Skincare products for mature skin

'Every skin is different'. It really is! At Natural Heroes we love giving detailed information about our products, and when you get in touch, we're happy to help you work out which products suit your skin. That said, we do point out that we can't give 'perfect' advice from a distance, and every skin reacts differently to products. Even so, the properties of certain products do suit particular skin types. That goes for 'mature' skin too. In this blog we'd love to tell you about the products that are generally especially well suited to this skin type!

What do we actually mean by 'mature skin'?

As the years go by, your skin can become less elastic . How quickly this happens depends on a number of factors. 'You are what you eat', but there are also other deciding factors such as hormones, stress, genes, external influences and how you care for your skin. Wrinkles and fine lines may start to show. Your skin may also feel drier . It may also feel less firm and pigmentation spots may appear.

Which products could you use?

Rosehip Oil (Organic & Cold-pressed)
Rosehip oil is a well-known favourite and is widely used in caring for mature skin. In particular, its high content of vitamin A and fatty acids helps support the skin and improve its texture.

The strong antioxidant action of the fatty acids helps care for the skin and hydrate it thoroughly. So Rosehip Oil is a great oil for caring for dry skin naturally, and it's ideal for mature skin!

How to use: You can use Rosehip Oil as an alternative to your day and/or night cream, after cleansing (and perhaps toning) your skin. Massage a few drops of oil into your face.

Squalane Oil
Our Squalane is derived from olives. Squalane occurs naturally in our bodies. Human sebum is made up of as much as 13% squalane. We produce it via our hair, nails and skin, but from around the age of 25 we make less and less squalane. And that's a shame, because it's super good for you! This oil hydrates the skin intensely without leaving it feeling greasy afterwards. It also leaves your skin feeling silky soft and smooth. Squalane can protect our skin against free radicals and dryness. Perfect for caring for mature skin!

How to use: You can also use Squalane Oil as an alternative to your day and/or night cream, after cleansing (and perhaps toning) your skin. Massage a few drops of oil into your face.

Pure Prickly Pear Oil (Cold-pressed)
The prickly pear plant (Ficus Indica), also known as cactus fig, belongs to the cactus family. Prickly pear oil is a rare oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and minerals. It is extracted from the fruit of the prickly pear plant and is praised as a treatment for mature skin. The oil protects against damage from free radicals. It has a nourishing, hydrating and firming effect. Prickly pear oil improves the texture of your skin.

How to use: Use it as an alternative to your day and/or night cream and spread a few drops over your face using circular movements. It also works really well as an eye serum.

Sea Buckthorn Oil, Cold-pressed

Sea buckthorn oil is an orange-yellow oil obtained from the berry of the sea buckthorn shrub. The sea buckthorn shrub grows mainly in sunny, dry regions. Sea buckthorn oil is a lovely, warming oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and carotenoids. The carotenoids give it its beautiful orange colour and, together with vitamin E, are the source of antioxidants in this oil. The oil supports and cares for your skin. Sea buckthorn oil is also wonderful in winter for dry skin, and it hydrates intensively.

How to use: Mix 1 drop of oil (because of the colour) with your moisturising cream or oil. Then apply this to your face.

These are the products we always recommend when we get questions about mature skin. Of course, you can also use other oils from our range, as they may suit you better. But hopefully these tips are useful to you.

We'd love to hear if you have anything to add from your own experience! Just leave it in a comment below.

Author: Linda Riepe