Is It Too Late to Start a Skin Rejuvenation Routine at 50?

August 22, 2023

When you were young and carefree, a skincare routine was probably the least of your worries—even when you were spending long days basking in the sun. After all, your skin was free of sunspots and wrinkles, so you had nothing to worry about, right? 

But now that you're older and wiser, maybe you're regretting not taking a proactive approach to skincare—but it's not too late! The good news is that you can start rejuvenating your skin at any age. Here, we'll go over everything you need to know about taking care of your skin as you get older and provide some background information on skin aging. 

What Happens to the Skin as You Age? 

Your environment, lifestyle habits, and genetics all affect the skin's appearance as you age. While you don't have control over your genetics, you can make changes to help prevent aging—but we'll get into that later! 

Here are some of the changes you might be noticing in your skin:

• Thinning of the skin: Have you noticed that your skin seems paler and almost more translucent as you get older? Because of the thinning of protective fat layers, skin loses its volume and becomes more vulnerable to injuries and other damage.
• Discoloration and hyperpigmentation: As you age, the number of protective melanin cells decreases, which can cause discoloration. 
• Loss of collagen: Your skin loses elasticity as it ages, so it isn't as firm and flexible as it was in your 20s. 
• Decrease in estrogen: During menopause, lower estrogen levels make your skin more prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling. 

Why It's Not Too Late for a Rejuvenation Routine 

The good news is that it's never too late to start a skincare rejuvenation routine—there are benefits to rejuvenating your skin no matter how old you are. If you start now, you'll prevent future damage and can also start reversing existing damage.

There are products you can use in your regimen at home, but looking into professional medical treatments from a dermatologist or esthetician can also be helpful. 

Tips to Rejuvenate the Skin—Even at 50 

Tip 1: Use Sunscreen

Wearing sunscreen is one of the easiest ways to protect your skin from further damage. Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, like the Dr. Esthe Sun Protection Ultra Repair SPF50 , or reach for a daily moisturizer that already has SPF. In addition to sunscreen, protect your skin from UV damage by wearing a hat when you're out in the sun and trying to stay in the shade as much as possible. 

Tip 2: Try a Retinoid

If you're looking to repair UV damage that's already happened in your skin, like fine lines and hyperpigmentation, a retinoid can help. If you're new to retinoids, try adding the CBE Botanicals Sleep On It Retinol Serum to your bedtime skincare routine. 

Tip 3: Moisturize!

Your skin has a harder time retaining water as you age, so it gets dryer faster. Use a moisturizer, like our NeoGenesis Intensive Moisturizer, or a moisturizing mask, like the NeoGenesis Enzyme Crème Mask to help keep your skin supple. 

Tip 4: Try an At-Home Device

There are a lot of gadgets that can get you close to a spa-worthy facial at home. You can experiment with LED or red light therapy to reduce wrinkles and fine lines or a microcurrent device to help promote collagen and elastin, which can have a firming effect on sagging skin. The Skin Wand Pro can also help rebuild collagen and smooth skin while ensuring your serums and moisturizers penetrate the skin more deeply.

Tip 5: Monitor Your Diet

What you eat can deeply affect your skin. Avoid sugar and processed foods, and reach for foods rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids—like berries, leafy greens, beans, seeds, and nuts. 

It's Never Too Late to Rejuvenate Your Skin!

Now that you know more about what causes skin aging, how to treat it, and how to prevent further damage, we hope you feel empowered to take your skincare routine to the next level. 

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