Winter Skincare Tips for Women Over 50 - Part 1
“Winter and dry skin go hand in hand. The lack of humidity in the cold air outside combined with blasting heat inside is a recipe for dehydration at any age, and that goes double if you've got more mature skin. That's because as we get older, it's more difficult for skin to retain moisture due to decreasing collagen levels, which means women over 50 should plan to double-down on winter-friendly ingredients from now through spring to keep their complexions healthy.”
Hydrate
“While hydration is beneficial for complexions of all ages, it’s especially key for more mature visages. "Dehydrated skin more prominently displays signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles, sagging, and volume loss”, says Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD, a New York City cosmetic dermatologist.Engelman continues, “That is why it is especially important for women over the age of 50 to drink the recommended daily amount of water and apply moisturizing skin-care products.”
Wear SPF Daily
I regularly remind my clients to wear sunscreen daily, regardless of the season, and to re-apply every two hours or after you’ve been in the water, or are participating in outdoor
activities that cause you to perspire, as water and sweat diminish the effectiveness of your SPF.
“Oftentimes people associate sunscreen with warm weather and therefore think it’s not necessary during winter—it is, though. Wearing sunscreen is a golden rule at any age—even in the Winter,” Dr. Engelman says, also noting that skin is susceptible to damage from external aggressors like UV rays, blue light from screens, pollution, and more, regardless of how warm it is outside. “All of these things can cause signs of aging to develop and/or worsen.”
Have Regular Facials and Reap the Rewards!
We now have so many highly effective skin treatments that we as estheticians can perform to help for your skin be it’s very best! Who doesn’t want healthier, more vibrant and beautiful skin? Your skin will absolutely reap the benefits of receiving regular facials! One of my clients was in for her facial recently and she mentioned meeting an older woman who had remarkably great skin. My client complimented the woman on her beautiful skin and inquired, what her secret was to have such nice-looking skin, and the woman confided in my client that her “secret” is having facials regularly!
It’s truly exciting to offer such a wide range of treatments that produce healthier, more beautiful skin with improved texture, tone and restored radiance! Check out my service menu (if you’re in or near the Portland, Oregon area) for my newest treatments, as well! The bt-titan MN microexfoliation treatment is fast becoming a favorite of my regular clients, as it helps clear micro-congestion and penetrates products more deeply into the skin. Last October I also became certified in Dermaplaning which is an exfoliation technique that also removes the vellus hair from the face. Both the bt-titan and the Dermaplaning treatments may be added to any facial and leave the skin soft, silky and smooth! Contact me for more info, or schedule your next appointment online today!
Check back for Part 2 of Winter Skin Tips for Women over 50 next month.
Cheers to the New Year, to you, and to more healthy, beautiful skin in 2022!
Some of the above information is from a recent article in a publication called Well+Good that was referenced in an article in a skincare professionals magazine.