Connect to better skin care

The Key Challenges

You cannot sense the magnitude of indoor drying stresses on your skin due to changes in humidity and temperature. This can impact your skin care because we spend most of our time indoors!

Indoor drying stresses are linked to changes in the weather, and therefore skin-care practices should adapt accordingly to promote healthy skin.

Maintaining healthy-looking skin gets more difficult as you age due to biochemical changes that impact the barrier function of the outermost skin layer (stratum corneum).

Failure to keep aging skin hydrated increases the risk of low-level dermal inflammation, which has been connected to various health conditions ranging from eczema to cognitive impairment.

Caring for Mature Skin

While facial care often dominates skincare discussions, those 55+ should also consider full-body hydration. Remember—your skin is basically a large biomembrane that requires adequate water content to function properly. Focus your senior skin care on the areas of your skin that are prone to dryness due to dehydration. Follow these useful tips:

• Beyond the Face: Apply moisturizing creams and lotions to arms, legs, and shoulders regularly. These areas are often neglected but equally important for overall skin health.
• Targeted Hydration: Choose products that are easy to apply and provide hydration to compensate for indoor drying stresses.
• Consistency is Key: Establish a daily routine of full-body moisturizing to maintain skin hydration levels.