Make-Up Over Age 50: Less is Often More

By: Alana Karran As we age, estrogen levels drop, causing skin to become thinner, less elastic and to hold less moisture. It’s a great time to re-think your daily skincare rituals and, especially, your make-up application. Heavy products tend to weigh down aging skin, reinforcing lines and wrinkles, instead of covering them. This can cause the opposite of the desired effect – making you look even older, instead of fresh and healthy. Sunscreen and Moisturizer The first and most important parts of any make-up application are sunscreen and moisturizer. Regardless of age, wearing sunscreen on your face every day will protect the skin and help ensure healthy aging. Sunscreen can be applied on its own or as an ingredient in a moisturizer or foundation. The most important things to look for are both UVA and UVB protection of at least