best skin routine oer 40s

The Best Skincare routine I have found in my 50s THAT WORKS!

Now I am in my 50s, I wanted an easy-to-follow and upkeep skincare routine whilst keeping within a budget, and wanted to leave my skin soft, silky and nourished, and looking like I did when I was 30!

Not a lot to ask. I  have tried many lotions and potions over the years. But I have finally found products that suit my skin, which can vary from dry to sensitive.

I do not wear any makeup now on my face and I am outside a lot. (beautiful Scottish Highlands Weather!)
So I was  looking for something that will be kind to my skin when the elements are not so forgiving.

As I had egotten into my later 40s I have realized my skin needed some TLC!!   I do not really wear makeup, but I do a lot of work outside, in all weather, this can really dry up my skin.

But still have the oily T zone.

I was paying monthly for expensive dermabrasion and facials to help keep my skin looking healthy….and young.

But with Lockdown and having nowhere to go I needed some kind of skincare routine that was easy to do at home. BUT LOOKS and FEELS like after I have had my skin treatments.

If you’d said to me The Body Shop Products would have ticked all the boxes I required for healthy glowing skin at this age!  I might have laughed.

best skin care routine for over 50s

I just remember The Body Shop for being famous for the amazing Smell as you passed by the shop front and its bath bombs and soaps.

Had it not been for an old school friend who then introduced me initially to The Body Shops Edelweiss Liquid Peel. This stuff is magic, It leaves your skin feeling flawless silky smooth and GLOWING

I just remember The Body Shop for being famous for the amazing Smell as you passed by the shop front and its bath bombs and soaps Which all made great gifts!

But not a ‘real’ contender in the skincare category and anti-aging wars. HOW Wrong was I! 

 

There are also wonderful ranges available over at the Body Shop and their collections to suit every skin type.

For me, I have found using the items below the best combination for my skin that has started to look quite papery? 

best skin care for over 50s

  1. The Edelweiss  Liquid Peel  I love this and use this around 2-3 times a week. A little goes a LONG way.

It gently removes impurities and dead skin from my face (NO harsh scrubbing) This clever gel-to-peel helps leave skin feeling clean and purified from the day and leaves my skin  glowing, and feeling so soft and plump

2. Edelweiss Daily Serum Concentrate  is a lightweight serum that gives you that fresh-faced, healthy-looking glow. You know the kind of skin you had pre-responsibilities.

I was initially concerned about the size of the bottle as it’s a lot for being so small! BUT do not be fooled!

You do NOT use a lot of this stuff.

I use the drops sparingly over my face, paying closer attention to the creases, like between my eyebrows,  and corners of eyes and mouth,  it has a  gel-like texture that sinks in quickly to leave your skin feeling fresher and replenished.

Leaving your skin feeling smoother and plumper

It forms a protective layer on the skin to help it feel strengthened and nourished.

3.  Edelweiss Day cream to finish.

This does exactly what you need it to do for those who are over 40 and looking for a luxurious cream that will help keep your skin looking beautiful, bouncy, and feeling softer.

While you over at The Body Shops website why not have a look around.  I Love their hand creams, so thick and luxurious on my hardworking hands

BEST HAND CREAM for over 50s

My Favourite being their Hemp Hand Cream. Seriously if you buy anything buy this. I have tried every brand of hand cream for my poor outdoor cracked and bleeding hacks on my hands. 

Sounds awful but I have horses and always working outside in all weathers.

But this is the best and will actually stop the hot itching, and starts to clear up overnight. I LOVE this hand cream.

Best hand cream for dry sore hands

Disclaimer: These are my own observations from using these products. Please take your time and research for individual skin types. And are all my own personal views.