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Dry skin is an annoyance that many people experience after their XNUMXs. Indeed, menopause brings about great upheavals which are unfortunately rarely very encouraging. And among them, a skin that loses suppleness, elasticity and hydration. And although it seems to be an age-related fatality, there are solutions to limit its drying out. So, how to fight against dry skin at 50? First of all, find out in the first part why you have dry skin after 50 years. Then, in a second part, discover the solutions to take care of your dry skin in your fifties. 

Causes of dry skin after 50

Dry skin is marked by weakening of the skin's protective barrier (also called the hydrolipidic film) which consists of a fatty substance and an aqueous substance. This hydrolipidic film acts as an epidermal barrier in order to ensure the balance of the skin and prevent it from drying out. To explain it otherwise, dry skin will lack sebum and water. The effects are that the skin is fragile, irritated and sensitive. Often, a dull complexion and feelings of discomfort and / or tightness are among the side effects. For some people, the structure of the skin may be scaly, rough, or red.

But then, what are the causes of dry skin at 50?

As you will have understood, your age and the worsening of dry skin are of course closely linked. In fact, as the skin ages, it gradually loses its protective barrier and therefore becomes drier. This also generates proliferation of wrinkles and sagging skin.

But then why does the skin lose its hydrolipidic film? This is partly due to decreased levels of estrogen hormones in the body and therefore during the pre-menopause or menopause period. These latter also called "female hormones" are installed in the skin tissues and play an essential role in maintaining the suppleness, hydration and firmness of the skin. When their level drops, the skin loses its constitution and hydration. As a result, the skin becomes dry at 50 years old.

Personalized aggravating causes will at the same time disrupt the skin balance and cause drier skin after 50 :

• The environment (cold, pollution, temperature variations, humidity, wind, sun, etc.).
• The products you use and particularly the know which attack and weaken the skin hydrolipidic film. As a result, the skin will lose its hydration and dry out.
• Lifestyle : tobacco, caffeine, stress, diet, alcohol, sleep and certain medications.

How to fight dry skin at 50?

To prevent or relieve dry or very dry skin after 50 years, we will have to first restore the skin's protective film to be able to allow it to carry out its barrier role and in this way limit skin dryness. To do this, you must first nourish your skin with fatty components rich in unsaturated fatty acids. In this way, the hydrolipidic film will be partly restored. At the same time, it will need to be hydrated with components derived from water. It is also very important have a good skin routine with healthy and effective products. But also to have a good way of life in order to ensure the maintenance of a skin in good condition.

Dry skin at age 50: which cosmetics to choose?

1 - What product should you use to gently cleanse your dry skin?

Use very mild soaps at neutral pH for the skin of the body and face. These soaps are formulated to take care of sensitive, dry or very dry skin. They are composed of non-drying and non-stripping active ingredients.

We suggest Goat's milk soap from Savonnerie du Regagnas to take care of dry skin at age 50

Why choose it?

Organic, it is made without allergens and without components from petrochemicals.
Enriched in high quantities with goat's milk reputed to be absolutely soft for dry or very dry skin.
Is suitable for the skin of the body and face.
Cold saponified, it has only natural ingredients that are non-irritating and non-drying for the skin.

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Which creams are effective for the care of dry skin at 50?

As stated above, dry skin needs fat and water. To satisfy his desire for fat, you will have to adopt a cream that contains lipids, so with nourishing active ingredients in order to restore the hydrolipidic film. The nourishing components that you can find in cosmetic products are vegetable oils or vegetable butters. To meet his need for hydration, you will need to use a cream that contains water-derived agents such as hydrosol, aloe vera or hyaluronic acid.

To sum up : the formulation of your cream (s), treatments or serums must be closer to the skin's natural protective film with an aqueous principle which will fill the lack of hydration and a fatty substance which will fill the lack of fat.

Pay attention to systematically select a cream with natural ingredients against the development of dry skin after 50 years. Indeed, many creams are made from toxic, irritating, drying and chemical substances such as sulfates, silicones, parabens, quats, preservatives or synthetic fragrances. Beyond presenting dangerous health risks, they may weaken your skin and dry it out even more. In order to make it easier for you to choose a good product, we recommend the application INCIbeauty which independently and transparently examines your cosmetic products and tells you whether it is good for you or not.

As for dry skin of the face at 50 : The practical information just seen applies of course the same to the skin of the face. The best way to avoid dry skin at your age is to use a moisturizing cream or serum in the morning (to prevent the shiny effect) coupled with the use of a nourishing cream in the evening before going to bed. Assuming you are using an anti-aging cream, distinguish if it is rather hydrating (formulated from agents derived from water: hydrolate, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid) or rather nourishing (contains fatty agents such as oils or butters). In relation to the result, use a cream capable of satisfying the missing need.

Natural remedies for very dry skin at 50

The fatty substance in the skin helps, among other things, to prevent water from evaporating. It therefore acts as a skin protection barrier. In fact, it is essential to feed it well with fatty substances.

100% natural, raw and pure products will be most effective for nourishing your very dry skin at 50. These products are vegetable oils and vegetable butters. They are to be applied as a mask on the skin and to leave as such, without having to rinse them. The epidermis will naturally drink the fluid and feed on all its benefits. Best oils to nourish dry skin are: coconut, wheat germ, argan, sweet almond, avocado, borage and nigella. Regarding vegetable butters, the beurre de karité will be the most effective to nourish very dry skin at 50 years old. This because it is highly concentrated in saturated fatty acids, which will allow it to deeply nourish the epidermis and restore the hydrolipidic film.

Combine : You can also mix your oil with highly hydrating aloe vera gel.

A good skin routine for less dry skin

To take care of your dry skin at 50, it is essential to adopt a good skin routine. Simple but effective, the following habits will allow you to hydrate, nourish and strengthen the hydrolipidic film of your dry skin:

• Cleanse your skin with cold or lukewarm water daily, and twice a day with a mild soap or moisturizing milk.
• Contrary to what one might think, water used externally is not a source of hydration. Indeed, it dries up the skin and you risk ending up with very dry skin at 50 years old. In this way, it is better not to wash your face with tap water. Prefer a lotion or a mild milk. As for the body, dry yourself systematically after getting wet. And apply a moisturizer or nourishing cream when you're completely dry.
• Never forget to remove your makeup before sleeping so that the pores of the skin can breathe. To do this, favor the use of a cleansing milk, a vegetable oil such as sweet almond or a specific lotion for dry skin.
• Use a moisturizing day cream and / or moisturizing serum the morning.
• Employ a nourishing cream before going to bed.
• Weekly, make a nourishing mask from vegetable oil.
• Hydrate your eye contour with a product designed for this purpose.

The hygiene of life against skin dryness after 50 years

In order to take care of the dry or very dry skin at age 50, it is important to have a good lifestyle. Indeed, healthy, problem-free skin is often linked to a healthy body. Thus, bad lifestyle habits, nutritional deficiencies or an internal disorder will inevitably have an impact on the condition of your skin. Certain main principles must therefore be observed to take care of your dry skin:

1 - Be careful with your diet

• Eat healthy and balanced food. It is better to avoid foods containing saturated fat and refined sugars involved in the production of free radicals and toxins. Conversely, prefer the consumption of good fats (vegetable fats). Indeed, lipids are essential for avoid or relieve dry skin at age 50.
• Eat foods rich in antioxidants that prevent premature aging of the body. We recommend the consumption of red fruits. These are among the foods with the greatest nutritional intake of antioxidants. Therefore, they effectively fight free radicals and skin decline at age 50.
• Eat foods rich in vitamins, trace elements and proteins (the latter preferably from plant sources because they are better for health) which help maintain healthy skin.

2 - Pay attention to your lifestyle 

• Drink at least 1,5l of water per day and more than 2l if you practice physical and sports activity to properly hydrate your dry skin.
• Try to avoid cigarettes as much as possible which is involved in the degradation of the condition of the skin. Indeed, cigarettes are filled with toxic products for the body. The latter degrade many constituents of the dermis and therefore block the irrigation of skin tissues. It is proven that smokers have much drier skin at age 50 than non-smokers.
• Sleep time is essential for the body to recover and regenerate. Theoretically you should sleep around eight hours a night and a minimum of 6 hours so that your dry skin is time to nourish and hydrate properly.
• Make sure you protect your skin from the sun's UV rays wearing a cap, scarf or hat and using specific sunscreen for the face, organic and natural if possible. This is because sunscreens are loaded with chemicals that are also likely to damage your skin.