Skin Care Tips For Older Women

Skin Care Advice For Women Over 50
From BYou Salon At Blake's In Canterbury

As you get older, you may notice that your skin begins to look a little dull. This is a natural part of ageing and actually has a simple solution! At our Canterbury beauty salon, our Dermalogica skin care experts are here to help transform your skin and can help restore your glow. 

As we age, our skin needs change, so read on to find out how you can keep your skin looking young and fresh for as long as possible.

What Happens To Our Skin As We Age

As we get older it's normal to notice our skin losing some of its radiance.  This is because the natural cell-turnover of our skin slows down. This can then cause dull skin as dead skin cells are able to linger on the skin's surface for longer. Our top skin care tip for older women to help restore their glow is to use an exfoliant!  This will help remove any debris that may be causing your skin to look dull and dry. Exfoliating works to reveal the softer, smoother skin underneath this layer of debris and reveals your youthful glow once more.

As we head into our 50s, our skin's lipid barrier becomes less effective.  This results in our skin finding it more difficult to retain moisture, making it more sensitive and prone to dehydration.  Chronic stress and inflammation within the body as a whole can also impact on our skin as we age, making it slower to heal and easier to scar.   We can tend to notice that that fine lines and wrinkles become more obvious as the elastin and collagen levels decline  Hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone and large pores also become more obvious as we get older.

It's not all gloom and doom when it comes to aging skin though!  If you take appropriate steps and adapt your skin care regime, taking account of your age, lifestyle and environment, you can promote a healthy looking complexion however old you are.  Our Dermalogica skin care experts are here to advise you, so book an appointment for a consultation and they can come up with a bespoke skin care package.  Read on for our top tips for healthy looking skin as you get older. 

 

Why You Should Use An Exfoliator To Promote Younger Looking Skin

Not only does exfoliation help bring back your natural glow, it also has many other benefits including:

• Helping targeted treatments and moisturisers penetrate the skin more easily.
• Reducing breakouts and congestion under the skin.
• Smoothing rough areas of the skin.
• Preventing ingrown hairs.

 

How To Choose The Right Exfoliant

It's important that you use the right exfoliant for your skin type. The most common categories of exfoliant are physical exfoliant and chemical exfoliant. Physical exfoliants tend to be relatively mild and quick and easy to use. Chemical exfoliants use skin-friendly exfoliating acids and enzymes that are still gentle enough to use daily or weekly depending on the type you go for. Sometimes, you can get an exfoliant that is a combination of physical and chemical, and this works to refine the skin's texture and enhance vitamin delivery to the skin.

 

When using an exfoliator we recommend you bear in mind these important points:

1. Avoid abrasive scrubs as they can tear and irritate dry, ageing and sensitive skin.
2. Exfoliate in the morning before applying moisturiser, anti-ageing treatments, sunscreen or makeup.
3. Don't over exfoliate as this can cause your skin to become dehydrated, sensitive, irritated and damaged!

If you have any questions about how best to use your exfoliator, a member of our team will be happy to advise and ensure you are using the right products for your particular skin concerns.

 

Dermalogica Exfoliation Treatments 

At our Canterbury salon we offer a range of exfoliating facial treatments and can recommend the best for your particular skin type.  These include:

Dermalogica Pro Power Peel

 These customised treatments include Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) to rejuvenate and refresh your skin in just 30 minutes.

Dermalogica PRO Dermaplane

Dermaplaning is a highly effective facial exfoliation treatment which is recommended by dermatologists.  It involves one of our fully-trained skin care experts using a surgical scalpel to gently scrape off the dead skin cells from the surface of your face.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is an excellent skin resurfacing treatment that will leave your skin looking brighter, younger and less blemished.  It is especially suited to ageing, dry, oily, dull, congested or blemished skin as it will improve the appearance of pigmentation, scarring, fine lines and open pores.

Book Regular Facial Treatments To Keep Your Skin In Peak Condition

Regular facials really will pay dividends when it comes to looking after your skin, especially as time goes by.  Book an appointment and our Dermalogica skin care experts will start by carrying out a face mapping skin analysis.  You may think you know your skin, but it's not always obvious what's going on beneath the surface!

After this they will recommend the most appropriate products and treatments at part of a prescription Dermalogica Pro-Skin Facial.   This bespoke treatment will include professional grade skin care products developed by Dermalogica's scientists, designed to leave you with a radiant and glowing complexion.

Book An Appointment At Our Canterbury Beauty Salon

Bring back your youthful glow with a facial treatment at BYou Salon! To book your appointment, please call us on 01227 768418 or book online using the pop-up button.