Why Should You Start A Skincare Routine?

Skincare routines are not just for the young. Your skin is your body’s largest organ. Taking care of it is not in vain. It’s part of your health, and the sooner you start putting your skin first, the sooner you’ll see results in your skin and overall wellness.

Age-Related Skin Changes

Like any part of your body, skin changes as you age. It becomes thinner, making you more susceptible to cuts and scratches. It also loses moisture more easily, making your skin appear duller. The loss of moisture can also lead to dry skin and itchiness.

Your skin may also change in tone or color as you age. Many seniors develop age spots, like large freckles, that can develop from extensive sun exposure. Sun exposure may also lead to more wrinkles and increase your risk of skin cancer.

Benefits Of Skincare

While it’s inevitable that your skin will change as you age, it’s still beneficial to care for your skin. Committing to a skincare routine helps:

• Maintain your skin: At its core, skin care is about taking care of your skin. When you invest time into skincare, you’re making it healthier to reduce surface appearances and your likelihood of itchiness, infections, and skin cancer.
• Boost your confidence: When your skin looks good, you will feel more comfortable and proud to show it off.
• Protect from harmful UV rays: Sun exposure is one of the most damaging things for your skin. Many skincare products, even basic moistures, contain SPF, which protects your skin from UV rays.

Mastering A Skincare Routine

A skincare routine can sound intimidating, but with these simple tips, you can master your routine and enjoy the benefits of well-cared-for skin.

Keep It Simple

A skincare routine doesn’t have to be a twenty-step process involving multiple products. It should be simple and easy to follow. Build your routine around cleansing and moisturizing. This two-step process ensures your skin is clean and helps lock moisture into the skin to keep it looking fresh and bright.

Moisturize

When you moisturize your skin with lotions or hydrating creams, it improves skin hydration. You want hydrated skin because it improves elasticity, decreasing the appearance of wrinkles. Hydrated skin also reduces the risk of dryness and itchiness.

When shopping for moisturizers, look for lotions or creams free of heavy fragrance or artificial ingredients. Sometimes, the chemicals used to make creams smell a certain way or have a specific color that can cause skin irritations.

Use SPF Products

Since sun exposure is so damaging to the skin, you want to do what you can to protect it from UV rays. SPF products mean the skincare product helps protect your skin from the sun. You can find SPF on the labels of many skincare products, including moisturizers, serums, and makeup.

Personal Care Assistance With Visiting Angels

Don’t let age or physical limitations keep you from caring for your skin. At Visiting Angels, we help seniors age in place through various at-home care services. Through our personal care program, we assist clients with grooming, showering, dressing, toileting, and skin care.

Outside of personal care, we also provide companion care, helping seniors with daily tasks like medication reminders, cooking, and light housekeeping. We can also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments or run errands, such as helping you pick up your favorite skincare items.

Whatever nonmedical assistance you need to age gracefully in place, we can provide it. Contact our Mobile office to learn more about our personal and companion care services.