Skincare habits to adopt if you’re over 50
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If you’ve seen the red carpet pictures from the Golden Globes recently, you may be wondering how the likes of Demi Moore, 62, and Nicole Kidman, 57, keep their skin looking so smooth, plump and pore-less. Whilst they may have access to the top treatments and products – knowing the basics of a great beauty routine is the secret to their mature skin.
So, we hear from leading dermatologists and skincare specialists the beauty habits you should be adopting if you’re over 50. What happens to skin after 50?. How your skin looks and feels changes dramatically when you enter middle age, and the onset of the menopause plays a big role in the it’s appearance.
“The average age women reach the menopause in the UK is 51,” says Dr Nyla Raja, dermatologist and founder of Dr Nyla Medispa. “Reduced blood flow causes your skin to lose its radiance, and oestrogen drops which is an antioxidant, meaning the skin is not as protected from external aggressors.
“Further, collagen depletion is at 2% per year – losing up to 20% of collagen in your 50s, and the skin’s natural cell regeneration and recovery is slower, and hyperpigmentation or age spots can become more of a concern with cumulative UV damage.”.
But hope isn’t lost for beautiful looking skin – adopting some daily habits can transform the look and feel of your face. How stress and hormonal changes affect the skin over 50. Menopause’s effect on the skin may be bigger than you’d realised. “Skin changes are also a common occurrence during menopause. The most frequent skin-related concern reported during menopause is skin dryness, followed by thinner, more wrinkled and less voluminous skin,” says Raja.
