the pores. To address dehydration concerns, look for a formula packed with Hyaluronic Acid or Glycerin.
Recommended Products: Foxtale Hydrating Face Wash
2. Hydrating Toner: Since mature skin loses its ability to retain moisture, we recommend keeping a hydrating toner handy. So, whenever your skin feels a little tight or dull, use a spritz or two to wake it up.
Recommended Products: Hydrating Toner
3. Treatment serum: To address concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, add a Peptide or Retinol serum to your rotation. Take a small amount of the formula and gently dab it on your face. Use a light hand to avoid stress or strain on the skin.
Recommended Products: Anti-Ageing Serum with Retinol
4. Moisturizer with anti-ageing ingredients: Next, add a layer of moisturizer to seal hydration and treatment into your skin. To reverse fine lines, wrinkles, saggy skin, we recommend formulas with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, and antioxidants.
Recommended Products: Ceramide Super Cream
5. Sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF: We know that harmful UV rays accelerate skin ageing. To nip this in the bud, make BFFs with a heavy-duty sunscreen. Go for a broad-spectrum formula that shields your skin against UVA and UVB rays.
Recommended Products: Dewy Finish Sunscreen
Additional Tips For Anti-Ageing
Apart from a holistic skincare routine, here are some lifestyle changes you can adopt to reverse ageing -
1. Consume a balanced diet comprising vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
2. To ensure healthy cellular turnover overnight, we recommend getting at least 6 hours of sleep.
3. Exfoliation is a must, regardless of the skin type and age. Opt for a gentle exfoliation method that removes buildup, facilitating better absorption of anti-ageing ingredients.
Conclusion
Ageing is an inevitable process that manifests in the form of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin – especially in and around your 50s. To address and embrace ageing, we recommend ingredients like Retinol. Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, and Antioxidants in your skincare routine.
