Moisturize! Moisturize! Moistuize!
Aging is all about protecting and nourishing your skin -it’s not about reversing time because that is pretty impossible! Wishful thinking. 🙂 But there is a lot we can do.
After 50, our skin becomes drier, less elastic, and lines and spots are more visible.
Lots of hydration, skin protection, and a few smart skincare choices.
I have become a big fan of two powerful ingredients that can make a difference to your skincare: hyaluronic acid (HA) and peptides.
Our skin produces Hyaluronic acid (HA), the magical substance that helps us retain moisture.
As we age, the production of HA slows down, and our skin becomes dry.
HA helps the skin appear fuller and smoother.
*Test it out on a small patch of skin before you start using HA and any facial cream.
My favorite HA is the one made by La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum.
It contains two types of hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 and does a super job of hydrating the skin. It also has Madecassoside, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, and La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water. Roche-Posay’s products are excellent and budget-friendly.
Peptides are amino acids that help your skin produce more collagen and elastin. They are also anti-inflammatory, improve skin firmness, and, like HA, help retain moisture.
Did you know Apples have peptides? So the apple a day saying is very true! Apples can help with skincare and many other things!
*Test it on a skin patch to make sure you are not allergic.
Start by applying them to clean your skin twice weekly, then increase as your skin adjusts. Peptides work well with HA, making HA ideal for morning use and peptides at night.
You can also find peptide serums and creams with HA, such as the one from Ordinary, which I am using now and loving!
Use serums to help retain moisture in your skin.
I started applying serums during the winter when my skin became too dry, and I could not find a cream that kept it moist all day.
I apply face cream over the serums, and my skin feels great all day.
The solution: Hydrate, protect, and nourish your skin.
I apply my DIY honey mask once a week It makes my skin very smooth and does an excellent job cleaning it; honey is antibacterial.
Massage lightly onto your face and let it sit for at least 15 minutes Rinse with warm water- do not use soap to clean it off.
My honey comes from a local producer up in the Sintra hills of Portugal It’s exquisite I always buy a few bottles because I never know when the producer will have it.
Did you know you should only use wooden or plastic spoons inside the honey container?
So, my latest skin moisturizing adventure is working well. I can see a big difference since I started using the serums with HA and peptides. I love that they are affordable and of excellent quality.
. Updated August 2025
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After 50, skin naturally becomes drier, thinner, less elastic, and shows more visible fine lines and pigmentation.
To counteract this, focus on hydration, protection, and maintaining resilience using ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides.
Wear a hat in the summer.
Put on sunscreen.
Stay in the shade!
Apply HA twice a day.
Apply HA in the morning after cleansing, then wait a few minutes before layering moisturizer and SPF.
Apply HA at night, after cleaning your skin.
Always patch-test before full-face use
Peptides are amino acids that support collagen and elastin synthesis, firm skin, and retain hydration.
They also help calm inflammation.
They’re often combined with hyaluronic acid for enhanced effects.
Start using peptide serums twice weekly and gradually increase frequency as tolerated.
Moisturizers with hydrating actives lock in water and counteract increased dryness.
Daily sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) is essential to prevent further photoaging-such as wrinkles and age spots-and slow cumulative UV damage.
Use non‑stripping, gentle cleansers that preserve natural oils.
I like the La Roche-Posay products and use: Toleraine (Demo cleanser). It’s also great for removing make-up.
This protects the skin barrier and helps retain hydration, especially important for thinning mature skin.
Avoid harsh soaps or over‑scrubbing.
Keep your skin healthy by drinking plenty of water, eating hydrating foods (like fruits and vegetables), and including antioxidants in your diet.
I include a lot of carrots, butternut squashes, and lemon juice in my daily routine.
These habits nourish skin from the inside and support overall resilience-important as skin ages.
I am a big fan of a weekly DIY honey mask made with honey and olive oil for smoothing and gentle antibacterial care.
It’s natural and calming, but always rinse with warm water, avoid soap, and patch‑test first to ensure you don’t have irritation.
You may want to experiment with some DIY masks.
Marguerite Beaty, Blogger, Photographer & Artist
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