From 50 years of age many changes take place in our body, including the menopause. This hormonal process is responsible for making skin thinner, dehydrating and drying, making wrinkles more pronounced or making new ones appear, the color of spots and blemishes deepens and sagging becomes present. Do not think that this is the end of the world, it is simply one more phase in a woman's life and if we help our skin to confront it, it will be less dramatic. Discover here at OneHowTo how to care of your skin at 50.
To care for skin at 50 you must understand that the main effect of the menopause is extreme dryness. So the first thing to do is to moisturize our skin more, not only twice a day but also by addressing the type of moisturizer we use.
The cream should be a water barrier that stops hydration failure due to the absence of estrogen. Therefore you should choose a cream with vitamin A that provides extreme hydration. Consume foods rich in this vitamin as this can also help keep you hydrated at 50.
The moisturizer cannot be our only tool against dry skin. Moisturizing masks are recommended to strengthen the hydration your skin needs and from this moment all products we use such as make-up remover, facial cleanser, toner and serum should be preferably in cream and, in addition to its main function, provide skin hydration. Facial care creams containing hyaluronic acid and urea are ideal.
You have probably heard that you have to drink eight glasses of water a day, so to care for your skin at 50 we are talking about drinking approximately 2 liters of water a day. Ensure your body never lacks water so that your skin can defend itself and keep hydrated. The difference in the appearance of the skin when enough water is consumed is very noticeable, because it reduces inflammation and looks healthier.
If your skin is sensitive and prone to redness and allergies it is recommended that you avoid changes in climate when caring for skin at 50. During this age it is very common to suffer hot flushes that, together with changes in the climate, may alter the complexion causing rosacea.
Unmissable: Sunscreen! At this age exposure to the sun's rays is even more dangerous as it accelerates the changes in the skin suffered during menopause. So, if the sun has always been bad for the dermis at 50 it is much worse. Using sunscreen with SPF 60 is recommended and also prefer cosmetics and creams that offer protection for 24 hours.
The use of anti-wrinkle creams is almost mandatory. Dryness of the skin promotes the appearance of new grooves and highlights existing ones, so it is necessary to apply a cream that prevents the drying process of acting on the lines. Salicylic acid and and vitamin C are all ingredients that an anti-wrinkle cream should have.
Apply body lotion moisturizer, It can be based on urea or rosehip, apply this throughout the body and especially in areas where dryness has always been present such as elbows, knees, ankles, etc. It is important to moisturize your whole body at least twice a day to keep other parts of your body from also suffering the ravages of the imbalance of progesterone and estrogen. Choose an intensive hydration moisturizing lotion, if dermatological much better.
Any cosmetic treatment that encourages firmness and fights sagging is welcome for skin care at 50. There are many options for treatments at beauty centers which try to prevent that the lack of collagen which comes with the menopause finishes weakening the muscles of the face, leaving the skin to fall. Visit your trusted beauty center and see the options available.
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