Mature skin is a sign of a well-lived life. A consistent skincare regimen will highlight your natural beauty over the years. Having a good skincare routine for mature skin is crucial as we move into a new era of self-acceptance and accepting all the marks, lines, and wrinkles that make us unique. Vogue talks to India’s top dermatologists about their tips for caring for mature skin.
“I have dehydrated and sensitive skin. My morning routine begins with a cleansing using Laboratorios BABE Micellar Gel. This is a non-soap-based cleanser. My skin is dry, so I can’t use creams that contain fragrances, glycerin, or parabens. I use the Love Organically Kumkumadi Saffron Gold Tailam. This oil is excellent for my skin and keeps it hydrated all day.
Laboratorios Babe Super Fluid Color Sunscreen, SPF 50. This sunscreen is the best option because it protects my skin from UVA, UVB, and infrared radiation.
The Skinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains lipids, proteins, and hyaluronic acids. It doubles as a moisturizer and antiaging cream, and my evening routine begins with it. My body is moisturized daily with a ceramide-based moisturizer. I use the CeraVe Daily Moisturising Lotion most often. Aquaphor Lip Repair is what I use on my lips. Before the lights go out, I apply petroleum jelly to my nails.
“I place a lot of emphasis on moisturization, suppleness, and elasticity. I also use a retinoid as well as antioxidants in my skincare routine.
I use a topically applied vitamin C or another antioxidant-based product in my morning routine. I then follow that up with a hyaluronic acid serum. I will add Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass serum if I feel sensitive. I prefer to use a thick moisturizer. Currently, I am using iS Clinical Youth Intensive Cream. Then, I apply broad-spectrum sunblock.
After cleansing my face with adapalene gel, I apply a hyaluronic Acid serum or Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Skin Serum to my entire face. Finally, I use a heavy moisturizer such as iS Clinical’s Youth Intensive cream. If I feel dehydrated, I use a mist to add a dewy glow to my skin. My favorite trick is to mix a tinted sunscreen with a brush and a kabuki brush to get extra sun protection.
“My skincare routine changes as I age and the weather. My day begins with washing my face with A-Derma Soothing Gel Moisturising Cleanser. A-Derma Soothing Foaming Gel is suitable for normal to dry skin. It contains moisturizing and oat milk, which cleanses my skin without irritating it. Twice per week, I use the ZO Skin Health Dual-Action Scrub. It has salicylic Acid and lactic Acid, as well as antioxidants. After washing my face, I apply Skinceuticals Phloretin CF containing Ferulic Acid. This powerful antioxidant combination of vitamin A, ferulic Acid, and phloretin protects my skin from sun and light damage and reduces pigmentation. I apply Sebamed Moisturizing Cream to hydrate my skin, which contains natural lipids, vegetable glycerin, and vitamin E. The final step is applying Bioderma Photoderm SPF 50+ sunscreen, which protects against visible and ultraviolet light. I use sunscreen every hour of the day.
After cleansing my skin with Simple Nam Makeup Remover and Cleansing Towel, I use the Beshtaruh Antiaging Night Cream. It contains peptides, thanaka, and hydrogenated retinol. Forest Essential’s long-lasting lip balm contains cocoa butter and kokum butter, as well as beeswax.
My morning routine starts with Gua Sha and Dr. G’s facial oil. To remove any grease or buildup from the night, I wash my face with Dr. G Serum Control Face Wash. Next, I apply the SK-II Facial lift Emulsion to hydrate. Finally, I use the Biologique Recherche Amniotique VG Serum for moisturization. I also use their Oligo-Proteines marines to combat dark circles. I finish it off with Bioderma MAX Aquafluide teinte claire, SPF 50+.
My PM routine begins with a double cleanse using the Biologique Recherche Lait VIP Oxygenation and Anti-Pollution Cleanser. This is followed by the Dr. G Gentle Foam. Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 is also available for skin regeneration on other days. The ZO Skin Health Intense eye cream and the Wrinkle + texture repair are my only choices (only on Tuesdays and Thursdays). I finish the day with their Collagene Original and Biologique Recherche Amniotique-VG serum. I use one of the Biologique Research finishing serums when I leave my house. Masking is a part of my weekend routine.