Skincare is always important, but over time, the organ tends to need more attention and love. It starts to become patchy, wrinkly and dehydrated. If you’re someone who has always taken care of their skin, you probably know that these routines need to change with time. After the 50 year old threshold, skincare becomes a lot more intensive and here are 5 tips to help with the same.

5 skincare tips for women over 50

1. Oil it up
With age, your skin gets leached off the essential oils and becomes drier and rougher. Try something called an oil cleanse for it, which works on all kinds of skin types, unlike popular opinion. You need a little bit of extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil and massage that into your skin thoroughly. After 5 minutes of massaging, take a warm washcloth and clean your face and neck. You will notice any excess oil and dirt come right off without having to use harsh chemicals on your face. You can try this at night before going to bed so your skin can soak in that oil, making it look plump and dewy.

Add retinol
Retinol is the talk of the town now and rightly so! Adding this little ingredient in your daily skincare routine can do wonders for you, especially if you are a woman over fifty years of age. This helps your collagen build up and makes your skin look hydrated, plump and youthful. A lot of creams might have retinol, but try to get the serum as it is concentrated and can be used in your pre-bedtime routine. Get your beauty sleep, literally, every night with this serum on.

3. Chemical peels and lasers
Yes, lasers and chemical peels can be expensive and also painful. But some women swear by these treatments, which have helped them get rid of scars, age spots, sun spots and even uneven skin texture. A chemical peel, however, is not as expensive as a laser treatment, so you can definitely try that if you feel like it. Make sure to choose the right professional to do these procedures as they can be tricky.

4. Right products
It is crucial to make sure you are at least buying the right product for your skin type. Consultation with a reliable dermatologist will give you an idea about the kind of ingredients that need to be added to your daily skin care regime. What works for your friend may not work for you and vice versa. Investing in some good brands for the sake of your skin is a decision that must be made carefully!

5. Fillers
Botox and fillers definitely work for those who want to take some years off their face, and why not! They help minimize wrinkles around the eyes, making one look more youthful and some fillers also help you look much younger. It’s important, though, to go to the right professional for such services. A botched Botox job can have long-lasting negative effects and will not help your confidence or mental and emotional health.

Always speak to your dermatologist before making a decision so they can guide you in the right direction!