Skin care for mature skin
You may have been noticing the signs for a while: increased roughness, wrinkling or inelasticity. These are all normal changes in our skin as we age.
You may have enlarged sebaceous (oil) glands. Sometimes, precancerous and cancerous lesions can occur with aged and photoaged skin. Sun creams and sun protection are important to prevent further progression of photoageing, the damage caused by prolonged exposure, over a lifetime, to sunlight.
Your skin requires different skin care as you age. As we grow older, our skin doesn’t produce new cells at the same pace. Environmental and biological factors take their toll. Often we develop enlarged pores, and the effects of the sun become evident in sunspots, freckles and wrinkles.
Here are two tips to enhance natural skin care as you grow older:
- If you smoke, stop. Smoking has been shown to accelerate ageing of skin, so stopping now is important for good skin health.
- Eat a well-balanced diet - with or without a multivitamin. A healthy diet helps the skin get the nutrition it needs to help repair ongoing damage from the sun and other environmental elements.
There are many topical non-prescription and prescription products available that help maintain and protect your skin’s health. Ask your GP or dermatologist which are best for you.