Looking After Mature Skin

Obviously I have beautifully moist and dewy skin, I take great pride in it.  Of course I am very careful with it and never go out in the full glare of the sun.  I realise you guys don't have shells, but maybe a parasol?  Ok, the subject of this post is mature skin ladies and how to look after it.

Firstly take my advice on not exposing your face to full sunlight, however vitamin D is important to your overall well being (and therefore your skin) so I would still advise you to get 20 minutes a day of sunlight on your arms and legs, just avoid the hottest part of the day - maybe ten minutes exposure in the early morning and ten minutes in the late afternoon.  That way you should get the best of both worlds

Keeping yourself well-hydrated is important, however this doesn't mean you have to be constantly glugging back gallons of water.  The water found in fruit and other beverages still counts.  Of course if you eat lots of fruit you are not only benefitting from the water content but all those lovely vitamins aswell.  (Why do you think I'm always on your salad crops?)

It is also possible to exercise the face.  Sit comfortably in front of a mirror and relax, move your head from side to side and up and down gently to dispel any tension.  Now face the mirror directly, keep all your facial muscles relaxed.  Tip your chin up slightly, open your mouth as wide as you can, keeping your mouth wide open attempt to smile.  Do this until you can feel your facial muscles working, hold for a count of ten - don't forget to breath- and then relax.  Repeat three times every day. 

Finally you need a good skincare routine to manage mature skin and keep it looking good. Ensure that on a daily basis you cleanse, tone and moisturise. (moisturize if you're an American snail!)  Try to avoid soap based cleansers they are alkaline and will be too harsh and drying.  Similarly harsh toners should be avoided, it is now possible to buy facial mists containing pore tightening agents as well as moisturising the skin, some times referred to as two phase toners.  Finally find a good moisturise containing AHAs, peptides, and phyto-collagen.  Please choose organic products these are better for your skin and for the environment and us snails.

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