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The Skin Products to Introduce in Your 50s
A dermal therapist reveals which products to work into your morning and evening routine to introduce during the menopausal stage of life, when hormonal breakouts, loss of estrogen production and dehydration can cause significant changes in the complexion.
Yadira Cauchi
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The skincare routine and products you invest in as you reach your fifties may be dramatically different to the ones you might have used ten years ago.
You see, the 50s age bracket is predominantly the menopausal stage of life for most women, and with that comes many changes to the skin.
Yes, the skin! It is not spoken about as often as the physical symptoms of menopause - such as hot flushes, night sweats and sleep problems.
However, with the intense hormonal fluctuations that happen during your 50s, women can experience both hormonal breakouts - especially across their jaw/chin that are painful and hard to pop, but they can also experience a decrease in skin hydration due to the loss of estrogen production and the slowing down of the sebaceous glands in the skin.
This can lead to increased skin dehydration as the skin can no longer hold onto water.
And reduced collagen production may also lead to further signs of ageing, as well as pigmentation and for some, skin may instead feel increasingly oily in certain areas, due to breakouts.
Obviously, this may all begin during the peri-menopause phase of life which can begin when a person is in their forties - although without the proper skincare and advice, it has the tendency to get worse.
Moral: menopause can have a significant effect on the complexion, during your 50’s - but there are lots of things you can do - skincare and treatment wise - to keep your skin healthy.
Ideally, you also want to ensure you are looking after your skin from the inside out. Focusing on gut health is important, as is eating a balanced diet full of anti-inflammatory whole foods.
In clinic, that can be supported by popular clinical treatments such as microneedling or fractional lasers which can stimulate collagen production alongside boosting skin texture and tone. Firming and lifting radiofrequency treatments may also be suitable as they work to tone and firm the skin.
And of course, the aesthetic route towards injectable treatment can also be a desired option for many. This can include dermal fillers which contain synthetic hyaluronic acid and are designed reduce sagging/replace lost volume, or Botox to soften lines.
Both clinical treatments and injectables need to be supported by a proper skincare routine.
AM ROUTINE
Cleanser
Skin Better Science Cleansing Gel is a do it all cleanser every skin needs. It’s not irritating, full of calming ingredients and is extremely nourishing for 50’s skin.
Medik8
C-Tetra
Vitamin C
A great vitamin C to help skin produce collagen and prevent further ageing from free radical damage.
Mesoestetic
Mesoestetic HA Densimatrix
Hyaluronic acid serum
Hyaluronic acid is a must in your 50s to help prevent further dehydration.
This one combines hyaluronic acid in several molecular structures for effective plumping and filling.
Moisturiser
Skinceuticals triple lipid restore moisturiser is full of lipids, cholesterol and ceramides to help both provide intense hydration but also prevent further skin sagging.
SPF
Aspect Sun Hydrating SPF is an incredibly hydrating SPF without being greasy. It also works well under makeup and is a great primer for makeup.
WelleCo
The Super Skin Elixir
Inner support
These capsules are full of vitamin C, zinc and antioxidants to support skin internally.
PM ROUTINE
Medik8
Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil
Oil Cleanser
An effective first cleanse designed for PM use, to remove all traces of makeup.
Medik8
Surface Radiance Cleanse
Cleanser
A lightly exfoliating cleanser that both resurfaces and clears the pores.
Vitamin A
Empelle serum is designed for estrogen deficient skin and is perfect for anyone in their 50’s. It targets dry, dull, sagging skin.
Moisturiser
Empelle night cream – this entire range has been designed for menopausal skin and is formulated to encourage the skin to continue acting as they estrogen was still available. Follow the serum with this night cream.
Exfoliant
Medik8 sleep glycolic is an effective glycolic acid-based serum that brightens, fights pigmentation and is a slow-release formula meaning it is effective yet still gentle for most skin types.
Mesoestetic
Hydravital Mask
Weekly Mask
This is an extra nourishing and hydrating face mask to be used as often as required. Like a big drink for your face.
Yadira Cauchi
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