Fabulous Skin for Women Over Fifty
Have you ever seen a mother and daughter duo whose healthy skin made you question who was mom and who was the offspring? You probably wondered how the older woman achieved such a feat as looking more like her daughter’s sister than looking like her mother. Let’s face it. Some people are just blessed with great skin, but for those of us who are not, getting older can seem more like a curse than a blessing when it comes to looking younger. As true as this may be, it might ease our psyche to know that living in healthy skin trumps struggling to maintain younger looking skin any day.
Younger skin vs healthy skin
Life dictates that we don’t really have a choice about getting older, but we can choose to keep our skin healthy as we do. Women over 50 can probably attest to how rebellious our bodies and skin can be once we reach the half century mark. Don’t be dismayed! Following a few simple skin care tips, and taking care of yourself from the inside out, can make all the difference between rebellion and rejuvenation.
Tips to transform aging skin
- Keep Hydrated – Our skin loses moisture as it ages. Masks and cleansers with collagen and elastin are designed to soothe and boost moisture. Chemical peels are a great way for your esthetician to help keep your skin hydrated, improve skin tone and texture, and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Cleanse and Exfoliate – Using a creamy cleanser that is specially formulated for dry skin and exfoliating on a weekly basis can help skin stay smoother, giving the appearance of youthfulness. Stay away from hot water when cleansing, as it tends to promote drier, flakier skin and make it look older. A licensed skin care professional can suggest the best type of exfoliation products right for your skin.
- Limit Exposure to Sun/Use Sunscreen – Sun exposure is a leading cause for wrinkled skin and its UV rays can contribute to skin cancer. If you have never used sunscreen, it’s not too late to start. It shields the skin from harmful rays, while protecting the skin’s naturally produced collagen, keratin, and elastin.
- Exercise and Sweat! – Perspiration can help to open and unclog pores. It also increases blood circulation, which helps to keep the skin from aging as quickly. Sweat from exercise helps to eliminate toxins from alcohol and flush cholesterol and salt from the body.
Eat, drink, and be healthy
What we put into our body is just as important as what we put on it for optimal skin care. Many of the food and drink choices we make can help increase the elasticity of our skin. Water is the best product available for continued hydration. Foods that are water-rich and high in antioxidants are best for maintaining elastin. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries can be great for getting the antioxidants that our skin needs. Silica helps to enhance moisture and elasticity and it is found in celery and cucumbers. Salmon, olives, and walnuts are good for getting the omega-3 fatty acids that help to slow aging in our skin.
Final Thoughts
If you are over 50, try to eat and drink with hydration in mind and maintain a healthy exercise regimen to help slow the impact of the aging process on your skin. Using masks that boost moisture, getting chemical peels, exfoliating with cleansers for dry skin, and limiting exposure to the sun can also leave others wondering just how young you really are. Call Laura Skin Care today and schedule an appointment with one of our estheticians. We’re happy to help you decide which products are best for you.