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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.

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.

• 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.