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Your face will be writing thank you notes after this.
Real Simple / Amelia Manley
At age 59, what serums and/or skin products do I need most?
Photo:Real Simple / Amelia Manley
you’ve got the option to blame your hormones (or lack thereof).
With the sharp decline of estrogen accompanying menopause, skin tends to lose its resilience.
Here’s how to take care of your skin in your 50s.
Key Principles of Skincare
Let’s start with some ground rules.
Good skincare in your 50s revolves around a few key principles.
First and foremost, of course, is wearingsunscreenand wearing protective clothing whenever possible.
That doesn’t mean your skincare routine has to be complicatedin fact, it’s just the opposite.
The first player isglycolic acid, which unclogs pores and refines texture.
The second ishyaluronic acid, which helps your skin retain moisture.
And the fourth isvitamin C, which works to lighten the appearance of age spots.
In fact, dermatologists say they allow each other to work better.
Translation: Glycolics work from the top down, while retinol works from the bottom up.
Last, but certainly not least, some product recs.
Thankfully, this drugstore pick is designed for daily use thanks to the addition of soothing aloe.
It contains methyl estradiolpropanoate, which non-hormonally activates skin’s estrogen-receptor pathway.
And since hydration is key for the over-50 set, this one is also packed with hyaluronic acid.
Apply these enzymes topically to trigger the repair process and shield against free radical damage.
2021 Jul;68:101316. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101316.
