If the cold can quickly become an attack on the skin, this is even more true for mature skin. And for good reason, over the years, our skin changes and this is why it requires evolving attention. The body gradually reduces its natural production of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin, which makes the skin thinner and causes dehydration. This all-natural process results in the appearance of fine lines, which can sometimes couple with hyperpigmentation spots and acne.
Inevitable changes which vary from one person to another, depending in particular on the genetic heritage which we do not choose, and on our lifestyle, which can be adapted. In addition to these alterations, there are the hormonal upheavals linked to menopause which also affect our skin. Low temperatures and cold can then put our skin to the test, at the risk of straining and damaging it. So, it is recommended to adapt your products and include certain actions in your skincare routineto better pamper your skin.
Hydrate your skin to prevent dehydration
If mature skin requires appropriate protection from the sun in summer, the same goes for winter. Lack of humidity and cold air dehydrate it, not to mention going back and forth between the outdoors and heated indoor spaces. In order to limit these devastating effects, it is recommended toproperly moisturize your skinand this until the return of milder temperatures, as explained to Well+Good Dendy Engelman, dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, who works in New York. “Dehydrated skin shows signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles, sagging and loss of volume. This is why it is particularly important for women over 50 to drink the recommended daily amount of water and apply moisturizing skincare products“, she explains. On her way, the expert recommends using daily products rich with nourishing and hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides and squalane.
Promote cell renewal
Another flagship bathroom product to pamper mature skin, retinoids. These vitamin A derivatives are anti-aging allies that improve and accelerate cell renewal. But that is not their only asset, as Dendy Engelman explains: “Retinoic acid acts as an antioxidant that helps prevent damage caused by free radicals which are at the origin of the main signs of aging.“However, the specialist specifies that retinol – which is applied in the evening because it is photosensitizing – can dry out the skin, which is why it is recommended to opt for a product with a low concentration.
Sunscreen as a daily shield
Sunscreen is a must-have that you shouldn’t give up on in winter. “Using sunscreen is a golden rule at any age, even in winter“, declares the specialist. Even if the sun is not out, UV rays are indeed present and cause damage to your skin. Using an SPF thus makes it possible to limit external aggressions, as does blue light.
Products to integrate into your skincare routine
Finally, there are new generation devices to integrate into your routine that will promote cell regeneration, whether via microcurrent or light therapy. “Using a skin tightening device is a highly effective way to reverse the visible signs of aging and restore a youthful tone and glow to your skin“, explains Dendy Engelman. If you are more traditionalist, other devices may suit you such as the jade roller and gua sha.