In Your 50s and Beyond
In your 50s, your skin drastically changes. "Menopause causes many women to lose fat, which causes skin's elasticity to drop," says Dr. Gross. "This combined with dryness caused by hormonal changes leads to deepened lines and sagging." He suggests looking for moisturizers that contain hyaluronic acid as these work to bring water from the atmosphere into your skin making it look plumper and firmer. "This age group is also prone to redness and irritation, so it's important to look for products that include green tea extract."
But it's not just about your face! Hands start to age at this stage as well. "Fraxel can help reduce pigmentation such as sunspots and it also helps even out skin tone," says Dr. Jarrod Frank. He adds that while at-home peels and retinoids can work to reduce pigmentation and freshen up the skin, they don't penetrate deep enough into the skin where the damage is to make a significant difference in the long run. Instead, he suggests in-office treatments like Restylane.
Image via Daniele Venturelli/WireImage/Getty
