Wrinkles, dullness, dryness and loss of suppleness are some of the key qualities typical of mature skin. Obviously the list is longer and apart from the most characteristic features that mature skin often has, we should also add pigmentation marks and uneven tone. How to take care of mature skin? Fortunately, it appears that turning to the right skin treatments works wonders! Keep reading to learn a couple of amazing tricks that will help you improve the appearance of mature skin.
Mature skin? What skin is it exactly?
This is skin that develops wrinkles pretty fast. Since it slowly gets flabby, this means that it loses it’s resilience too. Such skin becomes dull and has problems with fixing the damage caused by UV, hence the pigmentation spots. Apart from these pretty obvious characteristics of mature skin, there is one change happening, and it isn’t that easy to notice it with a naked eye. What is this change? The lipid balance is disturbed, which in consequence leads to irritation and dryness. When dry, skin also happens to develop telangiectasias, commonly known as spider veins.
3 levels of skin ageing
Skin ageing doesn’t affect only the outermost layer of skin, which is epidermis. This process influences also:
- subcutaneous tissue – the amount of fatty tissue reduces slowly and this leads to wrinkles
- dermis – collagen and elastin fibres break so skin becomes flabby and loses its suppleness; blood supply isn’t sufficient either
- epidermis – it becomes dehydrated because of the disturbed lipid barrier; metabolic rate in skin drops, leaving skin more reactive and sensitive
Factors increasing the risk of premature aging
- sunbathing with no SPF
- using wrong skincare products
- lack of hydration
- smoking cigarettes, using alcohol and other drugs
- leading unhealthy lifestyle and developing bad eating habits
- smog, air contamination and urban pollution
- UV rays and HEV light
What does mature skin need?
Since its condition deteriorates faster, mature skin needs to be treated gently but intensely. What does it mean? Firstly, mature skin must be protected from UV rays to prevent it from causing irreversible changes in skin. Another essential element of mature skin care is regular exfoliation. Removing dead cells is super important no matter the skin type, but in the case of mature skin this treatment, apart from leaving the face visibly smoother and even-toned, also reduces wrinkles. Last but not least, since mature skin is often hyper-reactive, it’s suggested reaching for enzymatic peel only.
Cosmetic ingredients ideal for mature skin treatments
- Hyaluronic acid – a potent moisturizer, perfect for all skin types at all ages
- Collagen – apart from improving its levels in dermis, collagen also strengthens skin by making it more damage-resistant
- Retinol – this is one of the best rejuvenating agents used for beauty purposes; when applied on a regular basis, retinol visibly reduces wrinkles, balances sebum, prevents acne and evens out skin tone
- Stem cells – are like perpetuum mobile for mature skin, meaning that they’re responsible for encouraging production of new skin cells
- Peptides – amino acids that help you look younger
- Plant oils – they offer a top-notch skin treatment that defies ageing and balances sebum; unrefined plant oils offer high concentrations of omega acids, flavonoids and phytosterols.
