Skin Routine for your 60s 

Our bodies undergo significant changes as we age. In turn, this affects every part of us—including our skin. However, older skin can still be beautiful, we just need to alter our care regime to factor in the differences.

The good news is—it isn’t as hard as you think. A few well-timed tweaks and you’ll be rocking gorgeous skin in your 60s and beyond. Read on to discover how… 

All About 60+ Year-Old Skin 

• The lowdown on 60+ skin
• What 60+ skin needs—from nutrition to a dedicated skin routine

The lowdown on 60+ skin 

Once we hit our 60s, our skin has already coped with many metabolic changes. In women, being post-menopause means that we don’t produce as much estrogen. But for men too, hormonal changes are also taking effect. 

The upshot for both men and women is this: 

• The skin loses elasticity
• It becomes less adept at holding moisture, leading to dryness and fragility
• We lose volume in the face
• Fine lines and wrinkles become more pronounced
• The skin can appear less radiant and more tired

While this might sound rather depressing, rest assured that there are many things we can do to belie the years. 

What 60+ skin needs—from nutrition to a dedicated skin routine

We can address 60+ skin needs with a two-pronged attack: internal and external. The former means providing the body with the nutrients it needs—AKA, eating a healthy diet. It’s also important to reduce or remove destructive behaviors that lead to faster aging, such as smoking (and vaping), excessive alcohol intake, and failing to protect the skin from UV rays. 

Let’s not forget one other vital element—drink water, and plenty of it. 

The second element is external. In other words, the products and techniques that we use on our skin, either daily at home or from regular professional treatments. 

The Ultimate Skin Routine in your 60s

• 6 easy steps to the 60+ skin routine 

6 easy steps to the 60+ skin routine

The following are the 6 crucial aspects that every 60+ skin routine must include:

• Use age-specific hydrating moisturizers: These are formulated to address the needs of older skin. Keeping the skin hydrated is key to improving the dryness, fragility, and loss of elasticity. 
• Exfoliate regularly: Another foible of older skin is that it doesn’t regenerate new cells as fast as it used to. This can lead to flaking or an upper layer of dullness. Gentle exfoliation will help remove this, leading to a brighter, younger-looking appearance.
• Ditch the soap: Not just for your face, but your whole body. Soap tends to strip away essential oils that the skin needs, adding to dryness. Utilize extra-nourishing facial and body washes instead.
• Use a night cream: The hours of slumber are when the skin works its hardest to renew. Help it along by using an age-specific night cream. These provide intensive moisture treatments and help with rejuvenating effects.
• Protect your skin from the sun: A must-do daily task, even during the cooler months. This should be a minimum of 30 SPF, every single day, without fail…
• Have targeted professional treatments: Everyone’s skin is different, meaning that building a relationship of trust with an excellent dermatologist is key to ensuring your skin remains in its best possible condition. From microneedling to skin peels, fillers to photofacials, there are many advanced treatments that will help your skin remain healthy, radiant, and beautiful. 

Adding this professional element into your 60+ skincare routine is the icing on the cake for that ageless look we all crave. So be sure to choose the very best provider that offers the latest in cutting-edge skin care. It really will make all the difference.  

Bayou City Dermatology: Providing Bespoke Skin Care Throughout Your Life

The key to gorgeous skin, whatever your age, is a dedicated, age-specific home routine and targeted treatments from a professional to suit your situation. At Bayou City, we firmly believe that we all deserve to love the skin we’re in. To this end, every treatment from our talented clinicians is directly targeted to your individual skin needs. 

Whatever decade of your life journey you’re currently enjoying, we’ll partner with you to ensure that your unique skin requirements are tended to.

Discover more at https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/services and call our friendly team today to book a consultation.

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