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Facial creams after 50 for women and men
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Having entered the period of aging that accompanies menopause, a woman tries to preserve the health of her skin, its elasticity, and reduce the number and depth of wrinkles as long as possible. Aging processes are inevitable, they are associated with changes in hormonal levels, a decrease in sex hormones involved in cell renewal. Collagen, located in the dermal layer and responsible for the density, hydration, elasticity and tone of the skin, rapidly reduces synthesis. In the first 5 years of menopause, a woman loses up to a third of the protein, and each subsequent year - about 2%. Deterioration in appearance hurts a woman's self-esteem and forces her to look for means to slow down the aging process and improve the condition of the skin. In addition to a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, physical activity, and avoiding direct sunlight, face cream, specially designed for those over 50, greatly helps her with this.
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Indications face creams after 50
Dry, thin skin prone to wrinkles requires the most special care, but any skin type whose owners are in the age category "over 50" requires special attention. The particularly sensitive area of the face around the eyes, the first to be hit by age-related changes, requires special attention and care. Other indications for the use of creams are the formation of deep wrinkles, pigmentation, changes in the oval of the face, sagging skin of the eyelids, cheeks, chin, its dullness, dark circles under the eyes.
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Dosing and administration
Many people are sure that they know how to apply creams, and this is a completely useless point, not worth attention. In fact, skin after 50 requires this knowledge more than ever, otherwise it can be harmed, stretching it even more and deepening wrinkles. The first rule of applying cream is knowing the massage lines. The product is applied to the forehead from the center to the sides, the upper part of the eyelid - from the bridge of the nose to the temples, under the eyes - from the outer part of the eye to the inner, on the cheeks - from the wings of the nose to the temples, the corners of the lips to the middle of the ears, the chin - from its middle to the earlobes. The neck is covered with cream from the chest up. The second rule is not to make intense movements and not to stretch the skin. First, the cream is easily and carefully distributed along the massage lines, then lightly driven into the skin with your fingers. In the morning, the cream is applied half an hour to an hour before going outside, at night no later than 30 minutes before bedtime. The remains of fatty nourishing creams applied at night should be removed from the face after 20 minutes, blotting with a napkin. Very dry skin quickly absorbs them itself, in such cases you can apply in two stages, repeating the procedure after half an hour. If you have increased facial hair, you should avoid creams containing hormones.
Names
Modern design and packaging of cosmetics allows you to quickly single out from the abundance on the shelves of retail chains those suitable for a specific age. Those on the boxes of which "50+" is printed in large font are a necessary product for facial care. Most cosmetic lines, regardless of brand and price, have developed such creams. Here are the names of popular brands that have taken care of aging skin:
- Vichy — French cosmetics enriched with thermal waters, has in its arsenal a line of anti-aging face creams for over 50 "Neovadiol GF". It consists of three products: day, night, cream for the contours of the lips and around the eyes. Their components are phytoflavones, stimulating the synthesis of collagen, protein and pro-xylane, promoting natural hydration, restoration of skin tissue, reduction of wrinkles. Mineral water soothes the skin, strengthens, restores. Intended for normal and dry skin. Provide regeneration of the epidermis, increase elasticity, refresh, add shine. The creams are hypoallergenic, do not irritate and do not cause redness, have a light texture, are well absorbed. The manufacturer promises results after 10 days of use.
In addition to this series, you can also use the triple-action SPF sunscreen for men and women with broad-spectrum filters and the Vichy Aqualia Thermal moisturizing cream;
- L'Oreal — the products of this famous brand have innovative developments aimed at nourishing mature skin. It is nutrition that is of the utmost importance for maintaining aging skin after 50 years and provides the substances necessary for its restoration. Anti-wrinkle creams "Age Expert Trio Active 45+" and "Age Expert Trio Active 55+" are quite suitable for the age of 45-65 years. They are presented by three products: day, night and around the eyes. The phrase "trio active" in the name indicates that the development involves a composition that provides multi-level care, the purpose of which is to reduce wrinkles, tighten the facial contour, nourish and strengthen the lipid layer. It contains natural vegetable oils and active minerals.
The cream-oil from L'Oreal "Luxury Nutrition. Extraordinary Oil" can be quite suitable for skin with signs of aging. Despite the fact that the category of application is designated as simply "adult", but in terms of nutrition intensity it will fully satisfy mature skin. It uses a unique formula, which involves essential oils of rosemary, jasmine, lavender. It not only nourishes the skin, but also evens out its tone, gives radiance and elasticity, removes signs of fatigue. The "Luxury Nutrition" series has day and night creams, they can also be used by this age group.
The "Luxury Nutrition" cream for the eye area is specially designed for people aged 50+. Its ingredients are calcium, vitamin E, and royal jelly. The delicate texture of the cream, created for a delicate area vulnerable to external influences, is well absorbed into the skin, saturates it with proteins, lipids, vitamins, strengthens it and restores its protective functions;
- Dardio lipo - cream is designed for dry, sensitive and problematic skin, suitable at any age for various dermatoses of the epidermis during the completion of treatment, including allergies. It moisturizes and nourishes the skin of the face well, restores the water-lipid balance of the epithelium and its protective properties, eliminates dry skin, burning sensation and peeling. The basis of the cream are the components: - lactate - moisturizes, softens, forms a protective film on the surface of the skin;
- glycerin - saturates with moisture, prevents its evaporation;
- urea - has a moisturizing effect;
- cetearyl ethylhexanoate - increases protective properties;
- hydrophobic lipids - replenish lipid deficiency.
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Peculiarities of mature skin care
Modern cosmetology has enough means to postpone the external signs of aging, you just need to learn how to use them correctly. The necessary care after 50 years includes:
- cleansing the skin with soft, gentle products that do not contain alcohol; for this you can use various oils (olive, hazelnut, peach);
- toning with tonics containing collagen, wheat extract, silk proteins;
- use of anti-aging facial creams that provide hydration, nutrition and lifting with vitamins A, E, C, hyaluronic acid, retinoids, squalene, placenta extract. Their arsenal should include day and night creams, which in turn are divided into moisturizing and nourishing. The area around the eyes deserves its own special cream - more gentle and careful towards the skin;
- protection from excessive ultraviolet radiation.
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Face cream for men after 50
Men are less concerned about their appearance, their skin is rougher, less elastic. The list of men's face creams is smaller than women's, but sufficient to choose the right product. For those men who care about how they look or whose women want to see well-groomed companions next to them, face creams for men over 50 have been developed. The requirements for them are essentially the same as for women: saturation with vitamins, moisturizing, nutrition, increasing elasticity with the help of a basic element - hyaluronic acid. Another important ingredient in the composition of men's cream is an antiseptic, since the skin exposed to daily shaving requires disinfection. Well-known cosmetic brands Vichy have cosmetic lines for men over 50: Homme Liftactiv with hyaluronic acid, tomato and blueberry extracts for any time of day; L'Oreal: Man Expert is suitable for any skin type; Japanese company Shiseido for professional skin care (for face and around eyes, restoring energy balance and slowing down the aging process, against wrinkles); Lancome: Men Renergy 3D, lifting cream with rice peptides and organic silicon, and a number of other brands.
Side effects face creams after 50
Various components in the creams, fragrances, dyes, preservatives, without which it would be impossible to use them for more than a few days after production, can cause side effects in relation to sensitive skin. They can be expressed in redness, peeling, swelling, itching. To avoid this, before buying, be sure to study the composition, pay attention to the expiration date. Apply first for several days to a small area of the face and only then to the entire surface. It happens that a reaction occurs even from repeated use of the usual cream. In this case, you must immediately stop using it.
Storage conditions
Facial care creams do not require special storage conditions; the temperature range usually indicated on the packaging is +5-+25°C.
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Shelf life
The shelf life is usually, on average, 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Reviews
In reviews of face creams used for skin after 50, women emphasize the need for such products and their effectiveness. Dry, exhausted, wrinkled skin does not do well without them. More expensive products from well-known brands are liked for their fine texture, gentle treatment of the skin, and the absence of strong odors. After using them, you feel a return, albeit for a short time, of firmness and elasticity, and with constant use you get a lasting result. Cheaper cosmetics also have their fans. Budget creams often use many natural ingredients: extracts and oils of medicinal plants, healthy fruits and berries, honey, algae, thanks to which the skin gets everything it needs to look fresh and well-groomed.
Rating of the best face creams after 50
In the cosmetics departments, the eyes run wide from the abundance of creams and other products designed to improve the appearance of people. Probably, the price tags will help to compile a rating of the best face creams for people over 50, since the use of innovative technologies and high-quality ingredients makes the products more expensive. At the same time, brand awareness and advertising work to increase their price. Ultimately, the consumer, literally, checks and chooses on his skin from a list of manufacturers marked "50+": Vichy, L'Oreal, Kanebo Sensai, Riche Crème by Yves Rocher, Regenerist by Olay, Resolution D-Contraxol, Oriflame Time Reversing, Eveline Bio-Collagen 3D, Black Pearl, Biocon, Cora, Recipes of Grandma Agafia.
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