3 Face-Firming Moisturizers For Mature Skin That Can Tighten And Reduce Fine Lines & Wrinkles
As we age, the effects of natural aging can leave our skin appearing lackluster, parched, and flaky. To combat these effects, experts suggest that women over the age of 50 consume nutrient-rich diets, maintain proper hydration, adhere to consistent sleep patterns, and invest in skincare products that suit their complexion.
It’s especially important for those with naturally dry skin to be extra vigilant and incorporate a hydrating moisturizer into their daily routine. In order to promote youthful-looking, supple, and well-moisturized skin this spring, we sought out advice from a dermatologist and skincare expert for three tried-and-true moisturizer recommendations.
Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Dr. Anna Chacon, MD, board-certified dermatologist and writer at My Psoriasis Team and Dr. Jenelle Kim, skincare formulator and founder of JBK Wellness Labs.
3 Hydrating Moisturizers For Women Over 50
1. CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream
The next time you're shopping at Target, Kim says to look for this affordable ($23.49) and efficient night cream from CeraVe. It notably "contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides, which help hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier."
It also includes "peptides that may support collagen production, promoting a smoother look over time," she adds.
Peptides and retinol are important ingredients for face and neck creams as they "support collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles," according to Kim.
2. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer
This cream "combines retinol and hyaluronic acid" to target "fine lines and improve skin texture," Kim notes. She points out that its ingredients can "help promote skin renewal and create a smoother, more youthful appearance" for your face and neck.
Hyaluronic acid is especially important, Kim adds, as it "helps attract and retain moisture, keeping the skin hydrated and reducing dryness." This drugstore cream can be picked up at your nearby store or via Amazon for $17.97 as it is often on sale.
3. Avène Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream
This "thick, creamy moisturizer" is a "popular beauty pick" in French pharmacies, and can also be found at your local Ulta, Chacon says.
"Its soothing properties aid in the restoration and rebalancing of dry skin, and it prevents skin water evaporation by strengthening cell cohesion," she adds.
Chacon also notes that this $40 product can effectively "remove dehydration lines" to help your skin look younger and more nourished, as its shea butter ingredient "helps to reduce signs of aging, dryness, and dehydration."
In general, if you struggle with dry skin, Chacon says to always "select a moisturizer with at least some of the following ingredients," including "hyaluronic acid (HA), ceramides, glycerin, urea, antioxidants, aquaporins, and plant oils and butters."
Without proper daily moisturizing, your skin can be "left dry, sensitive, and dull," Chacon warns. This, she says, is because "as we get older, skin inherently becomes drier," due to less active oil-producing glands, and it "doesn’t retain moisture and healthy fats."
The Bottom Line
Kim concludes that "ceramides also help strengthen the skin barrier, leading to improved hydration and a smoother texture." Together, these ingredients "work to soothe the skin, promote a more youthful appearance, and support graceful aging."
Overall, for dry skin over 50, Chacon stresses that a cream moisturizer like these will be the "best choice" because its "thickness means it will feel relatively heavy on the skin, and will take longer to dry."
In addition, she recommends always choosing a "fragrance-free moisturizer that is free of parabens and irritants" this winter. The more you know!
