Changes in Skin Care Can Soothe Aging Skin :
Following the same skin care routine that worked so well in our youth can take a toll on aging skin — especially when the humidity drops. Mature skin is thinner and drier. Without a change in skin care, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. It can make skin flake, crack, and even bleed. To help alleviate these unwanted effects, dermatologists recommend:
1. Bathe daily:
- Keep it short.
- Use warm, not hot, water.
- Close the bathroom door.
- Use a mild cleanser.
- Gently pat the skin dry.
- Apply moisturizer within 3 minutes of getting out of the bath or shower.
2. Moisturize, moisturize, moisture.
3. Select moisturizers best suited to relieve dry skin.Ointments and creams tend to be more effective than lotions. Creams and ointments also usually less irritating to dry, sensitive skin.
4. Check the ingredients on anti-aging products.
5. Read the ingredients on other skin care products.Using mild, unscented skin care products can help reduce irritation and make skin feel more comfortable. Deodorant soaps, alcohol-based toners, and products that contain fragrance can irritate dry, sensitive skin.
6 . Plug in a humidifier. A humidifier can add much-needed moisture to the air.
7. When outdoors in winter, wear gloves.
8. Apply hand cream after each hand washing.
9. If hands are frequently immersed in water, wearing waterproof gloves can help protect the hands.