Ageing is a natural process, and we all deserve to feel beautiful and pampered, no matter the metric. That said, the skin’s needs change over the years. Hormonal changes result in drier skin, loss of elasticity and uneven skin tone. Karolina Bajbuz tells us how to rejuvenate mature skin naturally and bring out your radiant, healthy glow in a few easy steps.

Cleanse gently
Cleansing balms are ideal for mature skin. They help to reduce skin dryness and effectively remove makeup and sunscreen. Some natural cleansing balms double up as nourishing face masks that soften dry skin, improve its elasticity and replenish essential fatty acids important in the skin’s renewal processes.

Exfoliate regularly
Exfoliate twice a week with a gentle scrub or enzymatic peel to reveal fresh skin and enhance the efficacy of your skincare products. Avoid over-exfoliating as it can cause microdamage to your skin and aggravate dryness.

Hydrate and moisturise
Mature skin is thinner, thus prone to dryness. Effective hydration is key to retaining skin plumpness, reducing the visibility of fine lines and maintaining skin health. Invest in a good moisturiser with ingredients like Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), peptides and ceramides to not only hydrate but also increase the skin cells’ renewal and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. For mature skin, products with 5% Niacinamideare are recommended, as this concentration is clinically proven to deliver the best results.

Pro tip: When applying products, gently pat them onto your skin. Don’t rub or tug your skin to avoid skin stretching – it creates wrinkles. Remember to apply the moisturiser to your face, neck and decollete to ensure even results.

Use a Vitamin C serum
Our skin is subjected to oxidative cell damage every day. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce skin cell damage, increases collagen production and evens the skin tone by brightening dark spots. Seek a vitamin C serum that also contains vitamin E, as pairing these two vitamins enhances their potency. We recommend an oil serum with vitamin C, vitamin E, bakuchiol (natural retinol alternative) and Coenzyme Q10 to boost collagen and reduce wrinkles. Unlike water-based vitamin C serums, an oil serum doesn’t require a low pH that can irritate the skin.

Take collagen supplements
The body’s ability to produce collagen dramatically decreases as we age, causing skin sagging, loss of elasticity and wrinkling. Use a good quality Type 1 collagen daily (i.e. marine collagen) to improve skin’s firmness and appearance.

Face-lifting massage
Facial massage tones muscles and increases circulation, which with time and consistency, will naturally give your skin a lift, sculpt your features and reduce some fine lines. Even five minutes a day will deliver wonderful results, and you can easily include the massage into your beauty routine using your favourite oil serums. For beginners, we recommend a YouTube tutorial on Japanese Tanaka Face Massage (available in English).

Wear SPF daily
Sun exposure is responsible for almost 90% of skin ageing. Even on cloudy days, wear SPF 50+ UVA / UVB to prevent UV damage to your skin and reduce dark spots. It is particularly important when using Vitamin C and retinol products as they make your skin more sensitive to the sun.

Highlighter in your makeup
Instead of mattifying cosmetics, use a foundation and highlighter with light-deflecting particles. It creates a natural effect of smooth skin and a soft glow. Add a touch of highlighter on your cheekbones for visual lifting.

Karolina Bajbuz, skincare expert and Deerieo Skincare founder
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