Why does mature skin look dull?
When it comes to aging, skin often takes center stage. With countless skincare products claiming amazing benefits, it’s easy to get caught up in our daily skincare routines.
As we age, our skin changes. When we’re younger, we often have oily skin and are often plagued by rashes and acne, which can last into our 25s and beyond.
By the time we’re 30, the first signs of aging start to show: fine lines, crow’s feet, and expression lines. Today, we’re taking a look at why our skin looks dry and dull.
Often, our skincare routines haven’t changed much over the years, which is why mature skin looks dull.
Our skin’s cell turnover process takes about 28 days. When we’re younger, this process is quick and effortless.
However, as we age, cell turnover slows, causing dead skin cells to accumulate, obscuring our once radiant skin.
With this in mind, we’re going to look at how you can combat this and make dull, mature skin a thing of the past!
How to Get Glowing Skin for Mature Skin?
High-performance ingredients start to work after age 40. If you haven’t tried it yet, now is the perfect time to use skincare products containing AHAs that are suitable for your skin type.
For example, for mature, dry-prone skin, lactic acid may be the best chemical exfoliant.
If you want to learn more about AHAs and their skincare benefits, you can find a blog post that explains them in detail.
Now, I’ll show you a simple daily skincare routine with effective ingredients that will protect your skin from dullness.
Cleansing
Cleaning with rich, creamy formulas helps remove dirt, bacteria, and impurities that often settle on the skin and make it look dull.
Not only do they remove dirt, but they also break down the bonds that hold dead skin cells to the surface of the skin.
Chemical Exfoliating Toner
After using a smooth, non-foaming cleanser, use a toner with powerful ingredients such as glycolic acid or lactic acid to remove dead skin cells that cause dull, gray skin.
Double Serum
You can apply as much or as little serum to your skin as you like. However, I found two serums that contain different ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.
They both target the deeper layers of the skin and bring different benefits. For example, hyaluronic acid has hydrating properties and locks in moisture to the skin.
It moisturizes and plumps the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, flaking, and dull skin.
Switch to night creams, moisturizers, and oils have slightly different formulas than day creams. Our skin repairs itself while we sleep.
Therefore, nighttime skincare contains a higher percentage of ingredients that help moisturize the skin and repair damage caused during the day.
Use a night moisturizer
Nighttime products such as masks and oils have similar benefits to the night creams mentioned above.
However, the difference is that the advantage of a night moisturizer is that you will see a more significant improvement in your skin texture.
The effects are usually short-lived, so it is recommended to use a night moisturizer in conjunction with a night cream.
Retinoids are your best friend
Retinoids are undoubtedly one of the most difficult ingredients to use.
Incorporating retinol into your nighttime skincare routine is time-consuming and requires time and patience to avoid side effects from improper use.
However, if used correctly, you’ll be amazed at how your skin looks and feels once you’ve built up a tolerance to it.
If you have any questions about using retinol, it’s always best to consult with your doctor, dermatologist, or other healthcare professional.
Learn all about retinol, its mechanism of action, and its skincare benefits in our blog post.
The Last Step – Sun Protection
When skin is damaged by free radicals, it can appear dull, lackluster, and gray. This condition is often caused by overexposure to harmful UV rays, pollution, and other harsh environmental factors.
Sunscreen not only protects the skin from sun damage, such as sunburn, hyperpigmentation, and dark spots, but it also forms a protective barrier over the skin, warding off impurities and keeping them from getting in.
How to Look Younger?
In addition to the skincare routine we’ve outlined, there are some simple lifestyle changes you can make to help your skin look younger:
Get enough sleep – tired skin feels like old skin. Aim for eight hours of sleep a night to keep your complexion looking younger (after all, beauty sleep is not for nothing).
Use a silk pillow – it’s gentle on the skin and can improve the overall texture and appearance of your skin.
Exercise more – exercise can improve blood circulation and even sweating can flush out toxins from your skin, giving it a healthy glow!
Body brush – don’t forget, your body skin can also look dull. Using a body brush can boost blood circulation and strengthen your skin.
Drink more water – while your skin is your largest organ, it rarely gets enough water.
So make sure you drink as much water as possible and use products with moisturizing ingredients to give your skin a glowing, youthful look.
Quit smoking – I don’t need to go into too much detail. You know alcohol is bad for you and even worse for your skin. Try to give it up.
Avoid drinking alcohol – just like smoking, you know it’s bad for you. So try to cut down on the amount you drink. Your skin will thank you.
So, these are some of the changes or additions you can incorporate into your daily routine. Every little change will surprise you!
Which moisturizer is best for people over 50?
If you’re over 50, here are some key ingredients to look for when choosing a moisturizer:
Daytime moisturizer, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, Sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, Vitamin E, Nighttime moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid, Retinoids ,Vitamin E, Lactic Acid
A moisturizer containing any of these ingredients will help promote healthy, youthful-looking skin.
Whether you stick to these tips or simply choose a moisturizer that works best for you and your lifestyle, your skin will improve dramatically.
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