8 Essential Skincare Ingredients if You're Over 50, According to Experts

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Retinoids and bakuchiol

Retinoids are powerful for age 50+ skin, boosting turnover, collagen, and reducing pores, but gentler plant-based options like bakuchiol exist.

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SPF 30+

Skincare experts agree: Sunscreen is vital for any regimen, especially over 50. Use SPF 30+ with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for best protection.

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Hyaluronic acid

Over 50? Hyaluronic acid is a must for hydrated, plump skin. Holds 1,000x its weight in water, fights dryness & wrinkles. Find in moisturizers.

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Green tea

Antioxidants fight skin damage & aging. Green tea is preferred for 50+ age due to soothing, de-puffing benefits with natural caffeine.

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Peptides

Peptides in skincare stimulate collagen, reduce wrinkles, and enhance skin texture. Look for copper peptides or Matrixyl 3000 on labels.

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C-rich Kakadu plum: potent antioxidant, fights aging, and boosts skin's glow. Nature's powerhouse with 55x more Vitamin C than oranges.

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Hydrating oils

Maintain supple, youthful skin with hydrating plant-based oils like rose hip seed and sunflower seed oil to restore elasticity. #SkincareTips

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Glycolic acid and other  alpha hydroxy acids

Skin experts recommend glycolic acid & AHAs for 50+ age. They exfoliate, reduce sun damage, fade spots, & improve collagen for better skin tone.

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