What Characterises Mature Skin?
Mature skin is less a fixed age category than a skin condition that develops individually. As age increases, numerous visible and tangible properties of the skin change. Many people notice that the skin appears drier, feels thinner, or prefers richer care. At the same time, wrinkles, a less pronounced sense of elasticity and visible pigment spots can come more strongly to the fore.
The natural supply of lipids and moisture also changes over the years. As a result, the skin can feel dry or tight more quickly after cleansing. Balanced skincare for mature skin takes these changes into account and combines pleasant textures with carefully selected, functional ingredients and active ingredients.
Visible skin ageing is, moreover, shaped by various external and personal factors. These include genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, climatic conditions, diet, sleep, stress, as well as regular exposure to UV radiation. Every skin therefore develops its own particular story. A skincare routine may accordingly be built individually and guided by how the skin currently feels.
Collagen and Skin Ageing
Collagen is a natural structural protein of the skin and an important component of connective tissue. It contributes to a complexion that looks firm, elastic and at the same time supple. Particularly within the dermis, collagen fibres form a dense framework that gives the skin stability and firmness. Together with other structural proteins, collagen thus plays a decisive role in shaping the appearance of young skin.
As age increases, the body's own collagen production changes step by step. The body produces less new collagen, while existing collagen structures are renewed more slowly. At the same time, the quality and arrangement of the collagen fibres change. Over the years, the skin's supportive framework therefore becomes less dense and less flexible.
As firmness diminishes, the skin increasingly loses its structure, which can make facial contours appear less defined and softer. Age-related collagen breakdown is therefore one of the central biological processes of natural skin ageing, and develops individually over many years.
From What Age Does One Speak of Mature Skin?
There is hardly a clear age limit for mature skin, since people develop very different skin needs. The first visible changes can appear as early as young adulthood. As the years progress, fine lines, dryness or a less plump-looking appearance often become more pronounced.
The actual condition of the skin therefore plays a greater role than a specific number when it comes to choosing suitable products. Someone who notices a dry feeling to the skin early on, for example, may find a richer cream more pleasant. Others prefer light formulas and fluid serums even in later stages of life.
What Does Mature Skin Need?
Mature skin, above all, calls for a consistent, pleasant and well-tolerated skincare routine. A sufficient supply of moisture, comfortable textures and cosmetic active ingredients that contribute to a well-cared-for appearance are particularly important.
An overly extensive routine need not be the goal here. A pleasant skincare routine can often already be shaped with just a few, sensibly coordinated steps. Cleansing, serum, day care and night care form a clear foundation.
Choosing Moisture and Texture Consciously
Moisture is one of the central themes for mature skin. Many people find richer formulas especially pleasant, while others prefer a light texture that spreads quickly and leaves behind a silky feeling to the skin.
A suitable facial cream for mature skin supports the moisture supply and can accompany a complexion that looks supple and cared for. Drier areas of skin, in particular, often find richer-lipid formulas soothing. On normal or rather moisture-poor skin, by contrast, a lighter cream can fit well into the daily routine.
The season, too, plays a role in choosing the right texture. While many people prefer richer care in winter, lighter formulas are often experienced as more pleasant during warmer months.
The Active and Care Ingredients for Mature Skin from Lubex anti-age
Our products for mature skin combine several cosmetically established active ingredients. Which formula feels pleasant depends on individual skin condition, preferred routine and personal needs.
Hyaluronic Acid for a Well-Cared-For Feeling to the Skin
Hyaluronic acid is one of the best-known active ingredients in modern facial care. Since it is a comparatively large molecule, we work specifically with hyaluronic acid fragments of different sizes in our formulas. These enable targeted application in our anti-ageing treatments.
A serum for mature skin containing hyaluronic acid integrates well as the first skincare step after cleansing. A cream can then follow. This combination creates a multi-step routine that helps supply moisture and accompanies a pleasantly supple feeling to the skin.
Niacinamide as a Versatile Active Ingredient
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 and is used in our skincare products. This active ingredient is particularly versatile and lends itself well to being part of a daily routine. People who value a complexion that looks even and well cared for often turn to products containing this ingredient in particular.
Retinol and Vitamins in Skincare
Retinol, a form of vitamin A, is one of the best-known cosmetic ingredients when it comes to the topic of ageing. It is frequently found in evening care, serums or specialised treatments. Other vitamin compounds, too, play an important role in our skincare concepts. What matters here is always the particular concentration, the overall formula and individual tolerability. For sensitive skin, in particular, a gradual introduction of new products into an existing skincare routine is recommended.
Facial Care for Mature Skin: Finding Your Individual Routine
A clear routine makes regular use easier and gives skincare a fixed place in everyday life. Even just a few coordinated steps can create a pleasant foundation.
In the morning, the routine can be structured as follows:
- gentle cleansing for a fresh feeling to the skin
- a serum for mature skin as a light skincare step
- a facial cream for mature skin with a pleasant texture, combined with a suitable sun protection factor
In the evening, facial care may be a little richer. After cleansing, selected serums can be applied before a night cream for mature skin completes the skincare routine.
Night care is often associated with the term regeneration, since nocturnal skin processes are taken into account in the development of many cosmetic formulas. The focus here is on a well-cared-for, relaxed and pleasantly supple feeling to the skin come morning.
What Role Does UV Radiation Play for Mature Skin?
UV radiation accompanies the skin throughout the entire year. A distinction is made here between UVA and UVB radiation. UVA radiation reaches deeper layers of skin and is particularly often associated with premature skin ageing. UVB radiation acts more strongly on the surface of the skin and plays a central role in the development of sunburn.
Precisely when it comes to mature skin, appropriate sun protection therefore forms part of daily facial care for many people. Even on cloudy days, a significant proportion of UV radiation reaches the earth's surface. A day cream with a sun protection factor can be integrated into the morning routine without complication.
Lubex anti-age by permamed: Dermatologically Guided Care for Mature Skin
As a Swiss pharmaceutical company, permamed combines many years of dermatological experience and expertise with carefully developed skincare concepts. The Lubex anti-age brand offers different products for different skin types, age groups and individual skincare needs. The focus is on dermatologically recognised active ingredients, clinically and dermatologically tested formulas, and textures tailored to different skin needs:
The formulas are free from preservatives, allergenic fragrances, colourants and paraffin oil. Animal testing is also avoided. This gives rise to a well-considered skincare concept for people who value dermatologically guided formulas and a pleasant daily routine.
For daily skincare, we offer, among other things, cleansing, day care, night care, serums, eye care and complementary treatments. In addition, you will find the Derma Line with us, offering products for particular skin needs. The individual product categories can be combined with one another as needed, allowing for a personal routine tailored to different skin needs.
For mature skin in particular, this combination of carefully selected active ingredients, pleasant texture and consistent use can contribute to a complexion that looks cared for, supple and harmonious. In this way, facial care becomes a fixed, soothing part of the day and can be flexibly adapted to the changing needs of mature skin.
