22 Jul
Blog

3 Worst Offenders For 50s & 60s Skin

Raise your hand when you've reached (or passed) your 50s or 60s, and hold up your hand when you are proudly enjoying your decades! This is an essential time to embrace the changes in your skin and realign your skincare routine to maintain a complexion that continues to exude health and beauty. However, like all stages of life, the 50s and 60s bring new challenges that may prevent you from experiencing your best skin. Here is a quick guide to the three natural processes of the worst skin sinners and how to beat them.

Reduced skin elasticity

As women get older, estrogen levels decrease, which affects collagen and elastin production. As this scientific journal notes, collagen is a critical factor in maintaining skin firmness and elasticity. Type I collagen is the main collagen in the skin and makes up 80 to 90% of skin collagen. It's made by cells called fibroblasts, which are mainly located in the dermis, and these fibroblasts also produce elastin protein, which gives the skin the ability to stretch and snap back. Without these proteins, which give the skin its firmness and elasticity, the skin begins to sag and hang more loosely.

So what exactly is to blame? Skin aging is the result of a combination of extrinsic and intrinsic factors ranging from genetics, lifestyle, environmental factors, hormones, and aging. Some factors that worsen and accelerate the loss of collagen and elastin production are:

  • Sun exposure
  • solarium
  • Air pollution
  • Poor diet
  • smoking

To increase collagen, many people use topical treatments with collagen-boosting peptides. When they reach the dermis, peptides supply the skin's fibroblasts with the building blocks they need to make more collagen. You can also use vitamin C and retinol products to help boost collagen production.

Dry skin

The National Institute of Aging points out that many people experience dry, scaly patches of skin later in life, often on the lower legs, elbows, and forearms. According to a Today.com article, "Dry skin occurs with age because the skin barrier weakens and is not so easy to repair. This leads to further damage and eventually wrinkles."

In addition, the naturally occurring hyaluronic acid (HA) is not produced as much as in our earlier phases of life, which makes it difficult for the skin to regulate moisture. HA is known as the holy grail of moisturizing skin care actives because it is a powerful humectant (a substance used to reduce moisture loss) that holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water. As we age, we produce less of it, making it harder for the skin to retain moisture. Less moisture can contribute to the development of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin.

Sun damage

As the effects of sunlight increase over the years, dark spots, texture changes, and wrinkles tend to appear on the cheeks, neck, hands, shoulders, and arms.

Signs of sun damage

Prolonged exposure to the sun's UV rays prematurely ages your skin and leads to a loss of collagen and skin elasticity. Incredibly, sun exposure and sun damage can be traced back to 90% of visible aging. Are you wondering what we mean by visible aging? If you see deep wrinkles and sagging skin, a reddish complexion, hyperpigmentation like an uneven skin tone or dark spots, and dry skin or spider veins, these are all visual signs of aging.

Mayo Clinic points out that sun exposure is a major cause of wrinkles, although genetics primarily determine skin texture and texture. Every sunburn you've experienced has contributed to premature aging in the form of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and sun spots. However, if you didn't protect your skin early in life, it is not too late to start. When it comes to sun damage, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends limiting your time in direct sunlight, wearing light, protective clothing like a hat and sunglasses, and applying sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. You should also visit your doctor to have your skin checked every year. The most important part is to take care of your skin before any further damage occurs.

Check out this In The Mix video that explains the benefits of SPF and how to use it correctly:

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Because of these changes over the years, the skin becomes thinner, more fragile, less elastic and dry. The answer? Moisturize and improve some lifestyle habits to keep your skin hydrated and smooth. at Eminence Organics, our moisturizers deliver botanical ingredients for deep hydration, so you may find one that piques your interest. If you haven't been using timeless beauty skincare products in your 50s and 60s, now is the time. Read our skin care routine for your 50s or the skin care routine for your 60s and beyond here.

Which is the worst culprit for your skin? Let us know in the comments below or on social media!

This article was originally written March 2016.

16 Feb
Blog

Skin Care Routine For Your 50s: Skin Changes And Hormonal Shifts

Life starts at 50, they say. Some people only start proper skin care when they are about fifty years old. One morning we look in the mirror and find that the days of falling into bed with our makeup are over. For those of us who have been a bit careless in their lighthearted teenagers and twenties and stressful thirties and forties, now is the time to remedy the situation. Because we're suddenly in the middle of the century. Menopause is just around the corner or is just around the corner. When the estrogen decreases, the skin's resistance also decreases. However, a routine tailored to our age can do a lot to make up for lost time.

Our skin at 50

"This is the decade when your skin really loses elasticity," she says Alana Henrikson. Eminence Organics Product Support Representative. "Your skin barrier function is weakened." Your skin can change drastically almost overnight, which is also necessary for your skin care. What kind of changes are we talking about? Here is an overview:

  • wrinkles
  • age spots
  • Ultra dryness and dehydration
  • Sensitivity and irritation
  • slackness
  • Large pores
  • inflammation
  • acne

The sun damage you got away with in your previous years took revenge in the form of Age spots and wrinkles. Collagen production drops: In the first five years of menopause, your skin only produces 30% of what it did before. This reduces the elasticity and leads to wrinkles. Cheeks sag and large pores appear when gravity does its thing. Changing the hormone and pH will weaken the skin even further, compromising the moisture barrier, especially around the eyes, lips and neck, where the skin is thinner. Inflammation makes your skin more sensitive and irritable. And to further insult the injury, acne sometimes returns, a byproduct of hormonal imbalance. It's a long laundry list with dermatological complaints, but here age-appropriate daily skin care can make a real difference.

The best skin care for your 50s infographic

Best skin care routine for your 50s

Get in one Skin care routine that deals with your age affects directly. Any effective 50-something routine should include the following steps:

  • Clean – First, wash your face with lukewarm instead of hot water that frees your skin of much-needed oil. And don't use soap. Instead, try a mild, multi-acting cleanser that hydrates and firms. If you have acne, use a salicylic acid cleanser that clogs your pores but doesn't dry out your skin.
  • Volume – Fill your skin with ingredients that restore the appearance of firmness and elasticity.
  • Peeling – Exfoliation is difficult on older skin. Removing dead skin cells restores glow and reduces signs of aging. By slowing down collagen, your skin is now thinner and more vulnerable. Protect the peeling with a gentle yet effective peeling like our acai peeling for firm skin. And rely more on beauticians to get your job done.

mature woman on the beach

  • Mask – A weekly home mask, like our Bamboo Age Corrective Masque, uses plant stem cells to make your skin look supple and rejuvenated.
  • To treat – One of the biggest problems with older skin is hormonal changes. Loss of collagen due to the menopause leads to sagging, visible lines, larger pores and bags under the eyes. Serums with phytoestrogen ingredients make the skin look younger. This also applies to treatments with retinol or peptides that penetrate the lower layers of the skin and increase collagen production.
  • Humidify – Where do we start? There are a variety of moisturizers to address specific problems. For example, use moisturizers with natural retinol alternatives from plant sources to help combat the appearance of sagging skin. Oils are also essential now: choose a moisturizer that is rich in oils like coconut oil, shea butter and grape seed oil. Your moisturizing strategy is rounded off by creams with hyaluronic acid, which make the skin plump.
  • Eye care – If you notice the first signs of crow's eyes, improve your skin routine with a lot of eye cream. Hydrate the sensitive area around the eyes with shea butter and oils to restore moisture to the skin.
  • Suncream – Protect your skin from age spots and thinning with sunscreens – rain or shine, morning, noon and evening. Sun protection products with at least 30 SPF are your best ally.

These basics are the beginning of yours new skin care life: embrace it! Complete your routine with regular facial treatments at the closest Eminence Organics Partner Spa. Experts can respond to your new needs and ensure that you give your skin exactly what it needs. What changes do you see in your skin? Let us know in the comments below or share it with us on social media.