Skin Care For Older Women
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Common skin types encountered with a woman over fifty 

There are six categories of skin that we see: normal, normal-to-dry, or very dry complexions; oily, normal-to-oily or very oily complexions. 

Skin problems are common in the older woman

Some are common to women of any age. Most problems that women encounter with aging skin consists of dry skin, dehydration, fine lines, augmented pigmentation, age spots, sun spots and other damage from the sun. 

Dry, sun damaged skin 

The best treatment to use to help this a condition of mottled or hyper-pigmented skin is to use the following types of products before applying makeup or just before retiring in the evening: 

• a gentle cleanser 

• a good eye cream and 

• a rich moisturizer with a sun-block protection during the daylight hours 

• a creamy concealer and a foundation with moisturizer for daytime. 

Remember, you don't have to use heavy overall coverage to hide blemishes. If you have dark spots (commonly called 'age spots') or blemishes, they can be covered with an undercover concealer prior to using a light foundation. 

About the more average skin conditions 

If someone has normal to oily skin, especially in the t-zone, we recommend a good cleanser and toner, a moisturizer for combination skin, and a creamy concealer. Also an oil-free moisturizing foundation. You can, in addition to the above steps, dust your face with translucent powder in order to set the oily area and dull any shine. 

What about  Rosacea? 

First, it's important to use the correct moisturizer for a dry or oily skin type, but a foundation with a yellow-tinted base is very helpful in toning down a reddish coloration. 

Important factors when considering skin products 

We recommend a creamy concealer for all kinds of skin types because the area around the eyes is the driest, usually. Mixing this with a eye cream is helpful in covering heavier lines around the eyes. 

The use of skin cleansers, toners, eye creams and moisturizers are both necessary and important to maintaining good, healthy skin. Select the ones that best suit your condition but do use them daily before going out and each night before going to bed. An older woman's individual facial skin condition will dictate the choice of the right foundation, the right concealer and/or the right powder. All three products are not necessary for everyone but any combination of the three can contribute to a fresher, more rested look. 

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