How to Create an Anti-Aging Skin Care Routine for Your 50s
Once you turn 50, the telltale signs of aging skin – wrinkles, dark spots, loss of firmness and dullness – can appear quickly, and the routines you’ve been following for decades are no longer working. In fact, that means your skincare regimen needs an overhaul, and in this article, we’ll showcase the best skincare products for the 50s to address those signs of aging as soon as possible. Ultimately, the secret to great results in your skincare routine is consistency and adherence to a few habits – it’s all here, so hopefully with these little tweaks, you’ll reap the results you deserve.
How your skin changes in your 50s
At age 50, the activity of protein-producing fibroblasts declines at an accelerated rate, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin and compromised moisture barriers. What’s more, pores tend to grow larger and dark spots become more visible, which, combined with the hormonal changes that occur during menopause, can quickly – and devastatingly – eliminate any signs of luminosity.
The skin aging process is influenced by two main factors: intrinsic (aka genetic) and extrinsic, such as sun exposure and smoking. [1] While you can’t change the former, you can definitely control the latter by making adjustments to your daily life and lifestyle. Let’s continue.
A morning skincare routine for your 50s
You need to give your skin what aging has stolen from it. Ideally, stick to a balanced regimen that includes antioxidants, moisturizers, collagen boosters and restorative ingredients. Consider these morning anti-aging skin care routine practices and steps.
Wash with a gentle, moisturizing cleanser
In your 50s, you need a gentle cleanser that effectively dissolves dirt and pollution without stripping your skin of essential moisture. Therefore, you need a product that will not break down your protective barrier but will cleanse while moisturizing and nourishing at the same time. Ideally, choose an oil-based cleanser or cream formula and stay away from cleansers containing sulfates, as they are more likely to flake off the skin. We recommend First Aid Beauty Cleanser because it has a skin-caring cream formula with gentle ingredients that wash away makeup and impurities without disturbing the skin. Apparently, it is fragrance-free, dry alcohol and sulfate-free.
Use a toner to balance the skin’s pH level
Not only does toner infuse your skin with many benefits, but using it before applying a serum also allows your skin to absorb more moisture – this is because moist skin penetrates more easily than dry skin.
After cleansing, look for toners designed to balance pH and soothe with compounds such as green tea, allantoin, panthenol, Centella asiatica and colloidal oatmeal. And try to avoid astringents (such as alcohol and witch hazel) as they can dry out the skin. Cosrx Centella Asiatica Water Alcohol-Free Toner contains 10% Centella Asiatica leaf extract, multiple moisturizers and allantoin to hydrate, balance and nourish in one quick step, so we think it’s a solid choice for daily anti-aging.
Layered serum to protect and increase hydration
Here comes the big guns. I bet you’ve always heard that free radicals are the first enemy of the skin, and that’s totally true. Free radicals are unstable molecules that try to bind to healthy molecules in the skin to stabilize themselves. When free radicals exceed the available antioxidants, you experience what is called oxidative stress, which leads to DNA and cellular damage, a process that accelerates skin aging. Antioxidants help bind free radicals and prevent them from attaching to your healthy cells.
What’s more, in your 50s, your skin is more fragile and more prone to transdermal water loss (TEWL) due to reduced production of hyaluronic acid in the skin – no wonder fine lines and wrinkles are more visible. For this reason, you need to hydrate, and Hyaluronic Acid Extract is the MVP to do just that.
Allies of Skin Multi-Hyaluronic Acid Antioxidant Hydration Serum is packed with a host of antioxidants, including 5% resveratrol, 2% superoxide dismutase and niacinamide, as well as low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid for immediate and long-term hydration.
Applying moisturizer
Moisturizers play a key role in locking in the benefits of previously applied treatments and prevent moisture loss while moisturizing and softening the skin. During the day, you need a product that further protects against free radical damage, calms and keeps skin moist and smooth, such as Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Bright & Plump Moisturizer, which uses 10% stabilized vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid acid, a trio of antioxidants. It also contains sodium hyaluronate for added hydration, while hydrolyzed collagen and elastin help the skin lock in moisture.
Use a targeted eye cream
To keep your eye area plump and bright, you need an eye cream made with vitamin C, retinol and peptides to stimulate collagen, and if you want to eliminate dark circles, keep an eye out for caffeine, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, squalane, niacinamide and peptides.
Wear sunscreen every day
Wearing sunscreen daily helps prevent sun-induced photoaging (about 80% of facial wrinkles are caused by the sun) and hyperpigmentation, plus it can reduce the risk of skin cancer. Therefore, it is essential to wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30, such as La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60, every day.
Nighttime Skin Care Routine in the 1950s
Since your skin is in a state of repair while you sleep, at night you need to infuse it with rejuvenating substances that work in synergy with the skin’s renewal process. As a result, the products you use in your nighttime skincare regimen are often more effective and heavier.
Cleansing and toning are self-explanatory. After obtaining the perfect canvas, layer the serum.
Repair Nighttime Serums
While you Zzz, your skin is working to regain its elasticity, so you need to help it with retinol, which works by promoting cell renewal, making room for new healthy cells to replace them. In addition, retinol is a great collagen booster, so it can thicken the skin and make fine lines and wrinkles less visible. [2] Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is made from fast-acting retinoids, slow-release retinoids and retinol boosters for fast-acting benefits.
Once every two nights, you can swap out the retinol serum for a peptide-rich serum-these amino acid chains are designed to stimulate collagen growth, resulting in plump, elastic skin.Clinical Skin PolyPeptide Firming Serum is one of the most recommended products, rich in peptides , including Matrixyl – the most researched and effective anti-aging peptide available.
Apply a hydrating moisturizer
As part of your nighttime routine, use a heavier, restorative moisturizer that has a barrier-enhancing effect on the skin. Look for formulas rich in ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids, the lipids that make up the skin’s protective barrier. We’re fans of SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 because it adds all of these barrier-enhancing lipids.
Weekly Skincare Regimen
For a weekly routine, stick to the basics. That would be an exfoliator and anti-aging mask for mature skin.
Exfoliate to remove dead cells
Without regular exfoliation, dead cells can build up on the surface of the skin, making the complexion appear dull and dull, and dark spots and wrinkles more visible. Since mature skin is a bit sensitive and you don’t want to disturb it with too strong a formula, you need to find a product that strikes the perfect balance between effectiveness and gentleness.Lancer Skincare Caviar Lime Acid Peel is the perfect choice for the 50s, with a blend of 10% glycolic acid and 10% phytic acid to resurface the skin and brighten the complexion, plus Fruit Enzymes to even out skin tone and Retinol to soften fine lines.
Nourish your skin with a mask
You should also use a mask that helps calm, refresh and revitalize your skin. made with soothing honey, propolis and royal jelly, the Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask is fortified with ceramides and hydrating panthenol in a delicate formula that is free of harsh compounds and gentle enough for even sensitive complexions.
What’s more
I have more good news for you: anti-aging devices. You can add them to your skincare routine to make everything easier. For example, LED masks use red light to trigger fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin, which minimizes wrinkles over time. currentBody skin LED light therapy masks can be used to smooth fine lines and wrinkles safely and painlessly at home.
Tonic
This is the perfect time to reap all the benefits of anti-aging supplements. In your 50s, your body needs more collagen and hyaluronic acid to keep your skin firm. You can make up for the loss by taking supplements, but you should always consult your doctor to develop a plan that suits your needs. In fact, it has been found that consuming 10 grams of collagen over at least 56 days can improve skin elasticity, hydration and roughness. [3] Similarly, supplements containing hyaluronic acid have been found to reduce wrinkles and improve the appearance of the skin. [4]
Diet
As cliché as it sounds, we are what we eat and diet has a big impact on your aging skin. To help keep your skin looking young, you need to eat foods rich in vitamin C (such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, and broccoli), omega-3 fatty acids (from salmon, walnuts, and mackerel), and healthy fats (from avocados, eggs, and beans).
Hydration
Studies show that drinking water improves blood flow and allows nutrients to enrich the skin, and that people who drink enough water (about 6-8 cups a day) are more likely to have elastic, firm skin. [5]
