There comes a time in almost everyone’s life where you realise that your skin is now classified as “mature” and things that worked for you in the past are probably not potent enough for your new skincare needs. One of the things that we hear our older clients talking about is the lack of “glow” once they reach a certain age and this is something that can be tricky to tackle. However, there are plenty of tips and tricks that you can use to make your skin look healthy again, and we’ve got a few of them for you here:
Hydrate. A LOT.
Whether you’ve always had dry skin or you’ve started to notice a more dehydrated complexion as you age, adding moisture to mature skin is the number one thing that you can do to make your skin look more glowy. If you use a daily moisturiser, you may find that you need to change it up for something a bit richer, such as Aromatherapy Associates Anti-Ageing Rich Repair Nourishing Cream. You may also benefit from using a night cream as well, and we’d recommend Elemis Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix. Also, don’t forget to hydrate from within by drinking plenty of water!
Work on Your Circulation
One of the things which can affect the dullness of your skin as you age is reduced circulation. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to encourage healthy circulation, starting with Hayo’u Beauty Restorer Rose, which is a rejuvenating crystal tool to wake up and soothe skin. It will improve energy flow, support circulation and lymphatic drainage, lift, plump and sculpt, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Decleor Micellar Oil will also encourage and stimulate microcirculation as well as deeply cleansing the skin.
Exfoliate
Once we get to the mature skin stage, cell turnover tends to need a little extra help, which is why exfoliating is so important. Ridding your complexion of those dead skin cells will brighten your skin hugely, although it’s important to choose a product which is gentle on your ageing epidermis. REN Clean Skincare Rosa Centifolia Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is a gentle exfoliator developed for all skin types, that will purify and detoxify your skin and is perfect for mature skin.
Look for Brightening Ingredients
It stands to reason that if you want brighter skin, you should opt for products with brightening ingredients, such as vitamin C, which you’ll find in spades in Dermalogica Biolumin-C Gel Moisturiser. The weightless, Vitamin C-rich gel formula penetrates the skin’s surface for immediate, glowing results and helps to strengthen skin’s moisture barrier. Omega 9 is another brightening ingredient which can be found in Elemis Superfood Vital Veggie Mask, a treatment mask that nourishes, smoothes and brightens for softer, more radiant skin.
Finish with a Mist
Ageing skin can usually tolerate richer creams as it needs the moisture, and can also benefit from layering different products for added hydration. Once you’ve completed your skincare regime and applied your make-up, we’d recommend finishing with a mist, such as Dermalogica Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist. It helps to saturate skin with hydration and lock in moisture to help skin bounce back and utilises four types of hyaluronic acid, helping skin hold on to water for long-lasting hydration.
