Face cream after 65: tips for choosing the right treatment

Over the years, skin becomes less supple, lacks radiance, and wrinkles become more pronounced. But skin aging isn't inevitable: there are facial treatments for mature skin , specifically formulated to reduce the signs of aging and nourish skin weakened by the effects of time. Which face cream should you choose after 65? In this comprehensive guide, discover all the Nooance-Paris tips for maintaining beautiful skin and preserving your youthful capital thanks to effective anti-aging treatments and beauty innovations adapted to your skincare routine.

Mature skin: understanding its needs to take care of it

Why does skin change after 65?

The natural evolution of the human body, as well as external factors accumulated over the years, explain why the skin changes over the years. After a certain age, physiological changes are more pronounced and the first signs of aging become more visible. Here are the main signs of skin aging after age 65:

• Decreased production of collagen and elastin : These two essential proteins ensure skin firmness and elasticity. With age, their production slows, leading to sagging skin, the appearance of deeper wrinkles, and a loss of tone.
• Reduced natural moisture : The hydrolipidic film, which protects the skin and maintains its moisture, becomes depleted over time. This results in drier, more sensitive skin prone to irritation.
• Slowed cell renewal : The skin's natural regeneration cycle slows down, which can cause a duller complexion, uneven texture and pigment spots due to melanin buildup.
• Impact of hormonal changes : After menopause, the decrease in estrogen affects sebum production and the skin's ability to repair itself. It becomes drier, more fragile, and can lose density.
• Cumulative effects of external aggressions : prolonged exposure to the sun over years, tobacco, pollution, and an unbalanced diet accelerate skin aging. These external factors promote the appearance of signs of aging: wrinkles, loss of radiance, and sagging skin.

Common problems of mature skin

Marked wrinkles

Skin aging is the cause of the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines that set in over time and become more visible after the age of 65.

Dull and uneven complexion

Skin pigmentation is also affected by the passage of time, with the appearance of brown spots: the number and size of pigment spots increases with age, but the excess melanin that causes age spots can also be the result of years of sun exposure.

Sagging skin

Collagen and elastin, responsible for the skin's firmness and elasticity, gradually decrease. This leads to a sagging of the facial contours, particularly in the oval, cheeks, and neck.

Dryness and dehydration

With age, the skin produces less sebum and its hydrolipidic film weakens. It therefore retains less water, becomes drier, feels tight, and loses suppleness. It is essential to use moisturizing and nourishing skincare products to strengthen the skin barrier.

Thinner skin

The weakening of the skin barrier makes the skin more vulnerable to external aggressions, such as pollution and UV rays. It retains less water, which accentuates dryness and feelings of tightness.

Increased sensitivity to UV and free radicals

Mature skin is more fragile and reactive to external aggressions (cold, pollution, UV rays). It can be prone to redness, irritation, and discomfort.

Slower healing

With age, skin cells take longer to regenerate. The decrease in collagen makes the skin thinner, less resilient, and takes longer to heal. Finally, the immune system weakens, slowing the natural healing process.

What are the anti-aging active ingredients to favor in skin care?

Hyaluronic acid

Highly hydrating, it retains up to 1,000 times its weight in water and plumps the skin deep down. It reduces wrinkles and fine lines and restores volume to mature skin. Choose a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, in different forms, for greater effectiveness.

Ceramides

They strengthen the skin barrier and prevent dehydration and premature aging, helping the skin to remain supple and protected.

Collagen

It's the protein essential for skin firmness and elasticity, but its production declines with age. Incorporated into facial skincare products, it helps smooth features.

Retinol (vitamin A)

It is one of the most powerful anti-aging active ingredients. It stimulates cell renewal, boosts collagen production, and reduces the first signs of aging: wrinkles, fine lines, and pigment spots.

Collagen peptides

They strengthen the skin's structure by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, thus improving firmness and elasticity.

Vitamin C

It is a powerful antioxidant, which brightens the complexion and protects the skin against free radicals responsible for skin aging.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3)

It is a very interesting active ingredient after 65 years to reduce redness, age spots and improve the appearance of pigment spots.

Which face cream should I choose after 65?

These three criteria are essential when choosing a good face cream after 65.

A rich formula that deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin

Intense hydration is essential to soothe mature skin and make it more supple and plump. Over time, natural sebum production decreases, which accentuates dryness and feelings of tightness.

Opt for a moisturizing complex with hyaluronic acid, with a generous texture, in the form of a cream or balm, which will gently nourish and limit water loss, leaving the skin more comfortable throughout the day.

Anti-aging ingredients to prevent the visible signs of skin aging

For an anti-aging cream that's effective on all skin types, make sure it contains powerful active ingredients that can slow down the visible effects of aging.

• Moisturizing active ingredients: hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates the skin and plumps the face
• Firming active ingredients: collagen helps restore elasticity and firmness
• Antioxidants (vitamin C, resveratrol, polyphenols) neutralize free radicals responsible for premature aging and contribute to a radiant complexion.
• Wrinkles and fine lines, as well as pigment spots, are the first signs of aging: targeted ingredients such as retinol or niacinamide promote cell regeneration, improve skin texture and prevent the appearance of wrinkles.

A treatment suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin

Limit harsh products (alcohol, perfume, silicone) and choose formulations concentrated in moisturizing and soothing agents. With age, skin becomes more fragile and reactive, which can lead to tightness, redness, and marks.

Day cream or night cream: which treatment for mature skin?

• Day face cream protects the skin against external aggressions, such as UV rays, pollution and free radicals. For mature skin as for all skin types, it is essential to choose a light and moisturizing day cream like an Anti-aging Serum with copper peptides , combined with sun protection to prevent premature aging: discover the UVA 50 anti-aging city sunscreen .
• Night cream will deeply nourish and repair the skin when cell regeneration is most active. Choose a richer anti-aging night cream with restorative ingredients like retinol, collagen, and ceramides, which work deep down to smooth the skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve its elasticity.

The day cream protects and hydrates the surface, while the night cream repairs and nourishes more intensely, promoting cell regeneration. For mature skin, it's essential to incorporate both treatments into your routine to maximize anti-aging benefits and maintain beautiful skin.

Innovations in beauty tech: a new approach to anti-aging care

Light therapy, used in dermatology, is now accessible to everyone thanks to innovative devices such as the LED mask: everything you need to know about LED masks for the face .

What are the benefits of LED masks for mature skin?

Anti-aging LED mask technology uses light wave energy to address various skin concerns. Its effects on the signs of aging are scientifically proven:

• Red light stimulates collagen production, helps visibly reduce wrinkles and restore firm skin.
• Infrared light acts on skin repair, improves healing and blood circulation.

Why integrate an LED mask into your anti-aging routine?

• Very easy to use , the LED face mask can be used for just a few minutes a day, for quickly visible results.
• This new generation skin care is non-invasive , with no risk of irritation or side effects.
• It's a good complement to anti-aging cosmetic treatments that work on the skin's surface. LED light penetrates deep into the epidermis to stimulate cell regeneration.

Discover the Nooance-Paris range of LED face masks and dive into the world of beauty tech to boost your anti-aging skincare routine.

Practical advice for incorporating face cream into your skincare routine after 65

Gently cleanse the skin

To deeply cleanse the skin while respecting the hydrolipidic film, use a gentle cleanser in the form of a cleansing oil or cleansing milk. Cleanse gently, without rubbing, to remove traces of makeup, dead skin cells, and accumulated residue.

Use a moisturizer morning and evening

With age, skin becomes thinner, more fragile, and gradually loses its ability to retain moisture. As a result, it dries out more quickly, feels tighter, and wrinkles become more pronounced. Moisturizing skincare, both morning and night, becomes essential to maintain its elasticity, comfort, and radiance.

• In the morning, applying a moisturizer helps protect the skin from external aggressions such as pollution, cold or UV rays, which accelerate skin aging.
• In the evening, the skin enters a more intense process of cellular regeneration: this is the ideal time to apply a night cream rich in moisturizing agents that will act deeply during sleep, helping the skin to regain its suppleness upon waking.

Apply an eye contour to rejuvenate the look

After age 65, dark circles and bags under the eyes are more visible. Targeted application to this sensitive area helps moisturize, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten the eyes.

Choose an eye cream containing niacinamide for its anti-aging action, as well as caffeine to stimulate blood circulation and reduce dark circles.

Massage the face to stimulate microcirculation

Facial massage helps drain the skin, making it firmer and more radiant. The massage movements and pinching techniques used in facial yoga help firm the oval of the face, boost blood circulation, and promote better cell regeneration. Massages are also said to have beneficial effects on the appearance of wrinkles.

Several times a week, during your skincare routine, massage your face, including your neck and décolleté, using circular movements starting from the center and extending outwards.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle

A good face cream is an essential ally for preserving youthful, healthy skin, but it's not everything. For a comprehensive anti-aging effect after age 65, adopt some good habits:

• A healthy lifestyle, as well as a balanced diet, rich in proteins, vitamins (fruits and vegetables), cereals, fatty acids and antioxidants (red fruits, green vegetables, green tea).
• Hydrate throughout the day: Water is essential for maintaining skin elasticity and radiance.
• Practice regular physical or sporting activity: Walk every day to stimulate blood circulation, maintain your health, and prevent the onset of disease. You can also do gentle exercises like yoga or Pilates, which help improve posture and flexibility, and reduce stress, a factor that aggravates skin aging.