With each decade in our life, we start to experience a significant change in our skin and beauty—and for women over 50 and 60, these changes are going to be challenging. Lines and wrinkles become more noticeable as our skin becomes drier, thinner and more sensitive. Skin might start to look crepey and loose as it begins to lose collagen and elastin. And years of unprotected sun exposure will haunt us in the form of dark spots and uneven skin tone.
It sounds hopeless, we know. Does our skin even stand a chance against the rapid decline in hormones and drastic changes our bodies go through in our 50s and 60s? The answer is yes. At this point in your skin care journey, the focus should be in maintaining your skin health, and making sure your skin has everything it needs to protect and defend itself against further damage.
Up ahead, we tap Dr. Heather Rogers, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon, to find out the must-have skin care products for your 50s, 60s and beyond.
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Buy now with Dermstore 1. Exfoliating Cleanser
SkinMedica's AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser combines alpha and beta hydroxy acids to remove dead cells and other impurities from your skin to enhance a smoother and brighter complexion. Round soft jojoba spheres provide gentle exfoliating action while lavender extract tones and soothes inflammation. Mildly astringent citrus oils minimize large pores for a radiant and refreshed appearance.Key Ingredients: * Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, and Malic Acid: each is a natural, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from bilberry extract, sugar cane extract, sugar maple extract, and citrusBuy now with free delivery -
Buy now with Dermstore 2. Serum With Age-Delaying Ingredients
This anti-aging serum visibly firms, lifts and smooths the look of wrinkles. Formulated with Caudalie's exclusive patented blend of Resveratrol, hyaluronic acid & vegan collagen, it is 3x more effective than retinol to firm and lift the appearance of the skin. This potent, yet gentle formula leaves skin looking more youthful without irritation. Suitable for all skin types.Key Ingredients: * Vegan Collagen 1 * Visibly smooths facial contours. * From plant origin. * 100% Vegan. Non-GMO. * Resveratrol * Powerful vine antioxidant that visibly firms and reduces the look of wrinkles. *Buy now with free delivery -
Buy now with Dermstore 3. Retinol With a Lower Concentration
SkinMedica's Age Defense Retinol Complex .25 is formulated to renew the skin's tone and texture without irritating the skin. Retinol helps combat the signs of premature aging while magnolia bark extract soothes inflammation. Ideal for use twice a week to build tolerance to formula.Key Ingredients: * Retinol: helps boost collagen production and cell turnover to reduce the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles * PhytoShield™ Complex: an antioxidant complex, enhancing skin texture and minimizing irritationKey Benefits: * Enhances skin tone and texture * Boosts more resilient skin *Buy now with free delivery -
Buy now with Dermstore 4. Rich Face Cream or Moisturizer
Formulated with high potency botanicals rich in omega 6 fatty acids and antioxidants this cream helps to revive the complexion and help soothe dryness for skin that looks and feels smoother, softer and more supple. Backed by 30 years of visionary science. Powered by TFC8®.Key Ingredients: * TFC8®: A complex of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and synthesized molecules naturally found in skin, which guides key nutrients and powerful natural ingredients to the skin creating an optimal environment for the body's innate processes of repair and renewal. * Evening Primrose Oil: A seed oilBuy now with free delivery -
Buy now with Dermstore 5. Eye Cream
Neocutis LUMIÈRE® Riche Extra Moisturizing Illuminating Eye Cream(formerly Bio-Restorative Eye Balm) is an exceptionally moisturizing salve formulated with caffeine, wild yam extract, and soothing ingredients. It revives your eye area, resulting in reduced puffiness and improved firmness. PSP growth factors accelerate cell repair, promoting collagen synthesis while shielding from environmentalBuy now with free delivery -
Buy now with Dermstore 6. Sunscreen With Age-Delaying Ingredients
AGE Smart Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 by Dermalogica banishes blemishes to give your skin a clearer, smoother appearance. Crafted botanical extracts and peptides, this face moisturizer works deep to alleviate signs of aging, free radical damage and dryness. Its medium-weight, broad-spectrum formula offers long-lasting hydration and critical protection against UV rays.Key Ingredients: * Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide: a peptide that acts as a sugar trap, binding sugars in the body to itself to prevent the signs of skin aging. * Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5: stimulates collagen synthesis, helps firmBuy now with free delivery -
Buy now with Dermstore 7. Gentle Chemical Exfoliating Creams
NeoStrata's High Potency Cream exfoliates and hydrates to restore a youthful complexion. Formulated with 18% glycolic acid, it removes dulling, dead dermal cells as it replenishes moisture to even texture and tone. Antioxidant-rich lactobionic acid promotes collagen production to fortify and firm your skin while vitamin E nourishes for a rejuvenated appearance.Key Ingredients: * Glycolic Acid: helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinklesKey Benefits: * Antioxidants protect against environmental stressors and damage * Exfoliates and smooths skin with alpha and polyhydroxy acids *Buy now with free delivery -
Buy now with Dermstore 8. Eyelash and Brow Conditioner
RevitaLash Cosmetics RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner promotes an improved lash appearance. Specially crafted with a proprietary blend of scientifically-advanced technology and natural botanicals, this lash conditioner works to prevent breakage and brittleness while improving flexibility, moisture and shine.Key Ingredients: * BioPeptin Complex, Peptides and Botanicals: saturate the lashes with moisture, keeping them soft, luxurious and healthy-looking Key Benefits: * The only ophthalmologist lash serum on the market * Helps condition and strengthen lashes while defending from breakageBuy now with free delivery
