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25 Healthy Skincare Routines for 50+

Taking care of your skin is just as important as taking care of the rest of your body. While you might be aware of all the products out there promising to leave you wrinkle-free, the actual results are based on your health and well-being. 

While we think a lot of what experts say about fashion and beauty should be ignored (do what makes you happy!), there are some healthy skin routines that everyone should try. These routines will help you maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. The thing about having healthy-looking skin and hair is that it means you’re taking care of yourself.

Studies have shown those with oily skin end up with fewer wrinkles as they age. This is because the oils protect the skin’s barrier, keeping it from drying out. Even if you have naturally dry skin, you can get the same effect by using olive or jojoba oils—just make sure they’re the natural stuff and not the stuff with tons of added ingredients.

We’re going to go over a few other skin routines you should keep (or add), so you can keep your hair, skin, and nails super healthy. Best of all, our tips don’t require you to take any pills or take medications that could have harmful side effects. Our tips are natural and good for you, so you can do it as much as you want!  

Exfoliating (At Least Twice a Week)
Exfoliating (At Least Twice a Week)

Why should removing dead skin cells from your face and body have an age limit? Exfoliating your skin a couple of times a week is the easiest way to give your skin a healthy, natural glow. Use a gentle loofah, brush, or even your fingers to work a sugar scrub into your skin. It will exfoliate your skin for that fresh skin feeling you’ve always wanted!

Washing Your Hair Less
Washing Your Hair Less

As we age, washing our hair every day can be more detrimental than anything. It removes the natural oils from your hair, leaving it susceptible to damage. Instead, try to shower every other day and use dry shampoo between washes. 

Rubbing Your Eyes Less
Rubbing Your Eyes Less

The number one thing that can cause skin damage is rubbing. After you’ve washed your face a million times), you may be tempted to rub more while you’re rushing to get your makeup off at the end of the day. Dermatologists found that rubbing the skin around your eyes will substantially increase dameg over time, so make sure to dab instead.

Regular Manicures...
Regular Manicures...

Manicures aren"t just for pampering! They also offer health benefits for skin and nails. If washing your hands a lot, it"s easy for them to get dry or irritated. Freshening them up with a manicure will help you feel a lot better.  It"s also good for nail health because it prevents them from becoming brittle and breaking.

...and Pedicures!
...and Pedicures!

Your feet need love, too! Getting regular pedicures can keep your nails in tip-top shape. Not to mention, the deep moisturization promotes circulation and prevent blisters, cracks, and other foot problems. Just make sure to go to a reputable salon to ensure clean equipment.

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Air-drying Instead of Blow-drying
Air-drying Instead of Blow-drying

This is a hard one but try to use less heat on your hair. Using heating tools regularly can cause dulling as the shafts of your hair become damaged. Over time, this can cause breakage and thinning. Instead, let your hair air dry when possible.

Using Clarifying Shampoo
Using Clarifying Shampoo

Women of all ages use styling products in their hair on a daily basis, and all of those products will start to cause buildup. Every week or so, you should use a gentle, clarifying shampoo to strip away the buildup. Everyone’s hair deserves a fresh start!

Getting Facials Regularly
Getting Facials Regularly

Facials are truly something you should do during every stage of life. You can go to a salon for a professional peel, or you can always break out the cucumbers and a moisturizing face mask that will leave both your body and mind feeling refreshed.

Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening

All those years of drinking coffee that helped you stay awake during Monday morning meetings have taken their toll on your pearly whites. You can get it done professionally at your dentist or use whitening strips at home.

Applying Chapstick or Vaseline
Applying Chapstick or Vaseline

Don’t forget about your lips! Your lips are one of the easiest places to dry out so moisturizing your lips after 45 becomes even more important. You don’t need to spend a lot on it either. A simple tube of Carmex or Chapstick (or a tub of Vaseline at night) will do the trick.

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Applying Sunscreen
Applying Sunscreen

Applying sunscreen is important for people of all ages, as it helps in the prevention of skin cancer. Sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays that pose risk to your skin health, so you want to be vigilant about applying SPF 45 or greater every hour whenever you are outside. 

Moisturizing
Moisturizing

Fancy, expensive moisturizers are great and all, but the truth is that we can probably get away with a $5 one as long as the ingredients are quality. That being said, it doesn"t hurt to spend a little more on a moisturizer that has higher-quality ingredients. Incorporate moisturizer into your daily routine, and you’ll never have to look or feel dry again.

Contouring
Contouring

Kim Kardashian popularized contouring among millennials, but you can bet that her mom, Kris Jenner, contours too. A bit of contouring can go a long way when it comes to defining your cheekbones! Watch some tutorials, then practice a couple of times before you have to go anywhere.

Wearing Bold Makeup
Wearing Bold Makeup

Some people might say that colorful makeup is only for certain people, but they could not be more wrong! If applied sparingly, bold makeup can make you feel better about the skin you are in. The trick is to only accent one area of the face at a time.

Eyebrow Threading
Eyebrow Threading

Your eyebrows are one of the most important parts of your face. They"re basically framing your eyes and your best features! There’s no reason you shouldn’t keep them in tip-top shape as well! Getting your eyebrows threaded on a regular basis is less painful than getting them waxed, and it will help you maintain a sophisticated appearance.

Misting
Misting

Here’s the thing with a lot of moisturizers: they’re water-based. If you’re using a water-based moisturizer, adding a little more water can help it soak into your skin. Face mist also helps hydrate your skin, set your makeup, tone, and cool down your skin.

Toning
Toning

Toning one of the most important steps of any beauty routine. Toning your face will reset the skin back to a healthy pH level. This is especially important if you wash your face regularly or live in a highly polluted area.

Getting Plenty of Beauty Rest
Getting Plenty of Beauty Rest

Ask any model what their most important part of their beauty routine is, and we’re betting they’ll say beauty sleep. Some sleep as much as 10 hours per day! Although, try not to sleep on your stomach or your side. This helps prevent back and neck pain while also improving your skin health.

Applying Serums
Applying Serums

If you’re a fan of Korean Beauty Routines, you may already use serums. Serums are products that you apply to your skin after cleansing and toning but before moisturizing. They’re designed with tiny molecules of highly concentrated ingredients to absorb into your skin easily. Serums are not supposed to be used in place of moisturizers.

Getting Your Hair Trimmed Regularly
Getting Your Hair Trimmed Regularly

Getting your hair done is about more than a little pampering. Getting your hair trimmed on a regular basis can help prevent breakage and split ends. Overall, this can make your hair look and feel healthier. Hairstylists suggest you get a trim every six to eight weeks.

Hydrating
Hydrating

Yeah, this is on every list, but before you ignore it, wait! Hydrating is the second most important thing you can do for your health (only after sleeping). Dehydration can make your skin cracked, dry, and even get you sick more often. No moisturizer in the world can make up for dry, dehydrated, patchy skin.

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Meditating
Meditating

Destress! Taking a deep breath and meditating can help your health in more than one way. While it’s helping your mental state, it also gives your body a chance to repair tissues and cells. Doing it every day can give your skin a fresh, youthful glow.

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Sanitizing Makeup Tools
Sanitizing Makeup Tools

Even if you don’t wear makeup every day, sanitize your makeup tools. You may think it’s safe using an eyeshadow or foundation blush multiple times before washing it, but this is setting you up for infection. Germs can attach themselves to the brush, and then you rub it on yourself. Clean your brushes after every use. 

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Tossing Old Makeup
Tossing Old Makeup

We get it—makeup is expensive. That being said, you shouldn’t keep it for years and years. Jars of creams or foundation harbor germs, so they should be tossed six months to a year after opening. Eyeshadows can be cleansed with an alcohol solution, but it’s still not safe to keep it beyond two years. Mascara, on the other hand, should be tossed every three to six months.

Co-Washing
Co-Washing

Co-washing is a newer thing where you “wash” your hair solely with conditioner. This is great for hair that’s mix-textured, very curly, or extremely dry. Co-washing, when used in place of shampooing, helps strengthen the shaft of the hair.

Author Maureen Wiley Last Updated: May 14, 2021


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