In your 50s and after the menopause, falling oestrogen makes the skin drier, thinner and less supple, while sun and time show more clearly. But the skin still responds well to care. The focus is on nourishment, firmness and glow, with gentle, collagen-supporting treatments such as growth factors and microneedling, and above all regularity. It is never too late to look after your skin.
Here is what happens to the skin in your 50s and how best to look after it.
What happens to the skin in your 50s?
The biggest change is hormonal. During and after the menopause oestrogen levels fall, and that has a marked effect on the skin: collagen production drops faster than before, and the skin becomes drier, thinner and loses more of its bounce. The contours of the face soften further, and fine lines and wrinkles become deeper.
At the same time, years of sun exposure often become more visible, as pigmentation and uneven skin tone. The skin can also become more sensitive and need gentler handling than before. That may sound like a lot, but the skin is still fully receptive to care, it just needs the right kind of support.
The most important thing: nourishment, gentleness and regularity
At this age the skin does best with continuous, nourishing care rather than occasional intensive measures:
- Give the skin plenty of nourishment and moisture, both in treatment and in your routine at home.
- Prioritise firmness, collagen-supporting treatments help counter the loss of bounce.
- Be gentle, the skin is more sensitive now, and mild, regular care beats aggressive methods.
- Keep it up, regularity really is the key at this age.
Treatments that suit your 50s and beyond
Treatments that support the skin’s renewal remain valuable. Growth factors supply the signals for healing and cell renewal that the skin itself produces less and less of, which makes them particularly well suited to this age. Microneedling supports collagen, and nourishing, oxygenating treatments bring moisture and glow back to skin that has become drier.
The focus is on building firmness and regaining glow, with gentle methods and ideally at a regular rhythm. A plan adapted to your skin’s needs, and the right skincare at home, make the result last. At a consultation we look at where your skin is and set up care that suits it.
You may also like to read about our work on long-term skin health, or about how we combine treatments into a plan for skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing.
