The Best Anti Ageing Skin Care Routine

Mature skin needs a different skin care routine. It requires different inputs in terms of ingredients for skin nourishment and maintenance. To curate the best anti ageing skin care routine, it is important to select the products. Also, it is important to know that your selection of products as well as the manner in which you cleanse, tone, moisturize, etc. has to be different from what it has been so far.

In this article, we will take a look at the best skin care for mature skin.

First, let us take a look at certain beauty ingredients that work wonders on mature skin. These ingredients have proven to be the best anti ageing skin care ingredients.

Kokum butter

Kokum butter is derived from the oil extracted from the seeds of kokum trees. It is solid at room temperature and melts easily when heated. Since times immemorial, our grandmothers from coastal areas have used kokum butter to sooth chapped lips, elbows, knees, and heels by melting it. Now, it has found its way into beauty recipes & off-the-shelf beauty products.

Kokum butter has skin cell regeneration properties, which help restore the skin's elasticity that reduces with ageing. It also has antioxidant and moisturizing properties that restore the softness of the skin. It forms a protective barrier that locks moisture into the skin.

Cow ghee

Cow ghee is considered to be among the miracle ingredients, according to the Ayurveda. It has numerous benefits when consumed as well as when applied externally.

For starters, it is an excellent moisturizer even for seriously dry, dehydrated, and chapped skin. Ghee contains all the essential fatty acids. It has the ability to penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin. This makes it a wonderful carrier ingredient for the other nutrients and herbs contained in beauty products which it is a part of. It not only increases the potency of certain natural ingredients, but also carries their active components right up to the deepest layers of the skin. This quality alone makes it the best anti ageing skin care ingredient!

Applying plain cow ghee to the area surrounding the eyes at night before bedtime helps get rid of dark circles, fine lines, sagging skin, as well as puffiness.

Aloe Vera

The juice of aloe vera increases the collagen production. This works wonders to reduce visible ageing signs such as wrinkles and fine lines. It also helps increase the firmness and elasticity of the skin.

Aloe vera is also a wonderful moisturizer. It is a humectant, that is, a substance that attracts moisture from the air around us and uses it to hydrate the skin. It also helps the skin heal from sun damage. If applied before stepping out, it creates a thin film on the skin's surface that prevents damage from UVA and UVB rays.

Orange Oil

Rich in vitamin C, orange essential oil has skin lightening properties. It reduces the appearance of dark spots, acne scars, and pigmentation. When mixed with carrier oils and used for massage, orange oil increases blood flow and relieves stress.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E provides support to immune and cell function. It has antioxidant properties due to which it effectively combats the damage caused by free radicals. It also reduces skin damage as a result of UV rays.

Pomegranate Seed Oil

Pomegranate Seed Oil contains high levels of omega 5 fatty acids. Hence, it has high anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties, which help combat signs of ageing. It also provides relief from acne as it unclogs pores.

Either you can use these ingredients alone, or use creams & lotions that contain them in adequate quantities. Do check out the Barva Skin Therapie Mango Butter Moisturizer and Antioxidant Pomegranate Body Lotion.

Having a sound skin care routine for mature skin is equally important. As elaborated earlier, mature/ageing skin has very different needs and those need to be looked after. Here is what a skin care routine for mature skin looks like:

1) Cleansing

No matter what your age is, cleansing is an important aspect of your skin care routine. Cleansing with the right products ensures the deep penetration of skin care products. It is important to get rid of the buildup of dead skin, stale makeup, and yesterday's skin care products. All these create a barrier on the skin and only lead to clogged pores if not cleansed away on time.

2) Exfoliation/Scrubbing once a Week

Exfoliation with a face scrub or exfoliator suited to mature skin is a very important part of your weekly skin care routine. Walnut, oatmeal, and bamboo particles are few examples of ingredients that are ideal for exfoliation. Regular exfoliation helps unclog pores. Clogged pores are the main causes of acne and pimples. Even if your skin is mature, it can be susceptible to acne. Also, exfoliation makes skin feel fresh & clean, as well as imparts a youthful glow.

3) Toning

It is important to follow up any cleansing routine with a toner. A toner that contains ingredients such as rose water, witch hazel, cucumber, aloe vera, etc. helps shrink the pores of the skin. As skin becomes mature, it starts sagging and you can see the appearance of visible pores. A good toner removes the remaining traces of cleanser that don't get washed away with water and tightens the pores. This improves the appearance of the skin.

4) Serum

Nowadays, skin serums are gaining widespread popularity. Skin serums can be applied directly to the skin. They are known to contain highly potent ingredients. Serums are normally applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. They get quickly absorbed into the skin without leaving a residue.

Skin serums that contain ingredients such as Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid are known to be highly beneficial for mature and ageing skin. They boost collagen production, thus restoring the skin's elasticity.

Serums have been reported to visibly reduce dark spots & pigmentation as well as lighten the skin. Their regular use also delays sagging skin, especially around the cheeks and chin.

5) Moisturizing

After cleansing & toning, the use of a moisturizer with all the necessary ingredients is important for maintaining the health and appearance of your skin. A moisturizer is the most important product in your daily skin care routine for ageing skin. Choose a moisturizer that contains at least a few of the ingredients mentioned earlier in this article.

Ingredients such as cow ghee, kokum butter, aloe vera, among others, help sooth lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs of ageing. They have deep moisturizing, hydration, and antioxidant properties.

6) Face Mask

Using a face mask at least once a week is vital. Instead of sheet or gel masks, opt for clay masks that contain anti-ageing ingredients. As they dry, they have a skin tightening effect and reduce the size of visible skin pores. They also improve blood circulation, revitalize, and rejuvenate your skin. The best masks for ageing skin are those that contain ingredients such as multani mitti (fuller's earth), bentonite clay, and kaolin clay. Other essential oils and nourishing ingredients are added to these clays to enhance their anti-ageing abilities.

As you can see, among the six routines elaborated above, two are to be followed weekly. It can't be emphasized enough that a sound daily skin care routine goes a long way in providing the right nourishment and care to ageing/mature skin and prevent further damage.

Last but not the least, ageing can be delayed, but not gotten rid of altogether. It is a natural process and as we grow older, so does our skin! However, a little care ensures that it remains healthy and beautiful.